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TYPHOON FELT AT CANTON.

GALE FORCE WINDS DO SMALL DAMAGE.

Canton, July 25.

Although the full force of the typhoon yesterday was not felt in Canton, there

was n

stifish blow here during the night.

TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JULY 28, 1930.

HONGKONG TRADE..

COTTON GOODS SHOW AN IMPROVEMENT.

The following reports have been supplied by importers

of Commerce:

cotton goods. Since last reporting

the

RAINCOAT "LEFT" "IN RICKSHA.

COOLIE FINED FOR FAILING TO REPORT.

the

The defendant intimated that he had intended to return the cost to the ricksha farmer at the end of the day. He had no intentions of stealing it.

I think it is up to you to see to the Hongkong General Chaniber that passengers don't leave any

thing behind You should keep Cotton piece goods and fancy your eyes open. I think you should. look into the rickaha to see if The typhoon signals were tip at market has shown more anything is left behind." Thus the Chinese Maritime Customs activity and considerable sales of spoke Mir. Whyte Smith, at Signal Station all day yesterday Shadow Stripe Poplins have been Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday: and about timin time all the anm-made for shipment November on when fining a ricksha coolie for Silver prices accepted failing to report to the Police the pans and small craft disappear wards. from the river, going into the vari- have been on a very low basis, discovery of a raincoat and a tin ous small creeks to take shelter; and, in some instances, indicate of cigarettes which had been lost even the launches left their usual assistance from Exchange rates by Mr. F. P. Franklin the previous anchorage near Honam point and well above those ruling to-day. day. took refuge elsewhere. At about the In addition to above, Dealers have same time the foreign gunboats in given attention to White Mattings port furled all their awnings and the and Coloured Stripe Poplins, and two British gunboats, H. M. S. S. some fair lines are mentioned, Tarantula and Cicala, left their Prices reported in these instances

under usual anchorage just

have also been on a relatively low; the Shameen Bund and went out basis. Cotton values show little into the middle of the river, tying change. Latest quotations to up to the China Merchants' buoys. hand are those of 24th inst. 31id

A stiff wind with heavy rain lasted most of the afternoon, in-Am. "Spot" 7.58d. Eg. Sakel, creasing considerably in the even- ing until the worst time was ex- perienced between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. At that time the wind was blowing, if not with typhoon force, at least with full gale force; just about 1.30 a.m. it seemed to veer round from north-east to south-cast.

Plunged Into Darkness, No damage of. any great import- ance has been noticed: the worst that has happened so far is that at about 1.15 a.m. this morning a large number of electric wires and electric poles with transformers were blown down and the whole lighting system of Canton was thrown into darkness: up to

the time of writing, the electric current has not yet been restored.

It is not thought that any lives have been lost, though a number have been overturned, sunk or of sampans and small river craft destroyed.

Little Damage.

On Shameen a few trees have been uprooted in the French Con- ression, the British Concession suffering no damage beyond a few branches being broken off trees. Only the Canton Rowing Club suf- fered the loss of their pontoon, which was carried away by the enormous waves on the river and almost completely destroyed.

12.45d.

More Activity.

Detective Sergeant Humphreys pointed out to his Worship that there had been several other in cidents of passengers leaving or rickshas without them ticles in being recovered. Fortunately, in the present case, Mr. Franklin had taken the number of the vehicle, as it had acarly knocked down a small boy.

I

There has been decidedly more activity since the last report and

"Continuing, the officer said that some important business has been settled in Shadow Striped Poplins, wan the number was given to the Cotton Mattings and Spring Police a detective traced the defen- Fancies for end of the year ship-dant and found the cont folded into The price levels, on certain a smail bundle and placed under ment. lines seem to point to the utilisa-everal of his canvas clothes beneath tion of favourable exchange, but the seat. other lines have been settled at current rates. Manchester prices are a little easier and manufac turers are accepting business at a sacrifice in order to prevent closing down. Clearances of cot- ton cargo have been on a smaller scale and the local market for White Shirtings is dull.

too far

Woollena-Enquiries have been replacing costs are sti!! made for Starlet Blankets but

above local prices to permit new business. The offtake of various lots of woollen, (for the most part considerably overdue) is a satis- factory feature and stacks, on hand are gradually being reduced,

Metals-Market weak. Prices

down.

Flour-Stock: American 150,- 200 bags, Canadian 70,000 bags, Australian 10,000 bags. Market: Very weak,

His Worship remarked to the de- fendant that if he had intended to return the coat he would not have pat it under his belongings as he had done.

After making the remarks quoted above, his Wership said that he took a serious view of such cases and pointed out to the defendant that he would have heen entitled reward if he had reported the discovery to the Police.

A fine of $25 with the alterna- tive of three weeks' hard labour was imposed.

MEXICAN RAILWAYS

RE-ORGANISE,

BOND ISSUE TO SETTLE EXTERNAL DEBTS.

Washington, July 26.

HOME WEDDING.

MR. E. N. K. ESTCOURT AND

MISS LOOKER.

The marriage took place on June 26, at St. Leonard's Church, Turners Hill, Sussex, of Mr. Edward Noel Keith Estcourt, R.A. Mess, Woolwich, son of Mr. E. A.

Mrs.

Estcourt, I.C.S. (retired), and Mad

Folkestone, and Miss Jessie Helen June Looker, daughter of Mr. H. W. Looker, of Fen Place. Turners Hill, and the late Mrs. Looker, of Hongkong.

