1949-03-01 — Page 11

ROYAL INTEROCEAN LINES

Passenger-and

Freight Briscos

JAVA-CHINA SERVICE

- Arrivals Mak

In Port

"TASMAN"

"TJITJALENGKA“

In port

'TJIBADAK '

TJISADANE”

from Mascossor

& Javaports 3rd March.

from Macassar & Javaports 17th March,

"ASIA-AFRICA÷8. AMERICA

'BTRAAT MALAKKA'

"BOISSEVAIN”

'STRAAT SOENDA"

"TEGELBERG"

Arrivals from

South Africa,

8th March..

from

South America

& South Africa,

31st March.

In port.

from

South Americh

& South Afrien. 13th June.

Ballings

to Javaports

Macassar

7th March.

to Slynghai 4th March.

to Javaports & Macassur

17th March.

to Jovaports

& Macassar

31st March.

to Shanghai

19th March,

to Javaports & Macanxir 14th April,

SERVICE

Sailinga

to South Africa

& South America,

23rd March,

to South Africa

& South America,

31st April.

to South Africa

South America,

E8th May.

1 South Africa

& South Amerien 17th June,

All Steamors Calling Mombasa & L. Marques Direct.

Transhipment cargo on through Bs/L to Dar-Es-Salaam.

Zanzibar sec epfed on all sailings.

SUMATRA-MALAYA-CHINA SERVICE

Arrivals

from B. Dell &

S'pore Sth Mur.

"VAN BIRMSDIJK"

"VAN HEUTSZ"

& Singapurn 24th March.

from B. Dell

Sailings

to Struits

& B. Doll,

14th March.

fo Straits

B. Dell 2 Apell.

Agents: HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE

RIJNKERK”

"MELISKERK”

"MARIEKERK"

"MOLENKERK"

Arrivala

In Port

from Europe Sid March.

from Europo Early April,

from Europo

Early May

Sallings

to S'hal, Japan

vủa Koplung

1st March,

to Europe vin

Manila & Strait

Mid March.

to Shi, Japan

5th March,

to Europe via

Manila & Straits

end March,

to Europe via

Manlia & Straits, Mid April

to Europe vin

Manila, & Straits Mit May.

Transhipment cargo on through Bs/L. accepted to

Mediterranean and Northern European Doris,

Office Address: King's Building, Phones: 28015, 28016 & 28017

Chinese Agenta: 82, Connaught Rd..

Tel. 31196 & 21533

DE LA RAMA LINES

EXPRESS CARGO LINER SERVICES

TO AND FROM PACIFIC & ATLANTIC COASTS

ARRIVING FROM U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO s.s. "DONA AURORA”

m.v.

"BENARES"

THE CHÚNA' MAIL, TUESDAY, · MARCH ⋅ 1, 1949.

FINANCE AND

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

A day of "chicken tool" with

prices wenk.

IK, GOVT. 10ANSI

25 Town 1/2 Nyle Haben,

* forms (8924 &1949) 10%.

My Bean (1908) [01128,

BANKA:

T.K. Bank N.0, 1720IA,

Chartered Book 2919159,"c

Meresatile Hunk A. & 1. 22NTER, Bank of Fist Asia 'bilisa INRURANTES

Cantils, akab, ht, Budak,

Julen Jac, 707 TAD,

Chlon, Underwriters pish, Plan,

K

Fr. 870b,

Plener 2010.

SHIPPING:

... Slemanbomuta kalua

Traka Chisus jāredz kha

(Def. 255m.

Shell (Benzeri 70/19;n

Urdon Waterlenta 378. Ando Mas, gate,

ī

HOCKS, WHANVER, CODOWNS, Etc..

1.K.K. Wharven (0) 1šla, 138/140am.

IN

North Post Wharver 7.

8h. Hoogkow Wharven KG.

H.K. Deka uch

Talna Providents 191.

Bhunghat Dockyardh X.D. KOMEN. Whework 4.

MINING

Raub Mitom (50 ILK. Mine trib.

LANUS, INTELS AND BUILDINGS,

10, a 3, Botela adh, falja, 15.397,1944.

