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TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1928.

COMMERCIAL

HONGKONG NOTES AND COMMENT.

BUGAR PRICES DROP.

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The flour market is dull but pres remain steady. Doliveries Ive been fair to good on account of shipments to the interior but none of these were large.

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A further improvement of about 4 cents por pieul has been recorded

in the rice market.

OFFICIAL CHANGES.

NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.

It is not known when Mr. Creasy will arrive, as the news of the ap- pointment has just been received from Home. It is possible that he may go Home from Ceylon on leave before coming to Hongkong The salary of the Director of Public Works is £1,250 rising by £50 annually, to £1,500, with $480 conveyance allowance.

NEW P. C. M. O.

SERIOUS FRAUD

CHARGES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

LOCAL FLOUR MERCHANT ABSCONDS.

SUED BY COMPRADORE.

ILLEGAL DUES.

MORE TROUBLE?

HAMPERING HONGKONG'S CONGESTION AGAIN THREATENED,

TRADE.

COLONIAL SECRETARY'S

STATEMENT,

of

HONGKONG'S HEALTH.

Local business men who havS An official statement announces

interests along the West River that Mr. Harold Thomas Creasy,

state that fighting has again broken Prices are receding rapidly in the M. Inst. G.E., A.M.I. Mech. E., who,

out at various places and that there sinca 1917 has been Deputy local sugar market. This is parti- Director of Public Works in In an ex-parte action which came

Traders-bringing - produce into' is a possibility of the rivér steamer' cularly so in the grade known as Ceylon, has been appointed to the before Mr. Justice Gompertz Bit-the Colony from Wuchow, as

service being again interrupted. Java No. 24 Rough White, as

post of Director of Public Works

Towards last week-end the there are considerable stocks in the Hongkong, in succession to Mr. ting in original jurisdiction at the announced in the China Mail pleasing news was given that river Colony and now crop sugar is com-T. L. Perkins, who recently left Supreme Court yesterday after yesterday, complain that heavy steamers of all kinds could make ing in. Of course, the Hongkong for Home on leave preliminary to noon, serious charges were made"queeze" is demanded by robber and merchandise was being carried the trip" and considerable produce sugur market is only a very small retirement in September. Mr. against Oscar Marcel Mayer, the chiefs and so-called military between Hongkong and Wuchow, factor when considering world con- Creasy, who is 50 years of age, has managing partner of Mayer and leaders before a safe conduct If the procent rumour is confirm ditions and the drop is not entirely been in Ceylon since 1897, occupy attributable to there being too much ing first the position of district Co., flour merchants of No. 6s granted them to follow their ed, it will mean that only the old cargo in Hongkong. As against engineer of Colombo. In 1908 he was Queen's Road Central. Mr. Eisley legitimate calling.

"Ko Chow" and the Tal Ming" over $19.00 per picul a few days ago, appointed district engineer of Dan Zeitlyn, who appeared on behalf of steamers have resumed their runs, can make the trip under escort. They state that although the probably with one or two others, business was done by the large im dagamura, and in 1909 provincial the plaintiffs (Lo On and Alfred freights are higher as the result of Transit of goods by boats carrying porters at $12.82 to-day, while engineer of the North Central Pro speculators who have lots on hand vince. In 1913 he was promoted So Chan) alleged that Mayer had the demand brought about by the the Chinese flag will be out of the accepted as low as $19.10. There Assistant Director of Public Works, absconded after large sums of congestion up-country. In addition question and congestion will again was it much business except for and filled the acting appointment money had been obtained by fraud sums to robber bands and soldiers

to this, they have to pay various set in. number of wall sales at varying of Deputy Director for two periods on account of contracts which were while on their way from the farms vice must be temporarily suspend It is to be hoped that If the ser pricus; The other grade of Jays prior to his appointment to the sub-never carried out. white known as No. 24 Soft, how. stantive post in March, 1917.

