1947-08-19 — Page 8

JAVA CHINA-JAPAN LIJN N.V.

King'a Bulding, Connaught Road,

Tel: Shipping Dept. 28016. Passage Dept. 28017. Chinese Agents, Conaught Road, C. No. 82, Tel. 25138. Ship

due from

18. "TJITJALENGKA" In 'Part,

1.4. JIBADAK"

Ship RUYS

Batting for 'Amoy

*& Shanghai, 21st August

Japan. Shangbal

Agonts

& Amoy,

·21st August

Sailing for Manila, 6th Sept.. Sailing for Java ports & Macassar, 18th Sept.

K.P.M. LINE

Singapuro, Java ports & Macassar, 24th AugIKĖ

(ORIENT JAVA AFRICA LINE).

duo from

Routh America &

South Africa,

23rd Augus

Sailing for

Shanghal, 24th

August

Suitable cargo tanks for bulk oll

*Loading for

Manila, Bingapore, Mauritius. Beira, Durban.-East Londen, Port Elizabeth, 'Morselbay, Capetown, Buenos Aires, Monte- video. Bantos, Rlo de Janeiro,

4th September

Transhipment cargo on through bill of lading accepted for Dar-Es-Salaam, Mombana & Zanzibar.

"STRAAT MALAKKA" South America

Ship

☎ South Africa,

- 31st August.

Sailing *for

Shanghai..

1st September

South Africa & Bouth America, 15th Sept.

(DELI-STRAITS-CHINA LINE)

due from

"VAN HEUTSZ" Belawan Dell, Penang

& Singapore,

21st August

Salling for

Swatow & Amoy, 23rd Aug.

"HEINRICH JESKEN***

"BOISSEVAIN”

ship

Agents.

In Taikoo dock for reconversion

walling for Singapore, Penang & Belawan Dell, 31st August

Singapore, Penang & Belawan Delf. 13th September

Singapore, 23rd September

SILVER LINE LTD. due from

S. "SILVERSANDAL" In port

5

Balling for Philippines, Stralis and West coast of India, early September

mus, "HENDONHALL! U.S. Atlantic parts

vla Manila &

Shanghal,

on or about 31st

'August,

U.S.-Atlantic ports via Straits,

and Colombo, early September.

HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE

Agents

Ship

due from

L. ERASMUS"

In port

. "HUGO de VRIES'

In 'Port

Sultable cargo tanks for bulk oll

D.D. "DIEDERO”

Europe

End September

Loading for: Manlia/Singapore / .Colombo/Spez/Port Said/

Gonoa/Masellies/ Antwerp/Rotterdam / Amsterdam /llamburg / Copenlingen/Gothen burg/Oslo, 24th August.

Manlia/Singapore/ Colombo Buez/Fort Bald/ Genoa Marseilles/ Antwerp Ruślordain/ Arasterdam/Hamburg/ Copenhagen/Gothien-

bark/Oslo, 10th September.

Manila/Singapore Colombo/Soex/Port Said/ Genoa /Marsolites / Antwerp/Rotterdam/ Amsterdam/Hamburg/ Copenhagen/Gotherburg/

Oslo.

irst half October.

Peninsular & Oriental S.N. Co.

SUP

'STRATHNAVER” 'DAN-Y-BRYN" "TRÉSILLIAN"

"PUNDUA

ARRIVALS

EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND"

"TREWIDDEN”

FROM

‚UK, & Straits .Bombay

Karachi

‚UK, `Genoa, Bombay, Colombo

& Straits.

Karachi

& Bombay

U.K. &

Bingapore

•U.K., •Genes. Bombay, Colombo

& Straits.

SAILINGS

SHIP

"TREVAYLOR" •

(Passengers Only)

ΤΟ

Straits, & UK,

....Singapore UK.

DUE

20th August

20th August

22nd August

28th Augual

4th September

September

READY

22nd Aug.

Loading. Salis 18th Aug.

