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KWONGSANG WRECK. ECHOES!

THREE. SURVIVORS AT FOOCHÓW.

H.M.S. SEPOY'S REPORTS:

It is reported from Foochow that the three Chinese members of the crow of the Kwongsang arrived there yesterday by junk, and are faaving for Shanghai on the s.s. Wanhsiang. This nows contained in a telegram received by Measra Jardins Matheson and Co., Ltd., from their Foochow agents; further details were not aivon; but it is understood that a later message giving a more comprehensive a count of the survivers is expected at any time.

Chinese Authorities Co-operating.

The Chinese navel authorition, in response to a roquest from the Commander of the Sepoy, are co operating with the destroyer in a search for survivors of the disas fet, and are concentrating their offoria in the vicinity of Incog and Fuyun Islands, and Funing Bay. They hope also to locate the

EUGENE CHEN'S

LEG-PULL.

EVASIVE "REPLIES TO THE PRESS.

LIKES JAPANESE RESORTS

"VERY MUCHE

Mr. Eugene. Chen, who has been on a mission to Japan, passed through the Colony en route for Canton on Saturday. The nature of his business with the Japanese Government has been shrouded in mystery and the cutcome of it kept a close secret, so that the real of the Daily Press representativo who sought him out immediately the Kitano Maru docked at six-thirty in the morning is perhaps pardon-

·ablo,:~

Despite the early hour Mr. Chen was already putting the finishing touches to his toilet, prior to em barking on a motor Inunch which was waiting to convey him to the Canton steamer.

was

from button.

Whea he emerged his cabia ho holded by

our representative and was asked the ronson for

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1931

MOTOR VEHICLES. HONG KONG STOCK

"AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS.

A large nymbor si new or anishd« ed trafo regulations is published In the Government Gazette.

Some of the principal charges ara as under::

Licctio Trailers

800

Hand-propelled · petrol” or

oil pumps mind. 800 The driver of a motor omnibus shall ensure tha the signalling device referred to in regulation 120 (3) is in good working order and is properly sparated, and be re- ponsible if any signal is not duly

"given"

The driver of a commercial m vahicle is not averladen and that tor vehicle shall ensure that his the load is properly stacked, so

cured and carried.

Deposit of $200. Every applicant for a licence for a public vehicle thall, as a condi- tion of the image of such licence, deposit with the inspector General of Police the sum of 8200

Public vehicles and commercial

MARKET.

SATURDAY'S TRANSAC-

TIONS.

The official summary of the Hong. Kong Stock Exchange issued on Saturday, says

In view of it being this eve of the Settlement the market was firm for most stocks.

Banka wera, put through at $9,040, and Bank of East Asias were also sold at $1381-

In the Insurance section sales took place of Cantons at 81,550, China Underwriters at 88,10 and Hong Kong Fires at $1,470

Wharves were reported as having béen put through at 81634

For Hotels (Old) buyers bid and 817-40, and there were sellers $173. Sales were made at $17.33

at $17.30. For the new shares. sellers were asking $18.90, but buy ers would only offer $16.70/s;

Lands were done at 800.60, with buyers wanting shares at $80.25.00 Hong Kong Realties were the medium of sales at $17.30 and $17.45, and there were buyers willing to go on at the first-named quotation.

Trams were transacted, at. $21.75: Sellers were asking 122, but there

CANTON POLITICS

STILL UNCERTAIN SHOES THAT ARE DIFFERENT

PARTY LEADERS CONFER

EN HONG KONG,

(Wah Tao Yai Pao,)

CANTON, Aug. 83. Cantor polities are still uncertain despite the manifesto of 19th inst.) issued by the Canton authorities denying their intention of catering into ponce discussion with Nanking | Mr. Wang Ching Woi and other poo-war loaders, including Chang Fat Fui (the Ironside leader),

Kwangal leaders, are reported to Hsu Chung Chỉ (veterar Kuemin. tang military general) and the have regarded the manifesto as not enough and are pressing for a del support in Gnance and military Anite guniantes of Canton's full strength for the coming expedition against Nanking.

