1928-01-09 — Page 2

Page

A REAL DRINK

"BOARS HEAD BRAND

GUINNESS'S

FOREIGN EXTRA

STOUT

WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION

SOLE AGENTS :

GANDE, PRICE & CO., LTD.,

ST. GEORGE'S BUILDING, ICE HOUSE STREET.

Tel. Central No. 135.

Hong Kong.

GREEN ISLAND CEMENT CO., LTD.

Best Portland Cement.

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.

·GENERAL MANAGERS,

HONGKONG.

SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY

SUMMER HOLIDAY

BESORTS

IN

SOUTH MANCHURIA

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1928.

BOSHIGAGRA.Fuest Beside Sammer Holiday Resort in North Chin

Five miles from Dairea, but sänpuoted with the ory of special motor and may. riage road and electric tramway.. Yamato Hotel (35 rooms) and 1x furnished bangalows la charming diff garden. Bathing. Bosting, Fishing, Gold, Teanin Billiarda, Orahertfa twins a week. Ontal place for children OGONDAL Most beautiful and select Boda Besort in ice Far East Two miles from Port Arther. Formerly the Summer Resort of the high Russian afloers and officials, Yamato Hotel aud villas sad bangalows, mostly with detached servante quarters Excellent Bathing. Woodartal doenery, Historia Battlefields. Rained and Diamantled Forts, Hile of sharming Walks and

Abundant Panicing Paclides. Orebeatza berior a week. Boss pla

Dis amplice

for

PORT

ARTHUR.—Famous for its two memorable Biogne and xta beautifu: landlocked Harbour. Exactly one hours journey from Dairen by exprsa rwin. Yamato Hotel (16 frams) doient place of historical and ac mic uperoes to. All a month with fresh walk or drive every day. Most healthy and salubrious spos in the Far Exet

A ander the direct management of the SOUTH MANCHURIA RAILWAY CÓ Iliustrated Bookleti sad sil Information post fres ou requeri,

applications may be sent to the Hotel Managers at the various resorts or to

THE SUFERINTENDENT OF HOTELS, Traffa Departmen Cable Add. 'MANTKIEU OF SEROG. SOUTH MANCHURIA HAILWAY. Daren

Dades: AB.O. 6th & 6th Ed., Al. Lieber's and Bentley's.

Convalescents

of all ages

need easily assimilated nourishment, which will put on weight and quickly restore them to" normal health. well-advised buy

TRARI

The

''KEPLER”

Cod Liver Oil with Malt Extract

44959

Botiles of two sizes

Aff Chemists and Stores

To keep your skin in health "HAZELINE' SNOW"

(Trade Mark)

afast part All Chemints and Lares,

BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. (PAAPRIKTARr The Walloome Foummatica kranı kansen, Exs)

LONDON AND SHANGHAI

All Rights LawMAN

ENGLAND EXPERI ENCES TERRIFIC GALE.

MÁNY CASUALTIES.

LINERS COLLIDE.

fTREOUGH RAUTER'@'AGENCY.]

'Lospos, January 6th. Having weathered the blizzard and the great thaw floods, the rountry is dow being swept by a terrific gule, which has already been responsible for, a number of casual- ties.

Considerable damage was, done in North London where a wall was blown down, burying and killing

OIL FOR SPAIN.

U.S. SECURES FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT.

[RECTER'S PERICAN SERVICE]

New Ipak, January 6th. The Petroleum Export Associa- tion has contracted för five years to furnish the whole of Spain's requirements "of crude oil and at Inat 3 per cent. of rehned pro- ducts.

በነ

་་

[THNOFGE BELTER'S AGENCY.1 Soviet Funds Attached.

Pais, January 7th. Ti Tribunal of Commerce has ordered the attachment up 20.000.000 francs of Soviet Commer cial Mission deposits with various banks at the instance of the Banca

breach of contract.

Apparently, the Banen, Arnus re

A WOLAR. In West London Arnus, offelons, for alleged hoarding collapsed, two men and one woman being injured. Another boarding in th North-west Londonceived a monopoly to export, oil orashed on top of 'n man and girl. Two F&O, liners, the Ears and Moulton, collided at Tilbury, the former being blown off her course. Ifer bridge was very badly damaged, and her sailing for Bombay had been delayed.