*SCYTHIA"

"EMPRESS OF SCOTLAND”

...Singapore

0th September

(Passengers only)

2 UK.

"TRESILLIAN"

Straits Genoa, & 1U.K.

Mid September

• Accopts cargo-for 'London, Antwerp & Rotterdam. Also

accepts cargo for Madras on through bills of lading.

"

British India S. N. Co., Ltd.

Passengers & freight to Straits, - Rangoon & Calcutta

Eastern & Australian S.S. Co., Ltd.

BIP

EMPIRE ATHELSTAN"

ANIŠIN"

"NELLORE

ARRIVALS

FROM

MACKINNON,

Telephon

DUB

*Discharging

End August

September.

IZIE & CO.

THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1947.

SOARING THERMOMETER A BRAKE ON BUSINESS

New York, Aug. 18.

Blistering temperatures (and widespread drought

put a brake on business activity all over the| country this week.

Assembly lines halted for hours at a time in many

sections as workers fled sweltering factorles, shoppers stayed away from stores in large num- bers, gasoline shortages developed in some aregs due to heavy motoring, and the normal pattern of life was rudely shaken up in hun- dreds of ways,

Only the owners of ice cream; Chicago. In some enses as much parlours, soft drink stands, as US$3.00 a ton. vacation resorts and other cool- Rumours from abrond that ing-off placen retained high ad- the Government would increass miration for things as they

werc.

A quick glance at the bus neas chart showed the full im- pact of the weather on the cur rent

-economy, Steel milla operated at 稳 alower pace. freight car loadings dropped as did engineering construction volume.

Automobile output was con- Alduraldy belmy normal, o}- though up a bit from the pre-

vious week.

Soft con! miners, daughing up their sleeves at above-ground temperatures, turned out more equl than in the previous week and electric power production reached the highest point since December reflecting the Inst heavy use of o'cetrie fans and other cooling devices as welt irrigation equipment in drought-ridden areas,

LA

Retail Sales

The turnover. on the

New York Stock Exchange remained low as spectators and investora alike avoided the downtown financial district which bonets of only minority of air condi- tioned offices. Stock prices, however, were on the mend.

NO CHANGE IN GOLD VALUE

Johannesburg, Aug. 17. The South African. Minister of Financo, Mr. 2. H. Hofs meyr, in a statement last night, anid 'that he, did not bellove that there would be-- change in the value of galdi.

Ife adhered to his often ex-· pressed statement that he did not expect a change.--Reuter,

H.K. Stock Exchange

The oral Labour trouble has not affect ed the heavy investment stocks nor has I had taugh effect on other locks. Th valume of business has been on a slender reale:bbi quotations show only fraction} differentes., Chulog ræten (5.30 (pcm)

I.K. Govt. 'Luan: 1994 Loan (16in.

Dankei 11.8, A 8. Bank' 1986h, 1900/2 an, Tón. Rex 110ns Chartered Bunk 1 Merenhle Bank A. & 1. £2

the price of gold from US$35 to Snyder said ng discussions on Bank of East Aula 1078. US$60 an ounce, apparently that qucation had taken place. were muelched when Secretary! -Aisnclated Press.

Manila Gold Market Is

Not Discouraged

Manila, Aug. 18.

Inanizances: Canton In 380n: Union Ins. kods, 775am : China Underwriters Bli, 1501 $7,16, Fra In 2750.

Shlapları Douginum 245b;'ÎLK, & M. Steamboats On Indo Chinas (ref.) 101, (Def.) $79; Shells (Bearers / 96/18!gaz- Union Waterdonis (Old) 43. (New) 40%m-

Decks, Wharves,' Codawns, etc. 1.K. & K. Whervan REGSEB G. `RE.; L.K. Dock. 176. Ja,' $7/38sa :' China ProeldeniY

20/28: Shanghai Deky 1459;, Wharven (X,,Rt».) 1c5n, (Right) zon.

