1928-07-02 — Page 12

THE

HONGKONG

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL; PEAK HOTEL. Telegraphic Address:" "KREMLIN, HONGKONG,

AND

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL; PALACE HOTEL;

MAJESTIC HOTEL

Telegraphic Address: "CENTRAL SHANGHAL"

HOTELS

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel Des Wagons Lite, Poking,

KING EDWARD HOTEL,-

Mort Modern and Central Hotel in the Colony, all Bed Rooms newly renovated and installed with Box Spring Beds, Hot and Cold Wator, also Telephone.

TEA DANCES:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Hotel launch musts all stoamers.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

JAPANESE KILLED AT TSINAN.

PLAINCLOTHES NATIONALISTS

ACTIVE.

DISQUIETING REPORTS.

Shanghai, June 29. According to reports, received from the Japanese Toho News in Agency, a clash occurred Tainan at 1 o'clock this afternoon between Japanese troops and the so-called Chinese plainclothes men, as a result of which Japanese soldier. was killed and two were wounded, and two Chinese were killed while others escaped to foreign mission pre- mises, supposedly American.

situation In

Although the

оце

Tainan is quiet, there have recent-

ly been several incidents and shootings between the Chinese and the Japanese. One incident

($26 for thirty Tin Tickets can be had at the Office of the occurred on June 26 wherein the

above Hotel).

Tel. Add: "Victoria.” Telephone C. 373

J. H. WITCHELL,

Manager.

PALACE HOTEL.

Tel. Address "PALACE." Wharf, Ferry and Railway Station. Electric Light and Fans throughout,

of Japanese claimed that one their soldiers was shot through the arm while doing sentry duty within the Tsinan commercial area. The Japanese arrested 15 Chinese aspects but falled to identify the assailant."

The Nationalist government dis- rows responsibility for the so-

Tel.. Kowloon No. 8

Three minutes from Kowloon Entirely under English Management. Every Room with Private Bath. Lounge, Bar and Billard-Rooma,alled plainclothes troops, claim- Unrivalled Culsine under the personal supervision of the proprietress, Terms moderate.. Special terms to families on application 1

HOTELS OF

Mrs. J. H. OYDERRY, Proprietress.

DISTINCTION

METROPOLE-SAVOY-BOA VISTA

KOWLOON HOTEL

KOWLOON.

SPECIAL SUMMER RATES.

Daily from $5.00 -Monthly from $125.00

Under the Personal Supervision and Attention of MR. & Mrs. H. J. WHITE. Cables KowLOTEL.'

Hongkong.

Phone Nos.

K. 608 & K. B09. ·

EUROPE

After-dinner dancing every

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Cables:-

"EUROPE

Singapore.

HOTEL

SINGAPORE.

Grill

THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD.

Arthur E. Odell, Managing Director.

THE HOTEL RIVIERA

MACAO

Cable Address:-"RIVIERA, MACAO"

EMBODYING THE

LUXURIES OF MODERN HOTEL CONSTRUCTION

THE FINAL EXPRESSION OF COMFORT AND SERVICE

Driated and Fallshod for the Proprietors by ALFRED MORLEY, at 1 and 3, Wyndham Brest, in the City of Victoria Hongkong.

ing that no Nationalist troops or officials of any kind are within the Japanese ten-mile zone.

The Turnagalar papers allège that the Japanese are protecting the Northern official, Shang Chi, as administrative director of the Taingtan port, and the old Chinese five-barred flag is still flying from the Tsingtao public buildings.

CHINA ECONOMIC CONFERENCE.

(Continued from Page 1)

Alto-

MONDAY, JULY 2, 1928.

PRINCE OF WALES AS AN AIR ANAL

In order to save time, Ure Prince of Wales intends to fly about the country in an aeroplane to keep his many and varied appointments.. A two-seater Bristol aeroplane with dual control has been set aside for his exclusive use. The Prince made a light in the machine for half an hour and took the controls for some time. Photo shows the Prince in his

avintion dress. (Central News.)

HUNAN ARMY IN REVOLT?

(Continued from Page 1.)

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are

MOUTRIE'S MAKE BIG

PROFIT.

