1940-08-15 — Page 13

THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 15, 1940

FRANCE TO BANKER WORK TO ORDERS

-(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL"),

M. Rene Belin, Vichy Minister of Production'

SHOT BY

BODYGUARD

(SPECIAL TO "CHINA MAIL")

BRITAIN'S MERCHANT FLEET

LOCAL SHARES

BANKS

Hong Kong Bank $1175 b.

INSURANCES

Canton Ins. $215 s.-

Union Ins. $350 b. H.K. Fire Ins. $136 sa.

ETC.

H.K. Docks (Old) $14

b.,'$15

CONTRABAND CARGOES DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS, SEIZED IN NEUTRAL SHIPS DURING JULY WERE MOSTLY BOUND FOR ITALIAN PORTS AND IN SOME CASES SAILED BEFORE ITALY'S ENTRY INTO THE WAR. ·

The navicert system introduced | on August 1 is reported to be

applications the second week were

and Labour, has secured Chang Hsiao-ling, pro- the Petain Government's minent Shanghai banker working well and the number of approval of a new decree and Chinese Counsellor of 50 per cent, more than in the first regulating the duration the French Concession, week, of the working week.

There are now 71⁄2 million more!

to the Allies than when war be-

was shot in his home yes-gross tons of shipping available Aiming at "a better distribu-terday by one of his body-gan.

guard.

tion of employment among work- ers until the restoration of nor- mal economic conditions," the decree authorises all prefects to fix in their respective territories the duration of the working day in each profession or in the speci- |fied category of employment.

.

The bodyguard is understood to

demanded an have

increase in salary. Chang refused, heated argument ensued.

and a

The British Empire had about| 21 million tons, counting ves sels over 100 tons. Owing to captures, building and

flag transfers, the total was now slightly over 21 millions despite lostes, while 72 million were available from Norway, the Netherlands and other Allies. The advantages obtained in re- months have compensated cent The duration of working

for the much longer distances time might be shorter than that

The first bodyguard has been which the vessels must

go for provided by general legislation arrested,

supplies. Reuter. on fabour,

maximum

The

Another bodyguard interven- ed but was unable to prevent the first bodyguard, from shoot- ing both Chang and the would- be peace-maker.

Chang Hsiao-ling was born in number of overtime hours can-Hangchow in 1876, and was for- not exc.ed 70 hours a

a director of the China year, merly

be Merchants S. N. Co. and a former

while the employed will compelled to pay cent tax on all overtime.

a 20 per director of the Chungwai bank salarles

forlund other important concerns.

Havas.

New labour legislation aims to facilitate the adaption of each region and each profession to its economic condition.

The coal industry, for instance,

B.F.R.D.C.

will be allowed to work longer ACCOUNTS

-Havas.

while

EMPIRE CONTROL OF SUPPLY

sa.

H.K. Docks (New) $14.40 5, Providents $312 b.

LANDS, HOTELS & BLDGS. H.K. and S. Hotels $3.30 b. H.K. Lands $314 s. Humphreys $03⁄4 sa. H.K. Realties $32 5.

PUBLIC UTILITIES H.K. Tramways $14.90 b. Star Ferries $571⁄2 b. Yaumati Ferries $21 b. China Lights (Old) $6.40 b. China Lights (New) $3.35 b. H.K. Electrics (Old) $37 sa,

INDUSTRIALS Cements $14% b.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

Authorised Capital

Issued and Fully Paid-up...$20,000,000 Reserve Funds:-

Sterling

Hong Kong Currency Re-

şerve

Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors

$50,000,00

..£ 6,500,000

.$10,000,000

$20,000,000

HEAD OFFICE: Hong Kong.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: H. V. Wilkinson, Esq., Chairman,

Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, Deputy Chairman,

J. K. Benafield., Esq., K. S. Morrison, Esq. A. 7. Compton, Esq.,T. E. Pearce, Esq., Hon. Mr. S. u.

C. C. Roberts, Esq., Dodwell, Hon. Mr. A. L. 9. Miskin, Esq.,

Shields, Sir Vandeleur M. Grayburn, Chief Manager,

Rangoon

Saigon

San Francis Shanghel

Sourabaya

BRANCHES:~

STORES, &c. Watsons $8.20.b.