-Kinlag+ Hrub Mines Ta; H.K. Mines

· Lands, Hotels & Midgat 15. & 1. Hotels!

(03) 90, (New Z

: Humphrey Patte LX. 1. Chinese Kotutes

The local gold market, which is developing into an

increasingly important trade centre for local-LE ly-produced gold as well as transhipped gold, 2; 1.K. Latida did not appear particularly discouraged by the shanghai Lands World Monetary Fund's policy against sales of the precious metals abroad: Gold produced last month at contended that it "ls out of all the Big-Wedge mine, operated reason to believe gold still in China Lachla (010) 1750. 18.

by the Atok Go'd Mining Com- pany, reported it entirely sold domestically during the week at US$17 an ounce. The July pro- duction previously was report- er at 7,983.1 tons of the ore milled.

On the basis of US$35, per ounce (Troy W.) the output is valued at US$154,412.85 while at lie premium price of US$47 per ounce It actual'y brought an estimated US$202.353.05, margin of US$52,942.00.

For the first time since early

The Manila Bulletin, report spring retail sales throughout the country dropped below bathing the transaction, observed previous week and a year ago. "To the Philippine gold mining The weather was held up as the producers, In the view of local mining interests, the difference principal cause,

between the present

Treasury price for gold and the free mar- ket price means a difference be- ween restoring gold mining as

mujor US$50,000,000 ■

year Bdustry and a'lowing to stagnate because of the inabil- ity of many mines to resume US$35. per ounce,"

Concurrent with the rlac in temperatures was a fresh out break of agitation over prices which ran all the way from the

White House down to the hum- blest dinner table in the innd.

of

President Truman blessed the newest Government effort to get

the bala at the bottom of things by com-production on mending the Attorney-General's

The producein" fiere felt that announced decision to conduct a "gloves off" Investigation of Robert Stewart, President prices, white labour leaders and the South American Develop- a host of others in high places ment Company, had been a cap- rafeed their voices in protest able upokesman in the Washing- against the cost of food, cloth-ton Treasury hearing when he ing and shelter.

*

Living Costs Up

An Associated Press survey of spot conditions in 13 leading elties disclosed prices of numer-i bus cost of living items have 'doubled and In some cases more than doubled since 1939 and a healthy chunk of the rise has taken place within the past year.

DIAMOND TRADE

of

The Hague. Aug. 17. Holland's diamond trade show- ed 'a favourable balahee of 6,200,000 gulders in the first alx months of this year, according to figures issued by the Dutch During the week a wide ao Statistical Bureau. sortment of goods, both food Importa of raw diamonds and industrial commodities, re-were valued at 4,300,000 kuliders ceived a new mark-up.. Includ-] while exports of polished gems ed were: gasoline, kerosene and and industriai stones were light fuel ola automobiles, worth 10,500,000 guilders. corn products, pig iron, coment and diesel locomotives.

Steel scrap dropped at Pitta- burgh, Cleveland, Buffalo api

198

June was the peak manth.) with Importa valued at 1,100,000 gulider and exports at 2,400,000. guilders.—Reuter.

A BRITISH CROSS WORD PUZZLE

3

17

19

Pa

Clues Across.

'aptitude.

Idlo talk.

6. Tag, 120, View,

B. THghtened, 22.Tune.

“D. "Diminimas."£3. "Grees in the.

10. ¿Averrode (devert,

*Nolemnly. 25. Foundation.

11. Guido.

20. Bird.

12. fxhausted. 27. At no time. 13. Peruses, 28. Chasilion. |10, Clergyman.' 20, Felt.

16. Special

ID

Clues Down

1. Noblemen.

2. Romain

static.

3. Freezen-

4. Attitudes,

6. Young

animal.

14. Luras.

15. Stressed. 10. Gratifles. in 17. Urgon.

19. Treat with

ointment.

