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INWARD MAILS
..June 10. Straits Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Direct Service" London date, 1st June.
June 11. Air Mall by "Tan American Airways Direct Service"-San Francisco -June li. date, 4th June, Europe via Suez and Strails (Lon- don date, 1st May) Juno 11. Shanghal and Japan
June 11, Shanghai and Amoy
June 11.
Air Minil by "Air France Direct Ber-
vico-Paris date, 5th June
Exchange At Canton
A Glance
SELLING
Manlio Sondakan Shanghai.
Shanghai
Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"London date; 5th Juns.
H.K Stock Market
The following quotations were Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- ket this morning.
BANKS
H.K. Banks $..... H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.) H.K. Banks (H.K. Reg.) Chartered
Mercantilo, A. & B, £. Mercantile, C. £. East Asia $.......
INSURANCES
Indo-Chinas P. x.d.
June 10, 1940,
A Look Through The “Telegraph"
U.S. BOMBERS SHOW THEIR PACES
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50 YEARS AGO ·
June 10, 1830. 1.330 m.
70 efforts to secure the adhesion of Italy lo It is understood that France is making ..81 m.
aplan for the neutralisation of the Suez 844. Canal .30% n.
120 n. ..11 .100 n. .80 n. 16/3 n. 6.00 n.
Yesterday a very unusual spectacle wat wilnested in the farbou there being no O vessel in port less then nye P& They were the Itongkong. from Shang- hal, homeward bound; the Clyde, which had just arrived with the malls; the extra the Verona, Bombay steamer Nizam; from Japan: and the Teheran, about to leave for Bombay.
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The public debt of France, the Phila- delphia Itecord" Rays, is estimated at 0,200 million dollars, thus making it the heaviest of any country in Europe. no add to the burden the expenses for the current year are set down at 700 millions the revenue ni only God millions and the government has been forced to fund the accumulated debuts in a-now loan for 200 millions. More than one-half of: the taxation in France goes to support of the army and navy, and the poorest .95 m.
peasant has always been willing to pay 164 n.it: het an annual decrease in revenue, .10 n. increased taxation and new loans wili unquestionably tend to injure the indus- .3.80 b-trics of the country and ultimately prove 26n, dangerous to the axistence of the re
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public. .17/0 n. "Tick" as regards fares and refresh- .0.06 n. mente on board the vessels of the long- kong, Canton and Macao dteamboat Co., Ucts. .
is a thing of the pant. in future pay ments must be made in cash and nol by the convenient but uncertain "chit".
25 YEARS AGO
.1214
..73 n.
Canton $.
Union $... China Underwriters $ H.K. Fire $.
210 n. .450 50. as cts. n. 180 n.
SHIPPING
Douglases $
Steamboats 3.
June 12.
June 12.
Juno 12.
June 12.
June 12.
Indo-Chinas D.S. Shell (Bearerz) s/- Waterboats @ xd...
DOCKS ETC. Wharves $.. Docks (old) $.. Docks (new) $. Providents 5.. Sh. Docks Sh. $.
MINING
.Juno
12.
1/27%
Kallon B/- Raubs $. ILK. Mines
1/2%
June 13.
LANDS.
365
Canton
.02%
Sandakan
June 13. June 13.
Hotela $..
.4.35 .
Lands ..
321⁄4 n.
Japan and Shanghai
June 14.
Lands 4% Debentures
.100 n.
"4216
.8214
Manila
.June 15.
S'hal Lands Sh. $..
10.40 n.
.224
Shanghal
.June 15.
Manila
.4535
Canton
June 16.
Humphreys S..
H.K. Realties $...
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TT. Batavia
.422
Japan, Shanghai and Formosa
4.20
TT, Bangkok
.140%
June 10.
Chinese Estates $.
..104
T.T. Saigon
10834
Japan and Manilo
.June 10.
UTILITIES
TT. France
,10.00
Shanghai and Amoy
Calcutta and Straits
..June 16. June 18.
Trams $....
Un
Japan
June 19.
,1/01/2
4 m/s L/C London
.1/3
4 m/s D/P London
1/3
m/s L/C USA.
24
4 m/s France
11.50
US.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shang- hal (San Francisco date, 21st May) June 18, U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Manila (San Francisco date, 20th May) June 18.
