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ROYAL

E INTEROCEAN

LINES

JAVA PORTS and MACASSAR-

SAILINGS

15th Nov. 3rd Dec.

ARRIVALS

In Port 29th Nov.

ARETVALS

*TJIBADAK"

*TJITJALENGKA”

MANILA

"BOISSEVAIN"

"STRAAT SOENDA"

SAILINGS

11th Nov. 30th Nov.

"TEGELBERG”

28th Dec

“TJIKAMPEK":

25th Jan.

13th Nov." 8th Dec.

* No passenger accommodation available.

SINGAPORE, PENANG and BELAWAN DELI

"VAN HEUTSZ”

TЛITJALENGKATM*

* Calling Singapote only.

BAILINGS

ARRIVALS

17th Nov. 3rd Dec.

12th Nov. 29th Nov.

EAST & SOUTH AFRICA & SOUTH AMERICA

SAILINGS

"BOISSEVAIN

11th Nov.

"STRAAT SOENDA* ...

30th Nov.

"TEGELBERG”

28th Dec.

"TJIKAMPEK"

23th Jan.

ARRIVALS

13th Nov. 8th Dec.

Calling at Mombasa & L. Marques direct. Transhipment cargo accepted on through E's/L te

Dar-Es-Salaam and Zanzibar,

́* No passenger accommodation available.

JAPAN

SAILINGS

"STRAAT SOENDA"

"TEGELBERG”

"TJIKAMPEK”*

14th Nov 10th Dec.

"TEGELBERG”

13th Dec.

ARRIVALS

24th Nov.

24th Nov. 21st Dec.

24th Dec.

* No passenger accommodation available.

Agents: HOLLAND—EAST ASIA LINE EUROPE via MANILA and MALAYA

“MEERKERK"

"RIDDERKERX”

SAILINGS ARRIVALS .Early 'Dec. 13th Nov.

Ead Dec. Early Dec.

Transhipment cargo accepted on through B's/L to India, Mediterranean and Northern European ports.

“MEERKERK"

"RIDDERKERK"

JAPAN

SAILINGS ARRIVALS

19th Nov. Early Dec.

Early Dec. End Dec.

KING'S BUILDING: TELS: 28015 10.28017 CHINESE AGENTS: 82. CONNAUGHT ROL C. Tris: 31196-25133

INDEPENDENT

ISBRANDTSEN

DEPENDABLE

REGULAR SAILINGS FROM JAPAN

to New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia via San Francisco or Los Angeles

from

Salls for

SHANGHAI, Taku Due Ney. 20 Bar, Posan, Japan,

8.8. "SIR JOHN FRANKLIN” Manila

18. "BROOKLYN HEIGHTS" Manila -

6.8. "FLYING-ARROW"

Dup Dec.

Taku Bar Dus Jan, 2

Los Angeles. New York via Panama Nov. 24

Taku 23. Bar, Pusan, Japan,

San Francisco, New York viz Panama Dec. 26

SHANGHAI,

SHANGHAI, Japan, San Francisco, New York via Panama Jan. 5

Emited · Passenger · Acogmodatienza ́Available

Above Date, Bežject to ChanzY

Tot Jaformation Apply ́tať

P. PATTISON & CO., INC.

HONGKONG-

GENERAL AGENTS: CHINA, FORMOSA, KOREA, JAPAN &

́12-14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁL, 4th floor. TEL: 25346. Chinese. Agents: LAM KEE SHIPPING CO. 20 Connaught Road, C. Tel, 2463%,

"LA MARSEILLAISE"

Round trip to JAPAN

HONGKONG

10 days

departure Nov. 24th midnight

KOBE YOKOHAMA

HONGKONG

· grrival -- Dec. 5th at-9. a.m. Fares from HK$584 to HK$1037

Excursions in JAPAN arranged on applicati

For particulars apply to

CIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

Queen's Building. Tel: 26451.

THE CHINA MAIL," FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1949.

Finance And Commerce.

H.K. Stock

Exchange

The Market was again active at the opening and a fairish

business passed. Sellers being

more accomodating, rates slacken- ed off though there appeared to be takers at the easier rates.