Mr. Sun: Fo spd Dr. Fa Ping. Sheung proceeded to Hong Kong on Friday night to meet Mr

gene Chen, who arrived a ro Kong on Saturday morning from Japan, and by the way to hold a meeting on behalf of the modemte minded Canton fonders with Wang Ching Wei. Chang Fat Fui and Hsu Chung Chi Wang demanded, tung's fances should be placed among other things, that Kwang-

under the National Government's control and not in ebarge of any party group. (General Chen Tani

exact position of the foundering of his mission to Japan, "The Japan motor vehicles shall be inspected wore buyers at the close at the Tong's clique is hinted at), M

the Kwonganng,

esa resorts wore charming," he re- The Chinese shore authorities, it plied, and everything was vory is understood, are prosecuting en nico." A question as to the future quiries in the district. In a com- munication of August 21 the Com, policy of his government towards mander of the Sepoy stated that foreign powers met with an equal. I understood that the Chinese fleetly evasive reply, if reply it could was concentrated in the region of Bantu Inlet, and that he proposed be tormed. "I have had a very to nak Admiral Chen, who was be good time," he said, "and am feel- lieved to be in command, for helping very fit!" in searching for possible survivors south of Goodridge" "Point, "That' his request was readily acceeded to is evidenced by the fact that both the Chinese, naval and shore au- thorities aro assisting the Comman dor of the Sepoy in his search.

Rumours of Identification False.

Official Statement from Canton. Pressed for a definite statement, be smilingly reproved the eager pressman for his breach of the eti- quette of Chinese diplomacy. "An official statement will be issued from Canton," said Mr. Chen.

Accompanied by Madame Oben. Mr. Chon was accompanied by Madame Chen, a potite and vivaci

by a police officer authorised by the Inspector General of Police.

(1) before being licensed as new

vehicles;

(3) on change of ownership; (3) onco monthly.

former rate.

Yaumati Ferries were again dealt in at $20.25 and $26.50, and buyers wanted shares at the former figure,

China Lights were in demand at $27.30, but this rate, did not pro- cure shares.. Inter in the fore noon, the cash quotation, it was re "ported, had risen to 827,70,72) All reasonable facilities shall the Hong Kong: Ropes changed hands given to every such inspecting oth-at 821.30, with buyers willing to pay

this price for further shares. cor by the license, and the driver, and his reasonable requirements shall be complied with by thein.

t

A motor vehicle shall not oxceed seven feet six intheg" in width. be tween

extruma projecting. points.

Ata

Brakes.

This officer, in his latest message reporting the progress of tho saarch, states that the rumour

The brakes of motor vehicle stating that two bedios of victimna of the sinking of the Kwongrang

may be tested by any European had been identified should be donious woman in the early twenties, police officer of the Traffic sub. ed as absolutely false, as in no who looked very charming

European style light, flowered frockpartment not oeitw the rank of and large picture hat; her brown sorgeant. The licenses and the suede shoes were of exquisite work driver shall give all reasonable manship, as was the tiny ivory fan facilities for such, testing, and the she was carrying."

occupants (if any) of the vehicle shall comply with all reasonable requirements of the police officer, Cars may be stopped on the road for such testing of brakes, but, ordinarily, cars will not be stopped for brake test while making a jour day.

case have any of the bodies recover- all boon identified. Signals between the Kwaisang and the Kumsang transmitting the rumour from one to the other were intercepted by the Sepoy, and this provoked the Commander of the destroyer to issue stao ubora emphatle" disclaim

The message from the Sepoy also states that on the south shore of "Tuning Bay, in the vicinity of Lew Neck, a search revealed the „pre- Bance of fifteen graves, the bodies of eleven Chinese, one horse and twenty-three shop, in addition to many Indo-China Steam Naviga- tion Company lifebelts. Local fishermen, "upoy whose word little izeliance can be placed; said "that one bqdy which wa, buried arrived with a cigarette tin containing volver bullate, these articles were unobtainable, and even if time had permitted the exhumation of all the buried bodies, pone could have been identified, life having been extinct for too long, a period.

Benarty's Lifeboat Recovered, The only portion of ship wreck- age recovered was a very small piece of white enamelled wood. It is the belief of the searchers that any wooden wreckage found by the local inhabitante would have been used by them long since,

Two barricces plugs and one Chiness aloney prach were also found. The Commander, states that he considers that further search so long after the wreck took place is not likely to be attended with any rests of value.