Peak Trama (old) x.d. $. Peuk Trams (new) x.d. Star Ferries $.
Y. Ferries $.
30 d/s India
..84
U.S. Cross rate in London 4.02 U.S. Cross rate in N.Y.
+3.75
OUTWARD MAILS Monday, June 10
Bangkok.
Canton
Manila
Salgon
7 p.m. p.m. p.m. pin.
T.T. London Demand London T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapore T.T. Japan τη
T.T. Switzerland T.T. Australia
BUYING
U.S. Search For Fifth Columnists
Shanghal and Japan
Tuesday, June 11 Batavia and Sourabaya Fort Bayard Saigon
Air Mail for
Direct Bervice)"
7 p.m.
.10.30 JD.
11.90 ..
"Imperial
5.30 p.m. Airways
K.P.0.
LONDON, June 9, (British Wireless). Both Houses of Parliament will meet next week! in a secret session, the House of Commons on Tuesday and the House of Lords on Wednesday. PANAMA, June D (Reuter)-The The purpose of the secret ression United States Army Cornmand in the is to enable members to have a frank Canal Zone is conducting a starching discussion on questions of home de-investigation Into the antecedents fence, which have assumed n new and credentials of all European-born pa the Canal with the und vital significance, as the Prime employees
.June 11, 3 p.m. Reg. to exposing possible Fifth Minister kullcated in his atatement view
Ord.
June 11, 7 DI That Columnists.
It is reported that about 800 Ger- Air Mall for Malaya, Java and Aus- as well as tralia by "Imperial Airways Direct Certain questions addressed to the mans, mostly refugees,
Service." Premier at the time he intimated the many Italians are at present employ- readiness of the Government to ac-ed.
in
the House of Tuesday,
Commons
cept a secret session implied the desire of a few members, not canûned; to one party, to debute in steret, the
Italians, Gormans Watched SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PANAMA CITY, June 9 (UP).—
rasponaiulily for pasi deficiencies. The US, Army is conducting exhaus
It is believed that this suggestion tive investigations into the credentials was frowned upon by both the Pre- of all European-born aliens working mier and Mr. Attlee, who have stress or residing in the Canal Zone.
ed that this is the moment for con- Attention, is being directed especial- centrating on the present and futurely to citizens of Italy and Germany,
effort rather
omission.
Parliamentary
than
alleged
circlen
An arrangement has been made. past
with the Republle of Panama under antleipate which all suspected fifth columnists that this will be found to be in ae- will be evicted if the U.S. Army has cordance with the gentral feelings of reason to consider their presence near
the Canal Zone undesirable. the House.
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...7.15 a.m. Canton Swatow and Parcels only for Shang-
hal
..9.30 a.m.
Shanghai, Japan, Canada, U.S.A., C. and S. America via Vancouver B.C.,
(Parcels for Canada).
G. P. O. and K. P. O. Parcels, ...June 13, 10 n.m. June 13, 11.15-a.m. June 13, Noon,
Bangkok Sandakan. Amoy Saigon, Strafta
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Direct Service"
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G.P.Q. & K.P.0,
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June 15, 5 p.m. ...June 15, 5.30 p.m. Stralls, Ceylon, India, Enst and South Africa, Aden, Egypt and Europe via Marseilles.
Reg.
Ord,
Amoy Shanghal
Halphong
G.P.O. and K.T.0.
...June 15, 5 p.m. .June 15, 5.30 pâm, Sunday, June 10
.9.00 a.m. .0.00 am.
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Monday, June 17
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and
0.30 am, Shanghol, Japan, Honolulu, USA,
Central and South America Canada via San Francisco (No Parcels for Canada)
.. G.F.O. 4 KP.O. Parcels, no 18. 5 p.m.: Ref.......
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Chinn Lights (old) S China Lights (new) $. H.K. Electrics $. Macao Electrles $. Sandakan Lights S..
(old) $.
Telephones (
Telephones (new) $..
INDUSTRIALS
June 10, 1013. The Admiralty announces that H.M. the King has telegraphed to Flight-Liout ....8 n. Warneford most hearly congratulations on
His splendid achievement. Els Majesty
adds that he has much pleasure in con- UNITED STATES bombers, attached to the aircraft-carrier, .ferring upon him the Victoria Cross for
..16 b. 7.40 12. $..3.70 n. ....60 1. 20 85 13. 6.85 n.
