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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY '14, 1938.

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THE MILWAUKEE ROAD

THE SHARE MARKET

Harriman's Weekly Report

Messrs. G. A Harriman & Co.'s weekly share report and market review lasued at moon on Saturday states:

CHINA'S TRADE CHINA ANSWERS DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES

Expanding Till Japan

Attacked Her

The following letter was publish- ed recently in the Manchester Guardian.

Bir-In the last mall from China I have received the foreign trade returns of China during 1937. A The market, after a quiet open-careful study of the figures has ing. became quite brisk during the brought forth certain conclusions middle part of the

week with which have a bearing on the Sino- trading on a generous scale, several Japanese conflict and therefore, I counters showing appreciable belleve, will be of interest to your guin

readers.

Manila also reported an active market, and a arm undertone was In evidence. The producing mines continued to show progress and to

ALLEGATIONS

Health Officials Give Full Explanation

į

Hankow, Feb. 13.

Bn

The Director of the National Health Administration to-day is- sued a statement regarding article printed in the "Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury" on February 10 referring to the alleg ed stranding in Chins of a group of Austrian doctors, owing to the failure of Chinese health officials to honour the Chinese Govern- ment's contracts with them.

In the first pace, despite some five months of extensive hostili- ties, affecting such leading ports

The National Health Administra- as Shanghai, Tients, and Canton. tion states: The information | maintain satisfactory outputs.

China's total exports and imports given to the "Shanghal Evening In the investment section H.K. for 1937 compared favourably with

Post and Mercury" about Dr. Trams armed up to $15.20 buyers.those of the previous year. Count-Eugene Milch is entirely contrary H.K Electrics were in good de- fing only the first ten months of to the facts. mand at $56.- with sales effected 1937, China imported more than at $564, Telephones (old) · came | $836,000,000 worth of goods and to business at $25.90 and the new exported more

offered than $732,000,000 Administration

ment to ten Austrian surgeons shares could be placed at $9. Hong worth of Chinese products. The

with defnite Kong Lands had buyers at $321. Increase over the corresponding

terms regarding Star Ferries were dealt in at $87 period of

salary and travelling expenses. the previous year cum. dividend. HK. Wharves re- Jamounted to a total of $255,500,000,

NOT SURGEONS mained steady at $117. Dairy 'The total revenue of the Chinese Farins were enquired for at $25.10. Customs for 1937 amounted to, in China, but when it was found that "Elx doctors eventually came to

H.K. Docks changed hands at $28. round numbers, 342,000,000 Chinese

"The Chinese National Health employ-

Among the minor issues, Pro-dollars, an increase of some $16-one of them had full surgeon's qualifications. It was thought best vidents (old) Provided not-000,000. The gure has never

薅

This step was mutually agreed upon.

"Each member of the party re- ceived one month's salary and re-

and in addition tur, passage. maintenance expenses in Canton.

able feature of the week, hav-been exceeded in previous years. In the interest of all concerned.

to cancel the agreements. Ing changed hands in quant-except in 1931. Had there been no ity from $2.46/2.70 closing in hostilities. China's International demand at $2.65, the new shares trade would have broken all pre- were dealt in from 50/70 cl. HK. vlous records. The benefits of the Hotel Improved to $6.- buyers, increased volume would have been Realties were also better at $5.10. enjoyed princpally by Great "Bri- Cements had buyers at $134 with tain, the United States, Japan, and sales reported at $13.85. China Germany--countries which have (Lights (ald) could fetch buyers at been leading in China's foreign

$10.90 after business done

** a trace $11.00.

"Upon receipt of this payment, each member of the group signed statement in agreement to the

above.

These Agures are indisputable

"Four of the doctors then re- There was not much change in evidence that the National Gov- the Sterling section. H.K. Banks ernment of China had, until hoa while Dr. Miloh went to Shanghai turned immediately to Europe, remained in demand at $3-180.00 | tilities broke out in July "lasts. and Unions at $500.

succeeded in bringing about poll-on his own initiative. The tone of the market at the tical unity. financial stability, and close is steady but quiet.

The following are comparative Manila quotations:-

Jan."27

Antamoks Atoks

56

23

Baguio Gold

21

Coco Grove

51

Consol Mines

011

Demonstrations

411

I. X. L

63

Paracale Gumaus ·

21

San Mauricios

57

Sufoc

18

United Paracale

48.

Feb. 11

Antamoks

80

Atoks

29

Baguio Cola

24

Coco Grove

65

Consol Mines

011

Demonstrations

43)

I. 'X. L.

72

Paracale Gumaus

281

San Mauricios

78

Sufoc

201

United Paracale

58

NEW "IMMUNITY

BILL'

Colombo, Feb. 11. The State Council of Ceylon is la rushing an "Immunity Bill." which will deprive the local courts of jurisdiction over the speaker of

the Council and the

general prosperity to the people. Despite military exigencies, the Chinese Government honoured her obligations for 1937 secured on the Maritime Customs. According to

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

"The statements which appeared! the Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury," based Information THE M.V. supplied by Dr. Milch, are not only unjustified but are also damaging to the whole work of relief amens

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN.