One of the most interesting items of this report has no bearing on the Kwongsang. It deals with the recovery of a lifeboat selenging to the a Benarty, which vessel, it will be recalled. lost a boat in the region of the Incog Telanda dur- ing her fight with the recent typhoon.

The Commander of the Sopoy Bays, in concluding his report, that he does not consider the junk oz. pedition referred lc in a previous communication now necessary.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

LAST WEER'S ACTIVITIES.-

TUESDAY, August 18.

Mr. Eugene Chen is a well-built son of rather loss than moderate height, with iron-grey hair and a heavy dark moustache. Despite his apparently highly strung tem porament ho seems possessed of a great sense of humour, and a hear, ty laugh to which he gave full play on the motor launch when a member of his entourago, who had evidently overalent, dashed along the quay and onto the launch with his suit hastily pulled on over his pyjamas.

The party then left for Hong Kong to make connection with the 9 am, steamboat for Canton.

MISSIONARIES MARRIED.

PRETTY WEDDING ON SATURDAY.

Miss Violet Mary Chenworth of Fatahan was married to Dr. Neil Duncan Fraser of Swatow on Satur day at the Wesleyan Methodist Church. The Rev. F. Brewatoe officiated at the ceremony, which was largely attended, the wedding being of particular interest in the mission field.

The bride, who was given away by the Rev. J. C. Knight Anster, looked charming in a dress of white net and lace. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. The Matron of Honour, Mrs. Knight Anstey, was attired in a dress of blue figured chiffon, and wore gray and blue hat

After a reception, the happy couple left for their honeymoon, the bride's travelling dress being of 'beigo lace and georgette. She wore a green hat and beige shoes, and carried a green bag.

All the dresses were executed by Eve, Gloucester Building Arcade.

DOUGLAS S.S. CO.

LOSS IN YEAR'S WORKING..

The report of the General Man ugers, for presentation to the share Sir William Hornell and the holders at the forty-eighth ordinary Rev. Father Byrne arrived at general meeting to be held at the Mountain - odgo,

THURSDAY, August 20.

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The substitution of the words "Aftoon miles per hour" for the words "twenty miles per hour."

The driver of a vehicle pissing through any junction or along any road in which there is a centrally placed structure, erection or traffic sign shall only use that part of the roadway on his own left side therebf.

Signalling Device.

A vehicle must be provided with a mechanical signalling device, to the satisfaction of the Inspector General of Police, in good working order, easily see from the rear, and to be lighted at night, fox, in- direction to be taken by the vehicle, dicating to following traffic the and intention to stop the vehicle.

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Parking Places. Hillor Street, west side, between Connaught Road Central and Bcn- ham Street,

Des

Wordley Street between Youx Road Central and Connaught Road Central.

Car Park, Salisbury Road, op- posite Kowloon Fire Station,

Liberty Avenue, Haiphong Road, north side, at. junction of Canton Road. *...

Waterlon Hond from ・ ・ Argyle Street to Prince Edward Road,

Austin Avenue, south side, bo- tween Kimberley Road and Chat- ham Rear

· Pedder Street; centre of the

roadway between Des Voeux Road. Central and Connaught Road Cen- tral-8 cabk

Runacy Street between Des Vœux Roud Central and Wing - Lok Street; east side caba P

Junction Wing Lok Street and Des Voeux Road Central, south side -3 cabs.!

Yaumati Terry Wharf 4 cabs.

This results entirely attribut able to the continued depreciation in trade generally, increased com- petition, further depreciation in offices of the company-on-Monday exchongo causing higher costs of August 31, at 11am is as under working and the prevalance of han- After paying all ranning expenditry in the neighbourhood of Foo His Excellency the Governor presca docking charges, premis of chow.** sided at the meeting of the Execu insurance, allowances for leave and tive Council,

pensions, writing off the sum of Sir William Hornell and the $76,000 for depreciation and trans Rev. Father Byra loft Mountain forring-824,507,46 from Underwrit Lodge

Consulting Committee. The Com mittee now consists of the Hon. Mr. J. Paterson, the Hon, Mr. CC & Mackie and Sir Robert ing Account to meet additional Ho Tank, who retire but offer themselves for re-election...suka

ERIDAY ngust: St. Pete cost on account of the Haiching Auditors. The accounts have

$56,967,60 which has been met by been audited by Messra. Lowe a transfer of a...similar amount from the Reserve Fund

led by the Honry, there remain Orengy

(DPW) and Goldsmith (A.D.P. W. Hong Kong) His Ex the Governor inspected varicus zite, near Magazine Gap.

