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Cotton. Goods

The following reports have been received:-

The market is very quiet with total absence of buyers from anywhere. been reduced, and dealers

Queen's Building.

THE RUBBER MARKET

Singapore Prices

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1935.

H. K. STOCK EXCHANGE

SATURDAY'S OFFICIAL "QUOTATIONS

LONDON EXCHANGE RATES

Belgrade Berlia Bombay The market is still under the in- Brussels fluence of the perplexing Exchange Bucharest question and very little business Buenos Aires was done in the short session. Copenhagen There is however demand for Geneva shares slightly under the quoted | Helsingfors, rates.

SELLERS

HK. Steamboats, $6. Hotels, $41. Yaumati Ferries, $32, China Lights, $9. Sandaken Lights, $7.

Canton Ices, $21 Dairy Farms, $164. Vibro Piling, $5.

Wallace Harpers, $6.

SALES

Hong Kong Banks, $970/960.- Underwriters. $1.

Wharves (Rights), $10. Hong Kong Lands, $38. Hong Kong Trams, $131. China Lights, $8.90/$9. Electrics, $63/624. Telephones (Old), $20). Telephones (New). $91/9.30. Hong Kong Ropes, 12.

THE EXCHANGE MARKET

MESSRS, ROZA BROS..

Saturday, Apr. "27.

A further rise of 1.3/8d. was registered in the London market yesterday for both deliveries, the quotations being 38 tor Ready and 361 for Forward. The rise. was attributed to heavy specula- Ive buying. Subsequently specu lators sold, Towards the speculators were reported to have

close

(BRITISH WIRKLIKE SERVICO. » Stering Parity

Amsterdam Athens

13.10: Florina

Apr 15 7153

ašina no 375 Drachense

509, B.

508 8

-----... 276,316 Dinaru. 213) -

50.49 Markı 12.00

11.03

ls. 6d. per. Ruper

30 Bolgna 28.52 -813,588 Lei

28.40

475

47.56d. par Peac

í 18,130 Krone

95.294 France 14.83

189, Marks

Hongkong

2/42

Lisbon.

110 Esendos

23.25 *****

Pesetz

58.7/16

29.48 Lir

35 11/32

581

50.88d. per Peso ..... 4.867 Dollar

New York:

*** 4.507 Dollars

4.853 4.831.

4.841

4.82

Onlo

18.150 Krouar-

Paris......

14.1 Francs 73 15/64

72 31/92

1154

Milreis

1/8

1781.

18,150 Kronor 34.5e Schillings

24

24.58d. per Yen

341

351 352

% 31% 108 13/16

Madrid Milan 'Montevideo"

Montrea!

Closing Quotations

ON NEW YORK:--

14.86

35 7/33

25+ 1/2-5/32.

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Shanghai

Stockholm

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Yokohama Silver (spot) Silver (forward)

War Loan

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April 27 1935

Telegraphic Transfer... Bank Bills, ou demand (28 Bank Bills, 4 moutha'

might

On demand

B1

20j

ON PARIN:-

Credits, four monthu'

sight

2/71

Bank Bill, on demand sozi Credits, 4 months' right 967

ON SHANGRAI :——

143

On demand

BOL"

ON: MANILA : -

On demand

1063

On demand

1901

ON BANGKOK :—

On demand

2111

On demand

Telegraphic Tranaler... Bank, on demand

16t

Hato....

Ban Bit, per or

On Demand

ON SINGAPORE:---

ON JAPAN:-

ON INDIA:-

bought at over the quoted rates. BERLIN BOURSE

In

America the rate was

sub-

stantially higher at 80 for Spot. The Now York/London cross- rate opened at 4814 and closed at 4.81.

فرة

Official rates were put up this morning,

quotations were aa follows:-

--

...

Market. Strong at the opening but, later collapsed owing to speculative covering. At the lower level the itone was steady.

Sterling

[Special to the "Hong Kong Daily

Press" (Copyright).] ·

Berlin, Apr. 27.

Söversions, Bank Buying

2/61 nom 361

THE SHARE

MARKET

da Harriman's Weekly

a

Report

Messrs, G. A. Harrimen & Co's weekly share report and market review issued at noon on Saturday

*tates:

L

After ап exceptionally week the sharemarket, brightened somewhat on Saturday owing to the repurchase of stocks by operators, the prices being mo- mentarily at a low ebb. The turnover was not great and the business done was chiefly in few standard shares. Fixed in- The share market has experien- There were sellers after the terest securities were frm though ced another week of depression opening at 2/61 for near, buyers business WHE restricted. Call principally due to the sharp rise in bidding 2/7 at which rate busi-Monday was 3 to 37.