TRITON" having arrived from New York and hereby notified that their goods are Ports of call. Consignees of Cargo are (" THE Motor ship

"ONEISENAU"

an official announcement by Dr Chinese wounded soldiers."-Rev- \being landed and placed at their risk into having arrived from BREMEN,

H. H. Kung, Premier and Minister

of Finance, a week ago, the Gov- ernment will continue to meet the obligations, external and internal, fully and promptly.

“CO-OPERATION”.

The second point: Japan has constantly and repeatedly advan--

ter.

JAPANESE CHECKED ON TSINPU FRONT

Hankow, Feb. 12

the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf &

Godown Company's godowns at Kow. HAMBURG and Ports, Consigneer of loos, where delivery may be obtained as Cargo are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the soon as the goods are landed.

Optional cargo will not be landed Godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon hers, unless notice has been given 48 Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, hours prior to vessel's arrival, but where delivery can be obtained.

All goods remaining undelivered after carried on from port to port to the final

extends.

to rent.

Chinese claim to have checked call to which the option the 17th Feb, 1938, will be subject ced the argument that China is the Japanese push on the southern

No Claims will be admitted after NO. FIRE INSURANCE will be anti-Japanese and she is now out section of the Tientsin-Pukow rail- the Goods have left the Godowns, and affected by us in any case whatever. In China to bomb ner Government way, and assert that the Japanese the 19th Feb., 1939, will be rabject to godown for examination by the can-

all Goods remaining undelivered after

Damaged packages must be left in fhe and people into "co-operation." are busily consolidating their post-Rent.

"ya diguses and the Company's surveyor, Let us weigh this Japanese allegations. They found the going dif- All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods Masar. Anderson & Ásks, at 10 am, UN tion against the statistica of cult, the stubborn Chinese re-re to be left in the Godowns, where the 16th Feb, 1938.... Japan's trade with China during {sistance" and the harassing opera- they will be examined on 18th Feb, 1938, Consignes must have á Bevense the first seven months of 1937 tions of the guerilla troops, whost 10 m by our Surveyor Capt. Officer in attendance when damaged

dutiablo that is, before nostilities spread have been constantly threatening

Walter C. Weston.

goods are examined by the To comply with the General Banded Company's surveyors

No chim will be admitted after the China Japan's trade with China the attackers' advance.

must have a Revenue Officer in attend-gods have left the godown and all ranked a close second to that of Meanwhile Japanese despatches ance when damaged dutistle foods are claims must be presented itbin Two the United States; the latter' had claim that the Japanese success-examined.

Weein, of the ship's arrival here, after been for years the leader in ex-fully crossed the Hwal River at 12th Mar, 1938, or they will rot be their Billa of Lading to the undersigned

All claims must reach us before the which date they will not be recognised,

Consignees are requested to surrender recognised.

for countersignature.

to the Yangtze Valley and South their communications, impeding Warehouse Regulations consigneen

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No Lúsurance will be affected. Hills of Lading will be countersigned by

JEBSEN & CO.,

ports to China. From January to point where the Chinese destroyed July Inclusive China imported the railway bridge. The crossing from the United States $138.682,- is said to have been made in the 500 and from Japan 3138,896,995—— -face of withering fire which the the former was 18.96 and the Japanese troops gallantly braved. latter. 18.88 of China's total im- The Hwal River at this point | Hong Kong, 19th Feb., 1778.

has been the acene of intensive

port trade,

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Agents.

(600

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The following is a list of un- claimed covers now lying at the

MELCHERS & CO., Agenta: NOREDEFISCHER LLOYD, BREND Bong Kong. 9th Feb., 1988. (5987

SILVER LINE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

FROM

NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO AND LOS ANGELES

It must be especially remember; machine gun and artillery duels

that these figures relate ed

to since the fall of Pengpu, and in the Council and officers under him.legitimate trade only. In addition, halting the

Japanese advance This is the sequel to a dispute millions of dollars' worth between

of there so long, the Chinese are Japanese imports were smuggled generally agreed to have acquitted "Times of Ceylon." whose repre- through North China ports under themselves very creditably. sentatives were deprived the

Chinese circles here belleve that the protection of the Japanese: privilege of attending meetings of military who euphemistically des- Japanese troop movements down

The Court granted a summons

cribed this illegality as "special the Peiping-Hankow railway are trade". Is it not logical to designed for defensive rather than against the Speaker of the Counci

Associated Trading Co., Ameri-BE Motor Vessel purposes." Semi-official

can Food Co. Fed. Inc. USA., and two police officers for illegally conclude, therefore, that China, offensive

despite Japan's occupation of Japanese despatches however, state restraining reporters of the Times Manchur'a and subversive ac- that the Japanese intend to push American Trading Co. of the Far beving arrived from the above Porta on was down the railway with Chengcho tions Electriques de Charlero, Rey being landed at their risk into the Go- East. Inc.. Ateliers de Construc- 13th instant, Consignees of Cargo are keroby informed that their Goods are ajat the junction of the Felping-

the Council.

of Ceylon" from entering the Council Chamber. The summons must be returned next week.- (Reuter Bulletin).

