WORLD FINANCES.
GIANT CUNARDER.
BRITAIN'S WAR DENT COSTS EFFORTS TO GET AN EARLY
3.45
ton
RECOGNISED.
RESUMPTION.
London, Dec. 14. Determined efforts made to have the construction of aro being the now Cunard liner restarted on Clydeside in the New Year.
THE
HONGKONG
H. K'S MOTORING HISTORY.
TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1931.
(Continued from Page 2.)
gestion of one, although a breoze) motorlat has to worry about, since la ane of the last things the his iron mount is a breeze maker
No-one of course in compolled CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
to, become a member, but I would urgo all those who are not mem bers to send in their names to tho Honorary Secretary, Mr. B. D. Svans, Hongkong. Observatory, who will give all particulars.
A Representative Body,
sociation needs money,,
It is not so much that the As- It needs
Sir Percy Bates, the Chairman !elf. Along this road are many members and more members as the
spots
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
The Steamship,
"FILINX"
Arrived Hongkong on Wednesday, the 9th December, 1931, From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables there being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong motor car Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whenco delivery can bo
Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
All claima must be sent to the
This improvement was attributedBoard of Trade and Treasury offi- who once ruled the district now whole body only to obtained as the goods are landed.--
London, Dec. 14. Storling on New York again showed a marked appreciation to day when the foreign exchange markot opened in London. The
of historie significance Committer de like to know when rate had risen from 3.87% to of the Cunard Company, will return which motorists find pleasure in they make their frequent recom to London early this week, and visiting, among them numerous mendations 10 the Government meetings will take place with the villages inhabited by the Tungs, that they are representing
largely to a statement in Washing- | ciais.
known as the New Territority, and owners in this on war debts made by the The News Chronicle states that whose ancestors, as one writer United States Secretary
to the the company required a guarantee describes them, were as ready to
the vinitor the Government enabling strangle Treasury, Mr. Andrew Mellon. He fram
to their drew attention to the heavier bur-them to raise the necessary money domain as are their descendents on favourable terms, and hones den on Britain in regard to her are expressed that something may Queer Native Superstition. American debt owing to the de- be done in this direction.
When this road was first opened creased value of the pound, which In an interview with the Daily the natives were slow to make uathas, I believe, over 500,000 mem-the Godowns for examination by the Damaged packagɑs must be left in involves practically a fifty per cent ferald, Sir Percy Bates said he of it, being superstitious of all bere, which at a guinea each subs- consignees, and the Company'a Sur- increase in Britain's annual pay was confident that "none of ments. By the terms of the Bul- £1,500,000 already spent on the thing new. They preferred, in-cription is equivalent to a yearly veyor Mokers-Goddard and Douglas four Note, Britain only takes from ship will he wasted."-British Wire- paths that had been worn smooth million dollars.
row Income of three quarters of a at 10.00 am. on Tuesday, the 15th December, 1931, consigness must have her debtors what she needs to car.
by generations of use. Gradually. pay her American debt.
a Revenue Officer in attendance when tho new however, they took to
by the Company's Surveyors. rond, with the result that to-day the traffic mot by the motorista comprlace everything from plod
In view of the delay by the United States Congress in ratify-figure of £275,000,000, by a Tren- ing the Hoover moratorium, it was sury minute signed to-day--Reuter
announced in Washington on Satur day night that foreign govern. ments would be informed that non- payment of their debt instalment would not be regarded as irregular. The British Instalment falling due to-morrow, in the absence of the moratorium, would be G$79,000,- 970.
Japan's Decision.
Far East and Europe.
London, Dec. 14.
With a heartfelt hone that the balita will behave tolerably well, in order to give the Lengue resolu- tion a chance to operate, European commontatore accept the Chinese and Japar se assurances that they will avoit aggravating the situa- tion, as affording an opportunity for western statesmen to abreast of serious cares accumulat, Ing nearer home.