H.K, GOVT. LOANS

4% Loan 100m

31% Loan (1934 & 1940) 100b. 31% Loan (1948) 100

HANKS

H.K.& 6. Bank 1475b, 1490s,

1490sa

7/8km

FK. & S. Bank (Lon. Reg), £38]n. Chartered Bank 9 15/160. Mercantile Bk. A & B Bank of East Asia 109.

INSURANCES Canton Ing. 320s. Union Ins. 670b, 690s, 68042 China Underwriters 5in. HK Fire Ins. 215.

SHIPPING

Douglases 2000.

HK & M Steamboats in Indo Chinese (Pref.) 89jn. Indo Chinese (Def.) 2002, Shells (Bearer) - 66/10in. G. Waterboats 271. Asia Nav, 75b, 80sa.

DOCKS, WHARVES GODOWNS, ETC.

HK & K Wharves 1091b. North Point Wharves 6b. Sh. Hongkew Wharves 11b. HK. Docks 191/isa.

China Providents 12.40b, 12isa. Shanghai Dockyards 9.10b, 8/9isa. Wheelocks 31b, 321sa.

MINING

Raub Mines 5.60b, 6s. H. K. Mines 01. LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS H. & S. Hotels 12b, 12/12.20/.10. HK. Lands 51b, 521s Shanghai Lands 2.30b, 2.405a. Humphreys 11kb. HK Realties 25. Chinese Estates 140.

HK

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Tramways 15.80b, 17.105, 17.10/20/1690sa

Peak Trams (Old) 19b. Peak Trans (New) Sản Star Ferries 92n

C. Lights (Old) 13.105, 131.20sa, C. Lights (New) 10.10b, 10.30s,

10.40/30sa, *

HK. Electrics

331/33sa.

3zib, 3315,

Macao Electrics 22b. Sandakan Lights Bän.

Telephones 19.206.

Shanghai Gas lin.

INDUSTRIALS

Cald. Macg (Ord) 25.60n. Canton Ices 3in. Cements 24b, 241/3/2458. HK. Ropes 161b.

STORES &c.

Dasry Farms 441b, 443s, 44isa. Watsons 47b, 485, 485/47isa. L-Crawfords 196, 20s, 193/isz! Sinceres 4.40%

China Emporium 8ib. 1. Sun Co. itd. 2.850. Kwong Sang Hong 92n. Wing On (HK) 72. We Powell, Ltd. 93n.

MISCELLANEOUS China Entertainments 14isa. HK. Constructions (0) 2.30b. HK Constructions (N) 1.30m, Vibro Pilings 15.

Maraman, investments 9/-n. Marsman, (H.K.) 2n, Shanghai Loan 1301 Yangiszes 21b.

COTTONS

Ewos X.D. 6,706,

HUBBER, etc COMPANIES, Alma Estates 16. Anglo-Dutch 30m. Angio-Javas in. Batu. Anans 40m. Bute Flantations 1s. Chemor United 400 Cheng Rubbers 20m.: Consolidated Rubbers in. Dominion Fubbers in. Langlets in. Repah Rubbers 30n. Rubbers Trusts 30. Samagaga Rubbers 851, Semambu Rubbers 251. Shanghal Kedais 2jb. Shanghai-Malays 12n. Shanghai Sumatras In. Sungei Duris 133. Tanah Merahs - .6071. Tebong Rubbers .40n: Ziangbe Rubbers In.

Gold Sovereign

Sale Rumour

London, November 9.

Rumours were again current in some well informed quarters here this morning that South Africa may soon be able to announce a large sale of minted sovereigns at a high price in Ster- ling.

."

Experts were far from deriding these reports. A bullion expert described them as "very in- teresting" and added that the deal "could be" though he did not indicate that it had already been consummated. It was believed that an American oil company will have to pay much higher than the official gold price for these sovereigns since it needs them for oil royalties in Saudi Arabia.

One very high authority said that "there might well be a very great deal in the reports".

of

any

cheaper supply—it might be very high. The oficial value of the sovereign is paper £2.9 but in the Middle East it is worth about paper £5 and nearly £6 in Bombay.

