1913-11-26 — Page 9

Commercial.

SH NOHAI TRADE.

Mesars Noel, Murray and Co.'s report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, latod November 20,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1913.

to do with the smart rise that took

At San Francisco there will be elaborate ceremonies, conducted under the auspices of the man. ngement of the exposition, and when thoso have concluded, the groat fleet will break up and the different squadrons start for their home ports.

Banks

INTERNATIONAL BANKING

CORPORATION.

fiead Dica:-éo, Wali Street, New York London Odice:-16, Bishopsgata, E.C.

BRANCHES ---

Bombay

Calculia

Cateo

Cebt

Colon

Empire

Hongtood 1)nkow

Capital and Surple

Kobu Manila

• Munico

Panen

Peking

Banks

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI T/T

BANKING CORPORA-Demand

TION,

30 d/e

Paid-up Capital. $15,000,00

ཨི, ཙཎཱ པཱ བྷཝ RESERVE FUNDS:

San Francisco

Shepptal

Sterling

t

Yokozama

Gold $1,100,000

6, EVERY DESCRIPTION OF VANKING DUSI CURRENT ACCOUNTS opened on ibe, unus

NESS masacted

radim, or for thorter periods, at rates, which may be accortalued on application,

BILLS NEGOTIATED and COLLECTED.. MAIL and TELEGRAPHIC REMITTANCES nada.

LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS gratul all the principal cities in the World. CREDIT are available all over the Workl

COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT

THE LANK'S CIRCULAN LETTERS OF

tested.

scie

PURCHASE 20d SALE of Stocks and Shares TRAVELLERS CHECKS aid and cribed,

GEORAK ROGO,

Mausger.

Four Days in Canal. pisce at the end of October and It is estimated that about four the market seems to be taking a days will be required to pass the burn upwarda again. Liverpoolfiezt through the looks and the quot spot at 7.46d, and Feb-canal and about twice that length ortions st 7.02d. of time will suffice to replenish TopSifarch

51 unchanged, the coal bunkers and oil tanks of Bengels are Egyptians 10.203, a shado higher. the abipe, before they resume their in New York the prices are 13.70 cruise, this time steaming north- cents for Spot, 13.32 for Decem-ward for San Francisco.

Altogether, it is planted to We have possed through aber and 13 10 certs for January,

The Manchester makers are make the complete voyage, from featureless week, both politically and commercially, although mis said to be in want of orders but Hampton Roads to the Golden chief-makere have been doing so far, their conccasions have Gate io forty-two days, which their beat to render, their fellow-nt Ezen particularly tempting to will include a stop of a day of TS KECEIVED, and for cus year at creatures uneasy, by the dissemi would be buyers for spring, ship-two at some convenient harbour or

roadstead on the Pacific Coast, nation of disquioting" "stories, mente. "

Indian-This week'ssales from probably Magdalona Bay, for pointing to the further outbreak of troubles in theso parte, but stcok aggregata 475 bales and no additional fuel and supplies. fortunately thore has been no forward business bas been report- AB 10 our trade, ed, but what we mentioned in canse for alarm. it can hardly be said there has cur last, come to have come out beon any improvement, notwith-pow, to be 5,030 hilos of 10s., standing there are some who 125. and 164. at Rs 170 to Rs.108 claim to be satisfied with the Bombay is still quiet, while here movement to their particular the exchange question is absorb- chops, but this by no mess reing ali attention and keeping flects the general foeling, which bujo's out of the market.

Japanero. At a decline of 5 we still find to be anything but buoyant, the autumn trede not mace to ono fuel, the market has

A prominent and popular figure YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK having materialized, silver de-only taken up 1,400 balea this

At the Osaka. Exchange in London society, as well as on olining, and the dealer ny hard wi k.

thero has been hardly any altere- the Turf and in the yachting up for money an over.

Home Markets.Theshipments tion in prices, which closer! yes- world, has passed away by the from the United Kingdom for the today at Yen 143.10 for this death of Mr Gerald Paget. Son week ended 14th inst. totaliod month, Yen 142 50 for December of the late Lord Alfred Faget, and grandson of tho first Marquis of

Head Office.-YOKOHAMA. 10,000,000 yards of plain Cutrons. and Yen 142.00 for January.

