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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS

Notice in hereby given that the Twenty-first Ordinary Gen- eral Meeting of the Sharehold- era of the above Company will be held in the offices of the Secretaries and Accountants, Messrs. Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. 1st Floor. Exchange Building, Des Voeux Rond, Hong Kong. on Thursday, 3rd July, 1947, at ngon, for the pur- i

THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1947.

MOLOTOV'S INSISTENCE ON DOMESTIC MEAT

TERMS OF US AID

Paris, June 30.

The Foreign Ministers met for the third time on

the Marshall plan today amid free indications that the talks might break down if the Soviet Foreign Minister Insists that Russla must fix│ the terms of American aid to Europe.

:

Today's meeting is expected to bring a showdown between Britain's Ernest Bevin and France's Georges Bidault on one side and. M. Molotov' on the other. The rift involves the whole whether he would change his pose of recriving the Company's ¦ issue of Soviet cooperation with terms, Accounts for the ten months | the Western powers on a sweep- If the answer is in the nega- WANTED TO BUY anded 28th February, 1947, and ing reconstruction «programme tive, the British and French are the Directors' and Auditors' for the Continent. Mr. Beyin expected to go on without Rus- WANTED to Buy, One Second | Reports thereon, to sanction the is expected to demand a quick | alu. Hand Piano, please state Price | payment of dividends, to re-

from M. Molotov on M. Molotov flatly opposed no and Maker, write Box 306 "China | clect a Director and to appoint

overall European economic plan, M31."

Auditora,

TO LET

TO transients only: large airy rooms with bath. No. 21 Hankow Rond Kowloon. Near the Ferry.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers. Pedder Bullding. Telephone No. 20224.

The Share Transfer Books of the

Company will be closed from 23rd June, 1947, to 3rd July, 1947, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board of

Directors.

A. W. BROWN

answer

TRADE WITH JAPAN

transactions can

to

the

RIFF LEADER

TO VISIT U.S.A.

Cairo, June 30. The North African Arab Barean told the United Press today that Abd El Karim would" "possibly” to the United States

whenever hin presence there wan deemed advisable the campaign for independence which Tunisin, Algeria and Morocco ure at present conducting.

The bureau at nothing definite vet.---United

тече

Press.

£3,000 For Seducing

A Wife

*

Hawaii To Be The

49th State

RATION CUT

London, June 30.

A reduction in Britain's domestic meat ration was announced in the House of Commons today by Dr. Edita Summerskill, Parliamentary Secre- tray to the Ministry of Food. Instead of d worth of meat

to which each person has been entitled weekly for the past six- and-a-half

the mont months, ration will be worth xd from July 13.

4

The reduction will So in canned corned meat, à email proportion of which ja included

Bach

Empire Defence

No Fresh Stocks Problem

Dr. Summerski said tuht the

coun-

Washington, July 1. The House of Repre- sentatives voted to make the Hawaiian Islands aration, State and add a 49th star to the United States cul could be blamed on the fall

London, June 30. flag. The vote was 196m hugs production as a result of to 133. The Bill has been inst

The defence of Winter'a suvere weather, sent to the Senate for and the abnormal growth of fer the Empire was raised at heavy sinughtering at autumn, tries which might leave action,

In recent weeks which led to

the farmers to delay the sale of fat question time in The bill, by Delegate Joseph stock until later in the year. House of Commons. to- Furrington, Republican of Hawall, the situation had been

normal day by the Labour mem- would enable the people of the the necessary reduction islands to form a constitution and ceased meat could have been made ber, Mr. Thomas Reid. atate government and be admitted up by fresh meat,

He asked for an assurance from to the union on equal footing with for several months, she said, and country leaving the Empire (thus

Tho position would be difficult the

Prime Minister that'

any it was impossible to forecast how becoming A foreign country) a spirited debate, oblong the reduced ration Jections were voiced because of remain in effect.-Reuter.

would not automatically have its Hawaii's large Oriental popula-

defences shared by Great Britain and that the Governments of the

and the loyalty of Japanese-Americans | Commonwealth

Empire in Hawali during the war. would be consulted before any Johnson said that during the decisions regarding the security of war the Japanese in Hawall were such countries were made. gave better service to the United "anore loyal, more devoted and The Prime Minister, Mr. Attlee, States than the Japanese in Call-

the other 48 states.

