HONGKONG TRADE CLEVELAND CLIMB OVER
FIGURES
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UPWARD TREND IN VOLUME
BUYING BRITISH
A steady improvement in the volume of the trado of #the Colony, despite the cur- rent world depression, is re- vealed in the latest official Atatistics, covering the first half of 1932. In particular, there is a welcome advance in British imports.
The returns, issued by the Sta tistical Branch of the Imports and Exports Department, aliow that the declared values of merchan- dise imported into Hongkong dur- ing the first half year of 1932 ramounted to $335.4 millions, as compared with $367,0 millions in the first half year of 1931, while exports totalled $242.3 milllons as compared with $272,7 millions.
In terms of sterling values, however, both imports and ex- porta slowed increases, imports in the first half year of 1932 "amounting to £22.1 millions as £17.7 millions, compared with and exports to £10.0 millions as compared with £13.2 millions
BRITAIN'S RISE.
Excluding imports from China, the largest share of the import trade was credited, to the United Kingdom. In 1930 the British share was 9.4%, in the first six months of 1931 it was 12.01% and In the first half of this year it rose still further to 13.8%.
Indies,
The Netherlands Eust U.S.A., French Indo-China, Siam. India and Belgium ali recorded slightly increased shares of the total, while the Australian shure notably advanced from 0.3% to 2.2%.
Importe from Japan declined heavily. In 1930 they accounted
MACK-BOYS
Cincinnati Destined for Doormat
Now York, July_24. Ifack Wilson (Dodgers), Moore (Cubs) Hemsley (Cuba), Suhr Pirates), Fothergill (Chicago White Sox), Brown and Crowdly (Clove land), Sewell (Yankees), Walker and Louis Rich (Detroit), Gorlin (St. Browns) and Alexander (Boston Red Sox) scored home runs to-dny.
Several double-headers were play- ed. Only the Cardinals and the In- dians took both games. Resulta:
-Boston
New York
Buston
THE HONGKONG
The fate Mr. Fiorenz Ziegfeld, of "The Follies" fame, whose doath has just been reported.
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TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JULY 25, 1932.
DUMPING RUBBISH IN. HARBOUR
NEW METHOD BROUGHT TO LIGHT
A new method of dumping rub- bish in the harbour was decrib- ed by Sergeant Hudson when pro- secuting the steersman of a junk be fore the Hon. Comdr. Hole, at the Marino Court this morning."
The defendant, Chan Kwan, was charged with having dumped rub- blah at Kowloon Bay without the permission of the Harbour Master. He pleaded not guilty.
RADIO BROADCAST
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME OF RECORDED MUSIĆ
by 2.1.W. on a wavelength of 855 metres. (B)5 K.C.).
5-7 p.m. Chuese Programme, of Victor & tl. M. V. records.
7-10.80 p.m. European Programmé
7 p.m. Stock Quotations, etc. 7.3-7.50 p.m. Variety, Orchestral Running Between the Haindrope
Bert Lown & 311 Hotel Biltmore Orch:
Love with Me
Orchestral-When You Fati in Love Fail in
Rudy Valeo & Connecticut Yankees 11c020.
Three Brothers Nehring
B3017.
Song The All Make Love But Me Bong-Life's Desire Instrumental Bullfighter
Gracie Fields (Comedienne) 134000. Instrumental-Piano Pastimes song-Up in the Cloude Bong-1 Kiss Your Hand, Madam
Austin Egen (Baritone) 3077. Orekeniral-Joey the Clown. Orchestral-Close Your Eyes tumorous Seng-You Want Lovin'.
Sergeant Hudson said that at p.m. yesterday he was in No. 5 police launch In Kowloon Bay. Ile passed close under the stern of the defendant junk, and noticed a long trail of dincoloured, dirty water. He boarded the junk, and found that she was rigged up with four feet chutes about 8 inches by 2 square passing from the upper deck through the bottom of the vessel. Instead of the rubbish be- ing thrown over the side of the lumerous Bong-Spread a Few Dark Shadows jun, it was released and the rub-vost Duel-hiama (From "Viktoris & Her summons against Messrs.bist emptied into the chutes. It Vocal Dust-Mauale (From "Viktoria & Her
MATCH IMPORTERS TO APOLOGISE
was quite a new iden.
Comdr. Hole-What was nature of the trail?
the
coloured water. The cargo
Sergeant Hudson:---Muddy, dis-
car-
Him Loong, of 86, Des Voeux Road West, necusing them of possession of matches on which were applied infringed trade marks, was with- drawn by the Cathay Match Co., of Shanghai, when Mr. O. E. C. Married by the junk was composed of ton appeared for the complainants mud and rubble. before Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central Police Court this morning
The defendants were alleged to have had the matches in their pos- session on board the s. s. Tai Poo Shek, at a wharf at West Point,
Mr. Marton, in tang permis- alon to withdraw the summons, said that as soon as the summons. was served on Mesars. Him Leong they went to the complainant and made a clean breast of the whole aflair. They admitted that the boxes of matches hore infringed trade marks and agreed to give an undertaking not to use that trade mark again in Hongkong. They also agreed to give a public inpology in two Chinese newspapers to be approved by the complain- ants.
