THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1938.
THE
GLOUCESTER HOTEL
BEGS TO ANNOUNCE
THE..
CROWDS WAVED GOODBYE to Mr. Chamberlain as he left Heston airport for Germany, and the whole world walled anxiously for indica- tions of the trend of the talks.
CZECHOSLOVAKIA PAVED WAY FOR PEACEFUL END
LONDON, Sept. 29.
THE CZECH GOVERNMENT has agreed to further conces
sions.
A comunique issued here by the Czech Minister, Mr. Jun Masaryk, gives details of the latest proposals submitted im- mediately before the first meeting of the Four Power Conference at Munich, which began its deliberations this afternoon.
Staggering U.S. Losses In China
San Francisco, Sept. 20. Mr. Julean Arnold, the Commercial
The Czech Government is now: Sudeten nreas and will do nothing to Attache to China, in a speech to the prepared "to cede to Germany delay a final settlement.
that territory containing over 50 por cent. German inhabi- tants, and asks for itself `only; such frontiers as will make the new Czech State capable of exis- terice and defence.
CIVILISATION FIRST
"AL this juncture," states the message, the Czech Government Is placing the Interests of civilisa- tlon and world peace before the distress of her own people, and has resolved to make sacrifices which never in history have bees exacted "The Czech Government cannot
from an undefeated country. agrec, for military reasons, to
"With such a concentrated effort plebiscite in the areas containing for peace being made by Prague the large Czech majority," declares the Czechs are entitled, therefore, that communique, "or in areas entirely the other side will also show an Czech, as demanded in the German understanding for the peace of Memorandum.
world. and the "t at this stage of the negoli- ations there is a break-down, the Czech Government proposes that
"The Czech Government agrees to a time limit for the final settlement.
Czech
"All these arrangements are to be carried out by December 15, but a settlement is
is possible by October 31.1 "The
Government also agrees to supervision by an inter- national commission and by thei British Legion, or the occupiat.or hy British troops before the terr.tory is actually handed over to the German
forces.
Europe
Foreign Trade Association, estimated that American losses in China totalled $200,000,000.
A Japanese victory, he said, would probably ruin all future trade and reduce the American cotton and tobacco proportions.
markets for to infinitesimal
The Japanese "Open Door" works On one two ways, said Mr. Arnold. alde it is marked "In-reserved for Japanese" and on the other it is marked "Out-fer the LIEC of others."-Reuter.
SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local
the dispute form the subject of an share quotations issued this morning.
to
international conference or that it be submitted for arbitration President Roosevelt,"-Reuter.
CZECHS ACCEPT
Prague, Sept. 29. The Czech Government has an- nounced its acceptance of the general principles of the new British plan, "Prague is also agreeable to effecting the cession of the Sudeten negotiations regarding' demobilisation, areas.
Prague has made raservations, the recall of its troops and the revision of its system of treaties, but over some details and said that word in the interests of His own defences it of its agreement and the reservations demands that if there are Czech, it would make will arrive in Munich German democratic minorities or before the Conference starts.-United Jewish populations in the Sudeten Press. areas to be given to Germany, it need not evacuate What territory or
demobilise or abandon the fortifica- tions before there has been delimitation of the new boundaries, { an exchange of population guaranteed and a new system of guarantees initiated."
U.S. PREPARES FOR GOLD EXPORTS
Washington, Sept. 29.
It is added as a finct word in the communique that the Czech Govern- At a Press Conference to-day Mr. ment is anxious to expedite the Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the that any further negotiations for a settlement of the Treasury, slated
gold imports into the United States would not be placed with the Trea- sury's general fund, thus indicating that the Treasury will issue
gold certificates Instead.
Glostora
Boing well-groomed is es sential to success. Others judge you by your appear
onco.
There is no excuse for un tidy hair! The daily use of just a few drops of Glostora assures you of being always well-groomad
Gledeta
Gold, now in the general fund may moreover, be withdrawn to replenish, if necessary, decreases in the Trea- sury's accounts with the Federal Reserve Banks and to meet possiblo future gold exports.-Reuter.
Banks H.K. Bank, $1,425 n.
1.K. Bark (Lon. Reg), $87 n. Chartered Bank, £1044 n. Chartered Bank, £29 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £13 n. East Asia Bank, $88 n.
Insurances Canton Ins., $220 n. Union Tus., $503 n. China Underwritera, $2 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $200 n.
Shipping
Douglas, $68%% n. H.K. Steamboats, $20 n. Indo-Chinas (Pref.), $80 n. Indo-Chinas (Del.), $24 n. Shell Bearer,
86/3 n. Union Waterboats, $0 n.
Etc.- 11.K. & K. Whurves, $127. b. H.K. Docks (old), $191⁄2 n. H.K. Docks (new), $184 n. Providents (cld), $7 b. Providents (new), $0.80 b. New Engineering Sh. $3.00 n. Shanghal
Kaitan Mining Sh. $125 n.
Adm., 3/14/3 n. Raubs, $0.70 11. Venz: Goldfield, $3 n. Hongkong Mines, 7 cts. r.
