1935-02-26 — Page 19

ANGLO- GERMAN PARLEY

EXTENSION OF LONDON TALKS

APPROVAL GENERAL

London, Feb. 25. Replying to a Parliamentary question to-day, the Foreign Secretary, Sir John Simon, ex- plained that His Majesty's Govern- | mont had onquired of the German Government whether they rightly understood that the object of the proposed meeting of British and German Miniatora at Berlin would be to carry consultation a stage further on all matters referred to in the Anglo-French Communiquo which was despatched following: the London conversationa,

He had received a reply from the German. Government concur- ring in his description of the scope of the proposed meeting and inviting him to go to Berlin for this purpose, said Sir John.

Hla Majesty's Government con- sidered this a useful suggestion and he hoped to visit Berlin very shortly, although the date and other details remained to bo arranged.

The French and Italian Govera- ments approved the COUTAG of action proposed.

In reply to a supplementary Inquiry Sir John said the ques- tion of his visit to Moscow and other capitals to discuss the Eur opean situation was under sideration-British Wireless.

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ITALIAN IMPORT

EMBARGO

BRITAIN TO MAKE REPRESENTATIONS

London. Feb. 25.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY:

PRINCES OPPOSE

INDIA BILL

CHINA

BUYING

BRITISH

SHOW INCREASE

BRITISH PROPOSALS 1934 PURCHASES

NEED AMENDING

GOVERNMENT HOPE FOR

COMPROMISE

Bombay, Feb. 25.

Following the meeting of the Princes and their Ministers at a conference here to-day at which the India Bill was discussed as it relates to the plans for federa- tion and the privileges of the Princes, a communique was issued in which it was pointed out that before the proposed legislative reforms could be accepted by the Princes certain radical changes must be made.

MORE ORDERS PLACED

London, Feb. 25. Orders of a total value of £200,000 will be placed in Britain for machine shop equip- ment na a result of today's annual meeting of the Chinese Government's Purchasing Com- mission at the Chinese Legation here. Mr. Quo Tai-chi, the Chinese Minister, presided.

Sir Ralph Wedgwood, Sir Arthur Balfour and Sir Basil Blackett, all prominent British intustria flats, and Dr. C. C. Wang, were

among those present,

that

The year's report was passed unanimously and showed Com-orders placed with English Arima last year had been a substantial increase over 1933. A large pro- portion of the orders were for the Canton-Hankow Railway.

The communique says that the meeting of Princes and their Ministers considered the report of the mittee of Ministers on the India Bill. The India Bill was fully discussed and the opinion of counsel, engaged for the purpose of advising the Princes, was heard at length.

In the discussion the Maharajas of Bhopal, Bikaner, Patiala, and Rewa spoke; and Sir Akbar Hybari and Sir Ramas Wamliyer also participated.

MODERN FLATS

HUMPHREYS ESTATE CO. ENTERPRISE

ANNUAL MEETING

The near completion of 12 four- roomed flats in connection with the development of the Company's property at Argyle Street,, incor- porating the latest indoor require ments,

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It was emphasised in the com- munique that before, the Bill could be considered as acceptable to the States it was necessary that it should be amended In certain essential respoets,

The Conference unanimously endorsed the recommendations of the Ministera Committee and in conformity with these decided to

certain amendments submit the Viceroy.

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A resolution indicating the strong feelings of the States on also the present proposals was adopted at the conference.

All this information, in detall, mentioned by the has been supplied to the Viceroy Chairman (Mr. D. E. Clark) when with a view to placing it before over the annual general the Secretary of State for India. of shareholders of theReuter.

It was stated in the House of Estate & Finance Co...

Commons that the President of the

Board of Trade was endeavouring Ltd., held at the Hongkong Hotel

to ascertain as quickly as possible to-day at 11.30 a.m.

and many

The Secretary (Mr. J. L. Quie)

STATEMENT EXPECTED

London, Feb. 25.

It is understood that when dia- the likely effect upon British coal shipments, and other exports to having read the notice convening cussion of the India Hill in Com- Italy, of the quota upon imports the mnesting, the Chairman sald:mittee stage is resumed in the of Commons to-morrow, of coal

other com-Gentlemen,The report and state House modities imposed by the Italian ment of accounts, with auditors' Sir Samuel Hoare, Sheretary of Government under the deeree of report, having been in your hands State for India, will make a state. February 19.

for the required period, I propose, ment on the situation arising from

to you

your approval, to take the decisions of the Indian Princes It is understood that the Italian subject Government has decided to admit them as rend. The net profit for made at Bombay.