During

which the Ruslans fear would involve interferencé by the Western powers in economie po- Resumption of private trade cles of the Soviet Union and with Japan has been fixed for its Eastern European neigh 16th August, although no boura, M. Molotov agreed to before 1st September. No in missions, to the United States be completed asking each country for sufi- formation is yet available as to and to the establishment of spe detailed arrangements for the einl technical committees, link- General Manager. conduct of irade, but it is cer-ed preferably to the United Nn- tain that trade, will be subject tions, for examination of these

considerable restrictions.ndividual inventorles. Accommodation has however

He turned down cold any gen- been arranged by SCAP for aeral pinn for extimating

Manchester, June 30. very limited number of busi- needs of each European state. Judge F. B. Batt today nexamen from 15th August and

also insisted awarded £3,000 damages vinita to Japan of restricted upon demanding joint assur and costs against Major duration will be permitted as| ances from the United States Owing to the Indepen- from that date. Applications that the Marshall Plan aid AL. Amundson of the dence Day celebrations may therefore now be made for would apply no outside inter- United States Army, aston, Republican of California, and |to be held on Friday, entry into Japan and should be ference in economie policies and serting that he had other House members, who praised tornia."--Associated Press.

addressed to the Department of political on economic strings"abused the hospitality' July 4. the Vicar Supplies, Trade and Industry would be attached to it. General of the Catholic for submission to the appro

of the husband Mission grants dispen-priate authorities in the United sation from abstinence the following information:-

Kingdom; they should provide Werhesday, the 2nd, July 1947 to all U.S.A. Catholics,

commencing at 2.30 p.m.

the Philipino

a) Name of applieant; Com- at their Skies Booms. Peddermunity in the Colony

b) previse purpose of pro- posed visit and place in Japart to he visited:

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have recely ed instructions in self by Pi Auctions ut

Building, Basement

75,000 YARDS BLEACHED WHITE DRILLS 28" and 36"

38,00 YARDS RAYON PIECEGOODS

8,000 YARDS BLEACHED WHITE JEANS 36”

Permita to vlew the phove ginals at the East Point Godowns of Messrs Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. enn be obtained fronti the Undersigned.

Quality Samples and repre- sentative cases will be on view at

the Sales Rooms of the Under algned at ilme uf Auction.

Torms: 50% of the Purchase Money to be paid on the Fall of the Hammer and the Balance to be paid by 12 o'clock, Noon the following day.

AMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers.

PUBLIC AUCTION

The Undersigned have re. reived instructions to sell by Public Auction on

Friday, the 4th. July 1947

commencing at 2.30 P.M.

NOTICE

and their guests on that

day.

A. FEROLDI Chancellor of the Catholic Mission.

ie date and duration:

(d) any information which may be of assistance in assessing the importance

M. Molotov

Priority

1

eo-respondent comes

and

WAS

He dually demanded first seduced the wife." priosity on aid for those states Philip Shermerdine, 37, nued which had suffered most from his wife Rita, 34, for divorce and German occupation. On this ned Amundson as co-respon-

lent, Shermerdine also basis. British and French diplo mats here catimated that Soviet awarded a decree nisi and given Russia, the Ukraine und Byel-custody of the two children. Russia would have to get some England, is introduced to this ex- 80 per cent of all American dol-tremely attractive young woman lars destined for Europe.

ATL being given the hospitality Mr. Nevin and M. Bidault of the house maintained by her want quickly an overall relief husband, eventually seduces her," programme to give the United Judge Ralt said. Staten by September 1 and fear

satisfied, looking at Mrs. of the visit-e.g., pre- bickering over it or division Shermerdine and viewing her vious connections with might have an adverse effect on married life, that this must have Japan.

been a very deliberate and long 'UNITED SERVICES

lege that the co-resportient paid to her. RECREATION CLUB 2. Certain accommodation

may be available in advance of)

fur banking, in- In view of the large number 15th August of applications for civilion sub-ance and shipping companies scriber membership the Applications from such firms United Services Recreation Club, should be accompanied by a which have been received and completed application form for obtainable the small number of vacancies entry into Japan, which it is notleipated will arise from the Immigration Office,

Oriental Building. daring the next three months, no further applications can be received at present.

ات.

2. A further notice will be promulgated as soon as the list re-opens.

NOTICE

Mr. Edwin Johnaford Macam- ber Churn authorised to sign our respective names Per. Pro- curation na from this date.

The Union Trading Co. Ltd. Samuel Macomber & Company York Building,

at their Sales Rooms No. 35 Hong Kong, int July 1947. flankow Rand Kowloon.

A Quantity of Valuable House-

hold Furniture comprising:---

Chesterfield suito, Set of Ten

-Poys, Oplum Stool, Side Tables.

Wardrobes, Dressing Tables

NOTICE

+

JOHN D. HUMPHREYS

& SON.