ADDDY BeLgkok Fluturia Bombay

Ipoh

Jobore

Sobe

Kowloon

Calcutta

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

Canton

London

LAST DAY'S SALES 100 Docks (Old) @ $15 250 Humphreys @ $6% 100 Electrics (Old) @ $37

Chefoo

Lyon:

-Sungei Patant

Colomba

Malacca

Awplow

Dairen

Manila

Tloutain

Foocho

Muar (Joboro) Tokyo

Baiphong

Mukden

Tringloo

Hankow

New York

Tokohama

LOCAL 'DOLLAR

Harbin

Peiping

Iloilo

Penang

Currency and Fixed Deposits received

The demand rate on the Hong' Current Accounts opened in Local Kong dollar to-day was 1/2 7/8., for one year or shorter periods in Local

London Silver was quoted at 23 7/18 for Spot and 22 11/16 for will be quoted on application. forward.

and other currencies on terms which

ALSO up to date SAFE DEPOSIT The cross rate London/New BOXES in various sizes TO LET. York was quoted at £-U.S.$4.-

Hong Kong, 28th February, 1940, 0250 and the New York/London [rate at £--U.S.$4.00 1/4.

HONG KONG SAVİNGS BANK.

REACTION ON STOCK EXCHANGE

The Business of the above Bank fa conducted by the HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Rules may be obtained on application. FOR THE HONG KONG AND SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION.

V. M. GRAYBURN,

Chief Manager.

THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LTD.

Asked in the House of Com- hours because of the shortage of

mons whether the British Gov- coal throughout France,

THE AUDITED ACCOUNTS OF ernment would consult with the opened brighter and more active Hong Kong, 1st March, 1837.

The London Stock Exchange; other industries, whose products THE BRITISH FUND FOR THE Governments of the Dominions are plentiful, will not be authoris- RELIEF OF DISTRESS IN and other parts of the British tivity was subsequently reduced in all groups yesterday but ac- ed to surpass, a given limit fo: CHINA, FOR THE PERIOD Commonwealth with a view

10 with the duration of the working day. JANUARY-JUNE, SHOW NEW concerting

a consequent reaction in measures similar to prices though small net gains in RECEIPTS OF OVER $88,500, those recently adopted by the most cases were retained. WITH A TOTAL ON THE IN-United States for the purpose of COME SIDE, INCLUDING THE conserving supplies of all vital ed early improvements,

Kaffrs, Coppers, rails maintain- AMOUNT BROUGHT FORWARD war requirements for the needs Foreign Government banks were Reserve

Authorised Capital while Paid-up Capital AT SCANDAL POINT OF $147,932.53. v -

of the Commonwealth itself, Mr. Payments to, various Chinese Geoffrey Shakespeare, Under-irregular.

Street was Capt. J. F. Lawrence, of Whit-

charitable causes fleld Barracks, has reported the months, to provide relief in Wai- said that measures for the con- during the six Secretary in the Dominions Office, loss of a silver cigarette case. chow, Po On, Tungkung, Canton,trol of exports had been enforced valued at $80, and $16 in money, Shumchun, Macao, Yan Ping and in all parts of the British Com- at Scandal Point Chapel Hall, Kung Yik, Chungshan, for the monwealth since yesterday.

maintenance. of foreign doctors of the war. doing refugee work in China and

very

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firm. Wall

Reuter.

the early days, BRITISH EMPIRE XI

MEET THE POLICE

2

IN CRICKET MATCH

for various other charitable pur- The British Government was THEFT FROM CAR poses, totalled $75,615.99, leaving in continuous touch with the

a balance of $72,310.54.

Dominions Governments and. the I Father Lina, of the Maryknoll The Board of Administrators governments of other parts of the House, Stanley, has reported the desires to express publicly its Empire as to the operation of theit of clothing and other sense of appreciation and grati-those measures in such a manner articles, valued at $20, from pri-tude to Messrs. Percy

Smith, as might be best calculated to vate car No. 467, parked in Seth and Fleming for undertaking assist their common war effort. Statue Square, yesterday.

the audit free of charge.