They further agreed to return to Mucao, where the goods came matches
for 12.3% of the total, falling to NOW BEING TOWED TO from, all the boxes of
10.0% in the first half of last year and 2.9% this year, on account of the Chinese boycott of Japanese goods.
HALF YEARLY COMPARISONS.
In the following table the total values of imports and exports of merchandise are given in £'s und; $'s millions for the first six months of the years 1928/32:-
HONGKONG
Battling against heavy seas, the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's tug Henry Keswick is expected to arrive in Hongkong Norwegian steamer Hirundo in Jute to-night with the disabled
tow.
which were seized by the police under warrant. The defendants were prepared to pay the costs of the prosecution and all costs in sending the cargo back to facao. That was perfectly satisfactory as far as the Cathing Match Co. were concerned.
News that the Hirundo was in
Altogether 49 tins and 29 boxes distress was received here on Sa-of matches were seized. Imports Exports turday, and arrangements were.
1023
£29.9
1924
$262.2 £36.4
$309.4
1025
£30.8
3268.6
1931
1082
£17.7 $367,0 £22.1 $335.4
£30.2 $264,4 £33.6 $284.8 £29.3 $205.0 £13.2 $2727 £16.0 $242.3
JUNE FIGURES.
immediately made by the agents, Messrs. Thoreson and Company. to despatch a tug to her assistance. The S. O. S., which was picked up by the Cape D'Aguilar_radio sta- tion, intimated that the Norwegian steamer was in distress 260 miles aouth of Hongkong. - Fears - were entertained for the safety of the passengers and crew, in view of the unsettled conditions In the China Sea.
The summons was accordingly dismissed.
POLICE RESERVE
ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT
-WEEK-
Order by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Inspector General of Police, state:
Chinese Company, With the aid of the wireless Imports of merchandise Into
Training Course-Part 11.--Con- Hongkong during the month of equipment abourd the tag, the two
ships were kept in communication stable R64 Shek Pui Tim has been June amounted to a value of $50.1 | with each other, and early yester. passed out as efficient in Part 11 of with $67.3 millions (£2,716,120) inday morning the Henry Keswick
millions (£3,144,093) ns compared
June of last year, representing a decrease of $7.2 millions or 12.6% Exports were valued at $33.6 millions (£2,111,643), a decrease of $10.2 millions (£2.101,421) or 23.3 per cent. It will be seen, however that the sterling values are increased.
Training
Police duties and regulations)..
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Ann Penn' 13249.
Over Denes & Lixxi Waldmuller 189IG. 8 p.m. (Local Time & Weather Re- port),
7.60-8.20 p.m. Band Music.
(a) Air de Ballet
(b) Calllyhoo (Chaminade) Pro Des Ormbaks (Chaminade)
Band of J.M. Coldstream Guarde
Defendant Huld be had permis- sion to deposit the cargo at Sung Wong Tai, Kowloon Bay. device was to facilitate the dis-Parade of the Tin Sollers (Jesso}) charge of the cargo.
Comdr. Hole:-But you were not depositing it in the place meu tioned in the permit.
Defendant: did not throw any rubbish at the place mentioned by the Sergeant,
Comdr. Hole:-This is the first case of this sorl which I have formally tried, and I will take o lenient view of it.
A fine of $10 or one week's prisonment was imposed.
JAPANESE PARTIES
UNITE.
RIGHT AND LEFT WINGS OF PROLETARIANS
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Fargo in the Forest (Michael) National Game (Souza)
Wood Nymph (Contes)]
Dand of . M. Until (Sanderson) A Perfect Dar (Bond)
Golitstream
Guarda SUB1.
Guarde 13773:
Band of R. M. Coldalram
8.20-9.50 p.m. The entiro musical numbers of the Opera "The Mikado" (Gilbert & Sullivan) Recorded under the direction of Rupert D'oyly Carte D1172/D1182.
Selections from
9.50-10.27 p.m. Орега, im-Song-Taurator-Flerco Fiammes are Boaring
(Veril) Song Samson and Delilali-Hy Heart
thy Sweet Volen (Baint-Baletan),
Louled Homer (Contralto) 1422. Hand-Martha--Selection (Flotow),
namo
Tokyo, July 24. There was a significant political movement during the week ond when the right and left wings, of the Japanese Proletarian Party decided to unite under the of the People's Socialist Party.
This act unifies the movement into a single, party for the first time. The party opposes capitalism and fascism.-Router's Special.