Book Cases, Desks, Armchales, As from 1st July 1947 John With Stools, Low Boys, Chest D. Humphreys & Son Limited of Drawers. Bed Side Cabinets, have taken over the business at Twin Single Bedstead With previously by John D. Hum- Alexandra Railding carried on Boxspring Mattress, Double Size Bedsteads. Majong Tables, phreys & Son: Card Tables, Extension Dining Table with Extra Leaves, Din- ing Chairs, Sideboards, Glass Cabinets, Blackwood Curlo Cabinet, Oscillating Table Fana, Ment Slicing Machine, Kitchen Cupboard, Kitchen Tables, Typlat Tables, Camphorwood Trunka, Large sea grass mat- ting, Glass Ware and Cutlery Etc., Etc.

Also

1 Treading Sewing Machine

1. Hand Sewing Machine

2 Oil Paintings. (.......

1 Philips Radio Set-All Wave

1 Corona Typewriter

1 Underwood Typewriter::

2 Carpets ~T~Upright Piano by "Netimann"

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and

1 "Vauxhall Baloon Motor Car, Model 1941. 10 H. P. Engine No. 821040 License. No. 1560 (4 Doors.)

On View from Thursday, the } Brd, July 1947--

Terms: An Customary,

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers

HONG KONG FOOTBALL CLUB

RUGBY, SECTION

It should be noted that 3 ∙appileations will be accepted only) from firms whose head offices are registered in Hong Kong.

J. J. COWPERTHWAITE,

Acting Director of Supplica, Trade and Industry..

Hong Kong, lat July, 1947.

NOTICE

Congress.

Body-Blow

זיי

The Russian rejection, made "I am also satisfied that Fir public yesterday in a long Tass found someone who was prepared and dispatch. struck a body-blow at to flirt rather dangerously conference hopes and gave rise nothing more, I think his conduct to French and British belief was extremely reprehensible." that failure might come soon. Amundson, who was not pro- sent in court, minintained that he The afternoon newspaper "Le did not know Mrs. Shermerdine Monde," which frequently re- was married.-United Pross. Rects Quai D'Orsay views, said editorially, that the Russians might want to thrown down the

whole Marshall Plan, adding:

"I their intransigent attitude

is confirmed, it could only pre- cipitate that split in Europe which the Marshall proposals and that was the reason for their succesA here-sought to avoid,"

tion (about third of which is of Japanese extraction). Representa- tive Preston, Democrat of Georgia, called them "descendants of the Emperor of Japan." by Representative J. Leroy John- An immediate protest was made

in pra-

would

No Declaration Over

Irish

Partition

London, June 30.

He did not think it would be a useful thing, as sug-

replied:

"Any proposal to abaré defence responsibilities in a case of this kind must obviously be a matter for negotiation and treaty with the government concerned,

"In the event of such a situa- tion arising, the normal pro- cedure as regards con ultation with other

of the countries Commonwealth would be follow- gd." Reuter.

Senora Peron

gested by a Labour Member, Mr. Hugh Dee Is Fatigued

largy, that he should announce that it was the Government's desire to see partition in Ire-

Rome, June 30. land ended, and that if an agreement were Refacl

Jiminez, O'Compo reached between the people of the two parts of Ireland, the Government would not hesitate said that plans for Senora Eva Argentine Ambassador to Italy. to give it effect, declared Mr. Clement Attlee, Peron for tomorrow were inde- the Prime Minister, in the House of Commons Onlte because of the cancella- today.

tion of her Venice trip.

Mr. Delargy had asked if the,

Prime Minister had considered

Mr. Attlee replied:

Ho sald Senora Peron had expressed a desire to ace da

the statement to this effect made "I have seen reports of the Vinel's "Last Supper" at the by the Prime Minister of Eire, statement made by Mr. De Valera | Sunta Maria delle Grazie Mr. Eamon De Valera, on June to which you refer. It has been church, which she did not visit 24, declaring that such a state- made clear many occasions today because of fatigue. She ment would help towards a solu- that the closest relations between | Will Yoturn to Rome from Milan tion of the problem.

Great Britain and both Northern by plane in the early afternoon Ireland and Eire exist, and

tomorrow, he said. satisfactory solution of any out- The Ambassador said Senora, standing questions is desirable. Peron "might do a little more But I do not consider that this sightseeing in Milan before polley would be assisted by mak-leaving if she feels rested ing a statement on the lines sug- enough tomorrow." He sold gested by Mr. Delargy."

she might not remain in Rome but might go directly to Naples und Capri to begin her rest be- European fore resuming, her not tour.

Pastor Niemoller's Grim Warning

Berlin, June 30.

