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NEW YEAR PROSPECTS
HAPPY AUĞURY SEEN IN RECORD CHRISTMAS SALES
London, Dec. 27.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
G:
NOTICE.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1884.
FOR
1935
R.
IT WILL PAY YOU
It is hereby notified that the following licences and permits are due for renewal on the 1st, Jan- uary, 1935:
(1) Private Ricksha and Driver
Licences.
(11) Privato. Chuir and Driver
Licences.
(i) Tricycle and Driver -
cences,
(iv) Public
Licences.
Motor
(v) Motor Permits. Tricycles must be
Vehicle
taken for
Inspection before re-licensing to │No. 2 Police Station, Wanchal, or Tsim Sha Taul Police Station, Kow- Joon, between the hours of 9 nm. Following record sales in all and 11 a.m., between January 2nd. shops, trade prospects for the New and January 22nd., 1985. Year appear generally promising. The electricity output and con- sumption for the year ended March 31 inst showa a striking increpac. The units Konerated totalled 14,175,000,000, over 18 per cent. above the previous year. This Is the largest increase
Hince the
| Electricity Commissioners began
to record statistics in 1920-21,
T. I. KING, Inspector General of Police. Hongkong. December 27, 1934..
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,
STANLEY.
he New Term will open January 2nd. Entrance Examina- The consumption of electricity tion for New Sturlents, Saluŕday, jin the Industrial areas of Central}December 29th. at 9.30 a.m..
Scotland 'and North-east England For Prospectus, for Day-boya nearly equalled the boom year of and Boarders, Apply to Li Ho 1929. The commissioners hope to Tung, Esq., Bonker & Co., Bank of increase the sales and taking China Building, (Tel. 20662) fover small and antiquated under-
takings.
The heavy industries appear to he well provided with orders, but the decreasing consumption of British coal by Haly, which, As a result of trade agreements, is talking more from Belgium and Poland, is causing some anxiety.
Manchester reparts a marked in-¦ crease of activity in the rayon in- dustry-Reuter."
FRENCH
"
FINANCE
to The Warden
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE,
STANLEY.
LEADS THE WORLD
TO INVESTIGATE THE
QUESTION OF FIGURES
93
IN THE MATTER OF NEWSPAPER
ADVERTISING
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MATTHEWS.
NO DEVALUATION
WARNINGS GIVEN TO RUMOURISTS
Shanghai, Dec. 27.
21 YEARS AGO
Extracts From the "Telegraph." Files
The Ministry of Finance has The following extracts are from Issued an order for the arrest of the Hongkong Telegraph for the any one who spreads rumours-con-week ended December 31, 1913. cerning, the Government silver policy which may create uneasiness, -Wah Kiu Yat Po.
The rate of dollar on demand was is. 114.
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.December 28.
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December 26.
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¿ deputation of Portuguese
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SHIPBUILDING ON CLYDE DURING 1934
London, Dec. 27. The Clyde led the world in ship- building and engineering in 1934, by launching 67 ships with a total ton- The local Anancial market reac-residenta called on the Hon. Mr. mage of 268,121 tons. The twenty tion to Chiang Kai-shek's state-C Montague Ede in connection ane producing yards have a tonnagement on silver, published In this with a project to ameliorate hous output of nearly half the total for morning's newspapers, is favouring conditions by the creation of Japan the United Kingdom and a quarter of able, Chinese reporta state.
a Portuguese settlement in Wong- the world output,
incichong. The output for 1934 upproximates- It is rumoured that the French the total Clyde tonnage for the pre-of the silver dollar are now dis Government has decided to avoid alivious three years, but is only one-sipated and the market is quiet-Governor of Hongkong, was ap- long term publle horrowing in 1035 and to make a cheap money drive, think of the recont established by the Reuter.
EFFORTS TO AVOID LONG TERM BORROWINGS
Paris, Dec. 27.
with the help of the Bank of France, which will be arked
to take over
Clyde in 1913.
Including the Queen Mary, the
Rumoura regarding devaluation
Sir Frederick Lugard, former pointed Governor-General of North- fern and Southern Nigeria on the
Treasury Bands and contra-notes, car's work on the Clyde equalled the RECOVERY SPEED-UP amalgamation of these territories.
similar to the Bank of England.
combined output of Germany. Italy and Denmark.
It is believed that the present punitun of the Bank of France is
A dozen shipbuilding and engineer ufficiently strong to warrant such ang firms which were fille a year ago, policy. It is understood the Bank are now in active operation. The en- of France does not favour
gineering output, at 713,520 horse scheme, but the Government and the power, is the highest reached since Finance Minister, M. Germain-Martin, 1929-Renter Special,
the
enjoy the confidence of the publie tol A high degree and it is believed. therefore, that public opinion may: Bnally prevail on the Bank to admit the cogency of such a policy.