Stephol units 3.65h, 1.70am, Humphrey, X., 12,

H.S. Realen 20 thians

Estafem 1748,

PERLIC UTILITIES:

K

Tranuwaya 19,80x, 191an. Prak Tenaus (OM) 250,

New H

Star Perlis 3.31. 128. Pklo 15ghts 103ds Jún, 14.307.70sā,

(New) $11,904,

M.X Recortes 375m, 23ax. Minero Bertries –280.

Skubikat Lisboa 10% A.

Telephones Sã

Shanchal fins địya,

INDUSTRIALS:

Asilon Pres Ta.

Gedlenia X.D, OG YANG

B.K Stojen 218, 21, 21 m. STOREN GA2.1

Dairy Farma ((all) 448.

(Now 43.

Wilsona 54,

5. Crawfurde (OIN 37%

(New) 266.

Binnenw 6340.

China Emberium In,'

Hoa Lư, 11, 1,40m,

Kwoor Sang Hong 1321 X.D.

Who On (H.K.) 304.

We, Powel. LUI. Kim, MISCELLANEOUN:

491)

Chin Exterialimenta H.R. Constructions (Old) 69.

New)

Vibros (999) 1842.

(Now 10.

Ataramati Juventinante P/en. Harman 2.K. 2. Shanghai 1 3.99%. Yeuricies th COTTONS:

Ew 10.6. 11th Apr.

End Apr.

SAILING FOR U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES

m.v. "BENGAL”.

3.5. "DONA AURORA”

m.y. "BENARES"

HUBHER, BTO, COMPANIES. —Almx-Easter-41% uz Batu Anno 24. Hate Plantations in., Cheere tinithi 260, Chet Rubbers 28. Conradiestrel Rubbers 1.10n. Damajutor Kukibers 19,

7th Mar.

15th Apr.

Padang. Hahlanna 1955.

Repah Rubber 2017. Rubber Truela 3b, 24x Sameanza Nubborn

End Apr.

Semambu Rubber

49. Jon.

Bhangħal Kedaha 1311.

THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC.

(Incorporated in the Philippines)

MARINA HOUSE

Tels. 23676--2207#

CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE Tels. 28788---20155

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

OF COPENHAGEN

M.S. MONGOLIA"

LOADING ABOUT 11th MARCH

for

ADEN, PORT SAID, GENOA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM,

HAMBURG, OSLO GOTHENBURG AND COPENHAGEN,

Tunks avaliable for the carriage of oft in bulk

M

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

- Queen's Bldg, Jud Soor.

Tel. 34111 & 84112.

CHINA MERCHANTS S.N. CO.

1 Connaught Road West,

S.S. TIEN SHAN

S.S. HAI SHIA S.S. HAI FEI S.S. YEN KAI

SAILINGS

Telephone 31631

Hollow & Pakhoi March 2 Shanghai

March 2 Singapore & Penang. Mar. 8 Swatow & Shanghai Mar. (With Passenger Accommodation)"

Gargo 'for

16. Harlow & Tientaln, acceptable

- Mặthé AboTS,

Shanghal Maluyen 4

100.

Man Man Tah Merahu .fün. Tetong Bubbers in.

BUYING RUSH IN S. AFRICA

Johannesburg, February 27, A buying rush' hás started in anticipation of scarcities, follow ing the Finance Minister, Dr. N. C. Havenga's, announcement

COMMERCE

EXTERNAL DEBT OF CHINA AND JAPAN

London, February 28.'

The Council of Foreign Bondholders' annual report for 1948, while strossing that no progress can be reported towards the resumption of pay- ments on the external debt sither of Japan pr China, makes no mention of the prosent situa- tion in China.

Food Warning To Australia

Canberra, February 27. The Auriculture Minister, Reginald

warned Pollard; here today that unique Aus- tralia's rural production in- crosses, Australia “may` ́ba- come a food Importing na- population reaches 10,000,000 within 20 years.

It is still probably far too early even to speculate about the attitude of any future Chinese gov- ernment towerds China's pre-war and post-war if the cats 2,204,000

foreign debts.

*sterling solves. On this, I agree with the Undoubtedly all bondholders will hope that such view expressed in your letter.

a government will continue the prosent Chinese currant pay- ments, and that matters can be laken up from where they now stand, without the necessity for re-establishing the principle of resumed payments.