Local-We hear of a lo of Augloney, Mr Pagot was born in In a general sort of way, makera

Branches are said to be getting anxious for 700 bales 2 Elephante chop No. 1854 le distinguished himself

Antung-Hsien orders but the extent of the in- 149, at Thu. 10600 proked. The in the Matable campaign of 1893,

Bombay ducements they offer seems to be retail prices go rather further carrying the diapatch which an nounced the overthrow of Lob.

Calcutta limited to a reduction of 31. per down, this werk nut are now

Changchun piece, whereas for many sinples, quoted re Tis. 923 97 for No engula; and during the South their prices are anywhere be 10s. The 94/1012 for No. 128 African War acted as A.D.C. to Dairou tween 5 and 10 par cert. over is. 963 1011 N. 14. nd Tis, his brother, General Sir Arthur Fengtien

Paget. Mr Paget obtained many Harbin those ruling hele, and silver des 98.75/14 75 for No. 164. not seem to be at the botlom yet. Cotton Favourable exchange, yachting victories. It will be surprising therefore if it is said, has brought out Japan. say buying is being dons for this eno buyers, who are reported to

have settled for 40,000 picule of Public Companies market.

.

Soldier and Sportsmam.

s.s. "TINGSANG"

9. Queen's Road, Hoggion, Hongkong, 1st Nor., 1912

THE

LIMITED..

Established 1880.

19.

Authorised Capital Yan 48,000,000 Paid-up Capital. 30,000,000 Reserve Fund... 18,550,000-

Hankow Honolulu

Kobe Liao-Yang

Lyons

Agencies at Nagasaki Newchwang New York Oxaka Pokin Ryoiun Port

(Arthur)

San Francisco Shanghai

Tiebling

Tientsin

Tokyo

Los Angeles

Interest Allowed on Current Account. Deposits received for fixed periods at rates to be obtained on

TENDERS are invited for the purchase of the wreck of the above steamer with all her gear and appurtenances, as sho lies in application. the Haitan Straits.

For full particulurs apply" to the Undersigned,

Local Markét-Whether it is leent and Tungchow morts during the rumours of trouble referreil the last day or two. The up- to above, or the old cause, lack of country folk at rather inclined dollars that checks purchasing, it to hold back their steeks for an seems to be certain that there has advance in prices, but here, the been nothing doing privately durresult of the week's work shows ing the interval. The clearance a decline of from, 2 mace to 6 of former purchases however, is inace a pien! and prices are ap- quite satisfactory and all things proximately Tis. 23.40 for Tung- considered little more than this chow. Tia. 23.00 for Taichong, Tim. 22.40 for & Chop, Ts. 92 00 can be expected:

Financial,In all the Banks, for Best Steam dured and there is a stock of Tia. 45,389,000 Shanghai, Ts.. 21-50/22.20 for in Sycee and Burs and 13,040,000 Ningno $11 50 for Northern Seed Hongkong, 22nd Nov, 1913. [1039

in dollars. The Native Binks and $11.00 for Sathorn Seod. hold Tia. 2,050,000 and $1, 950,000.

Yaro. The frath about last

week's businees seems to be that DEDICATING THE CANAL 6,000 bales in all were sold in Hupee prices and this bas auilicad for the time being, until exchange moves up again, perhaps. falling off of both Japanese and Local Yarn vales has been the position this week.

A

100 Battleships to Celebrate

the Event.

.880

to

GILMAN & Co.,

Lloyd's Agents.

8a, Des Voeux Road Central:

Notices

NOTICE.

IT is hereby notified that ap- plications are invited for the vacant posts of three PROBA- TIONER NURSES in the Civil| Medical Department:

Applications must ho in the handwriting of the candidates, accompanied by certificats character, and be forwarded to the undersigned,

of

EISHI ONO,

Manager. Hongkong, 30th Sept., 1913. [18

£1,500,000 at 2/

Silvor

$15,000,000.

17,450,000.

$32,450,000

60 de ............ 4m8

Exchange

Selling.

