THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 27, 1938.
TOKYO REPORTED HALIFAX NEW FIRES
WARNS
SEEKING BRITISH AMERICA
AID
FOR
PEACE
Japan Said Willing To Reconsider Her Demands
T
LONDON, Oct. 26.
"ENTATIVE MOVEMENTS ARE ALREADY BEING MADE IN IN- FLUENTIAL JAPANESE QUARTERS TO INDUCE THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO OFFER ITS SERVICES FOR THE RESTORATION OF PEACE IN THE FAR EAST.
It is understood that one or two prominent British businessmen are supporting the movement, but nothing of an official nature has yet taken place.
for
display of reworks, it is learned
visional Government are working
endeavour
to
However, it is suggested that Great Britain might that the chief leaders of the Pro- inquire of China and Japan whether they now wished peace, and invite them to a conference merely on basis, not making any mention of terms on the one or stipulations on the other.
out peace plans which will soon be that made public, in an
come to terms with Japan. persuade the Chinese Government to
side,
General Hanzal, former Japanese dviser to the Pelping Government, lead Is reported here to be co-operating in that the the scheme, while the Japanese in five Pelplug are harping on the necessity
for peace.-Reuter.
Japanese circles afirm that not expect the fall of Hankow to the Japanese generals are as to immediate peace, and anxious as the civilians to end war may easily last another
years. the war, in view of the enormous losses already caused to Japan in men, money and materials.
Because of this it is confidently would give believed that Japan terms which China could accept. One difficulty is that the Japanese people's expectations have been keyed to their highest point by excessive propaganda.
A damping down process has now begun, an for example, the recent,
thal
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WARSHIPS IN PORT
The following warships are
it
As regards Japan's repeated declaration that she will have no dealings with Generallesimo Chiang Kal-slick, it is pointed out these are likely to prove much the same as the "Hang the Kaiser" cry port: H.M. Ships Dorsetshire, Cardiff, of 1918, if China really shows a Thracian. Westcott, Delight, Duchess, willingness to talk peace-Reuter. Dainty, Defender, Sandwich, Ful- mouth, Engle, Medway and 4th Sub- marine Flotilla.
PEIPING ALSO TALKS OF PEACE NECESSITY
Pelping, Oct. 20. While the Japanese are celebrating
repeated warnings that Japan must the fall of Hanitow with an enormous
U.S.S. Cunopus and Submarines, cruiser U.S.S., Pigeon, and French Primague.
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London, Oct. 26. Lord Halifax, broadensting to-night to the United States, declared that the contribution President Roosevelt had made was immensely helpful in the recent crisla.
START IN CANTON
Sincere's Store Badly Looted
Canton, Oct. 27. Systematic setting fire to the city continued on Tuesday night, and throughout yesterday fresh outbreaks were occurring every hour.
Japanese sentries are taking over patrol duties on the Shakee bund. although no restrictions have been placed on foreign anti-loating patrols who traverse the Shakee front and East Dund, protecting the shops.
The Japanese authorities have pro- hibited the use of cameras anywhere in the city, and have even requested foreign authorities to prohibit the photographing of the Shakee front from Shameen,
He continued: "We do not question the motive which nspired your neutrality legislation, but we noted that you followed with ¤ cute Interest the events in Europe. There is little real difference in the at- titude of the average man and woman
Last night there was large-scale In Britain and America
ica regarding the
looting at the Sincere department turbulent currents werping Europe,
foreign anti-Tooling stores, but and no true peace can exist until
squads and Japanese soldiers clear- the nations are agreed that law, and
ed out the looters, later maintain- not force shall rule the world.
ing a watch on the premises. only "It may be that peace can
deserted. Most of the city is still come through sacrifices no less strong and there are no signs of a return of than those whereby
by a nation is the population, nil of whom will find Inspired int War time. We arc living in one of the great periods of their homes and business a mass of sinister cinders if the present incendiarism human history. A restless,
continues unchecked. spirit surely roams
Japanese The conduct of the day, seemingly forbidding man soldiers continues to be excellent. tread the path of progress.
They are working side by side with "A heavy responsibility rests on the foreigners with the common ob- countries like yours and mine to ject of stamping out looting and in-
towards peace
cendiarism, and in this connection many Japanese officers, formerly bussinessmen In Canton, enjoy very cordial relations with Shameen re- sidents.
the
world io-
guide our fellowmen und understanding-Reuter.
SHARE PRICES
to
The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning. Banks
H.K. Bank, $1390/05 sa
II.K. Bank (Lon. Reg.), $82 n. Chartered Bank, £9% n.
Mercantile Bank, A. & B., £27 n. Mercantile Bank, C. £13 n.
East Asia Bank, $68 n.
Insurance
Canton Ins., $225 n. Union Ins., $500 b.
China Underwriters, $2 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $200 n."