The Thames Lashed," The gusta sometimes reached 60 miles an hour and lashed the Thames along the Embankment into the semblaner of a rough wo. Showers of spray deluged the bargre

A horse drawn van, when cross- ing the Tower Bridge, overture- ed and an avalanche of tea chests hartled into the river. The driver and horse were not hurt

blown

Many pedestrians were from the pavements under the traffic, and exciting rescues were effected.

The cross-Channel air services were suspended, and many vessels on the Irish Sen Bew to shelter.

Eight men were seriously injured when some Belfast scaffolding was blown down.

[RITISH WIRELESS SERVICE] Casualties.

RrGay, January eth. Deaths and injuries to persona caused by the falling of walls, roofs and trees are reported from all parts,

THE BRITISH WAR SECRETARY.

CONCLUDES OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDIA.

Sir who

from the Caucasus to Spain and the Soviet denounced the contract despite a vinuse providing for ar bitration in the case of a dispute.

NR. LLOYD GEORGE,

ARRIVES AT RIO.

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE]

Reony, January 8th. Mr. Lloyd George (Liberal lender), accompanied by Dame Margaret Lloyd Georg and other members of his family, has arrived at Rio de Janeiro.

COTTON DISPUTE

OPERATIVES TO RESIST REDUCTIONS.

[TBROUGH ERUTER'S AGENCY.]

MANCHESTER, January 6th.

A joint meeting of the Federa sociations and the Cottonspinners" tion of Master Cottonspisers" As- and Manufacturers' Association to consider the employers' suggested reduction of wages by 123 per cent. and an extension of hours to 2 per week, decided to request the players as soon as possible. operatives to confer with the em

suggestions. The question of hours The Unions intend to resist both

is likely to becode the major issue ns the workers have long demanded the legalised 48-hour week.

THE PEACE PACT.

FRANCE SUGGESTS

AMENDMENT.

[REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE]

[BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}

RUGBY, January 6th. The Secretary for

War.

WASHINGTON, January 6th. Laming Worthington Evans,

eft London in November for an

The French reply to the Kellogg official visit to India, will leave Note accepts the proposal to ex- Bombay on January 28th oa bistand a Peace Pact to the principal return Home..

NEW C.P.R. LINERS. "DUCHESS OF BEDFÖRD" TO BE LAUNCHED.

+

(BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE

DA

Ruany, January 6th. One of the four 90,000 tons pas senger liners being built on the Railway will be launched Clyde for the Canadian Pacific January 24th from the yards of Messrs. John Brown & Co., and will be christened Duchess of Bedford hy Mrs. Baldwin, wife of the Premier..

... GOLD FOR - FRANCE:'

SHIPMENT FROM NEW YORK.

:

European and other nations, but suggests that the proposal should be amended in order to condemn ag. gressive but not defensive wars,

www.

U.S.S. "SARATOGA."!

ON HER MAIDEN VOYAGE.

[REUTEE'S ALKRIČAN SERVICE.]

PHILADELPHIA, January 6th. The giant air-craft-carrier, U.S.S.

Saratoga, which has been built at a cost of over $40,000,000 began her maiden voyage to the West Coast to join the Pacile Flext.

It required seven tug to pul! the Saratoga, which is 888 feet long, into the Delaware Channel from the Navy Yard, and it demanded a dis play of expert Davigation.

Including airmea, her officers and crew will exceed 2,000 and her (THROUGH REUTEÉ'S AGENCY.]

Captain is one of the few senior officers in the United States' navy who is entitled to HAVRE, January 6th.

wear pilot's The s. Rockanihers has arrived wings fram New York with $10,000,000 of

Although there has been no official gold aboard for the Bank of France, indication, some of the officers are An approach is gradually being wondering whether the Saratoga made towards financial rehabilit might stop off Nicaragua in the tion which will be the forerunner event of a serious situation develop- of stabilisation.

ing.

It is understood that the Bank. of France has bought considerable gold from the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York,

BRITISH EMIGRATION

SCHEME.

IMPORTANCE CONFERENCE.

(ARITION. WIRELESS SERVICE)

BULGARIA'S “LIBERA-

TION."

