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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 24, 1940

BRITISH

OIL SUPPLY TO JAPAN

LONDON, TO-DAY.

MACAO ELECTRIC'S RECORD YEAR

POLICE HARD

LAST YEAR WAS A RECORD YEAR for the Macao Electric PRESSED

Lighting Company, Limited, kilowatt hours sold in-

creasing by 40 per cent, and consumers by 18 per cent., FOR TALENT

said Mr. F. J. Gellion, chairman, at the annual meeting this morning.

At the extraordinary meeting which followed, a resolution was passed in- creasing the capital of the company to

MR. GEOFFREY LLOYD, SECRE- TARY FOR MINES, WAS ASKED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YES- TERDAY WHAT WAS THE AMOUNT OF OIL SOLD AND DELIVERED TO JAPAN BY THE ANGLO-IRANIAN OIL COMPANY BETWEEN BEPTEM- BER, 1939, AND MARCH, 1940, $2,000,000: WHAT WERE THE GOVERNMENT Mr. Gellion was supported by HOLDINGS IN THE COMPANY, Messrs. N. G. Beale and H. N. da Sil- WHETHER THE SALES WERE❘va, directors, and Mr. G. G. N. Tin- MADE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF|son, secretary.

THE GOVERNMENT AND WHETHER The Chairman said: After provid- PRICE CONCESSIONS WERE IN-ing the sum of $131,737.09 for depre- VOLVED.

ciation, the net profit for the year to- tals $323,881.80 which, together with the sum of $135.381.72 brought for ward from the year 1938, makes the total amount available for appropria- tion $459,243.52.

Mr. Lloyd replied that the company supply quantities of Iranian oil to Japan on a purely commercial basis.

Although the Government had a majority holding in the company they had announced that their policy was not to interfere with the commercial activity of the company.

"I regret therefore it is impossible to give the details asked."

From this, it is proposed to pay a dividend of $1.50 per share on the 90,000 shares, which will absorb. $135,000, and to pay a bonus of 50 cents per share, which will amount to $45,000, that is to say, a total for divi- dend and bonus of $180,000.

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Mr. M. Price (Labour) asked: "is

The Company's plant and equipment the Minister aware that transactions has, continued to be satisfactory of this kind give a very bad Im-every way and has been maintained in pression in the United States, where good state. the action of His Majesty's Gov- ernment or this company are watch- ed very closely?"

No reply was given. Mr. Hugh Dalton (Labour) asked: "Can the Minister give an assurance that this oil is not getting to Ger- many directly or indirectly?"

Mr. Lloyd replied: "Not without notice." Reuter.

TAIKOO ACCIDENT

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The business, so far this year, has with increased somewhat compared the corresponding period of last year, operate but we will not be able to this year under such favourable did during 1939, and there is no doubt change and supply contracts as we that our operating costs will be in- creased due to the European situation which has brought about an increase

in cost on all supplies needed for the operation of the company.

As the company's business has ex- panded considerably during recent years, I believe that an increase in the Two Chinese were injured yester-directors' fees should be made and a day when they fell 20 feet on board proposal to this effect will be made a ship in the Talkoo Dock, on which later for your approval. they were working. The men were Turning to the financial side of the Wong Ping, who died early this balance sheet, our overdraft has been and our cash morning from a fractured skull, and considerably reduced

position has also improved. Tang Ling, 51..

Resolutions were passed adopting the report and accounts; confirming the election of Mr. Fu-tak-iam to the board of directors and re-electing Mr. F. J. Gellion; increasing the directors' fees to $1,500 a year; and re-electing Lowe, Bingham and Matthews as

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auditors.

At the extraordinary meeting which followed, Mr. Gellion said:-

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GERMAN INTERNEES

DEPART

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(By "ADREM") Police have had a difficult task in raising a team for the Junior Cham- pionship play-off on Saturday, Lough- lin and Forrest have gone on leave and Stephens has not recovered suf- ficiently from his recent accident.

Although B. C. Fay is unable to play, it is interesting to note the in- clusion of the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, on his day even now, a useful hard-hit- ting batsman. B. G. Baker is not La Salle College has now been hand-playing, as I thought he might have

done, but will act as reserve. od back to the control of the college

Following is the team:-C. Pope (Capt.). authorities. All the Germans intern-

Hon. Mr. T. H. King, W. L. Clarke, A. E. ad following the outbreak of the war Carey, T. R. Hunter, H. Danbrowsky, J. in Europe, were on Sunday escorted | Lewis, A. Kirby, A. Estall, L. Oakley and on board a ship, bound for another. Orem. Reserve:-B. G. Baker. part of the Empire.

Oakley has just returned from leave.

I.R.C. TEAM

The barbed-wire fences and military look-outs have been pulled down and the military units withdrawn.

Mr. N. L. Smith, Colonial Secretary, to-day confirmed the departure of the internees.

SCHOOLS' ATHLETICS

The Indians will be represented by: -M. I. Razack (Capt.), M. R. Abbas, A. el Arculli Jr., H. T. Barma, A. H. Ismall, A. R. Marker, J. M. A. Rumjahn, K. M. Rum- Jahn, A. R. Sufflad, F. A. Curreem and T.

Ali.

KEEN COMPETITION EXPECTED IN FINALS

· THE HEATS OF THE Inter-School Athletic meeting at Caroline Hill yesterday provided some thrilling finishes and good sport.

1,500 Metres:-C, Truax (C.B.5.); Khan Mohammed (Queen's); F. Soares (La Salle);

La Salle, the holders of the Gover-, Yan); A. Weller (C.B.S.); Wolfgan Yue (St. nor's Cup, are making a great bid to Stephen's); Poon Sai-on (King's). retain the championship but though 12 of their stalwarts qualified for the Finals, to be held on Friday, they are expected to receive very strong op-Wah Yan). position from Wah Yan, King's Col- lege and St. Joseph's College.