21. Pursue.

6. Worship. 24. Tendor.

7. Hortic."

Apaco; 25 Garish; 20 Beer;, 27 Tress; 28, Roverti :

Yesterday's Crossword Apols 4 Pardony tetongo;

Down Muto; 2; Boary 3

Across:--1} Mishap 5 Ruled; & Logical; 7 Dredges; 10 Divan; Pang; 9 Trader 11 Vorney 12 Ditanti 14 disreakyi 15 Tepress Riddle; 14 Barns 18 Grave: 16 17 Baxory 19 Danger) 21. Dais Inand, 19 Deal; 20 Random 24 22 Miro; 28 Chit.

worth US$35 per ounce" when

190a.

Fuklle Utilities! .K. Tramways 20

tha: Peak Trame (Old) $n, (New) Ba: 8lar Ferries, in: Yaumati Ferries

17%/1. New) 13; 3.K. Circitira $1! other prices were up.-Asso-tan: Macau Electeles 211; Balakan ciated Press.

Notice to Consignees

S.S. “ESANG" From Stralls and Calcutta

Arrived 14th August.

[Lighứ 180; Telephones (0315) 47x, 4Gam,

(New) 15 Paid 17.

Indutrialat Canton free 1u; Cements X. 18.) 29%, 10. Sesa, (Rightss † 20551;"8.K. Ropen 19GA

Blores &c.t Dairy Farms 7701; Watsoas

·ERU. GO: Lann. Ceawfurdly 620: Blunizve 11: China Emporium 10% Convertel: Bum Co., Ltel, Gn Kung Sang Ho 2160: Wing On (CX) 100n: Wm Powell, L.' On.. Miscellaneo

China Entertainmetal + (0%) *.

Damaged cargo ex this vessalta: B.K. Constellass will be surveyed in the premises (New) : Viber Piilne 0146; Mann

Coltban: Ewon 10b,

Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd. be- of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Investments 14/40: Marxman (H.K.) 1/An. tween the hours of 10 am. and neon on Thursday 21st August 1947. Consignees are advised to have thele Representatives pre- Rent during the Survey.

TRADE TALKS

London, Aug. 17. Turkey and Yugoslavia are to Conalgneva are warnet that sign a trade agreement within the claims for damage or shortage next few days, Ankara Radio sald may not be accepted if the tonight. damage is not surveyed by The agreement, besides provid- Messrs. Goddard & Douglas in ing for direct exchange of goods, the presence of Consignos Re, will also make Turkey a clearing presentatives at this appointed house for Yugoslav axchanges with the Middie East, the as- nouncer said.-Router,

time.

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers,

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD,

London. Aug. 17.

A Polish itrado delogation "ar. zived in Moscow by nir today Warsaw Radio asil. It was, me! at the airport by the Soviet Vice- Minister for Foreign Trade. M. Semichasnov.-Reuter.

DODWELL-CASTLE LINE

SIS. "ALPHA MODI”

....

LOADING ABOUT 28th AUGUST

::FOR

NEW YORK & BOSTON

VIA SUEZ

· Calling 'At

Baltimore & Philadelphia

FOR FREIGHT AND FURTHER PARTICULARS APPLY TO:

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.

Hongkong & Shanghal Bank Bldg. Tel. No. 28021.

AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES

REFRIGERATION SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS-

CARGOCAIRE SPECIE

SAILINGS

SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES VIA SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & HONOLULU

BS "General Gordon"

88 "President Tafl” -(vla_Yokobama)

89 "Marine Adder**

6.6. "Marine Swallow"

Aug.

21

Aug.

228

Sept.

Sept.

*NOTE: Third Class Passage Fare from Hongkong to Facifie Coast Is US$175.00 Plus US$8.00 for persons who are not U.S. Citliens.

NEW YORK AND HAVANA VIA MANILA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, COCHIN, BOMBAY,

SUEZ AND MEDITERRANEAN PORTS

88 "Mount Mansfield" t SB "President Monroe" SS "President Folk"

68 "Marine Adder" SS "General Meigs"

MANILA

Aug.. Sept.

