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SHANGHAI'S UNHAPPY BROKERS.

RATES HALVED BY BANKS.

PONY TRAPS TO GO?

It will be remembered, says the

·N-C, Daily News of February 8th, that some weeks ago we referred to the reduction in exchange brokers' commission brought about by the

action of the banks.

DIRECTOR-GENERAL FOR NEW US. CONSULATE 'AT

SHANGHAI COUNCIL.

A NEW ROLE FOR MR. FESSENDEN.

HIS GRASP OF MUNICIPAL

AFFAIRS.

At a meeting of the Shanghai Municipal Council on Wednesday last week it was unanimously de- rided to appoint Mr. Stirling Fessenden, the Chairman, to the post of Director-General of the Formerly, brokers received ith per cent, for merchant business and Council. Mr. Fessenden has been 1-16th for inter-bank business From Chairman of the Council since January 1st, these commissions were 1923, and has been intimately con- cut by half and accordingly only earned with some of the most de 1-18th and 1-32nd are now obtain ante negotiations between

the able. The cut was not accepted without much discussion and the Council and the Chinese, which banks were approached by the have been conducted since the his brekers' association but were unable to discuss the matter. The bankers tory of the International Settle- decision had been made and they ment began. On the retirement of were not prepared to depart from Major Hilton-Johnson last year, it in any particular.

It can readily be seen that snebr. Fessenden took over many of a cur in commission reduces a broker's income by one-half. Even his duties "S

For instance if a broker's General, receiving an honorarium gross income previously was Tla 1,500 per month, and his office ex- for so going. Concurrently he held penses Tls. 300 this obviously makes the position of unpaid Chairman, his net income Ils. 1,200. If his It was found, however, that the gross income is reduced by half. Sgure of Tla. 750 is reached. Fur. duties were so onerous in nature ther, should his expenses still that Mr. Fessenden had no time to amount to Ts: 300, his net monthly incom reduces itself to Tls 450 as conduct his legal business and be against Tla 1,200 before the bankers' was forced to tell the Council that drastic, cut,

more.

Commissioner

he could no longer net for them. oneIn preference to losing him alto- Sether the Council asked him to accept the position of Director- General, to which in future he will devote the whole of his energies.

Obviously, there is only remedy. A reduction of expenses. This is rapidly being brought about Brokers' traps are being disposed of and private rickshas now take their place. Cheaper offices are being sought.

Office staffs have been reduced and those remaining have had to accept lower salaries One telephone now does the work that three and four previously did. In short, reductions have been made in all conceivable directions.

The above-mentioned reductions are not confined to the smaller firms, the larger and influential concerns also are cutting down expenses. "

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Stalls

Gallery

$20.00 4.00 8.00

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finally under the supervision of My, RM. Trimple, F.A.LA.. architectural designs have been drawn up and accepted, the cost being nearly G.81,000,000. Building operations should begin next year on the site of the present building, during the process of which the Consulate will be housed in ather quarters.

It is one of many similar build-

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ings which will be erected by the ferent parts of the world. These buildings are to be erected under a recent Act of Congress, and will provide offices and living quarters for Consulates Legatione, and Embassies in order that the diplo matic, representatives of the Govern ment may be properly housed. They are under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Buildings Commission.

Colonial Style Architecture. The building in Shanghai is con- sidered by the Commission to be one of its most important projects, Generally, speaking, the buildings will be designed in the Colonial style of architecture in order that Americans, visiting the different countries may immediately feel it home. This style has been adopted in the design of the building in Shanghai and two mall towers, re- plicas of the tower on Independence Hall, the early home of the American Congress, are distinctive features of the design.

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"BECKY" AT THE QUEEN'S.

THE STORY OF A ROMANTIC CROOK.

많이

[BY OUR FILM CRITIC.]

Becky," which you can see at

is the love

dicated on the published sketches. This change consists in the addition story of a romantic crook (Owen) of porches along the river front of Moore) and a shop girl who joins a musical comedy chorus (Bally the apartment wings extending the

These O'Neil). Miss O'Neil is not unlike full height of the wings. porches will be colonades of grace-Bébé Daniels in feature and has ful stone eclurins two storeys in quite a large share of the charm of the more mature actress D0 height, with base and attic stories, and will greatly enhance the beauty whom she evidently models herself. and dignity of the building and at making Becky" quite an attrac

Irish-Jewish maiden the same time greatly add to the tive little comfort of the occupants.-N.-C. whose chief appeal is that she

young. Owen Moore has not found Daily News.