T/T, Marks

200

1/11 7/16/|| T/T. Franes ... Soma

2.47

1/11-1/2

On Haighong

..1/11 9/16. On Saigon

.....1/11-5/8-

On Bangkok. *********.

......1/11 11/16

Buying

T/T Shanghai

T/TSingapore

merii:784 4 m/s. L/O

...835/8] 4 m/s. D/P ....

Privato 30 d/s zight S'hai .......7436 6 m/s, L/CZPATRA

T/TJapan

T/T India....... ..................$1453

T/T Bombay......

Demand Bombay...................

1451

8-1/8 _2}-9/16 | 30dfa.8'ney & Melbourne...2/-1/4"

30 d/s. San Fco & New York 481 | 4 m/s. Marks ....... .....2.0534 .1457 | 4 m/s.-Franos... 25 (1454 6 m/s. do ............2.5416- 145 BarSilver.. ready....27 1/16. ..145342... forward

T/T Caloutta

Demand Calcutta

Demand India

Demand Manila...

..96.

T/T. San Fou & New York 47)

T/T. Java

..................................................1184.Sovereign Subsidiary Coins. Discount per $100TM

27.1/18

Gold Leaf per tael .... Bank of England rate...5%.

‚53.40**

..$10,15

Oplum Quotation

Nov. 21.

Malwa, New

$4,600, perplo.

Chinese 20 ota.pieces $9 7/16%

Malwa, Old

........ 4,900

#9 3/4

Patna, Now

5,825 perohe

Patna, Old.

5,700

$71

Benares, New

5:575

899/16

Benares, Old..

5,350

Rosrove Liability of

Proprietors.......$15,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. «. S. H. Dadwell, Esq.,-Chairman. Chinese...10 Hen. Mr. D. Landale-Deputy Hongkong.20

Chairman,

G. Friesland, Esq.

E. Goetz, Esq.

G. 8. Gubbay, Esq.

P.H. Holyoak, Esq.

G. K. Laurenz, Esq. W. L. Fattenden, Esq, J. A. Plummer, Esq. Hon, Mr. E. Shellim, H. A. Siebs, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER: Hongkong-N..J. Stabb. MANAGER. Shanghai-A. G. Stephen. London Bankers-London County and Westminster Limited.

Hongkong-Interest Allowed;

On Current Account at the rate] of 2 per cent per Annum on the daily balance

ON FIXED DEPOSITS..

For 3 months, 2 per cont per

Anoum.

For 6 months," Sh. per cent. per

Annum.

Annum,'

Hongkong:10

SHARE" REPORT..

‚ 4-SELLERS

dlocks & Fam ur Valur,

DANKS. -

Hongkong & S'hai $125-

MARINE INSURANCE Cantons North China

Unione

Yangtzes

FIRE INSURANCES, China Fires Hongkong First

BA-SALE

CLOTORS

CLOSING

B-BUYERS

LAST DIVIDEND AND DATE:

£2 at ex 1/11% aqual to]

320.31 for 16 year ending 30/6/13

$18 for 1912

Final of 10 p.o, making

20 p.e. for 1912 Final of $20 making 850 for 1911 and Interim of $30 for 1912

7

Final of $12 mak. $15 for

1911 & Int, of$3 for 1912)

$10 for 1911

($790

£79/10

$50 315. 'bi

£5 T133 b.

$100 $810

£50 $195

$20 $161 $50 $3802 8. $25 88 b.

b.

$27 for 1911

9.

$15 629

b.

(Preferred) £5 883 (Deferred)

}

5.

99/6

€11

"

Star Ferry { 810 844)

$1 on 10,000

REFINERIES.

$100 895 $100 $93

$3 for 1912

SHIPPING. China, & Manilas Douglas Steamship $50 $30 Steamboate Indo-Chinas

For 12 months, 4 per cent per "Shell" Transports £1

N. J. STABB, Chief Manager

HONGKONG SAVINGS. BANK

THE

HE Business of the above

Bank is conducted by the China Sugars HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Luzon Sugars

...HINING. BANKING.. CORPORATION.

THE CHARTERED BANK OF Rules may be obtained on apChinese Engineerings £1 35).

INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND

CHINA.

Incorporated by Royal Charter 1853.

>

plication.

INTEREST on deposits is al Tronohe

£1 47/6 lowed on the minimum monthly Raubs

£1 $314 balances at $3 Per Cent. per an- Docks, WHARVES, & G'DOWNS

1188 Kowloon Wharfu" $50

Dym

Depositore may transfer at their HEAD OFFICE.-LONDON. option balances of $100 or more Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 to the Hongkong and Shanghai Reserve Fund... £1,700,000 Bank to be placed on FIXED Reserve Liability of

DEPOSIT st. 4 Por Cent, per Proprietors £1,200,000 annum. FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business trans- actod.

CURRENT ACCOUNTS open-

ed and FIXED DEPOSITS TO ceived for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quoted on application. For full particulare apply to

A. S. HEWETT, the Matron at the Civil Hospital.

Acting Manager. J. T. C. JOHNSON, Principal Civil Medical Officer. Hongkong, 11th April, 1912, [22 Hongkong, 21st November, 1913.

OPENING OF ST. ANDREW'S

Washington, October 19- Anchorod in Ilampton Roads American Goods - The's are early in 1915 will be the greatest still no lato prices in from Ameri international flest ever gathered cs and business in these goods in American waters, assembled in continues to bo.of a retail nature.answer to the invitation of the The last vessel bas departed for United States Government to "Newohwang, taking no more than celebrate the completion of the a couple of hundred bales of all Panam Canal, by making a voy

Norfolk from

San sorts. The exchange with bo Northern port is now 730,1 Francisco r. ugh the now water-

Auctions-There was 3,000 way. more pieces of Grey Shirtings, 1,000 more Whites, 500 Jeans, 600 Turkey Rods, 1,000 Italians and 500 more Lastings sold this. week, making the total 113,908 pieces. On the whole, Gress, Whites, and T. Uloths were steady Many of the Jeans gave way little, but Sheetings were stronger again. Turkey Rela ore atill

The formal invitation of the going in buyers' favour and Vel-'

United States was dispatched to vels continue to weaken. Except all the diplomatic officers of the where there was competition, United States abroad on September Black Italians also weakened, but many of the Venetians went bet-17 last by Secretary Bryan. ter, especially on Tuesday. Fan- cies went a shade off last week's prices.

Some of the nations with great CHURCH HALL, KOWLOON. avies will be represented by squadrons of four or more battle-

Cotton Report.

H.E. Mr. CLAUD SEVERN,

fr

Notices

THE

PROVIDENT CHINA LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.

For the Hongkong and Shang- hai. Banking Corporation,

N.J. STABB, Chief Manager. DEUTSCH ASIATISCHE

Capital Fully

BANK

Paid-up.Sh. Tasle 7,500,00 Head Office.Shanghai. Board of Directors-Berlin.. Branches: Berlin Calcutta Canton Hamburg Hankow Kobe

Singapore Tientsin Feking Tainanfu Tsingtau Yokohama.

N

LONDON BANKERS: Messrs. N: M. Rothschil & Sons. The Union of London and Smith's Bank, Limited.

H.K&Wpos Docks $50 872 Shanghai Docks T. 100 54 Hongkow Wharfs T. 100 T. 107

LANDS, HOTÉIS BUILDING Anglo French Lands T.100 1.94 8125 Hongkong Hotels $50 -

1685 Hongkong Lands $100 $112

Humphreys Estates 910 Kowloon Lands Shanghai Lands T. 30 T. 94

West Pointe $50 $70.

B.

b.

81 for 1905

$2.50 for year end'g30'6*19 Interim of 1 for half year ending 30'6'13 [6 p.o. for year 1912 on

preferred shares

Final of 4 making 6/- for yearending 31'12*12

Int, of 1/- a/c. 1913

$2 on 10,000 shares let lasuo $2 on 10,000 2nd

3rd

for year ending 304'13

$3 for 1897

11

Interim of 3 p.0, 82/5d por share, Coupon No. 1 ao* count year 30.6.12 Int. of 1/6 mak.6/6a/c.1913

1/2 for 1909

$4.50 for year 1912

$1 final dividend for

year 1911

Tls. 3 for 1912

Interim of Tis 3 for 1913

Tls. 6 29*2*10

$3 on old shares, $1.50)

on new shares for half

year 31'12'12

$314 for 12 year ending

b.