In detail, the report hus this

No Proper Way

Mr. Pollard urged the sub division of large holdings of and the application eclentific farming-Associat ad Prats.

Notice To Consignees

Consignees Per

S.S. "BENLAWERS” S.9. "RENDONAN"

Sterling The ctims AT claims there is no proper way, other than voluntary agreement authorised representa- with the Lives of the Bandholders-on cause being shown to their salis- to say about the situation viz-a-faction by which the amount of the claims can the deprecla-

be varied. viz China's sterling bonds: "Mr.

"I also agree that the O. K. Yu, the Minister of Fin ance, sent a. Message to Lord tion of the yen has no dire

status of claims Bessborough, Chalemni of

the levance to the direct re- Chinese Bonihalders' Committee, expressed in Sterling. At most, il in February in reply to the letter would be a factor in any case

referred to in the which the Japanese Govern Connell's Report for 1947. Mr. ment might wish to put forward as to their capacity to pay. But, Yul said that he had been in con-

President of of course, a great deal will de sultation with the the Executive Yuan concerning pend on the Pence Settlement down, where it will be at Con- which should permit Japon, in Lord Bessborough's proposal that the words of the Potsdam déclaraignees' risk and subject to th some practical effect should be tion.

Wharf's terms and conditions giver to the Prime

Ministers will sustain hor economy and of storage, and where delivery statement of August 1947 cop-

allow the exnetton of just repura-may be obtained. cerning the resumption of inter-

tions in kind, but not those in- est payments on the outstanding dustries which will enable her to Damaged packages are to be Lonos but that no positive in- structions' hit been received.

from him

Complete Default

maintain such Industries

rearm for war."

of

are hereby notified that thei cargo is being discharged into the Hong Kong & Kowldor Godown Co.'s go. Wharf &

left in the Godowns for exam-

a.m.

"it is against this background Ination by Consignees and th that the prospect of obtaining | Company's surveyors, Mesarr satisfaction

your claims Carmichael Clarke, at 1 must be considered.*

on March 4, 1949. "In Oclober the President Chancellor and to wrote to the

To comply with the Genera State to inform Bonded. Warehouse Regulation the Minister c them that the question of the Japanese External Debt had been Consignees must hayola Re venue Oficer in attendaner considered at a recent conference when damaged dutiable good in Paris of

representatives of Bondholders' the United

"Mr. Yui added that the Chi- nese Government had done no thing 'which does or will in anyway adversely affect the rights of its Bondholders." "Lord Bessburgh

wrote in July 1o. Mr. Wang Yun-wu, the now Minister of Finance, calling in

Correspon attention to earlier dence, arsel particularly 10 the

fact

Associations from are examined. States of America,

France, Belgium, the Netherlands, No claims will be admitted thut the question of Switzerland and Sweden and that after the goods have left the

tion of interest payments had not yet been resolved.

The British

al

hust been agreed that the steamer's godowns, and Ambasador in Nanking also nd-American, British and French goods remaining undelivere

after March 5, 1949, will be dressed

a Note in July to the Governments should be asked:

"(1) that the Pence Treaty subject to rent. Chinese Government inquiring

with Japan should include re- what steps the Chinese Govern- ment proposed to take to ensure cognition by the Japanese Gov. a resumption of service on isement of its External Debt ob-

igations and

that the Japanese Gov-

External Loans and an eventual liquidation of the princind and outslanding.

ing crument should be requested to arrears of interest The Ambassador nisu asked that enter into discussions with the no action should be taken by the an carly date. ***

Bondholders' representatives at Chinese Authorities in violation of the terms of the various loan agreements and in particular that no taxation should be imposent on the railways in connection with which External Loan had been

issue.

***The_Chinese..Government has

"Impossible"

"The President said that the Bonsholders' Association were well aware of other claims on: Japanese TeApurces

of the and

-ils

All claims against the steam er must be presented to th undersigned оп OF befor

March 19, 1940, or they wil not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA), "LTD.,

Agents,

Ben Line Steamers Ltd.

not, however; put forward any red-for-Japan-to re-establish Hong Kong, February 28, 1949

Industry and foreign trade but

concrete suggestions for dealing with its External Debt, which re-that, having regard to the rela- mains in complete default."