ANNUAL MEETING IN SHANGHAL

ferent procedure in dealing with them because of the different nature of the several obligations. geiher, he suggested that China's her of propagandists who obligation could be grouped under bringing tons of leaflets and 1109- five classifications,

ters has left for Peking. The Chiang Kai-shek party, it is an- ing of shareholders in Messrs, S. ticipated, will arrive in Paoting-Moutrie and Co., Ltd., was held at fu this evening and at Peking to the head office, 37 Nanking Road,

But as a general principle, Mr. Li advocated the establishment of a Sinking Fund Board of Trustees for the amortization of all loans. morrow. Reuter. His committed proposed that this Board shall be similar to the 2% per cent. Surtux Sinking Fund Board, which has already success- fully handled a number of louns of Marge amounts.

The committee finally suggested that a medium shall be created probably by the Sinking Fund Board of Trustees, to control the use of the funds from future loans so that these funds would be used solely for the purposes designated when the loans are made.

|National Conference at. Nanking,

Nanking, June 27.

Peking Situation.

Peking, June 30.

Sali Discussions.

many

Peking, July 1.

The 29th annual general meet-

Shanghai, last week. Dr. W. J. Isenman presided, supported by Mr. K. E. Newman (directors), Mr.

$16,310.05

In accordance with instructions H. A. Jones (assistant general from the Nationalist Central Go-manager) and other shareholders. vernment at Nanking, General Yen Hai-shan of Shansi (who is now like the previous one, has been a The Chairman said:-This year, in command of Paking) has in-

very difficult one for business in structed the Peking police authorities

release

China. Our year opened with the to students and others arrested on iceal disturbances in April, 1927, cessation of political charges by the orders of with practically a

business and the withdrawal of all the late Marshal Chang Tso-in.

our outport customers. Neverthe- Those to be released include a number who are known to be Comes, am pleased to state that we have had compensating influence munists.-Reuter.

in other directions, with the Tesult that your Board have pleasure in The National Financial Confer.

placing before you what I am sure ence, called by Mr. T. V. Soong,

you will consider a highly satis- Minister of Finance, to systema- tizo administration of the 'coun

The salt situation continues factory report and balance-sheet. You will note that the balanco to be the

of very subject try's finance, is to be convened at serious discussione between Mr. sinnding at the credit of profit and Nanking on July 1.

F. Hussey-Freke, the Asso-loss account is $89.212.85. This Besides the provincial financial ciate Chief Inspector and the sum, together with Commissioners, national tax foreign Diplomats and financiers. brought forward from last year's bureaux Directors, the CommisIt is pointed out that the breaking account, but less the interim sioners of Finance of all Special up would not necessarily affect dividend of 6 per cent, absorbing Municipalities throughout the the 1913 Reorganisation Loan on $24,585.00, leaves a total balance country, ranking officials of the which interest on amortisation was for disposal of $80,937.00, and Ministry of Finance, others taking met for several years from Cus-which your bourd recommends be part in the conference will include toms and not on sait, and was paid dealt with as follows: members of the Central Financial, to the bond holdors promptly as To pay a final dividend Supervisory Committee, represen usual, yesterday, from the Customs.

of 4 per cent, absorb- tatives from the Headquarters of The loans chiefly affected will be ing the Commander-in-Chief and the the Crisp, Hukuange and Angio. To pay a special bonus various Armies, representatives French, whereon China has al- from the Branch councils of the. Central Political Council, and

new account ...~15,377.00 other provincial delegates. Specialists in the field of finance

Total ...... $80,987.90 have also been invited to join the The above mentioned authorities f

Again this year we have not are of the opinion that T. V. Soong deemed it necessary to make any discusalon and offer suggestions.

The agenda of the Conference and other Chinese financiers are! includes the following five general anxious to re-establish Chinese addition to reserves, except ex- topics: Organization of the Finan. credit abroad, but if they meet the change fluctuation, and which I cial Administration, Revenue and service loans from ordinary re- have no doubt you will agree with, Tariff, National Expenditure, venne and at the same time destroy on noting the amount of our liquid the Gabelle this would create the assets. Sundry debtors are higher Public Loans, and Currency.

feeling that the new government than last year, but are not out of The Minister of Finance and the does not intend to keep its past proportion to the volume of bual- Vice-Minister will act as Chair-loan agreements. There would ncas done.