The Finals should be interesting as there is not much difference among the athletes who have qualified.

F. Fung (Wah Yan); L. Silva (La Salle); Sarwan Khan (Queen's); Cheung Kat-pui

110 Metros High Hurdlas:-Kwok Chi-hung (St. Stephen's); Eddy Choy (S.J.C.); Wan Kei-hing (Wah Yan}; Wolfgang Yue (St. Stephen's); Wong Ki-lim (King's).

Relay Race:-St. Joseph's, Diocesan Boys* Wah Yan and La Salle are favour-King's. Wah Yan, La Salle, Central British. ites for the Relay race but St. Joseph's also have a strong team and ARMY SPORTS RESULTS the

well result of this race may decide the championship. St. Joseph's

Teething is often accompanied by

have fared badly in the field events I believe some explanation of the notice but are pain, irritability, stomach disorder, regarding the increase of capital is neces-shorter track events.

well represented in the nervousness and other derangements sary. The original capital of the company, of the system, troubles frequently ag- formed in 1910, was $300,000 and, in 1927, gravated by improper or irregular this was increased to $900,000, by the crea- feeding.

tion of two shares to every one issued. It At the first signs of discomfort is now proposed to increase the capital to Baby's Own Tablets should be admin- $2,000,000, by creating 110,000 shares at $10 istered without delay. These tablets

each.

settle the stomach, allay feverishness, When the original company was formed quiet restlessness, soothe the nerves, in 1910, the generating plant totalled 550 induce natural slumber and help the K. w. which has been increased from time teething to proceed without pain.

to time, and since 1935 has totalled 5200 Baby's Own Tablets are equally K. w. All of these plant extensions have good for older children, to correct such been paid for out of revenue and without disorders as constipation, indigestion,calling, for any increase of capital and it is colds, worms and other minor health

considered that

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more commensurate with the value of the BABY'S OWN TABLETS company's. undertaking. It is proposed in due course to offer some of the increased HELP TEETHING, ALLAY. PAIN.

capital on. favourable terms to shareholders but further information on this point will be given when the terms of issue have been decided.

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Djeting Dot ways the trimis one faces when on a reducing diet should be enoughTM

The following were the results of Army the Polo ground. sports, held yesterday at

110 Stone Tug-Of-War (Semi-Finals):--8th. Heavy Regt., 12th. Heavy: Regt.

Throwing The Discus (Final):—1, Middle-

* 440 Yards Relay. Heat 1:-1, 8th. Heavy Sin Kwok-bun of King's College, Regt., 2. H.K.S.R.A.; Heat 2:-1, Middlesex; seems to be the favourite for the 2002, 12th Heavy Regt. and 400 metres events and yesterday he covered the last event In 58.2 sex, 203 ft. 131⁄2 ins.; 2, Royal Scots, 181 ft. seconds.

4 ins.; 3, H.K.S.R.A., 177 ft. 1011⁄2 ins. Following qualified for the finals:-

Putting The Waight (Final);-1, H.K. S.R.A,. 71. ft.; 2, Middlesex. 68 ft. 7 ins.; 3. 8th. Heavy Regt., 67 ft. 11 ins.

100 Metres:-Lal Chung-ylu (Wah Yan); Chow Hon-shu (King's); C. Large (D.B.S.); A. P. Silva (La Salle); R. Lobo (La Salle):- Victor Mendonca (S.J.C.).

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Long Jump:-Chan King-cheung (St. Stephen's); Wan Kel-hing (Wah Yan); Poon Sal-on (King's); Wong Kl-lim (King's). 800 Metros:-J. Rousseau (C.B.S.): Odell (C.B.S.); Khan Mohammed (Queen's): Sarwar Khan (Queen's); L. Silva. (La Salle); A. Sandberg · (La Salle); F. Fung. (Wah Yan)..

Pole Vault:-Marcus Ng (La Salle); A. Sandberg (La Salle); Kwok Chi-hung (St. Stephen's); Chan King-cheung (St. Ste- The following resolution was passed un-phen's); Fong Chi-hing (Wah Yan); Wan animously:-

Kai-hing (Wah Yan).

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That the capital of the company be in- creased to $2,000,000 by the creation of 110,000 additional shares of $10 each, ranit ing for dividend and in, all other respects pari passu with the existing shares in the company.

GERMANS AGAIN

SOW MINES

London, To-day. The German air force has now returned to its first love the sewing of mines in North Sea shipping lanes attacks on defenceless

and

shing boats.

On Monday night, there were raida: off the east coast One Nazl plane was caught in the direct beame

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Metres:-Victor Mendonca (S.J.C.); Chan Yee-fong (Woh Yan); C. Large Lai (D.B.S.); Fong Hing-yuen `(Queen's); Cheung-yin (Wah Yan); A. P. Silva (La Salle); S Kwok-blu (King's).

SLEEP DISTURBED RESTLESS NIGHTS.

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Shot Putt:-Lok Seng-koot (King's); Poon Sal-on (King's): Ting Eng-stong (D.B.S.); R: Silva (S.J.C.). -

(King's); A. Odell (C.B.S;); L. Xavier (La Salle).

High Jump:A. Mackechnie" (La Salle); Marcus Ng (La Salle); Fong_Chi-hung (Wah |

searchlight and when the anti-air- craft batteries opened fire it made off for sea chased by fighter planes,

No air rald warnings were sounded and no bombs were dropped on land.

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Two Swedish ships were attacked by Nazi planes on Monday, in their own territorial waters; they were chine-gunned, despite the fact that their national colours were well dis- played, as was the case with the 100 Dutch trawler Erin the day before. Reuter,

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