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YESTERDAY
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5. C. & F. Dow Jones Summary of yesterday's markets: Stocks to-day were irregularly higher. The market has turned more selective due to the automotive labour situation. There are rumours of unrestricted copper production abroad. Some uncertainty prevails on the market with regard to the Adminstration's legislative pro-
Bonds gramme.
are Irregularly higher, while stocks on the curb ex-* change are also higher.
S. C. & F. Wall Street Journal comment: Despite the recent strength of the market, many brokera Ree danger in the fact that many market interests have abandoned try- ing to interpret 'developments in the foreign situation. Brokers say that public participation in the recent ad- vance in railroad Issues has been im- portant because much buying exists in public trusts and investments. Wall Street is of the opinion that crude oil prices will be increased in the near future, or at least in April when thu henviest consumption
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S. C. & F. New York office cables; Stocks:
The market reflects the improved sentiment in utilities and moderate realising in the main body of stocks was well absorbed. Busi- ness failures for the week amounted to 177.
Bank deposits for the week totalled $15,425,000,000.
Cotton: Increased March 1iquida tion was absorbed by the Trade. Large consumption estimates and activity in textiles encourage support. The volume of business was restricted pending determination of the differen- tials of loan collon.
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CANTON'S TRIBUTE FAREWELL DINNER TO MR. HERBERT PRISON
tion. He said: "As you quite well been easy, especially at the time realise my position has not always when an independent national gov- ernment was in existence at Canton, but with goodwill on both sides It was generally possible
to find without solution to all difficulties,
affecting the question A farewell dinner attended by all
diplomatic recognition. It is, I main- high government oficials and militain, the chief duty of a consul to tary commanders WOR given last keep on good terms with the de night jointly by General Yu Han-fuct authorities and I have always maw, Pacification Commissioner mr s my alm, with most satis- Kwangtung General Mo-sung, fac esults. And now the poll-
Canton, Jan. 12.
of
Chairman of the Inansprovin- ticai suption here has become stable,
clat Government and Mr. Tseng since the province has rejoined the Yang-lu, Mayor of Canton, to Mr. Central Government we look for- Herbert Phillips, for seven ears ward with confidence to the pro- British Consul General In Can-
of reconstruction gress
schemes by ton, who is leaving for England, the new Administration, which has prior to proceeding to Shanghai to already in a short time shown that it assume his new post as Consul Gen- possesses lofty aims." eral there.
In the absence of General Huang
Hongkong And Canton
and the Mayor, both of whom were Referring to lie relations between out of town. General Yu Han-mow Ifongkong and Canton, Mr. Phillips made a brief speech expressing ap-said "An allusion has been made to preciation of the fine work which the improvement the relations be- Mr. Phillips has done during haween Canton and Hongkong, I am term of office here, particularly his indeed fortunate to have been able persistent efforts in
to lend a hand in cementing better promoting friendly relations between local Chi- relations and I look forward to see them improve still further under the nese and British nationals.
present enlightened administration.
General Yu also spoke highly of the part which Mr. Phillips played In the maintenance of Anglo-Chinese trade in South China despite the severe economic depression.
Mr. Phillipa Replies
the
During the past six months im-
havo portant visits
tuken place, namely the visit of Sir Andrew Cal- decalt in September last to Canton, and the return visit made in early part of November to Hongkong Responding Mr. Phillips sold in Government and by the Mayor of
by
the Chairman of the Provincial part: 1 are bringing to un end a Canton.
feel I perlod of seven years as British Con-1 visits crented
sure that both these
excellent sul General in Canton during which sion which should be lasting.
Impres- The I have had most friendly relations visit also in November of the cam- with the Canton Authorities and mercial and financial delegates from have found the work was called Canton did a great deal to promote upon to perform of absorbing in- friendship between the two places." terest. I am therefore most grate- ful for the sympathy and courtesy In conclusion, Mr. Phillips said that which has always been extended to it was with genuine regret that he me. I have witnessed many changes would leave Canton but at the same here during my term of office and time he was glad to feel that an I have come to know high milltary opportunity was given him to spend and naval officers whose friendship few more years in China,
country
I value; moreover I wish specially for which he naturally had a great to thank General Yu
for the assis-regard and affection. He expressed tance he has always rendered to me his wish for the continued prosperity since the assumption of his present of the province of Kwangtung, I have also been associated which certainly deserved a period post. I with three Chairmen of the Provin-
of tranquility and good fortune namely General after all the vicissitudes of recent
-Chen
cial Goverchts M-Lin-Yun-kul, “years.-
and now General Huang Mo-sung. I have also known to less
ro less than four
Mr. Phillips is leaving Canton with holders of the important office of his elder daughter on January 21 for Muyor of
Mr. Lin Hongkong, whence he will sail for Canton, namely Yun-kal. Mr.
Mr. Ching Tien-ku, Mr. England. He is returning Chinn,
Wheat: Italy is again reported to be re-selling Argentine wheal. Heavier offerings by cash interests were absorbed by shorts.
Liv Chi-wen and now Mr. Teeng with his family, in September, when It rumoured that the British are con- Yang-fu. To
To all of brandmised sul General in Shanghai-Reuter.
I desire he will take over the post of Con- sidering the purchase and storage of
to pay a tribute their wheat, possibly to the extent of 250,-
ness in the dealings between us. 000,000 bushels,
However, quite apart from holding this regular post I have had to my great satisfaction the pleasure of Twenty-one cases of Diphtheria meeting at Canton many other dis with nine deaths, one case of Scarlet tinguished high Chinese officials, fever, ive cases of Typhold with whose friendship I deeply value.". four deaths, one case of Measles
one death, two cases
Rubber: The latest unfavourable turn in the automobile strike situation is disappointing.
REUTER QUOTATIONS
Dow Jones Averages:.
30 Industrials
20 Rails
20 Vilities
40 Boris
Jan. 11. Jan. 1.
183.26 183.30
$5.40
55.37
30.50
37.14
105.79
105.09
80.57
11 Commodity Index 20.48
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The following quotations on the
New York commodity exchange are
Issued by Reuter.
January
March
May
July
New York Cotton
October ...
12.34/34 12.45/45
12.43/44 12.40/30 12.30/31 12.38/30
12.23/24 12.33/33
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December 11.88/80 11.05/90
Spot
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March
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22.00/00
July
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21.85/85
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December
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Chicago Wheat
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Total sales:-1,040 tons.
May
July..
Sept...
138/193 134%/134
110%/110% 110%/1101
1124/1123% 112/11234
Monday's snica:
25,231,000 bushels.
1072/107% 100%/100%
Chlcaro - Corn
May
July
1037/103
10396/1085%
Bopt.
103/102%
1024/1024
May
July
May
July
Chicago Corti
New Contrast New Contract
Opening Closing
110/11041 1116/11114
1004/1082 100/107
-Winnipeg Wheat
120/1204 12016/1204
125/128141234/12316
October, 112/112 1134211214,
with
Mr. Phillips made a reference to Meningitis and 74 deaths from the difficulty of the position which Tuberculosis were reported to the ho occupied here, and expressed on-local Health nuthorities last week. fidence that with political stability On Monday two cases of Diphtheria Kwanglung would achieve further and three cases of Typhoid were progress in the field of reconstruc-{ also reported.
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