to the shipping port. There produced, every effort will be made to The plaintiff's sought the surrender isagain subjected to what is describ-bring in as much cattle and fire- ever, is firm at $19.45 nominal. Hardly anything changed hands in

of an indenture of mortgage made ed as an export tax" which goes wood from Wuchow as possible to between the parties and they asked to swell the coffers

maintain a reservo hero. the grade ned by the local re-

for the indenture to be destroyed the general who happens to be fueries, i.., No. 18 Rough Brown,

or otherwise cancelled. In the dominant at that place. On an and today's nominal quotation is

alternative they asked for a average it costs about $3 per crate still $18.00:

declaration that the said indenture (containing from 30 to 50 head) of is void and of non effect. They poultry for tribute to robber bands further asked for the payment of en route and another $4 to the the sum of $5,000, för damages military for export. Each head of The figures in the returns for and for further other relief. Both cattle is subjected to about STD in notifiable diseases for the 24 hours Mayer and Co., and Oscar Marcel collections before it can get on ending yesterday are: plague 2, Dr. J. T. C. Johnson, Principal Mayer were cited as defendants a river steamer. All this adds to small-pox 10, coteric, 3. There are Civil Medical Officer of Hongkong but neither entered an appearance, the price paid by the consumer. two British patients suffering from.

The Mr. Zeitlyn (who was instructed is retiring next month.

In this connection a represent-enteric, the other cases are Chinese. Secretary of State for the Colonies by Mr. A. el Arculli) in moving for ative of the China Mail called upon Elsewhere in these celuns has appointed as his successor Dr. judgment in default of appearance the Colonial Secretary, (Mr. A. G. June 23 are: plague 14, small-pox The returns for the week ending mentioned the unfour that trouble Joseph Bartlett Addison, O. B. E.. said the writ in this citon was M. Fletcher, C. B. E., C. M. G.), to 18, enteric 18, paratyphoid 1. has again broken out on the West M. R. C. S., L. R. C. P. Dr. Addison served on March 21, on the de- ascertain whether the government meningitis 6, puerperal fever 3. River. If this should be correct, has had considerable service in the fendant firm by a copy being could give any help in the matter. All patients are Chinese except 1, the better tone which prevailed dur Seychelle Archipelago, in the served on the person having control: ing the week-end will soon dis- Indian Ocean, (about 700 miles off of the management of the defen showing every, sympathy, pointed Indian and one Portuguese with The Colonial Secretary, while British paratyphoid case and one appear, as at most only two or three the coast of British East Africa) dant firm. The defendant, Oscar out that short of "drastic action" enteric. of the river steamers will be able He was appointed Assistant Med-Marcel Mayer, could not be served little could be done. "Sir James to make the through "trip under ical Officer in 1907 and became as his whereabouts could not be Jamieson, KCMG, British Con-plague 12, small-pox 12, enteric [1.- Deaths during the period were; escort, and with fighting going on, Chief Medical Officer in 1903. In ascertained and a motion was made sul-Geheral at Canton has repre- and meningitis 3, Two Chinese traders will have no option but to 1912 he acted as Private Secretary to effect substituted service in sented time and again to the died from influenza (not notifiable) stop business.

and Clerk to the Executive Council. April. No appearance had been Canton authorities that such imduring the week. Dr. Addison received his medical entered on behalf of the defendant positions are a breach of all Treaty firm or on behalf of Oscar Marcelipulations," said Mr. Fletcher. Mayer, and under these circum-reply to the latest British stances, on June, 13 an. order representations Dr. Sun Yat-sen Captain Ronald Amundsen left was made, giving leave to the plaintiffs to proceed with the action help, but says at present he is 28, according to a wireless message. has expressed his willingness to Kotzebne for Wainwright on April ex-parte and a statement of claim powerless in the matter as regards The report that the aviator who is was plaintiffs were Alfred So Chan, of the enemy," Complaints have also Omdahl, had died are discredited.. filed on June 14 The Wuchow as it is in occupation of accompanying the expedition, M. No. 18, School Street, Tal Hang been lodged through H. B. M. Mail carriers found all the members Village, and Lo On, No. 130, Jervois Minister Street. The defendant firm carried Walchao-pu, but in the present

at Peking with the of the party well on April 10. on business as flour merchants at state of chaos in China such action No. 6, Queen's Road Central, until is merely waste of breath and ink. COUNT.

about the end of March or the, beginning of April this year, and Government was likely to suffer Asked how long the British Deulings commenced in the

the second defendant (Oscar these breaches of Treaty rights, the Patch-Indian lean at per cent.