Lord Wolmer, one of the chief all coal destined for Italian can- the year under review is $169.112.- sumption that actually left the 13 as against $167.060.79 for the opponents of the Government's country of origin before February previous year. I think you will proposals for the reform of the 19, but no information is available agree with me that these figures india Constitution, commenting rogarding coal loaded or ready can be considered as satisfactory when interviewed by Reuter, said for loading at that date.

in view of prevailing conditions. the whole situation had been al Turning to the Profit and Losstered by the Princes' decision. In Urgent representations are be- Ing made to the Italian Govern- Account, you will note that rents fact, the attitude of the Princes of $14,388.07. disclosed a complete break-down ment on the whole matter show an increase

This in chiefly due to the fact that in the Government's proposals, British Wireless.

Alermor Court was revenue-pro- Ministerial circles, on the other ducing for the entire year underhand, appear to think there should review as against only one month be no fundamental differences to of the previous year. Repairs show be adjusted. They feel that mis- a decreased expenditure of $4,117.-

understandings may to some ex-

ARMY CHIEF'S

TOUR

EGYPT, PALESTINE AND SUDAN

13. but interest is up by $12.765.08. tent hey responsible for the due to an increased overdraft at opposition from the Princes and the Bank.. During the year

hope that any anxieties which portion of your investments, was may have arisen will be dispersed disposed of, which explains the by amendments which do not item "Loss on Sale of Investments" affect the structure of the Bill.- $86.38.

Reuter.

FLATS IMPROVED

Turning to the balance sheet, it

London, Feb. 26. General Sir Archibald Montgo| mery Massingberd, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, will leave England on February 28, to carry will be noted that $4,666.01 has mention, and I now formally pro- out a tour of inspection in Egypt, bean expended from the Building pose that the amount of $201,382. Palestine and Sudan, travelling Improvement Account. This 89 available for appropriation be from Marsellice in the liner amount represents final payment to allocated as follows:-Pay a divi Strathaver.

contractors for installing flush dend of 8% on 200,000 shares, He will arrive at Cairo on March 8yatem in some of our older flats $160,000.;

transfer to Special and houses, as mentioned in my Repairs and Renewals A/c., $11,- speech last year. Special repairs 602.76; and carry forward the are again a heavy item.

Ibalance, viz.. $29,880.13. After During the year the exterior of this proposal has been seconded

Buildings was shall be pleased to answer to the overhauled and rede-best of my ability any questions in found connection with the accounts which

G and travel by air to Khartoum on March 9, returning to Cairo on March 18. Before leaving Exynt for Palestine, on March 20, be will visit Ismailia. He will also visit Trans-Jordan

and will leave

England at the end of March.corated, and it WIS also British Wirelces.

HEAVY, STORMS

IN BRITAIN

CONSIDERABLE DAM-

OTHER BUSINESS

to renew the electrical shareholders may wish to ask, installations of a number of our Kowloon flats. This year we are There were no questions, and the overhauling and redecorating the report and accounta, after having exterior of Carnarvon Buildings been seconded by Mr. P. C. Potts, and Thorpe Manor and relaying the were adopted unanimously. patent roofing of the Intter build- ing and Nos. 1/18 Humphreys Buildings. The cost of these re- Mr, J. Scott Harston, Mr. J. M. pairs will again be a heavy charge Alves and the Hon. Mr. C. Gordon on this account, but as we do not Mackio were re-elected Directors, anticipate that any extensive re- on the motion of the Chairman, wiring of flats will be necessary, seconded by Mr. D. V. Steavenson. Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth & as that for the year under review. Fleming, and Messrs. Linstead and heavy snowfalls have occurred A considerable saving in anticipated Davis were reappointed auditors, South Wales and other parte,

next year as no extensive special repairs are contemplated.

AGE CAUSED

London, Feb. 25.

Stormy weather continues the amount should not be so large throughout the British Isles, and

In Southern England, the storma were accompanied by lightning and hafl, and considerable damage was coused.

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NEW FLATS Work was commenced in August upon the erection of twelve four-

on

the motion of Mr. J. D. Humphreys, seconded by Mr. W. C. Leo,

This concluded the business of

Mountainous scan broke over roomed flats in Argyle Street. Six the meeting. Chesil beach, Isolating Portland of these will be ready for occupa

Wireless,

the end of that month and enquiries

The Chairman announced that

Bill from the mainland.-British tion on March 1 next and four of dividend warranta were ready, and these are already lot. The remain- ing six will be completed before could be had on application.

Present were Mt. D. E. Clark are being received. These flats (Chairman), Mr. J. Scott Harston, should let readily, as rentals are Me. J. M. Alves and the Hon. Mr. moderate, and each flat is equipped|C.

(Directors), Gordon. Macklo with such attractions as electric Mr. J. L. Qule (Secretary), and the refrigerator, electric hot water following shareholders: Dr. Lan system and built in furniture in chester, Messrs. J. D. Humphreys, hall, bedrooms, dining room and W. C. Lee, Lo Chung-wan, D. V. Steavenson, P. C. Potta, R: H. any Wild, H. A... Pearson, and H.