44 n.
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Cald: Macg (Ord), Sh: $14.00 n. Cald: Macg, (Prof.), Sh. S...13 n. ....1 n. Canton Icess Cements $
.15% n. ..54 n.
H.K. Ropes $..
STORES,
Dairy Farms 5.
Watsons $.
Lane Crawfords $. Sinceres $.
Wing On (H.K.) S. Powell Ltd. $
.20 n. .84 x.d, 7.45 n. 2.60 n.
COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. S S'hal Cotton Sh.
MISC. H.K. Entertainments S. Constructions ·(old)
Constructions. (new)
1.
35% n. .210 n.
hin gallant act.
Lieutenant Warneford
wa Saratoga, are seen here in an Impressive display as they carried
F formerly a mercantile marine omeer. His fent has been received with enthusiasm, setting as it does ali doubts as to the ablity of the aeroplane to lackin Zep- pelini.
The Zeppelin was returning to the Bel- from a raid on glan coast, possibly England. When attacked it rose to a tremendous height and went at full speed in the direction of the shed at Centrode, near Gheat. There was a continuais ex change of rifle and machine-gun fire, but! na opportunity of bombing was given to the aeroplane till the airship was over Ghent, where it had to descend in order to approach the shed. Then the aero- plane got above the Zeppelin and dropped Its bombs. A these struck they were followed Immediately by tall-explosions and the Zeppelin hurat into fire, which spread over the whole ship.
Replying to a question regarding the discovery in Hongkong of plans sup ported by the German Government for the complete subversion of British trade in the Far East, Mr. Bonar Law. Becretary of State for the Calonies, Bald that re- ports to this effect were current in Fong kong. I have been in communication with the Governor," he said, "and had beller say nothing more at present"
This week has been notable for particularly bitter attack on Mr. Winston Churchill Since the early days of the wat, and even before the war, personal attacks on Mr. Churchill were common enough. Latterly he has been the object of constant velled and vague criticisms in certain well-known London newspapers. But now at last the "Morning Post", apparently supported to some extent by the ""Times" and its satellite "The Dally Mall has come out into the open with categorical chargo a very grave and The allegation mode in that Mar,
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103 n. H.K. Govt. 3% Loan....97 n. against the First Lord of the Ad Morsmons Inv. (Lon.) s/-.. 10/- n. Maremans Inv. (HK) s/..4/
n.
A submerged obstruction was re- ported by a ship in Ki Jhannel, Its Japanese watera, on May 20. position then wos Lat. 34.05 N. longtitude 134.50 E. (approx).
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AT THE
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KING'S
MELVYN
ALWAYS WILLING
BUT NEVER A BRIDE
because her sweetheart was always solving some homicide!
JOAN
DOUGLAS BLONDELL in a daringly different kind of comedy that's a' sheer loughing delight!
The AMAZING MR.WILLIAMS
RUTH DONNELLY CICLARENCE KOLB EDWARD BROPHY JOHN WRAY.
· Direkind. by ALEXANDER -HALL- ́Alsaciate Producer EVERETT RIKUS · A COLUMBIA PICTURE
în his youthful impetuosity and arrogant cock-sureness has over-ridden Lord Fisher and hoodwinked the Cablaet. He is said to have forced naval operations on h own responsibility, against the boller judgment of the brilliant and experienced veteran, Lord Fisher, and to have de- liberately allowed his Cabinet colleagues to belleve that what were really his own decisions were the approved policies of the First Sea Lord and the Board of Ad- miralty. These are KTAVO charges. If there la a word of truth in them, the Admiralty or any other responsible post- tion under the Crown in this country, ought to be made, too hot to hold Mr. Churchill for another second. Impeach- would be almost good for him.
out. manoeuvres in the Pacific.
The
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Hongkong Telegraph Tenth Annual
Amateur Photographic Competition
June-September, 1940.
Two Silver Trophies Awarded
by ILFORD
LTD.
For the best and second-best entries.
Four Silver Trophies Awarded by EASTMAN KODAK CO.
First Prizes in cach of the four Sections.
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$250 CASH PRIZES $250.
SECTION ONE
General Pictorial: Land and Seascapes: Architecture: Street Scenes, etc.