Marcel Mayer) acted throughout Colonial Secretary smiled and gave discount later it was 1 per cent. and finished at 1 per cent, discount. and yesterday was what the ex- 1922, Alfed So Chan was employed ment making demands. on the "Though the rainfall on Sunday the whole of the period as a non-committal reply. He again

maraging partner. In October, stressed the futility of any govern --Hester.

perts describe as "local" said Mr. by the defendants as a compradore. Peking and Canton governments in FOR SALE & Violincello $150 Henderson, the Water Authority As a term of employment the de- the expectation of obtaining re MIDDLESBOKJUGH QUOTA-to a China Mail reporter this mom fendant desired the sum of $25,000 dress; unless the said government

Gold. Apply Box No. 1434 c/o 'TIONS.

ing, the locality especially favour should be deposited with the firm was prepared to use a stronger

"China-Mall." ed was fortunately Hongkong by way of security.-$5,000 being argument than the written or spoken Middlesboring Quotations on The total storage in the reservoris

on the island at 6 am. this morning cash. and $20,000 security by word. May 23 were as follows, viz. :-

amounted to 622.5 million gallons indenture of mortgage on certain No. 1 Cleveland pig 130/-

At the present time all British, compared to 498.25 on June 26 last property, belonging to Lo On and French and Portuguese-boats, it is No. 3 G.M.B....... 198/6 to 121/-

registered in the Land Office as understood, are making the journey No. 4 foundry....... 120/-

remaining portion of inland lot 195 up and down the West River ALL preliminary notices of forth- No. 4 forge

1157.

he (Mr. Zeitlyn) had the receipt. escort. This, while ensuring safe entertainments, sent for insertion in C. The $5,000 was deposited and practically under, foreign naval coming meetings, lectures and Mixed Nos. hematite 122/6

Galvanised corrugated sliects

an indenture of mortgage was transport, does not curb the rapacity the news columns of the China Mail, made in favour of Oscar Marcel of the robbers and soldiers. In the are charged for at the rate of $1 each. Durham blastfurnace coke 458.

Mayer. The firm ceased business meantime, Hongkong consumers fas announced in May and June of delivered to local customers,

about the end of March and Mayerniuct endure inflated prices until 1922) providing that they do not Best rubio ore, 25s. c.i.f. Tees.

cleared out of the Colony.

Alfred So Chan stated, in ovid-generally, decide upon a new future if this space is exceeded they the Powers, either individually or occupy more than four lines. In ence, that on the 11th October last China policy to enforce the fulfil will be placed in the advertising year he entered the service of the ment of Treaty stipulations. defendant company as compradore.

columns at the prevailing rates.

RICE FOR CANTON.

According to the local Tai Kiong Po, over thirty ships have arrived at Canton with rice since shipment was resiuned. Its estimate is that ver 100,000 piculs have been abip ped and has relieved the stringeney up-country,

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DUTCH-INDIAN LOAN DIS-

(24in., in bundles), £19 58.

CARGO INSURANCE MARKET.

China is to be added to Bulgaria as a destination which underwriters. are considering with some hesitancy on account of the increased hazard,

says a Home commercial paper.

training at St Mary's Hospital, London. It is not known when he will arrive in the Colony."

The salary of the Principal Civil Medical Officer in Hongkong is £1,000 rising by £50 annually to £1,200. Quarters are provided and $360 a year conveyance allowance.

HEAVY RAINS. ·

COLONY'S WATER SUPPLY BENEFITS,

year,

Though the rain of the last few days is bound to have caused washouts and other damage at: places where road construction is in hand, no serious landslides have yet been reported to the Head Office.