Shipping Douglas, $00 1. H.K. Steamboats, $19 n. Indo-Chinus (Pref.), $60 n. Indo-Chinns (Def.), $24 n. Shell Bearer, 5/- 05/- n. Union Waterboats, $0 sa.
Docks Els.
H.K. & K. Wharves, $122 b. H.K. Docks (old), $19 II.K. Docks (new), $18% n. Providents (old), $6 n.
Providents (new), $0.05 n. New Engineering Sh. $3.90 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $124 n. Kallan Mining Adm., x/- 17/8 n. itaubs, $9.70 n.
Venz: Goldfield, $3 n. Hongkong Mines, 72 cts. n.
Philippine Mining Antomok, P. 43
Atoks, P. 33% 0. Baguio Gold, P. 25 sa. Benguet Consol, P. 12.00 sa. Benguet Explor
sa.
Coco Grove, P. 48 Consolidated Mines, P. .003 so. Demonstrations, P. .281⁄2 sa
P.
E. Mindanno,
Gumaus G'icids, P.--
Ipo Gold, P. —
Bly Wedge, P. --
IX.L., F. .69 8.
Itogons, P.
+
Min, Resources, l'. Paracale Gumuus. P. - Satarot Mining. P.- Sun Mauricio, P. 97 su. Suyor Consol., P. 1944 sa United Paracales, P. 44 sa.
Lands, Hotels, ste.
11. and S. Hotels, $6.85 s. H.K. Lands, $37 6.
H.K. Lands, 4 4 Deben $107 n. Shanghat Lands, Sh. $7.00 n.
Metropolitan Lands,
S1,
Humphries, $9.30 n. H.K. Realities, $5% n.
Chinese E, 500 n.
Utilities H.K. Tramways, $17 s.
$64 b.
Peak Trans (new) 34 n.
Peak Trams
Star Ferries, $7414 n, Yaumall Ferries (old), $23 1. Youmali Ferries. (new), $22 n. China Light (old), $10.60 s. China Light (new), $10.40 8. H.K. Electric, 358 8. Macno Electric, $175 n.
Масло Sandakan Lights, $10 n.
$2491/25 sa.
$0.00 0.
Telephone
(new). Telephone China Buses, Sh. Singapore Tractions, s/- 23/- n. Singapore Pref /- 25/- n.
Industrial
Cald: Marg. (ord.), Sh. $14 n. Cald: Mack. (Pref.), Sh. $13 n. Cements, $10.00 a. Canton Ices, $1.70 n. II.K. Ropes. $4.65 YL.
Stores, &c.
Dairy Farms, $25 n. Watsons, $7,80 sa. Lane Crawfords, $81⁄4 n. Sinceres, $2 n.
Wing On (H.K.), $471⁄2 n. William Powell. Ltd., 90 cts. n. Cotton Mill
Ewo Cotton, Sh. $17
n.
S'hal Cotton (old), Sh. $55 n.
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It is reported that H.M.S. Robin is proceeding to Wuchow to-morrow.
Reuter,
BRITON IN. PEIPING GUN BATTLE
Peiping, Oct. 20.
The British chief of police in the diplomatic quarter of the elly, Mr. P. J. Lawless, to-day engaged in a
the battle with
notorious gun criminal. Puhálski, who is a Pole.
The battle occurred at midday, and although Lawless remained unscath- ed, the police officer succeeded in shooting Puhalski through the body, seriously wounding him.-Renter.
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Kunming. Oct. 27.
Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to China, arrived here by express train at 7 o'clock last night.
He will proceed to the interior shortyl-Central News.
IRELAND CONSIDERS HER DEFENCES
Dublin, Oct. 20. Mr. Eamon De Valera revealed to- Was day that the Dail Government
whole engaged in considering the defence question, including air raid precautions.
A B would be laid before the House soon.
It had been decided to muke
nuthorities compulsory on local
Hir provide
for shelters precaution.Heuter.
MANILA SHARES
to Toid
The following quotations were re- ceived after the close of the morning session through Reuters:
Antamok
Atok..
Bogulo Gold
Business Done Prices in Pesos Oct. 20. Oct. 27.
Benguet Cons.
23 110
25
12,00
Coco Grove
.47
.48
Consolidated Mines. Demonstration ...............
Ung.
Ung
201
.ED
.00
Paracale Gumaus
Unq.
Ung.
,104 Ung.
431 .44
San Mauricio Suyoc
United Paracala....
The following is Swan, Culbertson
& Fritz' report on this morning's market:
Prices were higher in a quiet but steady seraton.
Zoong Sings, Sh. $24 n. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $42 n.
Miscellaneous
H.K. Entertainments, $8% n. Constructions, $1% n. Vibro Pling, $0.85 n.
Ch. Govt. 8% 1920 G$ Bonds..
744%.
H.K. Govt. 4 Loan 6% prm, b. II.K. Govt. 34% Loan par b. Wallace Harpers, ---- Marsmans (Lon.), a/- 15/9 n. Marsmans (H.K.), s/- 3/- b.
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