Nevertheless, indications are not wanting that responsible circles who Countries in addition to Britain were already apprehensive lest he don Japan which have now aban- opening of the disarmament con-
The announcement that Japan had
to stare at him.
ding to
Although I say that not the first necesally for the A-
Im sociation, it la certainly an portant factor.
There are a good many things undersigned before the Friday, the the Association cannot do for 18th December, 1931, or they will not want, of sufficient funds. In Eng-be recognized. knd the Automobile Association
του
damaged dutiable goods are examined
can compare this to our annual incone of at most $3,000, and understand that when mo- torists nak why the Association Goes not do this and that "as they do in England," they are asking by ne in any case whatever. motorists, considering this, rather wish that the natives had rather an unfair question. Privileges Offered retained their aversion to modern roads, and continued to stick to their old cow paths.
The
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns
No Fire Insurance will be effected
R. OHL
Agent Hongkong, 9th December, 1981,
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN,
In ta humble way the Associo- fluence of modern reada, a new motorists and if they will avait As showing the civilizing in-tion does a great deal for private village has sprung up along the themselves of the privileges offer-The Motor Veszel road not far from the old village ed, namely:
"AFRIKA" of the Tungs, and there are in-
the 1. Ask
Association's having arrived consignees of cargo are dications that this village, because mechanic to assist in any matter hereby informed that all goods are
into the suspended gold payments,
it is on the new rond, will soon pertaining to the improvement of being landed and placed at their risk hazardous and/or extra become the centre of commerce the running of their cars.
2. Seek free legal advice if in hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong in the New Territory. In a short
and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. time if its present rate of growth trouble.
as soon as the goods are landed.
No calms will admitted after the continues, It will outrank in size
goods have left the Godowns and all thd japortance the walled city of
goods remaining undelivered after the 18th. December 1031 at 4 p.m. will be subject to rent.
which is made by the new Japanese Government, caused little aurprise to-day in London.
Tunga.
3. Ask your Insurance Com-Ltd., where delivery can be obtained premium.
any for 10% reduction in your
4.
the Association Apply to style Secretary for a driver.
6. Make any application to the
doned the gold standard include ference be delayed by clamant un- Then comes Taipo, with its little
of European Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Fin settled European problems, are collection land, Spain, India, Australia, New closely studying the reports from houses and its beautiful panorama Zealand. Canada. Argentina, and their Far Eastern representatives of sea and land. Two or three Secretary for any assistance you
and are ready to take steps to fore- small sailing yachts will be rid requireubmit any exorbitant Brazil.
British Cabinet.
stall any further delay imposed therefrom.
Germany's Case,
The Grat of the series of Cabinet meetings to be held this week took place at No. 10, Downing Street, The international committee at this morning. The Ministers will Rasle, patiently hearing Germany's meet again to-morrow morning and case, furnishes the key to the upon the afternoon, and again on Wodnes anxious situation, for day for two sessions.
Basle report depends the nature and of the subsequent Inter-
Questions, both internal and extational economic conference,
scope
ternal, to be reviewed, include the tariff baues and preparations for an International economic confer ence to deal with reparations and war debts, to be held next month. -British Wireless.
Fiduciary Issue Maintained;
London, Dec. 14.
to
which at least Britain is looking for a formula that will not only yield conomic improvement but also create an atmosphere favourable to
ubstantial European
ing at anchor, giving a picture of quiat life
ted to live out in the country. Association.
garage
ac-
to the
of those who have elec-count from your
7. And generally make use of the Association.
They have gardens and the accen- sible sca.
Colony, disarmament,
and thereby increase the chances of the American Senate consenting .o consider a revision of war debts. Henco it is devoutly hoped that The Bank of England fiduciary further complications will not at issue is to be maintained for a fur present intrude from the Far East. ther two months at the extating-Reutar.
M
MESSAGERIES
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MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS
Sailinge from Hongkong.
T MARSEILLES via Saigon,
Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti
(Aden) Suez, Port-Said.