The Treasury liabilities for 1935 amount to between Frs. 12,080,000,- 1000 and Fr. 10,000,000,000.-center, i
| PROGRESSIVE CANTON
REPORT TO CHIANG
WANG CHUNG-HUPS VISIT
TO FENGHUA
Shanghai, Dec. 27. Dr. Wang Chung-huf returned to Shanghai this morning from Fenghua where he reported. the results of his Hongkong visit to Marshal Chlank Kai-shek.-. Reuter.
OPTISTIC VIEW HELD BY U.S. COMMENCE CHIEF
Washington, Dec. 27. A definite speeding up of busi- ness recovery in 1935, led by n de- elded forward movement of the fundamental and heavy goods In- dustries, was predicted by the į | Secretary of the Commerce De-
partment, Mr. Ropner to-day.
Ho declared that the autumn season was the best since 1929 and the mental polse of the American public more antisfactory than in 1929.-Reuter.
GENERAL GOERING
TROLLEY BUS LINES FOR KWANGTUNG CAPITAL
Canton, Dec. 27. Looking for belter means of
Dr. Kung'a Visit communication, the Municipal
Shanghai, Dec. 27. Government han decided 10 The Finance Minister (Dr. H. establish trolley bus nes in the H. Kung) during an interview with city. According to the schemo Chinese pressmen to-day announced drafted by the Bureau of Public that he plans to make an inspection Utilities, the lines are four in trip to the south-west in the near number.
future. Thirty-six trolley cars will be Dr. Kung said he would call on required., each capable of carry-the leaders, including Mr. Hu Han- Well-wishers wore, disappointed. ing 30 passengers.
min, and further discuss with them when the report of the engage- The total cost is estimated at closer accord with Nankingmont was officially denied.--Reu- $4,287,900,-Central Press.
ULLA'S
Reuter.
THB
BETROTHAL ANNOUNCEMENT
OFFICIALLY DENIED
Berlin, Dec. 27. It was reported today that) General Goering was engaged to Fraulein Emmy Sonnemand, well-known actress.
ter.
Merry Widow
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TO-MORROW
YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO WAIT GET YOUR TICKETS TO-DAY
The orchestra of the German cruiser Scharnhorst gave a fine performance at the Theatre Royal.
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"TELEGRAPH" ART
SUPPLEMENT
Topical Pictures To-morrow
There will be many pictures -(—topical—interest-In-ton morrow's issue of the Tele- graph Pictorial Supplement. Sporting events will includo a group of the Club and Navy Itugby teams, and some good snapshots of the steeplechas- ing at Kwant!.
Weddings illustrated will be those of Mr. Duncan Campbell and Misa E. M. Austin, and of Mr. W. H. Tang and Misa Y. S. Mok.
An Interesting group of the fancy dreas carnival at the Peak Hotel will be given, whilst other events illustrated will include H. E. the Gover nor's visit to the Fung Keong rubber manufactory, and the pilgrimage of Chinese Catho lies to principal churches in Kowloon.
MR. TANG CHAK-YU
Shanghai
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Tuesday,
Swatow, Amoy and Feschow
Kweiyang
Thaalak
Wednesday.
MANDATE ISSUED BY C.E.C. COMMENDING SERVICES
Nanking, Dec. 27. The Standing Committee of the Bangkok Central Executive Council to-day Batavia decided to issue a mandate, publicly commanding the Mr. Tang Chak-yu for his
vices to the nation.
late
ser-Shanghai
Straits, Copion, India, Mr. Ma Chao-chun, formerly East and Bouth Africa member of the Legislative Yuan,
Foochow
has been appointed to fill the post
of member of the State Council, Amoy left vacant by Mr. Tang's death. -Rentar.
SERICULTURE
GUATEMALA ANXIOUS FOR CHINESE EXPERTS
Canton, Dec. 27. The Provincial Government re ceived, a telegram yesterday from, the Chinoso Consul-General in Guatemala stating that the Guatemala Government la glad to have Chinese sericulture experts to assist In Improving aericulture in the country.
It is learned that, after receipt of the telegram, the Provincial Government referred the matter to the Silk Bureau for consideration.
-Coritral, Prenci
Tues Jan. 1, 9 am
Tues, Jan. 1, 9.2.
Sulyang.. Wed, Jan 2, 8.30 am. Mauritus, Hawali Biaru.. Wed, Jan. 2, 8.30 pmn..
Tean
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due Ban Francisco, 6th February
and South American Ports Sandakan...
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Reg.
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Hinsang . ¡Fri, Jan. 4, 10.30 am
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Saturday.
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