.'

ready defaulted.

Foreign Doubts.

事

$16,390.00

of $0 per share ............... 49,170.00 To carry forward to a

man and Vice-Chairman of the also be much doubt abroad se to I regret to have to inform you Conference; various Committees how long the interest would con- that the company suffered con- will be appointed to study and dia- tinue to be met, hence credit would siderable loss in Singapore during cuss all the topic and report their be weakened instead of streng the year under review, through de- findings to the Conference at the thened..

falcation, and this item appears in General Sessions.

It is understood that the Gabelle the profit and loss account as Bin- still has $800,000 in the Group gapore defalcation account. As Banks, which, however, Mr. you are doubtless awaro, thé Hussey-Freke cannot touch unless employee concerned was appre- The Finance Conference was the Chinese Chief Inspector joint-hended and served a term of im- formally opened at Nanking to ly signs the cheques, hence the prisonment. Our wholesale busi- day at noon and there were pro-Gabelle is very short of r

hundred noted funds,--Reuter. 4 financiera, representing the ma-

Conference Opens,

Shanghai, July 1.

Яent over

Chinese Poste,

jority of the provinces.

The chair was occupied by Mr.

Shanghai, July 1.

appointed

acting

ness, domestle and foreign, still continues to increase, owing to the

demand for Moutrle products, not- standing increased competition.

T. V. Soong, who, in his opening M. Picard Destelan, Co.-Director | speech stressed the need for General of Posts, loft for France travelling auditor, Mr. H. A. financial unity, the equal distribu- yesterday on three months sick Reeks, the secretary of the finan tion of taxation and a fixed budget leave. Mr. Shields, Postal: Com-cial department, Mr. A. Eyde and Fair- income and expenditure of the missioner at Shanghai, has been the architect, Mr. H. country...

Co-Director burn, who for a long time has been connected with the erection Mr. Tan Yen-kat, declared that General-Reuter.

of postal buildings all over Chins. the resolutions of the Finance

More Move This Week.

It is understood that his depart Conference, will be further dis- cussed and probably adopted by

Peking, July 1ment, which is known as the the Plenary Sesalon of, the, Kuo-

Several more officials of the Portal Domestic Development Depart mintang Central Executive Com Department are expected to leave for ment, is being transferred to

Shanghai this week, Including the Shanghat Reuter,

mittees.

ALTERNATE LAUGHS and THRILLS!

LOOK OUT for a gal attack!-Laughing gas! For here is one of the funniest pic fures ever made, featuring the world's greatest comedy team!.

KARL DANE

AND

GEORGE K. ARTHUR

IN

ROOKIES

PACKED With LAUGHSI

AT THE

QUEEN'S

AND

THEY RAN INTO ENOUGH ES- GAPADES ROMANCE TO LAST A LIFE TIME

and

enough trou». *ble to make them long for jail!

PEP!

LOVE!

THRILLS!

TO-DAY '&' TO-MORROW

At 2.30, 5.10, 7.15 and 9.20.

SALTY, WHIPPING, WHISTLING 1- A thrilling story of adventure in the South Sea Islands,

WARNER BROS

MONTE BLUE

in

BITTER APPLES

Based on the seal by Harold MacGrat

with

Myrna Loy

WARNER BROS PRODUCTION

Based on the famous Novel by Harold McGrath and directed by Harry Hoyt.

AT THE

WORLD

Orchestra 3,15 & 9.20.

FINAL SHOWINGS

TO-DAY Interprater 2.30.8 7.15.""

A GREAT STORY of real college life, with actual scenes of big football games, and wonderful romance!~~~

JACK PICKFORD

MARY BRIAN MARY ALDEN FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN JR

"and*****

WILLIAM HAINES (as Tom Brown)

BROWN OF HARVARD

PEP) ACTION! and PUNCHI

AT. THE

FINAL SHOWINGS TO-DAY

STAR 29. Continuous 2.30 to 11.IS,