MANCHUKUO REDS EXECUTED.

Tokyo, Feb. 12. Eighty-five alleged Communists have been executed in Manchukuo, according to a message from Eain- king.

vities in North China,

down settling

gradually to

land neighbour? She wanted a peaceful settlement of all Indes.

Yours,

CJ,

C. KUANGSON YOUNG (formerly Chinese Con- sul General, London), Villa Marbeau, Paris, January 20.

step! (Reuter).

General Post Office:-

BOMBS ON WUCHANG|D. Dobson, C. W. Feenan, Wallace

AERODROME

SILVERBANDAL".

normal relationship with her is- Hanokw and the Lunghai railways Burns, Mrs. Julins A. Bart, downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Mrs. H. Bunson. Mrs. Mary Chaos, Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, as the major objective.

From Chengchow an advance to-China Development Finance Cor-Kowloon, and stored at Consignees risk wards Hankow would be a logical poration. China Integrity Com- and expense

merce Co., China Klinwares Manu- All broker, cha fed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where facturing Co., Ltd. Cornell & Co. they will be examined on Saturday, Cowasil Pallonji & Co., W. H. M. 19th instant, 1938, at 10 am.

All Claims must be presented within Forzie. 6. C. Farrior. John Foo, 15 Days of the vessel's arrival, here, Mrs. F. D. Goddard, Mr. and Mrs after which date they cannot be re-

cognized. C. Hall (The Bungalow), The No Ulaims will be admitted after the Hankow, Feb. 12.

Hoaklaw Weafing Factory, K. H Goods have left the Gedowns, and all Lau, Lynns Book Store, Mai Tsing Goods remaining undelivered, after s Wuchong aerodrome, which is used by the Eurasia and C.N.AC. Wok (Christian Arms Houses), 21st instant, 1938, will be subjest to

No Fire Insurance has been effected, planes, was apparently the objec- Mara Bros. Manufacturing Co., Mr. Ront. The arrested persons were al-

Bill of Lading will be countersigned tive yesterday of the Japanese raid, and Mrs. F. M. Mollitz c/o Goetz

Paper Co., North China Union by A Japanese report states that six but the held escaped the missies, leged to have spread disaffection

Mission, Miss K. Olive, Oricon Chinese planes this morning drop-most of which fell into open coun-

FURNESS (FAR EAST), LTD, among Manchukuo troops and poped eleven bombs near Fengpu and try, southwest of Wuchang

Trading Co., Miss Maggie J

2nd Floor, Hongkong & Rogers, Royal Bank of Canada, Shangbai Bank Building on the railway bridge across the Apparently, no bombs landed near

JC. Schmidt, Mrs. E. Schmaldt, Hong

Dials 93165 & 28169. some of which are the Waterfront as was earlier bes. D. Sethna, G: Tourres, Uy Tong Hwal River. alleged to have hit the Catholic leved, and no damage of any im-You c/o G. Cameron, Walana & Mission, wounding several Italian portance, was caused.

Altogether 500 were arrested, of whom 64 were sentenced to penal servitude, while 155 are stil on trial.

lice.

Bubversive activities in Manchu-

kuo were, saya the official report. originally started by Chinese Com- hunists.-(Reuter).

ARAB GANG KILLS VILLAGER

ITALIAN PRIESTS

priests.

WOUNDED

Shanghai, Feb. 12.

turers...

Co... W. H. T. Wei, Wm. Littele d It is learned from reliable sources At present there are 20 Jesults that due to the severe bombing Woolley, Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Co. (1930) Ltd. Mrs. John B.

at Pengpu.

yesterday, and also on February 10. Wood, Yuet Hing, Card Manufac- The Japanese report states that the Yellow River bridge and the mission property was damaged. | Kinhan railway, north-west of while the British-owned flour mill Chengchow, were very badly da-

REGISTERED ARTICLES was set on fire,

maged, necessitating temporary Ambulance Hospital Supt., T. C. The wounded Italian priests, supension of all traffic

Longguard Chu, Mra, Ralph some of whom were seriously in-i A message from Ichang says that French (D/p), Miss Lilian Levis jured, were taken to a Japanese HMS. Gannet has arrived at p/p. Mra. Gaundry Phillips to give them food and shelter field hospital. Their number is not Ichang relieving HMB Tern, (p/p). M. 8. Polin (p/p), R

· Reuter)..

stated (Reuter).,

which is going to Hankow-Reuter, Tregen

Jerusalem, Feb. 12. One villager was killed and two wounded by an Arab armed gang today when the villagers refused

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