UNWANTED GUESTS

(Special to "Telagraph")

Tientsin, Feb. 26. The new Executive Committee of the Tiontain Chamber of Commerce has requested all Chinese residents to refrain from participating. In pantry. social functions held inside the

I do not think there дго foreign concessions. United Press, other matters calling for special Gitting.

The value of contrasts for 1934 amounted to $1,850,000 bringing the total, since the Commission was inaugurated, to over £2,900,

000.-Reuter.

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SHARE PRICES

The following is the list of local shart quotations issued to-day- Banks,

I.K. Banks, $1410 s. ex. div. II.K. Banks, (Lon. Reg.), £131

ex div. n.

Chartered Bank, £15%. Marcantile Bank, A. and B.

£81 n.

Marcantile Bank C., £131⁄2 a East of Asia Bank, $90 n. Am: 0. Finance Corp., Sh. #20 m Chinn O. Fin. Ord. 8h. $1.80 n. China O. Fin. Pref. Sh. $4 n. Insurances.

Canton Ins., $200 n.

Union Ins., $465 s. China Underwriters, $1.40 b. China Fire, $400 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $2271⁄2 b. Internat Assce, Sh. 35.00 n.

Shipping.

Douglas, 409% b. H.K. Steamboats, $7, Indo-Chinas. (Préf.). 30 te Indo-Chinns, (Def.), $33 n. Shells (Bearer), 50/- 3. Union Waterboats, $121⁄2 n. - Mining

Antamoks, 88 cts. n. Balatoca $49 m.- Baguio Gold, 19 cta, n. Benguet Consolidated $13.70 b. Benguet Exp. 15 cts. b. Benguet Goldfield, 10 cts. П.

Big Wedge, 10 cts. ¤. Gold Creek, 38% cts. n. Gold River 22 cts. n. Ipo Mining, $1% b. Itogons, 42 cts. n. Salacot, 16 cts, n. Kailan, 17/-.

Langkats (Single), $15 n. S'hai Explorations. Sh. 85 n. S'hal Loans, Sh. $6 n. Raubs $7.90 n. Venz: Goldfield, 85 m.

Docks, etc. H.K. Wharves, $111 s. H.K. Docks, $11, Providents (old), $1.25 Providents (now), 15 cts, sa. Hongkews (old), Sh. $309 n. Now Engineerings, Sh. $5.80 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $120 n.

Cotton Mills,

Dwo Cottons, Sh. $9.22% n. S'hai Cottons, (old), Sh, $74 n. S'hal Cottons, (new), Sh, $46.

n.

Zoong Singe, $9.80 n.

Wing On Textiles. Sh. $55 n.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

FI. and S. Hatola, $5 n. H.K. Landa $50 n. H.K. Lands 45%

$101 n.

debentures,

Shal Lande, Sh. $22 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh. $12.20 n. Humphreys, $10 n.

I.K. Realties, $5.10 n. Asia Realties "A" Sh. $100 a. Asia Realtica "B" Sh. $17 n. Chinese Estates, 393 n. China Roalties, Sh. $9.60 n. China Debenture, $128 n.

Punile Util{Item

II.K. Tramways, 19.30 b. Peak Trama (old), 381⁄2 n. Peak Trams (now), $6 n. 'Star Ferries, 394 n.

Yaumati Ferries, (old), $22 n. China Lights, 810.10 a. and B. H.K. Electrics $71.25 sa. Macao Electrics, $25 n. Sandakan Lights, $8. Telephone (old), $25.40 b. Telephone (new), $10.10 b. China

Singapor. Sh. $12.40 0.

Tractions, 8/ Singapore Pref, 19/b.

Industrials.

$8.50 A. Malabon Sugars, Cald: Macg. (old), Sh. 521 n.. Cald: Macg. (Prof.), $16 n. Canton Ices, $2.75 b. Cement (Como), $2.05.n.

H. K. Ropes, $3.80 n

Stores

Dairy Farms, $23.75 s. Watson, $44 n.

· Lane Crawforda, $3.75 n. Mackintoshs, $21 n. Sinceres, $8 n.

Wm. Powella, 70 cts,

$1985.

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Le Prophete-Coronation March

(Meyerbeer).

Cossack Dance (from “Mazeppa”)

(Tschaikovsky). Perpetuum Mobile (J. Strauss). L'apprenti Sorcier (After a Ballad by 128.7.10 p.m. Four Songs by Peter Goethe) (Dukas), Dawson (Bass-liaritone).

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Ronald Frankau (this record is kindly joaned by a listener). Song-Masquerading in the name Songs-Over on the sunny side. Violin Solas Grinzing.

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Hugh Morton (Baritone).

Violin Solos-Remembrance,

Albert Sandler.

Humorous-The Wedding of a

Gigolo, Eddie Fola. (Comedian). Gracie Fields Medley.

Hawaiian-Sweet Hawaiian Dream

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