ARE

'Reuter.

IN

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Never mind, for 25 cents each Wednesday, you can send them all the local news in addition to your own letters. Let us help you to keep them fully posted regarding local activities.

Hon.

Profits

and Undivided

.$10,000,000.00 5,598,600.00

2,903,201,50

HEAD OFFICE:-HONG kong 10, Des Voeux Road, Central.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:-

Sir Shou-son Chow, Chairman; Li Koon Chun, Esq., P. K. Kwok, Esq.. Wong Yun Tong, Esq., Chan Ching Shek, Esq., Li Ian Sang, Esq., Wong- Chu Son, Esq., Kan Ying Fo, Esq, and Fung Ping Wah, Esq.

Kan Tong Po, Esq., Chlef Manager, LA Tac Fong, Esq., Manager,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:--

Playing twelve a side, the Me- tropolitan Police drew with the Amoy British Empire XI in a

match Batarie played on August 4.

Bombay Calcutta Batting for the British Empire Haiphong XI, Clarke, who has represented Honolulu

Hankow the West Indies in Test matches, Kobe contributed 85 to his side's score. Kowloon

The final score was:

British Empire ... 220 Metropolitan Police 213,

(for 10 wickets).-Reuter.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter, 1853.

Pald-up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Pro-

prietors

£3,000,000. £3,000,000.

£3,000,000

HEAD OFFICE: LONDON: 38, Bishopsgate, E.C.2. Sub-Agencies in London: 117/122, Leadenhall Streel, E.C.2, West End Branch: 14/16, Cockspur Street, S.W.1. Manchester Branch:

62, Mouley Street, Manchester, 2.

AGENCIES AND BRANCHES:

Alor Star

Haukow

Penang

Amritrar

Harbin

Rangoon

flangkok

Hong Kong

Saigon

Batavia

Iloilo

Seremban

Bombay Caloutta

Stanghal

Karachi

Singapore

Agention:

Filiawan

100 Kuala Lumpur

Sourabaya

Canton

Tiental

Cawnparo

Tongkah

Monila

(huket).

Medan

Tringto

New York

Cobu Golo'nbe Dolhi.

Ipoh

Kab

Birect, Kobe

Kuching Madras

Haiphong- Felping Hamburg

(Peling)

Tolobama

Landon

Mavila Melbourne

Boattle

Samarang

Nagasaki

Shanghai

New York

Singapore

Sourabaya

Swatow

Sydney

Rangoon

Tiontain

Saigon

VADCOUTOR

San Francis00

Every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted, Loans granted an approved securities.

Current Accounts opened in Local Currency and Fixed Deposits received one year or shorter.. periods in Local and Foreign Currencies on terms which will be. quoted on application,

Safe Deposit Boxes To Let.

KAN TONG PO, * Chief Manager.

for

THE WING ON BANK, LIMITED.

Head Office: Hong Kong, 26, Des Voeux Road, Central. Authorised Capital $10,000,000. LONDON BANKERS:- Westminster Bank, Ltd. Foreign Exchange and every description of banking business transacted.

Current Accounts and Savings Accounts opened. - Fixed Deposita reccived at rates which will be quoted on application.

Safe Deposit Boxes for hire,

PHILIP GOCKCHIN,

· Chief Manager.

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Windsor House,

Telephone 20022

Banking. Business transacted."...

CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSITS · received for One

and

Messrs. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia

Year or shorter periods in Local or Messrs. Arthur Yates & Co, Ltd, Other Currencies at rates which will

bo quoted on application.

Sydney t

SAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Local Currency and Sterling with in- The opportunity of serving you. tercat allowed at 'rates obtainibble on will be a pleasure and your application,

commands will have our best

The Bank's Head Office in London attention.. undertakes Executor and Trustee busl- ness, and claims. recovery' of British Income Tax overpaid, on terms which may ascertained at any of the Agenda and Branchng.

R.. A. CAMIDGE,

Manager.

GRACA" & CO.

No. 10; Wyndham Street, P. O. Box 620 Hong Kong.