30 6.13

$9)

sa.

$30

$45

b.

Manila Mipole Hotel P.10 P. 8

COTTON MILLS Ewos Shanghai Cottons

Laou Kung Mow Kung Yik

T: 50 T. 150 b.

alips, other by only one or two, the Officer Administering the Capital Paid up...$1,250,000.) and some of the countries will be Government, will open the build-Loans on Mortgage of House Pro-Deutsche Bank (Berlin). London Hongkong Cottons $10 $9 represented only in the personnel ing on THURSDAY, November of their legalions and commis-27th at 5 p..

KOMOR'S

perty, &c.

Agenoy. Goods receivad on Storage.

Direction der Disconto Gesell- All who are interested are Advances made on Merchandise;

schaft. vions 13 the Pen ms Pacific cordially invited to be present.

Loans made on the Providont

Dresdner Bank. Expositi n.

System.

INTEREST allowed on Current (Rates and Particulars on ap-Account.. DEPOSITS received

plication).

on terms which may be learned The Offico of

on application. Every description TRUSTEE, EXECUTOR

of Banking and Exchange busi- WILLS, ATTORNEY, &o;,

ness transacted. Undertaken and Executed

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. General Managers. Bongkong, 19th March, 1908

(Alexandra Buildings ONLY)

US

Don Vooux Road, Central, "The Art Union of Japan." EXHIBITS WATER COLOURS.

:

also

Master Works by- KATO, Jos. YAMAMOTO, S. ISHIDA, K. MORI, SHISEN, KASETSU, Old Prints and Kakemonos

at

President to Start Fleet. By its terms the fleats will ns. semble at Hampton Road, and the visiting commanders for The Cotton Yarn Report of the mally welcomed by the President in Washington The Presiden! some firm has the following:-

Cotton. The last mail to hand also will go to Hampton Road to brings a circular from Messrs review he assembled feet as they Neill Bros., in which they very atart. on their voyage to Saa reluctantly abandon all hope for Franchi.co.

It is expected that the American a larger output of Cotton than 13,800 balea. They were relying invitation will meet with general upon Texas to save the situation, acceptance, and the result will be but on the 29th they received a the gathering of a fleet of 100 war- telegram advising. grent damage abips of the best type, for the KUR & KOMOR and KOMOR'S is caused by worms and frest in reason that the slow and antiquat- that Stato, so the crop there will fod vessels would be unable to

Le over a million bales short of keep paco with the rest of the

MESSRS. KOMOR & KOMOR

Des Voeux Road.

These pictures will be sold" ut

REASONABLE prices to introduce them,

are warranted to be gonuing.

and

Please note that the address of Messrs.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS ONLY, DES VŒUX ROAD,

FOR SALE

lust year's say 3,750,000 bales feet in the cruise from Hampton BEST OLD CHINESE CURIOS.

Roads to the Golden Gate.. On the other han only.

The ceremonios at. Inmpton consumption is estimated ai 14,750,000 bales of American Roads and the time required for

Some ten pieces of best old Cotton, which is going to leave aa visit to Washington by the fore!

carry over" ign visitors will consume about a Chinese Curios. Cheap rates. dangerouly smal{" on the 31st August next. In ad-week or ten days, and then, head May be Inspected at Hung On dition there is a lot of poored by the American fost, probably

stapled, low grade cotton in this with the superdreadnought New Boarding House, 82, Con- year's supply and an unusual pro-York at the right of the column, naught Road, (1st Floor) portion of almost unusable stuff: the great armails will tike its A good deal of this had ovidonly way southward for Culon

Apply to

CHEUNG SAU SUN.

OF

DEAK TRAMWAF CO. LIMITED.

PEA

TIME TABLT.

WEEK DAYS.

*23 . to 34.41 7M

11.90°,M} -every-tall hour.

7.00 &

8.00 10.00 A.M. 10

10 83.00 AM. Every 25, AM. 10 10.00 A.M.