Japanese Dobr

The situation vis-a-vis the Japanese external debt is even more complicated.

tively small capital amount of the External Debt in foreign hands, its annual service would not seriously confist with these other claims.

OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE A SHIP'S NAME

"The

reply to the President's letter mid that it would probably The report says: "At the be- be impossible for a future Japane We, The China Navigatior" ginning of the year the President ese Government in all cases to Company, Limited, hereby giv of the Council askeri the Chan- reinstate holders of the Extemal notice that in consequence o cellor of the Exchequer to review Debt in their precise pre-war information received from ou

the question of the Japanese Ex- rights, since the collateral for Head Office in London we hav ternal Debt and to do his utmost some of the bonds had been re-applied to the Minister o to safeguard the claims of the removed under the Law for

1849, Foreign, "Currency the Merchant Spection Act

and that,

Shipping

I tain as soon as possible the great-Boere Government had under-1804, in respect of the mojo

last week of plans for import previous discussions that it is the impossibilnost certainly be owned by The China Naviga.

was

Overseas

tion Company, Limited, for permission to change her name "TAIKOO HING" and te have her registered in the new name at the Port of HONG KONG as owned by The Chine Navigation Company,

est possible satisfaction of thean claires. He asked that the Chan- taken ali obligations for paying ship "SIN TAIKOO HING” 01 cellor should resist any sugger-capitat and interest to enemy no- HONG KONG REGISTRY tion that the depreciation of the tionals, Bondholders would prob- Oficial Number 112,778 Gros yen should involve a reduction in abl

ably be better advised to accept tonnage 32:31 tons Register the Stering claims.

this obligation than to press for tonnage 2,50 tons, heretofore follows: 'You

Chancellor replied.

45 a restoration of the collateral, are aware from which

intention of His

Govern The reply also said that since controls.

ment to seek te prolec- the yen, which had been deposit- Yesterday

described by ton for these

invest- ed during the year in respect or In bankers and shopkeepers as the ments.

view, however, of

of Interest due to enemy holders of busiest trading day since Christ- other claims, such as the cost of the External Debf, would now be mns. There were long queues carential imports, the costs of quite inadequate to most the stor- outside liquor stores and chem- occupation, and reparations, there ling claims of Bondholders, sofay ists. Women rushed to buy seems little prospect of foreign provialan te pasure the mainten- Any objection to the cosmetics, perfumes:

manicure exchange being available to Japan once of theag starling rights must ed change of name must be 10 propos- sels and similar articles,

to meet the © claims of Bondholders appear in the Puaco. Treaty. So far. the Government: þas for some time."

The reply

sent to the REGISTRAR OF andee by saying given no official Indication what "I am afraid therefore that I that there would be serious chill SHIPPING at HONG KONG imports arb" to be banned, buff cagnot give you an encouraging Bulles in the way of arranging within SEVEN days from the Dr. Havenga told the Assembly answer to that part of your letter for discussions between the Jap- appearance of this advectise- that the new controls will apply which asks me to do my utmost anese Government, and the Bondement. to Imports from sterling as well to obtain "ut the earliest possible holders representaļives,"until ro- naron-sterling areas.

***date" satisfaction of the claims of latians with Japan were regular- Dated at HONG KONG, the Permits will be required for the holders of Sterling Bonds. Ised either by h Treaty or by 25th day of Februnty, 1940. importing goods. not on the pros another matter when you speak some other instrument with simi

lifted list, he aald.--Reuter.

of safeguarding the claims them- lar effect,"-Router.

Pacific Far East Line, Inc.

Fast Reguler Trans-Pacific: Servico

OVERLAND

NEW YORKERICAGO-DETROIT/TORONTO, MONTREAL AND ALL, AMERICAN & CANADIAN CERTER.

DARBOT

LAW, 134MOIS00/LOS ANGELES.

From

Active

"GREAT REPUBLIC

"BURFRIAN" ↑

“JULIA LUCKENDAC

"SEA BERPENT ↑

San Francisca & Led Angelos.

Bay Prancijeg & Jon Angeles,

Pall

.Mar.

•

宾

Mar. 13

་

'Eau Franclaco^& Lir Axeshir

Taly Dafriassíst Amit' Drỳ Cargo Hist. Bound,

For full particulars call fi«moral'Agents." UNITED STATES LINES 00.