Archdeacon McKew and the Rev. C. F. D. Trimming officiated at the service. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white marquisette gown, the neck embroidered with silver, and floating sleeves, with panels of silver embroidery and mar quisette forming the skirt, the train edged with silver insertions. She carried a Goodyear bouquet of lies of the valley. and stephanotis. The guests at the ceremony included:

Miss Looker, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Newall, Mrs. H. M. Curteis, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Estcourt, Mr. Basil Sharp, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Womersley. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Battcock, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Battcock.

Sir George and Lady Penny, Mr. Stewart and Lady Gershom Stewart, Sir Alfred and Lady Tritton, Viscountess Cowdray, Sir William and Lady Foot Mitchell, Sir James and Lady Lockhart, Sir Walter and Lady Scott, Sir Newton and Lady Stabb, Miss Stabb, Sir Francis and Ludy Aglen, Lady Butler and Miss Butler.

General and Mrs. Wigan, Mr. and Mrs. Locker Lampson, Miss Locker Lampson. and Miss Betty Locker Lampson, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mitchell. General and Mrs. Birdwood. Miss Birdwood, General and Mrs. Landale, Miss Landale, General and Mrs. Blunt, Miss Blunt, Colonel and Mrs. Pollen, Miss Pollen, Admiral and Mrs. Beamish, Commander and Mrs. Forbes, Admiral and Mrs. Bowring, General and Mrs. Mus- grave.

Mr. Douglas Benson. Mr3, Baggallay, Mr. Gedge, Mr. and Bira. Hawkins, the Hon. Christo- pher and Mrs. Lowther, Brigadier and Mrs. Goschen, Miss Goschen, Admiral

Mrs. and

Skipwith, General and the Hon... Mex.

About 3 am. the worst of the gale Was over and gradually quietened down: the typhoon sig- nals were removed from the Chinese FINANCIAL CRISIS INent of the Mexican Government's Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Prior, Mrs.

Maritime Customs Signal Station about 9.30 a.m. this morning.

The s.3. Lung Shan from Hong-

JAPAN.

kong arrived in port about 11 TRADE DEPRESSION IS CAUSE ed by Senor Deoca, the Mexican

1.m

but was not carrying any passengers, freight or mail: it is therefore presumed she has come direct from Stonecutters.

were

The land wires of the Chinese Telegraph Administration blown down and the service with Hongkong was interrupted. How-

ever,

the Chinese Government Radio Administration managed to remain in communication with Hongkong, though messages to- day have been very long in trans- mission. Our Own Correspondent.

FOREIGNERS NOT WANTED.

AMBITIOUS SCHEME FOR CHINESE SHIPPING.

OF GLOOM.

Osaka, July 26.

The financial situation in Japan is still gloomy because of the world- wide depression. However, it is believed that the worst is over.

Warner, Miss Warner, Miss Wagg, A new agreement for the settle-Miss Bervon, Captain and Mrs. direct external debt and to work Ackroyd, Miss Boyd Rochfort, Mr. out a settlement of the Mexican and Mrs. Pears. National Railways "debt was sign-

Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Worthing- ton-Evans, Mrs. Philip Legge, Misa Ann Gold, Miss Dorothy Furze, Miss Joyce Burgoyne, Miss Mary Collins, Miss Joan Denny, Miss Bridget Blundell, Miss Munn, Mr. David Looker, Mr. Tritton, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Baggallay, Mr. Bailey, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Lillie, Mr. Larden, Mr. Burnett, Mr. Robin- son and Mr. Syme."

Finance Minister, and Mr. Lamont. Chairman of the International Committee of Bankers.-Reuter's American Service.

Ambitious Programme.

Later.

The low level of prices is at-

The Mexican debt agreement, tracting new orders from home details of which are now made and abroad. The recent strength public, provides for a total debt of the stock market reflects this of £102,600,000 to be re-funded feeling.

into £98.400,000 in five per cent..

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There will also be a substantial reduction in interest, the arrears upon which, on direct debt, ap- proximate £40,000,000. The Mexi can Railway, now insolvent, it is stated, will be reorganised.

Farmers are reported to be in bonds. an unenviable plight owing to the low price of cocoons and other products. although rice is at comparatively high price. Banks and financial houses have been affected by the diminished values of securities, but the redeeming feature is the strength of Govern

ment bonds.

So far as the big banks are con- cerned no fear is entertained as to their stability.

The Mexican Government's direct debt will be cut down to £53,400,000 and will be guaranteed lien on the Customs Nanking, July 26.

by a Revenues. A detailed programme for the

The railway debt will be re- abolition of the shipping privi- The rumour of a Cabinet crisis leges so far always enjoyed by is generally discredited. How-dured to 445,000,000, for which foreigners in inland waters has ever, it is feared that the Govern railway properties are hypothe- been formulated by the Ministry ment might have to face a real dif- cated." of Communications, and has been ficulty in making both ends meet approved by the Central Political in next year's Budget-Reuter, Council, while it is understood that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to open negotiations with the British and Japanese Governments for the cancellation of these privi-

eges.

BRITISH BANKING

COMBINE.

The Ministry of Communica- REPRESENTS ASSETS OVER tions has been ordered by the

£70,000,000. Council to prepare for the expan- sion of the Chinese shipping in-

London, July 26. dustry in order that the inlandi An important banking raerger water routes may efficiently be has been arranged, subject to served when foreign steamers shareholders assent, whereunder have been withdrawn.-Reuter. the Royal Bank of Scotland will

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The new bond issues will run for 45 years-Reuter's American Service.

acquire the shares of the Williams Deacons Bank, by an issue of its own shares in exchange.

The new combination will re- present deposits of over £70,000,- 000.

Williams Deacons, which is n member of the London Clearing House, will preserve its identity. Its interests chiefly lie in the pro- vinces-Reuter.

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