Philippine Mining Antumok, P. 34% 8. Atoka, P. 3311⁄2 sa. Bagulo Gold, P. 24 sa. Benguet Consol, P. 11.20 sa. Benguet Explor.,
Bl
Sun
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Coco Grove, P. 40 sa.
Wedge, P. Consolidated Mines, P.- Demonstrations, P. 27 là s F Mindanao, P.- Gumaus C'fields, P. Ipo Gold, P. ----
MEXICAN COURT'S XL P. 58 0.
CONFIRMATION
Mexico City, Sept. 20.
The Supreme Court has ruled that the expropriation of the foreign oil companies property in Mexico is legal.
The last decision is not, however, due to be given until Ortober 6.--- Reuter.
EXCHANGE
Bellag
TT. London Fernand
TT. Shangha! T.T. Singapore T.T. Japan 7.7. India T.T. U.S.A. *.T. T.T. Balavin T.T.
Is 2%
.Is. 27%
.105 nom.
.53
10
.02% 4
.20
00
.5436
kok
14954
.109 .10.05
Manila
T.T. Saigon
France
T.T. Germany T.T. Switzerland TT. Australia
Buying 4m/A:L/c London 14_m/e/D/g1n do.. 4 m/s L/e U.S.A.
4 mi): France.
30 d/s India...
÷U}B+ Cross-rate-In-London
Itogong, P.
Min. Resources, P. --- Paracale Gumous, P. Salacot Mining. P. Sun Mauricio, P. 71 sa. Suyor Consol., P. 10 sa. United Parneales, P. 31 sa.
Lands, Hotels, etc.
H. and S. Hotels, $0.00 b, and so. H.K. Landa, $38 b.
HK Lands, 4% Deben 2107% n. Shanghai Lands, Sh. $8.40 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh.
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Photographic Competition
To-day murks the clos0, 28 far as ending in entries is concerned, of the Eighth Annual Com- Amateur Photographie petition organised by The long- kong Telegraph.
of large number A very entries have been received, and It is noticeable that the standard high. Although
sexlors were good
many
enough to respond to the request to send in their entries early. hundreds of pictures have been roceived during the last two Идув.
and fa is expected that to day will see another large batch
arrive.
сот-
As soon as numbering and classification has been com. pleted, the Judges wit inence their task, after which the prize-winners will be un- nounced, and an exhibition of * selection of the entries arranged.
n.
Humphries, $0 H.K. Realties, 35% b. Chinese Estates, $98 n.
Public Utilities 11.K. Tramways, $10.80 b. Peak Trans (old), $0% b. Peak Trams (now), $3% n. Star Ferries,
$77
11.
Yaumati Ferries (old), $244 n.
Vaumati Ferries rights, $234 n.
b.
China
Light (old), $10
China Light (new), $10 n call
pald.
H. Electric, $584 50. Масло Macho Electric, $1731⁄2 n. Sandakan Lights, $0% u.
Telephone (old), $26 n. Telephone (new), $9 n.
China
Buses, Sh.
Singapore Tractions, s/- 25/- n. Singapore Pref., s/- 26/3 n.
Industrial
Sh. $14 n.
Cald: Macg.), Sh. $13 n.
Cald: Macg.
Canton Ices, $1.70 n. Cements, $10 b.
H.K. Ropes, $44 n.
Stores,
Dalry Farms, $26 n. Watsons, $7.70 b.
Lane Crawfords, $81⁄4 n. Sinceres, $2 n.
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Wing On (H.K.), $47%1⁄2 n. William Powell, Ltd., 70 cts. n. Cotton Mills
Sh. $18 n.
S'hal
Ewoon (old), Sh. $90 n. Zoong Sings, Sh.
Sh. $24. Whig On Textiles, Sh. $42 n.
Miscellaneous
H.K. Entertainments, $81⁄4 n. Constructions, $14 n.
Vibro Piling $0.85 n.
Ch. Govt. 5% 1925 G Bonds.,
00% prm, n.
HLK: Govt. 4% Loan 64% prm. n. H.K. Govt. 34% Loan 1% pam.
Wallace Harpers,
Marsmans (Lon.), x/- 13/3_n. Marwnans Ins. (H.K.), 5/- 3/4 n. Anglo Java,
Consolidated China
(old),
Providents
Chinese Co-Pilot Saves
C.N.A. C. Plane In Raid
Chungking, Sept. 29.
The coolness of a Chinese co-pilot saved one
of the Chino National Aviation Corporation's Douglas aft: Uners from
being bombed on the Kunming air field yesterday.
Chinese mochanic.
The ale raid alarm sounded and, after the nine raiders had dropped .73% the only members of the Company's about Afty light bombs they return- 130 staff at the air port were the Amerled to the machine. They were just 1/0 can-born co-pilot, J. Tom, and a preparing to enter it when the alarm
Bounded for a second time. .1/914 1/9.5/32 They attempted to take off and 30% actually taxful towards the runway 11.80 when bomba began. falling on the „B4% | airfield-only 150 yards away, 4.75% The two men, ran for shelter and Special.
Pilot Tom then made a successful take-off across the damaged field and few the plane without radio operator or second pilot to Chungking. They arrived and landed safely --Router) S
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