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During his six years as Chair- man Mr. Fessenden has earned the confidence of both Chinese and foreign residents in Shanghai. He was first elected to a seat on the Council in 1928, and on the retire-hard one, owing to the peculiar The problem in Shanghai, was a ment of Mr. E. G. Simms in 1923 was chosen chairman of the body shape of the site and its restricted There have been years of difficult

area Provision is made for offic? situations. Various wars occurred accommodation for a staff of 10, round Shanghai necessitating the

and living quarters for the entire Invasion Into Share Broking. - greatest tact and diplomacy on the

personnel in housekeeping and As is well known the commissions part of the Council. And in 1925 bachelor apartments. The building previously in force have remained for the May 30th incident precipitated is shaped, with the opening many years. Even during the War one of the "greatest crises in the of the "U" toward the Whangnoo when brokers incomes reached un-history of Shanghai, when the River, in crder that all parts of volunteers were mobilized for a the building may be properly heard of sums and bankers resign- long period. Complications were oriented and will have the benefit ed positions to become brokers, increased in 1927 during the cap of the prevailing winds from the rates were not reduced. For this

river. The office building fronts. reason there must be a story behind ture of Shanghai by the Nation

alists. when communists azd on Whangpoo Road and the offices such a situation are inevitable but guerillas created a reign of terror occupy three and a half doors of in the district. With the arrival this building. The remaining floors the story which has more or less of troops id aick of time, the situa are devoted to non-housekeeping been freely circulated is that some of the lesser lights in the brokers tion was saved, bat for officials of apartments with servants quarters the Council the same need of tact

in a building on the roof; this roof world were content if they could and firmness, remained, and how house is set back from the building get into the swim-to do inter-bankwell they have fulfilled their task lines and this set-back will enhance business on a reduced commission under the chairmanship of Mr. the architectural effect. The house business. The figure mentioned, we Fessenden can be gauged by the re- keeping apartments are located in are informed, was 1-32nd-the rate ault to-day.

the two wings rooting on the river. now prevailing. Bankers, ever and naturally anxious to reduce com-

A Gap In The Administration. ission expenses to the minimum Major Hilton-Johnson's retire- rather took the attitude that if one ment came at a moment when the broker could do their business for Secretary of the Council, Mr. S. 1-320d there was no reason why the. Edwards, was due for eight commission for all should not be months' leave. With both Mr. Ed-change in plan which is not in the Queen's to-day, reduced and, whether this story is wards and Major Hilton Johnson the true one or not, the fact, re-away, there was a big gap left in mains that 1-32nd is the rate now the administration branches of the obtaining for inter-bank business. Council and Mr. Fessenden, being Merchants, however, do not receive familiar with the many irona any advantage in the matter of Major Hilton Johnson had in the commission reductions as, although fire, was asked to take over tem- the banks only pay 1-16th brokerage porarily some of his duties. The for import settlements, export mer- irons are still in the fire; many of chants still pay brokers the ith as the outstanding questions have not before. Whether better rates are yet been settled, and there is still obtainable from the banks by the need for one who could give well- new arrangement is a matter for informed attention to those mat- speculation.

|ters" Carrying on the duties of Chairman, legal practitioner, "and step-gap for the Commissioner- General at the same time proved too much and Mr. Fessenden ex- pressed a desire to give up some of

Becky when the story opens "is serving in a shop during a bargain his public duties in order to have time to devote some attention to

sala, but she loses her job because his private interests. The offer of The Banvard London Musical of her total inability to behave in manner expected of "roung this appointment by the Council Comedy Company, whose previous