20

17

Oct.

Aug.

30

Sept.

26

AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES, LTD.

St. George's Bidg..

Tel. Nos, 28172/28175

Pacific For East Line, hue...

TRANS PACIFIC SAILINGS

To San Francisco & Los Angeles

-SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKE-

8.S. "CHINA

VICTORY"

5.9. "CHINA BEAR”

Due

AUF.

Scila

Aug. 21

22

Via Yokohama Via Shanghal

*

& Yokohama

opt. Sept. 24

rt

S.S. "GREAT REPUBLIC” 24 S.S. "FLYING SCUD" Sept.

Via Okinawa

Via OkinaWA

Armen-bcam Pioneer Line

Arrivals from New York, Boston, Other Atlantic Ports via Panama 5.8. "STAGHOUND" 8.5. "GOLDEN WEST"!

Due Aug, 25th Due Sept. 5th

Sallings to New York, Boston, Other Atlantic Ports via Panama Canal

-- SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS —–

Salls Sept 12th

5.5. "STAGHOUND"

Salling to New York, Boston, Other Atlantic Ports via Australia & Panama -SPECIAL CARGO OIL TANKS—

1.8. “GOLDEN WEST”

For Full Particulars Call

Safts Sept. 6th

UNITED STATES LINES CO.

General Agents

814. Queen's Building.

Tel. 81251 (0 Kines)

The SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC Co.,Ltd.

M.V..

"FORMOBA”

Loading Hong Kong 28th August.

for.

ROTTERDAM, COPENHAGEN, OSLO & GOTHENBURG Tanks available suitable for the carriage of oil in bulk.

For further, particulars apply to:-,

GILMAN & CO., LTD.

Agents, Telephone 31146,

BARBER WILHELMSEN LINE KLAVENESS LINE

M.V.

MAY. TEMERAIRE”

LOADING ABOUT 27TH AUGUST

·for

NEW YORK via PANAMA

calling at

San Francisco, Los Angeles, Panama, Boston, New York, Philadelphia & Baltimore

For freight, passages and further particulars; apply, to:-. DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agonts Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Bldg.. Velephone: 280ZL.-.

PACIFIC ORIENT EXPRESS LTD.

Salling from SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, MANILĄ. direct to BAN FRANCISCO and PACIFIC COAST PORTS

* Loading Hongkong › (Ir buracione inducerpent)

M.V. "VILJA”

MY. “VINGNES"

M.V. "VITO",

End September End' October

End November

Vessels equipped with bulk pil storage facilities..

MOLLERS

NGKUNG) LTD, Agents

SAILINGS

Direct to LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND, VANCOUVER & SEATTLE.

m.s, "ROSEVILLE”

m.s. "CASTLEVILLE"

SAILING 6th SEPT.

SAILING 7th OCT.

ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COAST

m.a. "CASTLEVILLE”.

SAILING FOR SINGAPORE.

DUE 1st SEPT."

..3rd SEPT.

PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION. BUL) OIL TANKS.

Chinead Freight Agents.

HOO FOOK PING

THE BANK LINE (China) Ltd."

/pply:

THE KANK LINE. O * (CHINA) ETD, King's Buliding. Tol 27792

HONGKONG MACAO LINE

Hongkong Departure: Macao Departure: SE. "KWONG TỪNG

Odd Days (August): 12 noon Even Days (August): 11 p.m. S.S. "KWONG SAI". Even Days (August): 12 noon.

Sailings on Saturdays:

2:00 p.m. Instead of

12.00 noon; LEVENS

Odd. Days (August):. 11 a.m.

Salilogs on Sunday:

8.00 p.m. Instead of 11.00

For Paro and Freight, Particulars

MOW SANG SHIPPING Co.

2nd floor

`3 Ogranaka. Rond,

17