'exchange. Prices in many instan- ness was done for near delivery Rarely has the week's business

ees eased off 'considerably, with a and 2/ was also reported for showed such consistent dullness few stocks touching new low levels. July. At this stage the market and downward price trend as did Investment issues ruled much eas- reacted and offers at 2/6 15/16 the sharemarket in the preceding ler with Hong Kong Electrics done were accepted for near" delivery week. Not a single stimulating at $82/641 and Telephones (old) followed by transactions at 2/6 influence seemed to be at work. for near and forward. The mar- while the approach of the month-touched a new low record of 134. at $214. Hong Kong Trams again ket, then collapsed and the selling ly settlement tended to increase Dairy

Farms rate dropped rapidly to 2/81 with the disinclination of the

dropped to .. inves- selling business done at that rate and tors to buy. The result was that

rate of 161. With the with further" transactions at 2/6

exception of Cements the prices were so low that on 3/16, 2/61. 2/6 1/16 and 2/8 for Saturday the operators took ad-

which were at one time marked up April/May. Towards the close vantage of the unusual levels to $1.70, minor issues were generally to $1.90 closing with sellers at the market reacted slightly and replenish" their holdings. Despite easier. Hotels, after having been 2/6 was done for June

this, however, the prices all round July, finishing with sellers at 2/8 averaged two points lower than selling rate of $4.30. China Lights transacted at $4.60, receded to a April/May. 2/8 1/18 June and at the opening of the week. Fix- opened with sales at 19, but fell 2/61 July, buyers at 2/6 1/18 ed interest securities April/May, 2/6 June and 2/6

came to business at $3.50. On ac- away to $9 at the close. Watson

count of the rise in exchange, Eterling counters were very much easter, Unions changed hands at $375 and Hong Kong Banks were rather weak around 1970. The tone of the market at the close is

3/16 July.

and

U. 5. Dollars There were sellers shortly after the opening at 31 for near. buyers bidding 62 resulting in business at $2 for forward de- livery. Subsequently offers at 617 were accepted for near delivery. At this stage the market receded rapidly to 60 11/18 for near. Towards the close business Was reported at 80% for June and July, fishing with sellers at 601 April/May and 60 June, buyers) at higher respectively..

strain better. Young Loan being stood the

even 3/8 higher. Transocean Kuo Min.

LORD LEVERHULME IN

-SHANGHAI

Arrives on Business Trip

Special Air-Mail Service

London, April 23. Lord Leverhulme, acknowledged as one of the trail blazers of modern industry, who with Port Sellers were quoted at 145 for Sunlight, has sponsored a systein near delivery.

Shanchal Dollars.

Shanghai Market. Opened strong with sellers at 1/8-15/18 rising subsequently to 1/8 for near. Later the market eased off to 1/8 7/16 for, near, buyers at 1/8 9716 for near delivery. US. Dollars, there were sellers after the opening at 42 rising later to

of co-partnership which began as long ago as 1909, arrived here in the sa. Naldera yesterusy. Since then, the march of progress haa proved the efficacy of a plan which provided schools, clubs, rest rooms, and hospitals for the employes of Lever Bros. Latch, of whom Lard Loverhulme is Governor

Although Lord Leverhulme plead

BENJAMIN AND POTTS Messrs. Benjamin and Potts have 42 for near. The market closeded that his present trip was pure received the following Straits eur- Prices have again rency quotations (buyers) from at 41 for cash. Weak

with sellers at 41 for near, buyers ly" on business," and decimed to Singapore on Saturday for Raw

are

losing heavily. Deliveries are rubber.

poor.

The latest Cotton prices to hand are those of the 25th inst: 'American Middling "Spot" 8.85d. Am. - Middling" May Delivery 6.474. American Middling Dec.... 8.16d. Egypt. Sakel. T.G.F. "Spot" 8.39d.

Woollons

Owing to the continued rise in exchange dealers are refraicing from making any purchases for July/August shipment, Telegra phic advices have been received. asking for August shipment as the earliest that can be given,

Spot

191 cta, up ct. 19 eta. unchanged 201 cts unchanged 22 eta. unchanged

May/June July/Bept. Oct./Dec. -Market-Steady,

H. B. JOSEPH & CO. Messrs. H. B. Joseph and Co., re- ceived the following Straits Cur rency quotations from Singapure for Raw Rubber on Saturday-

Spot

101 up July/Bept.

Oct./Dec. Market Steady.

21 up

221 up +

Belling price 1/4 cent higher on

all position.

REICHSMARK QUOTA- *TIONS

(Special to the "Hong Kong Dally

· Fress” (Copyright).]:

Berlin Apt. 27. Reichsmark quotations out guarantee):-

New York Paris

(with

40:4

610

59.58

11.93

Paris Sterling Dollar 'Fransocean Kuo Min.

72.05 15.1225

Amsterdamns

Landen

interview representatives of the preas yesterday, his record speaks

easy,

BUSINESS DURING THE WEEK

* HAS BEEN DONE AT THE

FOLLOWING PRICES:- Unions $375.-. Canton Insurances $215.- HK Electrics $63.-/641 Telephones (old) 3211 Hotels. $4,50

Lights $9.30/95 H. K. Trams $134/14 Cements (converted), $7.40 Bank of E. A $81.

H. K. 4% Debentures $100. Dairy Farma 3172, -Watsons $34.

Constructions (New) $0.40, Wharves (Rights) 310.- Cements $135/1.90 Antamoks $0.75 Baguio Gold 21 cts/25 cta.