Bingham and Matthews and Messrs. Linstead and Davis, who rotire hut offer themselves for re-

(Continued at foot of next column.) election.

Lane, Crawfords were obtained at 87.90, but there were buyers an 87.70.

Constructions were reported to have been done at $13.20, and at the close of business there were buyers at the oven figure

As the discussions yielded no other two mentioned above have result, Wang Ching Wei and the declined Sua Fo's invitation to return to. Canton, at least for the tine being.

4.

CHIANG RETURNS TO KIANGSI,

(THROUGH ZESTER'S AGENOT.]

NANKING, August 22. Marshal Chiang Kai Shek left for Kiangai to-day to resume the cam- paign for the suppression of Com munists. It is possible he may also visit Hankow.

TRADE STATISTICS FOR JULY.

(Continued from Page 0.)

COMPARISON OF QUANTITIES.

The following comparative table shows the quantities of certain

of the chief commodities imported into Hong Kong during the month of July, 1930 and 1931 Animals Live:

Cattle

Pigs

Building Materials:-

Bricka and Tiles Cement

Сдва Lime... Timber

Chemicals and Drugs:—

Acids

Alum

Blenching Powder Soda Ash

Dyeing and Tanning Materiale

Betelauts

Cutch Gambier

ons

Indigo (Art.) Mangrove Bark Sepan Wood

Foodstuffs:

'Beans

Fresh Fish

Shark Fins Flour (Wheat)

4,100

Head

July, 1930. July, 1931.

3,411

18,387

Pieces

410,510"

Piculi

289,451

Bq. ft.

192,000

4,407 21,157

2,282,305 354,077 051,549

Piculs

Cub, It

380 205,703

1,419

310,290.

Picula

·1,113

1,297

2,233

749

969

9,888

8,200

1,565

4,055

844

2,258

8,012

8,200

1,000

1,155

5,380

4,029

300,

$6,559

50,038

83,665

16,100

1,223

1,222

00,313

$200,203

Poultry

Head

205,370

330,321

Bacon and Ham

Lbs

77,898

58,852

Rico. Sugar

Picule

547,200

1,107,868

*585,232.

508,787

Onions.

7,791

80,633

Potatoes

12,637

15,000

Vegetables, Fresh and Dried...

50,428

53,169

Ginger (fresh).

2,814

8,125

Fuels:

Coal

Tona

01,281

50,018

Firewood

Piculs

105,720

-768,844

Metala

Iron and Steel. Bara

46,205

,78,140

Lead Pig

275

3,877

Wire Naila

5180

511

9,958

70102

6,833

1,308

21,400

13,991

2,275

2,721

1,309

1,772

3,437

6,877

3,522

3,340

Gallons !.... 1,347,032--

4,002,720;

839,040 *1363.070

Piculé

1,288

1,832

0,3344

19,218

303

1,522

785

-550

15,031

13,401

13,001

11,009

Inces ¡Yards

167,925

110,521

0,863,311 |8,708,408

Yards:

10,407

5,453

7,207

8,054

cuis

720X 10,303

43,508.10

073,732

Tin Slabs D

Tin Plates

Nuts and Seeds sy Groundnuta"

Mélon 'Seeds Foppor

Sesamum Seed Other Seeds Oils and Fats:—'

Petrol Kerosene

Lard Parafin Wax Cocoanut Oil Se Linseed Oil,

Peanut Oil Wood Oil.. Piece Goods:

Cottons

Suitings

Union Cloths

Silk Picco Goods Art Silk-Yarn-

BundriesADA

Gunnies

Leather (Sole Mats (other) Paper (Chin Common, Soap"

fouls

670

0,050 5,018

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