CELEBRATING, BOTH ANNIVERSARY,

(THROUGH AKUTER'S-AGENCY. ]

SOFIA, January 6th, The country is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bulgaria's | liberation from the Turkish yoke which was the autcome of the Rus sisu declaration of war against Turkey in consequence of the mas sacre of Christian Turks in the Bulgarian atrocitics.

Roger, January ath. Mr. Brutchley, Financial Adviser to the Overseas Bettlement Com mittee, left London for Canada.to- day to meet Mr. L. S. Amery (Secretary for the Dominions) who A thanksgiving service was held shortly concluded his tour of the in the Cathedral after which there Empire with an important confer memorial service for the ence with the Canadian Government fallen of the victorious armies in on the question of emigration. the War of Liberation. The statue It is understood that a far-reach of Czar Alexander the Second, ing scheme will form the basis of "The Liberator,” was wreathed. negotiations between Mr. Amery The war was notable for the historic and the Canadian authorities seige of Plevať",

Sensational Thrills in a Spectacular Production -

THE GREATEST OF ALL FIRE MELODRAMAS

The IRE

BRIGADE

·COMING TO THE

QUEEN'S THEATRE

THURSDAY

ΤΟ

SATURDAY

nole.

Paste Distemper

THE COLOURWASH IN 24 ART SHADES

For over 150- TEARS+, the W. E. & C. same kai`stood for VARNISHES & PAINTS inexpensive Bud never shady

العطا

WILKINSON,

"BURMESE UNREST.

POLICE FOR TROUBLESOME. DISTRICTS,

[THECUCH BLUTER'S AGENCY.]

RANGOON, January eth.

Ageats:

S. C. LAY & CO

Alexandra Building Telephone Central 763.

HEYWOOD & CLARK SHANGHAI HONGKONG

HONG KONG STOCK EXCHANGE.

CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

JANUARY 7TH, 1998.

A.K. Bank.....31.187) buy.

Do London...123 nou, Chartered Bank.....£21 buy. Mercantile Bank, A. &B...232) nom.

Do..

U...₤14 nom Bank

210

P. & 0.

The police have been reinforced in various troublesome districts and Burmese associations have been declared unlawful.

Meanwhile the tax collection is East Asia Bank. progressing considerably..

Canton Insuranes .......... ..$500 Usion Insurance North China Zzım. ...... engrase insurance.

BRITISH R.A.'S GIFT TO HOLLAND.

TRIBUTE OF ADMIRATION,"

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

AMSTERDAM, January 6th. The Government has gratefully accepted the offer of Mr. Frank Brangwyn, the Royal Academician;

as

bay.

1398 buy.

+

T. 143 nom. Mubav.

.8215

now.

Underwriters ......$2,10

bay.de sis. Fire furarance, Hong Kong Fire Ina.......16-0 buy. nong trong

Dotgland....pents Steamboats

9401 com

...3251 buy

H.K. Tuga....................... $220 bay, 24 sa,, Indo-Chinas (Prof.).

Do (Def.)

Shell Transports..... Waterboat...... Bengueta

Do. (single) has Explorations

to present to the nation practically Kailan Mining Ad..... all his etchings and lithographs Langkala (combined)..

"modest tribute of love and admiration of the country which produced

the greatest of etchers."

Shanghai Loans ...... ali Baute

Tronoh Mines

BRAVE DUTCH SAILORS.

HONOURED. BY QUEEN WILHELMINA.

[THROUGH REUTER'S' AGENCY.)]

HE. & K. Wharfa, H.K. & W, Docka... Chins Providenti

New Enginearings........ Shanghai Dooka

Ewa Uctions Orientals

$30 zom.

11.720

.*8. nom.

buy.

com.

69/6 nou!

TL 183 bay.

10 bay.

• 85 buy. 2.6.10 buy,

Dom £17/6 buy. 103 koj. #33; buy ..$4.40 Bet,

The 616

480 ea. Tim. 100 bay. Tis, & nom.

Tis. 90 buy

Th. 7 buy.

ghai Colton (fls. 1

fibanghai

nam

T. 11

buy.

2 bay.