THE CHINA NAVIGATION "COMPANY, LIMITED.

Notice To Consignees

5.S.. "FIXING CLIEFER">

Damaged cargo ex this vessel will be surveyed in the Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd's godowns between' 10 am and npon, on March 21040, by Messrs. Anderson and `Ásh, and -con- signees are requested to hayo thele represantolives present during the survey.

¡A, P. PATTISON'

COMPANY; General Agents.

17 Hong Kong Mich i 104.

AMERICAN PRESIDENT LINES

Cargo Oil Tanks Refrigeration-Cargocaire

TO HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO

vla Shanghai & Japan

"President Wason”

"General Gordon"

"President Cleveland"

Mar, Mar. 20 Apr. 3

TO SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES

"President MoKinley" "President Taft"

via JAPAN

"President Madison" (calls Shanghat)

Mar. 3

Mar. 20

Mar. 31

TO NEW YORK, BALTIMORE & BOSTON VIA PANAMA'

"President Tyler" (cally Pacific Coast) ...

ROUND-THE WORLD

........ Mar. 20

VIA MANILA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, KARACHI, SUEZ,

PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, MARSEILLES,

GENOA, NEW YORK and BOSTON

"Mount Mansfield" (Singapore Direct)

"President Monroe"

"President Buchanan"

GL. Goörge's Blde.

Mar. 14 Mar. 22 Apr. 2

Twi. Now, 281JZ/28176

American Pioneer Line

Arrivals from New York, Boston, Other Atlantic Ports via Panama

"PIONEER SEA"

"PADUCAH VICTORY"

Sailings to Manila

"PIONEER BEA"

"PADUCAH VICTORY"

Mar.

2 Mar. 23

Mar.

3

Mar. 24

Sallings to New York, Boston, Philadelphia Baltimore & Other Atlantic Ports via

Shanghai, Japan & Panama Canal

"PIONEER LAKE" "PIONEER COVE" "PIONEER SEA”

-Special Cargo Oll Tanks-

.In Port- Duo Mar. 14

Salls Mar. 2

Bails Mar. 15.

Dus Mar. 20

Salls Mar. 21

For Full Particulars Calt

The above 1st indicates the principal ports of loading and For but not their rotation.. discharge as presently intende further information schedule at the Company's Office.

seo

UNITED STATES LINES

Company

Queen's Building,

Tel. 31261 (3 lines)

BEN LINE

1st

"BENLAWERS" "BENDORAN" **SALMONIER” "BENVORLICH”

ARRIVALS

FROM

U.K.

DUE

U.K.

Discharging K/Wharf. Discharging K/Wharf

Japan UK.

"BENALKANACH" "BENCLEUCHUSTE, Į"BENORTADIJAN":

Japan

U.K.

SAILINGS

TO

*"BENDORAN"

"BENLAWERS" "BENALBANACH" *“BENGLHUCKİ”.

BENVORLICH"

Liverpool Liverpool Loudon, Antwerp, | Rotterdami "&" Hull.

* Calls Port, Budan.

·T:Calls Dar-es-Balaam. -

+ Accepty Cargo for Japan.

* Accepts Cargo for Hamburg.

¡Liverpool, Havre, Antwerp, Rotter- dam & Hamburg,

if Mar. Early Mar. 1st half Mar. 2nd half Mar. End Mar.

LOADING

2nd Mar 2nd Mar.

1st half Mar. 2nd half Mar.

For Further Particulars, Apply. To--

End Mar.

W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LTD.

York Buliding

Agents

Telephone: 34185,

KLAVENESS LINE

SAILINGS

Direct to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Scattle & Portland

M.S. "CASTLEVILLE”":

30th March

24th March

ARRIVALS FROM FACIFIC COAST-" M.S. "BOUGAINVILLE”

Salling to Singapore, Port Swettenham Penang & Batavia

M.S. "BOUGAINVILLE”

Passenger Accommodation Chinese Freight Agents, HOO FOOK PING

25th March -Bulk Oil Tanka Apply:-

THE BANK LINE (CHINA) LTD.

THE BANK LINE (China) Ltd. King's Building. Tel. 27792.