G. METZINGER... 22nd Deo. SPHINX........ia Don Jan PORTHOS.......... 19th Jan UHENONCEAUX... 2nd Feb. AгH08 II
.16m Foh. 1st 'Mar. D'ABTAONAN.... ANDRE LEBON... 15th Mar.
FELIX ROUSSEL 29th Mar.
To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai
8 Lobe.
PORTHOS.... 23rd Doo, CHENONCEAUX... 5th Jan, ATHOS II...... 20th Jan. D'ARTAONAN...... 3rd Feb, ANDRE LEBON .. 17 Fon. FELIX ROUSSEL... 2nd Mar, G. METZINGER... 16 h Mar, SPHINX...
23th Mar,
We can issue through biokete to Egypt, Byrimo porty, Sant Africa. Madagascar by transhipment on our mwal aloamers at Port-Said or Djibouti.
COMMERCIAL LINE.
For DUNKIRK via Haiphong, Oran Le Havre: a/s "YANG TSE" begining of January 1932.
For full Partioulkes, apply to:-
I am sure matoriate will find it is an advantage to join the Aaso- clation.
Association's Alma.
From Taipo to Shatin the roadi again skirts the sea. Finally, as conding a sort of hill one carne something more than glimpses of the sea-he gazes out on to the
The aim of the Association is to Islands, including Hongkong.be of service to its members in Stonecutters and Lantau.
any manner possible within its Who twenty years
over ago couldînancial ability, to watch
their interests and to be of assis- have imagined such a transforma-
then sleepy little tance to the Colony generally in tion in this
the interests of motor traffic. The Automobile Association.
There is one point I want to Who is responsible for thimphasise and that is the desir- amazing transformation
bility of all motorists to affix in short a period of time. The chief their cars the Badge of the A8 credit is undoubtedly owed to
ociation. I can assure you that the Hongkong Government and ir
1 motor car taken to a repair carage with the Association badge particular to the Public Work Department but I am sure it wil
in will receive greater respect han one without and the repair be conceded readily that the long bill will certainly be smaller. kong Automobile Association has contributed to a very large extent
In si
All broken, chofed and damaged, goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Mens Anderson & Ashe on the 17th December, 1031 at 10 am.
All claim against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned before the 21st December 1931 ur they wit not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersign- ed by
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,
Agents,
Hongkong, 11th December, 1931.
GEMS OF PERIL.
(Continued from Paya 3.)
Kane besitated. "Before." he admitted finally.
There was some talk about the exact value of the jewels, a re- quest to photograph the necklace. And In a remarkably short time, the newspapermen had all left the house.
Only the man from the Star
bung back, while his photographer went upstairs to "shoot" the neck- lace. "You know, you sound to me. Inspector, us if you had al- replica of rendy made up your mind who did Am I right, or wrong?" he thin. asked.
The Association's patrols, of to the advantageous position whom there are several, have de motorists and motoring generally finite Instructions to look after all
to be
cars parked carrying, the badge of be found in Hongkong to-day the Association. is
Ever since this Association was formed the Yearly Committees This badge is u
untiringly evinced the badge appointed have
of the Royal Auto- the keenest interest in all that mobile Club In England except may be for the benefit and welfare that the centre has been adapted "And if I had," barked Kane dis- of the motoring public in Hong-for local colour. It is moreover a concerted, "would I apring it to kong and I can personally attest handsome adornment to any car, you guys? What you'll print any- that this Association has fully I have only one more message how may put him wise till I'll justified its existence and deserves to
to give you, that fe to say to any never be able to lay a finger on the fullest support of everyone of our listeners who are members him." owning a motor car.
of the Association. Don't
"Ah, the old alibl," chided the forget There are a great number of the annual dinner dance to be Stor man. He lowered his voice. private owners of motor cars in held at the Peninsula Hotel next "How about telephone calls into the Colony to-day and very many Friday evening and if you have the house last night? Have you of them are not Members of this not yet booked your table, do it traced 'em?” Association.
(To Be Continued)
to-morrow.
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