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VESSELS DUE

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

Africa Maru, D.SE., May Agra, 'Gilman's, May, 28. Ajax, B. & S., May. 10. Alster, Melchers', May 16. Bellerophon, B. & B., April 30: Benrecch, Gibb's, May 2. Bennevis, Gibb's, May 7 Bintang, East Asiatic Co., May 8. Bonneville, Jebsen's, May 6. City of Bristol, Bank Line, May 9. Chenonceaux, Messageries, May 4, City of Eastbourne, Bank Line, May 7. City of Wellington, Bank Line, May 4, Conte Bosso, Lloyd Triestino, May 4. D'Artagnan, Messageries', May 18. Donan, Melchers', May 31. Empress of us; C.P.S., May 29 Empress of Busais, C.P.S., May 1. Emp. of Japan, C.P.B., May 10. Friderun, Meichers', Bay 97. Geoers! Pershing, States Co., May 3. General Sherman, States Co., May 17 Glenear, Jardine's, May 1 Glenshiel, Jardine's, April 30.

Golden Mountain, States Co.," May Hai Lee, Thoresen's, April 30, Haining, Dongles', May 2, Hector, B. & S., May 23. Hosang, Jarding's, May 2. - Javanese Prince, Furness, May 1. Irisbank, Bank Line,. May 22, Jeypore, P. & O. May 3. Nellore, E. & A. 5.6. Co., April 29, Moncalieri, Lloyd Triestino, May 9.

Neptun, Gibb's, May 14.

Patroclus, B. & S., May 8. Oliva, Jebsen's, May 1 Oldenburg, Jebsan's, May 13,

Pelar Haarak, Jebeen's, May 10, Perpus, B. & S., May 30. Porthos, Menageries", May 7. President Cleveland, Dollar's, April 29. Pyras, B. & S., May 7. Rajputans, P. & 0., May 15, Raschi, P. & 0., Maỹ 3.74 Ranpura, P. & O., May 1......... Saarbrucken, Malabers, May 5. Bachsen, Jebsen's, May H.-- Santhia B.I. (pour) May 14... Sauerland, Jobson's, May 23. Shantmg, Gilma's, May. 1. Silvergypress, Burnesa", May 19. Bomeli, P. & 0...,” May? 19... Somerville, Bank Lime, May 21. Talthybius, B. de B., May 5. Talping, B. & 8., May 7. Tand, Di A và B.B. Cu, lắng t „Tancred,” Thoresen'a, May 6.

Tflaws, B.I. (Apear), Apríl 20. ̧ ̈ ̈ Tjibadak, J.C.J. Line, May 28, Tjikarang," J.C.J. Ling, May 1E/ Tjikembang, J.C.J. Line, May 7: Tjinegars, J.C.J. Zins, May 15, | Tjlandare, J.C.J. Line, April 80. Tjitroen, J.C.J. Lina, May A. Trave, Melchera", "May 13, Tricolor, Dodwell's, May 17. Trier,Melchers, May 1. Trisbank, Back Line, May 28.......

"120 CARS FOR JAPAN

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London, Apr

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CONSIGNEES per Co.'s Vensel

ASANTENOR". FROM UNITED KINGDOM TA SINGAPORE are hereby notified that their cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf Kowloon, where it will lie at Consig- nees risk and subject to terms and. conditions of storage at Holt's

Wharf The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 18th April Optional cargo will not be landed here, unless notice has been given on from port to port to the final prior to steamer's arrival bat carried pork of call to which the option entends.

All broken, chafed, and daranged goods are to be left in the GodownS, here they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the rof 10,45 AM, and Noor within the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining- undelivered after the 3rd May, be subject to rent.

All Cisims against the Steamer mus be presented in the undersigned on or before the 17th May, 1988, or they will not be recognised:

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE

Agenta, 28th April, 1935..

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fai itself. Lord Leverholme, was President of the Royal War- captain of industry, has thorough rant Holders Association, ly proved himself in undertakings Lord Leverhülme is the son of other than those of business enter the 1st Visount, who as William prise. Succeeding his father, the Hesketh Lever, founded the con first Viscount in 1925, Lord Lever cern which has made Sunlight.” bulme has distinguished himself in brands known around the world. public life In 1993, he served as Bir William - Lever, as be ·W26) Mr. G B Crane-Williams; the call High Sheriff of Cheshire, and from known until the peerage was con 1831 through 1934, he served asferred on him in 1917, was President of the London Chamber taunch Liberal and sat in the of Commerce, while in 1931, he also House of Commons for a decade, acted as President of the Advertis meanwhile developing a mode? „fac Ing Association. His interest in tory system which dalineated the public welfare found expression in future for enlightened employers Crone iams

chier Far Eastern representati of the Austin Motor Company, has just booked" an order for 123 care for one Japanese Arm

recent

Interview

1939 when he assumed the Freal-who could comprehend the needs Austin Motor Company dency of the Royal Institute of and the wisdom of the scheme worrying about Japar Public Health, while in 1938, "he Initiated;

when at home, they will

one to the above

they will receive the

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