Doi fnow)......The. H.K. & S. Hotels...$8.15'nel,8.10/1. BK. Landa Shanghai Lands

....335,35 buy., 66 ka.

Tia. 124 buy.. Humphreys Estater......$14.25 buy..

14) sa.

ROTTERDAM, January 6th. The Minister for Public Works has addressed the officers and crew of the Dutch steamer Athena, which rescued 536 people from the ill-fated Italian liner Principesa Mafulia, Hong Kong Realties......$7.30 nom

The Queen has conferred the H.K. THWAY. ...$24 bay, & va

H.K. Territori ..... $14 you. knighthood of Orange Nnge Peak Trame (old) .........$14 sei,

Do. Captain Smoelenaars, and silver

(new).......37 vel. and bronze medals of the same

Star Ferries ............. $62) buy Order on the crew.

Chins Lights (comb.)...$13.83bay, 13 sa

.....$10,50) bay, (old) Do.

(new).....88.40 buy. H.K. Electric.$844 01,

SOVIET ELECTIONS.

PROPOSED POSTPONEMENT.

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.)

Moscow, January 8th. The Praesidium of the Central Executive Committee proposes to postpone the Soviet elections which are due, shortly until the Autumn.

110.

Macao Electrics..... Telephones............

China Buses

$3,90 buy Tla.6i nom. 11/9 bay

..191 sol. & 13.

Singapore Tractions. China Bugan Malabon Bugars und Cauten Icos

*

Do.

Coments (combined)....buy, 18.15/20 Do. (old) $7,10

bay. (new)......1 bisy.

$21 bay,

$0.50 bay.

$10 sel.

317) bay.

HK. Ropes (old)....

Do.

·(ALDRI).

United Arbestow

bay. .823 sol.

$71.buy,

WOODPULP SUPPLY.

SCANDINAVIAN RESTRICTION. | Dairy Farms.

Watana .........811.10 bay, 11.20 za [THROUGH 22UTER'S AGENCE.) Der & Wings

Lane Crawfords.. Mackintosha...... HELAINGFORS, January 8th. Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian Bineere woodpulp

manufacturers have ELK. Amtements ......8134 buy.

bay Wm. Powell agreed to reduce the output for H.K. Constructions.bf nom. 1028 by half a million tons of wet

B'qua, Indna. G. Bonds...56% buy, pulp, which is equivalent to a

H.K. Gort. Longs danses to Dennis quarter of a million of dry pulp, in view of the unfavourable condi- | buy-buyer: solmaallers; KEMERİON: tions of the world markets.

DOES/VAI JUTinsl

buy.

164

BANK NOTES IN CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT FOR DECEMBER.

The returns of the average amount of bank notes in circulation and of specie in reserve in Hong Koog, during the month ended December 31st, as certified by the Managers of the respective Banks, are follows:-

Banks. Chartered

Average Specie in Amount. Reserve.

Bank 15,755,477 $3,800,000*

Hong Kong

Shanghai

Bank

Mercantile

Bank

Tota!

$7,195,643 | 31,000,000 † .

1,558,310· 660,000§

... B04,806,432 €40,400,000

In addition Sterling Securities deposited with the Crown Agents valued at £1,229,100. Agente valued at £1,967,000. In addition Securities deposited with the Crown Agents and Straits Government valued at £3,257,208.

In addition Securities deporit

ed with the Crown Agents" valued at £180,000,

EXCHANGE RATES. (BRITISH WIRELESS SKAVÍCE]

Paris

Brussels

Amsterdam Berlin

Milan

RUGBY, Jan 7th..

724

34.04

12,091

20.47

18.90

34.90

1921 4.87.25/32

25.20

Copenhagen Vienna

Helsingfors New York Gertera

go.33

Stormholm Oslo

18.11

18.31

Prague

184)

Madrid

28.20

Lisbon

22.27/64

Athens

Bucharest

(387) 700

Rio

5.29/32

Buenos Aires

47.13/10

1/6.1/16

2/7/

2/01

1/10.1/32

261

Bombay Shanghai Hong Kong

Yokohama Silver' (spot)

Silver (forward)

£6.7/16

MARTIN'S

PILLS

APIOL & STEEL

Sure and certain for di Female complaints.Every lady should keep a box in the house.

Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world?