"Dan Scar visit to the Colony is still remem-ladies" in business. The Council, it is understood,bered with keen pleasure, are due lett-jewel thied gives ber } Shanghai, January 8th-Ronald are still firmly opposed to a paid to appear again at the Star Theatre meal and gets her a job in 1 Francis Ball, 32, a sub-accountant chairmanship, and since its affairs for a short season commencing

revue. The reason for this episodeį employed by the Chartered Bank of require an administrative head Saturday next On the opening, of course, obvious and some India, Australia and China, died on who is thoroughly in touch with night, the Gaiety Theatre success scenes with a sketchily clad Wednesday afternoon in the General opinion, foreign and Chinese, both Tip Toes" will be given and will chorus follow. Next we see Becky Hospital, the cause being a bullet inside and outside the Council be followed by Lido Lady" from ook millionaire, for whom introduced to high life by "Joha wound in the brain. Deceased was offices, the new appointment of Mr. the Winter Gardens Theatre; "Oh found lying on the bed of his room Fessender appeared the obvious Kay," which is now drawing crowd- she has developed a schoolgirl in the Foreign Y.M.C.A. just before thing. A new Chairman of Couned houses to His Majesty's Theatre; Croker) finds her amusing but he affection. Mir, Estabrook (Harry 0cm, bolding a revolver in his eil will be chosen the day after the Clowns in Clover," from the right hand. The weapon a Colt annual meeting of ratepayers Adelphi Theatre, and "Review of does not enjoy the experiment of 35, contained one empty cartridge which will be held this year on Revues." There are twenty three taking her to his home. The usund and fire live rounds.. Blood oozed April 17th.

artists in the company and in every tiens ensue and the curtain falls on misunderstandings and complica- Mr. Fessenden has been connect production a few specialty numbers- I from both the right and left temples.ed with the legal firm of Fessenden ill be given. The programme Becky and her now reforized Dan

From inquiries made by the police, it was learned that the bed & Holcomb, previous to which he

changes entirely each evening. having decided that

traited in a fervid embrace. Becký had not been disturbed on Tuesday was a member of Jernigan & Fes- Scate may now be booked

poor, f night and that at 7 am the de- senden. He is an American and advance at Moutries or the Star Intely dishonest, man is better censed, who Was

fully dressed, member of all the principal clubs. Theatre.

than the gilded son of 5th Avenue. ordered the boy to bring him in the capacity of director he has

There was a good deal of laugh. cup of tea. About one and a half sat on the boards of a number of

ter at the Queen's yesterday and hours later the boy saw him leave industrial concerns and is familiar

Becky's Americanisms are diver bing. the room, and calling an assistant with the business man's view of

Becky is not particularly they, beaga to tidy it."

happenings in the Settlement.—

well made picture but it will sorve. In 15 minutes deceased returned North China Daily News, to the room and roundly abused! the boys, telling them to leave him. A few minutes later the car in which Coal has been discovered near the he goes to office called for him, Chaoyang-mén, Nanking, the gate

We regret to state that, owing The death occurred at Angeles on and a boy found him" lying on the through which one, has to pass in to blistered foes and puffed ankles, January 23 of Mrs. Charles A. bed.

order to reach the Ming Tombs and "Rambler" has not yet been able Barker, mother of Mr. C. E. During period of depression the Mausoleum of the late Dr. Sun to produce his story of the Chuas, wife of the American Con- some time ago, friends took "his Yat Sen on the Purple Mountain. YM.C.A. ramble" to Dragon's Pool.iul-General at Tientsin. MYR revolver from him, but upon an A survey has revealed that there He is just able to sit up and take Barker's death occurred after an apparent return to normal, gave it is sufficient coal to last for at least a little nourishment at the moment Illness of two months, and follows back to him.

five years, says the Chinese press but by the aid of a stomach pump shortly after the death of Mr. The inquest opened yesterday The Government has granted & and a tooth brush, enough copy Barker last September. Mr. and morning was adjourned until Feb. monopoly to a Ninking mining has been extracted from him to its Barker were known in Lien- ruary 18th at 2.30 p.m.--NC. Daily, company for the development of supply an article for to-morrow's tsin during their visit to their Newt.

mince

edition of the Daily Press:

daughter several years ago....”

TRAGEDY AT SHANGHAI Y.M.CA.

CHARTERED BANK EM- PLOYEE'S DEATH.

was a result.

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AFTER Y.M.C.A. "SCRAMBLE,"

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