1.
A boatman, charged before the Hon. Comdr. Hole, at the Marine Court this morning, with having moored his craft inshore at Tal Hing wharf, was fined $20 or two weeks' imprisonment.
SHARE PRICES
TO-DAY'S QUOTATIONS
The following is the list of local thesbare quointions issued to-day:
Banke,
Course (knowledge
recruits will attend at All Chinese Company's Headquarters on Tuesday, July 20th. at 5.30 p.m. for,
Reiver Practice.-Revolver prac-
found the disabled stenmér. Lines were put on board the Hirundo, and the difficult task of towing her to Hongkong was commenced. instruction.
The Hirundo left Swatow for tice will be carried out by members Bangkok at 4 pm, on Wednesday, of the Chinese Company on the Ken- carrying several deck passengers.nedy Road Range or
Wednesday, The SOS was sent out late on July 27th. at 5.30 p.m. under Sub In Saturday night. The vessel's spector A. L. Hopkins. All members position was then 12 North 118 who have been detailed will assemble East, but she drifted considerably at the Range at that time.
Inspection Parade. All ranks of "DEATH OF MR. N. M. before being picked up by the
monny will
wil parade at
at
BUX
POPULAR INDIAN
RESIDENT
By the death of Mr. N. M. Dux,
tho Fronch Hospital
at
3 o'clock this morning, the local Indian community has suffered the loss of one of its most popular members. Mr. Bux Was the
the Chinese Condition on Thursday,
tug, at noon yesterday. It is be- Central Police lieved the vessel's rudder carried away in the heavy sens.
SİKONG'S APPEAL
ASSISTANCE TO REPEL TIBETAN INVASION
rust 4th. for a general inspection
Was uipment etc. by the Company |
of
Commander. Fall in at 5.30 p.m. sharp. DressWhite Uniform Cap with White Cover, Belt, Truncheon, Whistle, Armlet and Hadge, "Pocket
bol and note-book- to Policeman" carried. Those not in possession of No uniform will attend in mufti. members may he absent from this parade without leave from the Com- pany Commander, The Equipment Officer will make it a point of being present. Recruits will attend.
Flying Squad.
Shanghai, July 24, The people of Sikong Province manager of the Victoria Printing have sent an urgent appeal to the 'Press. 'Nows of his death will Government for assistanco to repel
The final instructional patrol of the come as a surprise to his many the Tibetan invasion. They de- friends: He was stricken down a clare the Tibetans are preparing at month of the Hongkong section will take place on Friday, July 29th. All fortnight ago with fever and sank Tekkeh for a counter offensive, members must attend. Members, will rapidly.
and Dalai Lama, himself is report fall in at Central Police Station al Mr. Bux was well known cd to be proceeding from Lassa to 6.15 p.m. sharp. Dress-White Uni
direct tho, campaign, while fresh form and Cap with White Cover. one time military supplies are being sent to
Reserve Emergency. Tekkeh from Lassa..
In sporting circles,, being >brother of the
n
champion pugilist, Iron
Bux.
It is requested that the Govern- Defendu Class-The weekly dofon- In his younger days he turned out rogularly for the Indian Recren- ment despatch material to the du class will meet in the gymnasium tion Club Cricket and lawn bowls Szechuencso generals to anubio at Central Police Station on Friday, teams and in more recent years them to assist Sikong to ropel the July 29th at 6.30 p.m. under Sub In he served on the Committee of that Tibetan attack-Router's Special. spector (R) W. V. Field. Club. He was also a member of the Cralgengower Cricket Club. The sympathy of Mr. Bux's many friends will be extended to his widow and family of six children. The duneral takes place this even ing at the Mohammedan Cemetery at 6.80 p.m.
For having boarded the s. 8. Kalyan without the permission of tho master, an unemployed Chinoso was fined $10 or one-wook's imprisonment by the tion. Consdr. Hole, at the Marine
Pals, morningSE
i
EquipmentAll members who have not returned their Black bolts, ola tere and pouches are ordered to hand Failing to appear before Mr. Scho-them in to the Police Reserve Office field at the Central Poilce Court this at once. No new Bolts will be issued. a charge of driving until all Black Belts have been re- morning on East without a licence, Mr. Peter public motor car in Queen's Road turned,
(Sgd). D. L. King, · Leefe, described as a clerk residing
D. S. P. (I). at 22, The Peak, had his bail of $20 entreated.
Two flabormen were fined' $10. ono week's imprisonment each by the Hon. Comdr. Holo at the Maring Court this morning, for using bright, lights when fishing in Kowloon Bay.
While on a visit yesterday to a friend, Mrs. Mooney, at 50, Argylo Street, Kowloon, Mrs. Lam Ho, of 514, Canton Road, was bitten by a dog owned by Mrs. Mooney, animal was afterwards destroyed by Police Bergeant Clark.