OBITUARY.

E RUMJAHN

We regret to record the death, Since the war in China the Canton this morning, of Mr. E. Rumjahn

It was a term of the agreement that $25,000 should be deposited, $5,000 in cash and $20,000 by mortgage upon some leasehold property of Mr. Lo On. The witness produced the receipt for the $5,000, and the

at has been affected by pimey at the French Hospital, from typ agreement, which provided that his hoid fever, after an illness of two services should be determined by and other forms of lawlessness. Seven months ago, it may be re-only 161⁄2 years of age, was the March, he received from the defen- weeks. The deceased, who was three months' notice. On the 12th called, a steamer suffered attack in ninth son of Mr. A. Rumjahn, J.Pedant company the following letter, the Canton delta, and more recently and was considered an exception signed by A. A-Franco, Secretary: other disturbing occurrences have ally bright boy, having passed the Dear Mr. Chan, We have to been reported. Premiums have not matriculation examination of the inform you that as our Mr. Oscar yet been advanced, but many under Hongkong University with hon-Marcel Mayer is leaving the writers feel that risks to the interior ours. Much sympathy will be felt Colony very shortly, we are there- of Bulgaria and to the Canton area for Mr. and Mrs. Rumjahn who, at fore able to dispense with your of China may necessitate increases. the present moment, are in North services as from the 15th of this

STAINLESS STRUCTURAL

STEEL.

China.

month. Trusting you will take" this short notice in a friendly way and understand the spirit of this Jetter, We are, etc." The witness

Considemble importance attaches friction, is continually wearing added he bad discharged his duties to researches, in progress both in away the surface.

England und America, directed

towards finding the most economi-

to the defendants in every way. He lowed them bo money,

enl process for depositing a Coating CHINESE BOYCOTT CAUSES happened to the fu

of high chromium, or "stainless**

SUGAR SLUMP.:

HEAVY LOSSES IN JAVA..

The Paisae Judge: What has Witness: It has ceased busi- ness.

steel on ordinary structural steels, Many authorities believe that in

Mr. Zeitlyn: The managing this direction lies the biggest future

partner has absconded owing very for the stainless ferrous material.

According to an Aneta message fraud obtained large sums of money considerable sums and having by. In addition to its non-corrodibility. The sugar market is declining on account of contracts, which now, stainless steel has many valuable lieavily. Superior quality declined of course, will never be carried out. tacchanical properties; but for strac from 101 to 16). Delivery August, Lo On, the second plaintiff, the tural work these properties, such as September-October, and June-July registered owner of the remaining -resistanço to high temperatures, are Nominal 164.. **

not generally called for, and the This reason for this important stated that he desired the surrender portion of Inland Lot No. 195 G7 high chromium material is too cost decline in the market is chielly of the mortgage indenture made in ly. But, once a thin hayer of stain sharpened boycott of Japanese peoavour of Oscar Marcel Mayer less steel can be deposited on the ple and goods by the Chinese: The Mr. Zeitlyn mentioned that his commercial structural steels Chiness in the Dutch Indies have Lordship would be interested to chormons field for the material will been compelled to put a complete know that the plaintiffs'need not be opened up, provided the process boycott on Japanese goods after have come into Court at all, as they can bo done at a reasoriable cost.June 18 Chinese who are unwill could have obtained their purpose If the experiments are successful ing to participate will be punished by a fictitious re-assignment as the the most economical application of severely the other one was not registered. They the stainless principle will love The Japanese have bought more did not prefer to do that, however, been achieved, for corrosion gives than half of the 1923 op. Fearing but asked for the declaration so trouble only at the surface and difficulties with the Chinese dealers that do Innocent party, might in nothing is gained by conferring owing toile boycott, the Japane

*any way suffer, de, stainlessness on this interior of are now trying to sell parts of their

metal structures, excep of course; sugar," which is, depr where bevare mechanical erosion, or mark

Pilane, Judge granted the declaration and rave judgment for Seboo with costs:

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