And it is surely the business of Parlin 1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20. 4th. $12.50.
ment, since these charges so viisily affect the security and confidence of the nation, no longer to ignore these inuendoes, which have now become grave and explteft charges, but to clear the matter up at once beyond a shadow of doubt for ever. No man draws.brenth between earth and aky in the world to-day or whose
SECTION TWO
Portraits: Informal Close-ups: Human Studies.
shoulder rests a heavier weight et respon- 1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30, 3rd. $20. 4th. $12.50..
sibility than Mr. Churchill bars, The man who is responsible to Parliament and the nation for the British navy in a war with Germany which is neither more nor less than a fight for national existence, bears no light load on his mind and con- science. If anything went wrong with the British Navy at this moment, the cause of the Allies would be as good as lost and the future of Europe would le In the hollow of Prussia's blood hand.
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In the House of Commons the bill for the establishment of the Ministry for Munitions was read a third · Oms. Me: Asquith Bald that Mr. Lloyd George would be responsible to the flouse antz the country for the necessary supplement to the troops and he was sure the house would wish him well in the great insie that he had before him.
10 YEARS AGO
Oslo, June 10, 1930. The wife of Crown Prince Olav hna given birth to a daughter,
5 YEARS AGO
London, June 10, 1035. The Flouse of Commone warmly greated Mr. Ramsay MacDonald on his last day » Prime Minister when lie rose to address the members to-day, maklow a brief reply 1 Mr. Winston Churchill on the much- febated subject of Britain's air defences.
- London.
In the course of his last speech in the House of Commons sa Prime Minister, Mr. Ramsay MacDonald sald the Govern- ment were keenly alive to the danger of
ir raids. Als benointed, lo with air raids had been appointed, 1 vestigations had been greatly expedited, Their Arst duty was to collect informa- tion. Mr. MacDonald emphasised 1510 necessity of caution in making disclosures about the work of the committees. že added that the House need never fear that the Exchequer's ! stinginess would postpona, an investigation which was so vital to the well-being and safety of Dritaltz
London.
Mr. Anthony Eden to-day demolisheri the many wild criticisms directed against the British Government in the fiation
· prem" when he defined the British at- litude to the Italo-Abyssinian dispute In The licuse of Commons during the White Iruntide, adjournment debate.
STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary sued yesterday says: The morning passed off quietly.
IIIC. Danke Unions. Providents
TTAME
Electrics
very
Buyers Bates
$1,330-
$450
SECTION
THREE
Still Life and Table Top Studies.
1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20: 4th. $12.50..
SECTION FOUR
(Craftsmen's Section)
The whole of the work entailed in the production of every entry, must have been done by the competitors who Each will be required to make a declaration to this effect.
entry must have pasted on the back a special_entry_form obtainable on application from The Hongkong Telegraph or from the Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Photographic Society, Subjects at the discretion of competitors.
1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30, 3rd, $20. 4th. $12.50.
RULES
The following Rules will govern the Competition:
amaleur
1-The Competition is confined ex
clusively to
photo- grapher, 2--No employee or member of any Arm in the photographic trade is
to compete, 3-The
Tres will be awarded to the
carpeitors' sending in what are adjudged to be the best photo- graphs in each Section. Each entry must be accompanied by a form which will be published during the partod of the Com- must be petition, and which
The on back of entry.
right to publish any or all of the entries is reserved to the Hongkong Telegraph. BAll photographs entered must have been taken in the Colony of Hongkong. Photographs which been already entered tr have other Competitions are ineligible CNO ponilbility will be scrupled for non-daliyary of 1018 of or damage to entries.
7-A1! entries to be eliber black, sepla, or toned pictures, and mut
photo be mounted, Coloured graphs are ineligible. B-Pictures submitted in sepia tones
should
be accompanied bycia. maller print in black and white. 9-No picture to entered in more
than one Section.
10-Mounts to be only white or cream, must be af one of the following Rites:10x12 10x20,
11-No correspondence will be anteri into in connection with the Com petition:
12-Members of the State of the and the Hongkong Telegraph South China Morning Post are not permitted to compete,
13-The decision of the Judges shall
be final.
14-At the conclusion of the Com petition, entries will be returni to competitors on application 'it the Telegraph officer within beyen "days"
SECTION
NAME
ADDRESS
ENTRY FORM
Please use block letters and paste this on back of each Entry. Sections 1, 2 and 3