+

10 M

$3.00 A

Н

Mor

* Mas

"

245 74. to

11

zo Mix.

7.55 PM. 10 1,45 7.34. 19 12.15 1.6 20 5.00 7.15.10

15.AM.

2.15 Ki

10 Ms

11

3.30.M.

8.5 and

5.00 TH. NIGHT CARS.

-PM. 0.30 Par to

11

19 MIN,

10 Be

13,20 1,310 3.45 PM. every quarter of an hour,“.

SUNDAYS.

6.00 AM. 10.3.10 11.00 17.45 AM. 10 13.00 Noor 1.00 Nook to 1.00 PM,

20.35 AM, EVERY 15 'Aitw,"

AM.

น

10 hik.

I MIN,

14

1.00 .3; 10 5.00 p.m. to 600:

xor, to 1.00 ., to

5.00 2.34:

TO MEN.

15 MSHI

20 MIN.

1 Man:

·7.00 M E.19 ... NIGHT CARSTM on Week Daysi

"SATUNDAYS,*

32

Este Care » Fejlnight.

SPECIAL CARBINES Ärmogement at the Company's Old,”

Alexandra, Halldings,

50 cents for 1912

$2,80 for 1912

Interim of 5 p.c, for

year ending 30'5'13 half) $2 for year ending 30.6.13

15 per cent. for 1910

7p.a. for year ending?

31′10*12

Tle. 10 for year end-

ing 30'6'13

T, 120 b

106).

|1434 b.

8.

50 cents 31.7.08

b.

85 cents for 1912

b.

70 cents for 1912.

b.

8.

40 cents for 1911.

MISCELLANEOUS, China-Borneos812 1594 Light and Powers $101

$414 Do. (Bpec. shares) $1 China Providents $10 38

$6 $27 Dairy Farme

$10 67 Green Islands Hongkong Electrics $10 £44. b. Hongkong Toes $25 $150 Hongkong Ropes $10 $22)

1

R. TIMMERSCHEIDT, | Langkats

Manager. Hongkong, 9th Oct. 1911.

Morning Post Peak Tramway

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED. Authorised Japital.....£1,500,000 || Subscribed M Paid Up Reserved Fund"

242306

b.

g. 10 T27 82..

$25 $22 $10 $104 5.

$190 cts: b..

Do. (now) Hongkong Electric Trams 8/3

$105 1,125,000 Philippines

562,500 H. Price & Co., Ld. $10

1.Pro- 415,000

Boolete desferred

$50 1820 Pulpesot

pald Papierteries du Tonkin up $50

Benefit] $200 Shanghai-Sumatras T. 20 T.150 Steam Laundry: 85 $4 United Asbestos

Oriental Agency, $106914 Ld

BANKERS: Bank of England. -London Joint Stock Bank, Limited.

Interest allowed on Current Ac counts at 2: per cent por sunum on Daily Balance and on Fired Deposits at rates which may be asnortained on application.“

ARLINTON

THE ALEXANDRA CAFE Cannot be Beaton, if Equalled For Bread, Cakes, Confectionery meale with Wines & Liquere,

$10 $300

$10 817 1/2 b.

$10 $30 $10 $8

$1.30 for year end'g 31'713.

$1.60 per share for 1912

82 interim for 1913

81 interim for 1913

Interim of Tls. 1 mak ing Tis. 2 s/o 1913 Nonoy,

80 conts on fully-paid)

shares and 8 cents on $1paidshares for year ending 30.4.13 Interim of lid, pershare

for 1913.

None

$1.50 for 1910

None

"No dividend this year 50cta, for year end'g 31.5.12

(20 per cent, per ordinary share for year ended 31′5*1912

$1 per share for year ending 91°12′1912 (5)

United Asbestos Founders Shares Union Waterboat

Weismann, Ltd. Watson

40 cts, yesrending 30'6 13 William Powell

WRIGHT AND HORNBY, Coraciad to teh pass, Nov. 25 2014

Omori brukera é De Voeux Road Central Tal, address Rectitude, RAND

25 per cent for year

ending 317711

60 cents for 1912-

TS DUE