Any sovereigns manufactured in South Africa for this purpose would presumably show the head of King George VL

Paper £5 a sovereign would

be much

It is known that the South equal more than £21 an ounce African

Finance Minister, Mr. of gold. That would N. C. Havenga, is keen on such higher than the official price of ounce since the de- sales of gold at higher than the 12 an

28.6 an valuation and official Sterling price, even though before the devaluation.

the latter was sharply raised by the devaluation of Sterling.

otince

It was thought that South

It was understood that ouAfrica could well afford a lower. royalties to the ruler of Saudi price on a large sale. The price Arabia have to be paid in sover rumoured for this order about a

month ago was £16 an ounce. eigns, and that sovereigns are now scarce. None have been mint- ed in either Britain or South Africa for many years.

It was believed that negotia. tions on this sale of sovereigns i had been in progress for some time.

Unless King Ibn Saud were No information could be ob willing to change the royalties tained as to the stage they had agreement, or unless the British.! reached-Reuter.

to

South African, Australian New Zealand Governments were willing to coin sovereigns special- ly for the purpose, it appeared that the American oil company would have no choice but to get South Africa to mint them as manufactured gold articles at the free market price of gold.

If South Africa obtained the free market pricin default

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

Money Market

US dollars opened yesterday at HK$6, rising to $8.04| in the afternoon, and closing at $6.03%. ΤΙ was put through from HK$6.08 to $8.09.

Sterling dropped to HK$1450 after opening at $15 in the müra-

ing.

Australian pounds dropped 10 cents to EK$12.

Piastres were again nominal at HK$11.90 a 100.

Ticals at HK$27 a 100 were un-

changed from the previous day.

NEI Guilders opened at HKS- 23.50 a 100, and closed at $23.80.

LONDON STOCKS

London, November 9..

securities 200-

Government

M/V "LISHOLT" Having arrived Hong Kong consignees of cargo are hereby notified that all goods have been landed and placed at their risk and expense into the go- downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd. where delivery maytinued their downward spiral re- be obtained as soon as the goods flecting fresh uneasiness over

Britain's financial position are landed.

Government bonds tumbled from one-half to one point. In- dustrial stocks fell in sympathy, but their losses were neither as sharp nor so general. Some oils moved upwards.

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the godowns or failure to attend the survey.

All broken, chafed and dam aged goods are to be left in the godown where they will be examined in the presence of Messrs. Goddard and Douglas on November 12, 1949, at 10

a.In.

To comply with the General]

Warehouse Regula-

Bonded tions, consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when examining damaged duti- ́able goods. All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned within four- teen days of the ship's arrival, or they will not be recognised

No fire insurance will be ef- fected.

WALLEM & CO.

Agents, Telephone 34177-9,

Hong Kong, Nov. 8, 1949.

DE LA RAMA LINES

ARRIVING FROM US. ATLANTIC COAST VIA LOS ANGELES & SAN FRANCISCO.

mv. "TONGĦAT”

.26th. Nov..

SAILING FOR U.S. ATLANTIC COAST VIA SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES m.v. "DONA NATI” (Calls Japan)

Early Dec

THE DE LA RAMA STEAMSHIP CO., INC.

(Incorporated in the Philippines)

MARINA HOUKE Tels. 23676-22675

CHINESE SHIPPING OFFICE

Tels, 23738=-2015$|

CHAN BROTHERS

FOOD PROVIDERS AND SHIPCHANDLERS Prompt and accurate services, Quick delivery, Moderate prices, Satisfaction Guaranteed,

AGENTS:

SAN HOI TUNG

Boarding Master, Supplier of Chinese Crews with Guaranteer

- BANK OF EAST ASIA BUILDING:

4th Floor,

Room No. 408,

Market experts said investors were taking the money realised

of from the sale Government bonds and putting it into gold shares and dollar securities.

The Financial Times index fell to a new low for the year- 100, of 6-Associated Press.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES FROM UNITED KINGDOM PORTS AND STRAITS.

Consignees per ship · · ...4.5. “SHILLONG”

arrived 11th-Nov, 1949.

are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., where it will lie at consignees risk and expense and subject conditions of to terms and. Storage of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd The cargo is expect ed to be ready for delivery from the Godown on and after the 12th November, 1949.

Cargo is considered as be- ing accepted in good order and condition by consignees, unless broken, chafed and damaged packages are left in the Go- down for subsequent examina- tion" by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas in the presence of consignees, at 10 am on the 14th and 17th November, 1948.