The
Hongkong Banks, $1000, b. Hongkong, (Lon. Reg.), £111 n. Chartered Banks, £13 n. Mercantile Bank, A. &. B. £21 n. Mercantile Bank C., £9% n. East Asin, $112 n.
Am: 0. Finance Corp., $25 n. China 0. Fin. Ord., Tle.6 n. Chinn 0. Fin. Pref. Tls.4.60 h.
Insurances.
Canton Ing., $1300 n. Unioo Ins., $4621⁄2 b. Chinn Underwriters, $3.16 n. Chinn Fire, $600 b.
I. K. Fire Ins., $1195 n. Internation Assce. Tls. 4 8.
Shipping.
Douglases, $26 n.
b.
II. K. Steamboats, $20
· Indo-Chinas, (Prof.) $45 n. Indo-Chinas (Dof.), $22 n. Shell (Bearer), 37/6 b. Union Waterboats, $19 b.
Mining. Benguets, $16% n. Kailans, 24/6 n.
Langkale (Single), Tis.4 n. S'hai Explorations, Tls.2.10 n. S'hal Loans, Tlo.2 n. Raubs, $38 b,
Venz: Goldfields, $11⁄2 n. Benguet Exp., 31 eta. n.
Docks, etc.
H. K. & K. Wharves, $139 b. H. K. &. W. Docks, $18% b S. China Motors A., $10 m. S. China Motor B., $8 n Providents (old), $4.00 n. Providents (new), $2,80 n. Hongkews, Tla. 218 n. New Engineerings, Tla. 6 n. Shanghai Docks. Tls. 76 n.
Lands, Hotels, etc. Hotels (old), $10.80 b. Hotels (new), $10..40 b.. H. K. Lands, $77% b. S'hai Lands, Tls.25% n. Metropolitan Lands, Tis. 10 n. Humphreys, $10 b. Asla Realties "A", $155, n.. Asia Reulties "B", $201⁄2 n. Chinese Estates, $100 b. China Realiles, Tis. 11.40 n. Chian Debentures: Tis. 96% n..
At
Band of 11. M. Coldstream · Gunil *C1403. Song-Don Glovans-Pretty_Lady (Mozart) Bong-Don Glorian!—is a Malden Patz 'and
Blender (Mosart)
Frodor Chellapin (Bass) 1991. Orchestral-hida-Fantalo (Verd), AFT.
Taran)
Mark Weber & His Orchestra 02067. Song-Mignon--Knowest Thou the Land?
(Thomas)
(Thems)
Song Higson-Kers Am 1 in Her Boudoir
Lucresta Borl (Boprano) 1901. 10.27 p.m. Rugby Mid-day Press
News.
10.30 p.m. Close Down. All records in the above European pro- grammes ate kindly supplied by Messrs. 8. Moutrie & Co.
Cottons.
Ewo Coltons, Tls. 13.75 b. S'hai Cottons, Tls. 70 n. Zoong Sings, Tls. 10.60 n.. Wing On Textiles (3.), $155 n.
Public Utilities. Tramways, $22.50 b. Peak Trama (old), $16 n. Peak Trams (new), $71⁄2 n. Star Ferrics, 587%1⁄2 b.
Yaumati Ferries (old), $84 b. Yaumati Ferries (new), $33 b. China Lights (old), $17.60 b. China Lights (new), $17% n. H. K. Electrics, $72 b. Macao Electrics, $24 n. Sandakan Lights, $12 n. Telephones (F. P.), $381⁄2 n. Telephones (P.P.), $21.80 b." China Buses, Tis.12 n. Singaporo Tractions, 2/- n. Singapore Pref. 12/6 n.
Industrials.
Malabon Sugars, $20 b. Cald: Macg." (Ord.), Tls.14 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), T18.10 n. Canton Icca, $6 mi
Cements (comb.), $16.60 b. Cements fold), $11% n. Cements (new), $5 n. H. K. Ropes, $12.40 cu. Agriculturala, $10% n.
Stores, etc. Dairy Farms, $271⁄2 b. Watsons (old) $14 n. Watsons (new), $13 n. Der. A. Wings, $1 n. Lane Crawfords, $54 n. Mackintoshs, $21 n. Sinceres, $16 n. Wm. Powells, $3.35 1. Wing On (H. K.), $205 n.
Miscellaneous. Amusements, $19 Entertainmenta, $18% n. S. C. Enterprises, $0% n. Macao "Greyhounds", $10 n. Wallace Harpers, $12.00 'n. Constructions (old), $0.45 n. Constructions (new), $1.70 sa, B. Ind. G. Bonds, $68% n. H.K. Govt, Loans, 3% Pre. aa. China Sports. Ltd., $10 n.
b.
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