"Great Interest” -

Mr. Delargy: "Are you aware that such a simple declara

Pastor Martin Niemoller told the press today a Mr. Bevin today looked

"new war would make Europe an arsenal for

Argentine sources discounted drawn and nervous an he en-

the Soviet Union and the Western armies tered the Quai d'Orany. For would be thrown into the Channel within two tion, as I suggest, does not involve rumours that cancellation of the Government in any Immo Senora Peron's North Italy the first time since the confer-

days."

diate policy, and that it would tour might have been due to ence began, he was accompanied "The German people have no | Europe should be the bridge be of great satisfaction to both the riot during Premier Alcide by Mr. William Rindsdale, head interest in a new war because between these two states." parts of Ireland, and would help de Gasperi's address at Venice of the Foreign Office press de-a new war will destroy all of He added that the United in the friendship of the United yesterday. ** pértmunt. This is regarded as Europe," he said..

States could not put Europe States where this question is re. They said Sonora Peron's a possible indication that the

back on ita feet. "Amerlen can garded with great interest?” 'fatigue and the continue secrecy blackout might be lift-

only give material help," but Mr. Attlee: "I do not think sweltering heat were the only ed tonight.

Evrope must do the main job. that would be a useful thing to reasons for her decision to go

United Press.

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south to rest-United Press.

It is hereby notified that Seal- ed Tenders in quintuplicate, which should be clearly marked *Tenders for Transportation of With the deadlock complete, CNRRA/UNRRA supplies from the meeting adjourned until 4 Hong Kong to Canton and Wu- p.m. Tuesday, when a final at chow," will be received at the tempt will be made to reach office of the Administrative Do agreement. partment of CNRRA Kowloon Supply Office, 803 Bank of East Asia Building before noon on 7th July 1947.

Forms of Tender, specification and further particulars may be obtained from the above-mention el address.

office does not bind itself to The CNRRA Kowloon Supply accept the lowest or any tender, and reserves the right to accept all or any part.of cach tender,

K. C. TSANG,

Manager,

CNRRA Kowloon Supply. Office.

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that There will be a meeting of Sealed Tender in Quintuplicate the Rugby Section of the for the Supply of Stevedores and H.K.F.C. In the Club House at Lightorage, should be marked Happy Valley at 6 pm on Fri. "Tender for Lighterages and day July 4th In order to eject Stevedores" will be received 'at officers for the forthcoming this office of the CNRRA Kow- Ioon Supply Office, 'Room 803 Bank of East Asia Building, All members and prospective before noon of Monday, 7th July, members are invited to attend. 1947.

P. S. INGHAM,

season.

Hon. Rugby Secretary.

Service Auction Rooms

{"Aäctioneers] Burveyors, etc. Basement, French Bank Bldg.. AE.B. de Souss, Auctioneer.

·Telaphone 81807.

Forms of Tenders and par tlculars may be obtained from 'the above mentioned office,

This office does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

K C, TSANG," Manager,

CNRRA Kowloon Supply Office,

The British Plan Toe British plan circulated by Mr. Bevin providea:

1. A steering committee to be set up immediately to draft

Pastor Niemoller said that when he was questioned during hia American tour about war between the United States and the Soviet Union, he always re- plied: "I don't care who wants the war, but 1 do know the European continent. would be deatroyed."

Unavoidable if

Niemoller and war would be unavoidable if Europe were to continue to be subjected to for- a four-year reconstruction pro-cign powers, gramme for the consideration "There is nothing in between of European governmenta.

the United States and the So- 2. A programme to state į viet Union and they muat reach

European countries and inter- how far it can be achieved by a peaceful settlement," he said. the increased production of change of resources between

them, and what external assist-up on food and agriculture, ance European countries will coal and other fuel, iron, steel need.

and' transport. Membership

3. The steering committee to would be drawn from the coun constat of the Big Three and tries mostly concerned. not more than four other coun- 6. tries, not including Spain.

The steering. committee and sub-committees to finish

4. The steering committee their work by August 16 and to seek the friendly aid of the the steering committee's report: United States in drafting its to be communicated to the Unit programme.

ed States Government.-Unit-

5. Sub-committees to be seted Press.

Nationalisation Of Electricity

London, June 30. Government's plans to nationalise the supply of electricity in Britain received the approval of the House of Commons tonight when the Elec- tricity Nationalisation Bill was passed by 321 votes to 173,"

This is the fourth of the Gov- | supply ta Gylk to 14 Area Boards. ernment's nationalisation mon- thorto, supply has been in the sures to pass through the House hands of 670 large electricity of Commons, the others being undertakings,pat Transport, Coal and the Bank of The now authority is authoria- England:

ed to issue £700,000,000 building power stations; and de- veloping distribution,

taken

The supply of electricity will, after the Hill has passed through the House of Lords, he over by a new contral authority which will generato electricity for

1947

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