To comply with the General Bonded Warehouse Regulation, consignees must have a Re- venue Officer in attendence when dutiable goods are ex- amined.

اهمه

All damaged cargo claims against the steamer must be presented to the undersigned on or before the 3rd December, 1949 or they will not be re- cognised. tr

No fire Insurance will be effected

AMERICAN PRESIDENT. LINES

The Global Flert-

TO HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO

via JAPAN

"President Cleveland" "President Wilson"

Arr. Nov. 29 Arr. Dec. 17

Sails Nov. 30 Sails Dee

TO SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES via JAPAN ******* Arr. Now 27: ...Arr. Dec.16.

Sally Nov. 23 "President McKinleyTM "President Taft”

Sails Dec. 17 TO NEW YORK, BALTIMORE & BOSTON via PACIFIC COAST & PANAMA "President Johnson" ......Arr. Nov. 29 Salls Nov: 30 "President Fillmore"

..Arr. Dec. 27 Salls Dec. 20

ROUND THE WORLD VIA MANILA, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, KARACHI, SUEZ PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, GENOA, NEW YOÉK and BOSTON"

"Mount Mansfield" "President Monroe"

Arr. Nov. 13

. Arr. Nov. 29

Sails Nov. Sails Dec.

TO JAVA & STRAITS

"President Fülmore”

Opposite Star Ferry

Arr. Nov. 18

Sails Nov. 18

Tel. 28172/52

BEN LINE

"BENWYVIS"

"BENRINNES" "BENLAWERS" "BENARTY”

PAR TAST

ARRIVALS

DUE

20th Nov,

SHIP

FROM Japan.

U.K. via Singapore.

24th Nov.

25th Nov.

28th Nov.

"BENCRUACHAN”

10th Dec.

27th Dec,

3rd Jan,

10th Jan.

"BENLOMOND"

"BENVORLICH" "BENDORAN" "BENCLEUCH"

SHIP "BENWYVIS"

*BENRINNES"

"BENLAWERS" "BENCRUACHAN” **BENLOMOND” {"BENDORAN"

"BENCLEUCH"

"BENARTY" "BENVORLICH"

SAILINGS

ΤΟ

Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin, Havre & Hufl. Glasgow, Liverpool, Havre, Antwerp, Rot. terdam & Hamburg.

London,

Antwerp,

Rotterdam, Hamburg

& Hull

15th Jan.

LOADING

20th Nov.

27th Nov.

28th Nan

15th Dec

2nd Jan,

15th Jan,

20th Jan

Liverpool,

Glasgow,

20th Dec

Dublin, Antwerp, Rot-

8th Jan

•

terdam & Hamborg.

Via Malaya, Colombo, Aden, Port Sudan,

and other Way Ports.

tAccepts Cargo for Genoa, Accepta Cargo for Japan_18- §Accepts Cargo for Havre,

For Further Particulars, Apply To W. R. LOXLEY & CO. (CHINA) LTD. Agents

York Building.

Telephone: 34165

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

M.S. "KAMBODIA"

LOADING 13th NOVEMBER

for

ADEN, PORT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, GENOA, TRIESTE, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, OSLO, GOTHENBUR COPENHAGEN GDYNIA, HELSINGFORS, & KOTKA. Tanks available for the carriage of oil in bulk.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. Queen's Bldg, 2nd floor.

Tel: 84111 & 34112

KLAVENESS LINE

SAILINGS

Direct to Los Angeles, in 16 days Thence San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle & Portland

29th Nov M.S. "CASTLEVILLE"

ARRIVALS FROM PACIFIC COAST

M.S. “BOUGAINVILLE” M.S. "SUNNYVILLE"

21st Nov

21st Dec

No claim's will be admitted after the goods have been taken delivery of ex ship's side or alternatively ex the Hongkong. & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co.'s premises un less a joint survey has pre- M.S. "BOUGAINVILLE” -viously been effected

MACKINNON MACKENZIE

· & CO. Agents, P.&O. S. N. Co.

25674円

Hong Kong, Nov. 111

Sailing to Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Belawan & Batavia.

Passenger Accommodation

Chinese Freight Agents, HOO FOOK PING

Kings Building.

23th Nov Balk Oil Tanki X

Applys

THE BANK LINE.

(CHINA) LTD.

Tel. 2002. THE BANK LINE (Chia), LA