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Survey Hops Successful

Anglo-American Co-operation

London, July 6. The first survey fights for the Juint Anglo-American Atlantie alr service were successfully completed to-day when the American, ying- boat Clipper Third landed at Foynes, in the Irish Free State, at 10.60 B.S.T. from Botwood, Newfoundland, and ten minutes later the British fying-boat Caledonia Janderl

Botwood from Foynca.

nt

Many telegrams of congratulations have been recalved by the comman- ders of the two machines, including a message to each from the Air Minister, Viscount Swinton,

"Weather conditions, although fair, were not particularly favourable for the Caledonia, due to persistent low clouds and drizzle. She flew low to minimise the effect of hend winds, while the Clipper Third maininined a height of about 10,000 feet to take full advantage of the following wind. Captain Wilcockson, commander of the Caledoniu, sald he had petrol

enough left for 600 or 100 miles when he landed. In his low, a Promising feature of the flight is the evidence it affords of two planes fly- ing to schedule In opposite direc tions. Rodio contacts with kind and between planes were stations maintained throughout, and when they passed in the mid-Atlantic, al- though far out of sight of each other, they

greetings exchanged weather reports,

and

con-

The success of the flights vinces the pilots that there should be no difficulty in operating regulat trans-Atlantic services, British Wirrtean.

EXCHANGE RATES

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Berlin..

Copenhagen,

Oslo.

THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE

NEW APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED

London, July 0. The King has approved the following appointments in the diplomatic service:

Sir W. Selby, Minister at Vienna, to be Ambassadur at Lisbon, in suc- cession to Sir Charles Wingiteld, who a retiring towards the end of the year.

ter nt Stockholm, to be Minister at Mr. Charles Palariat, British Minis-

Vienna.

Sir Edmund Monson, British Minis- ter at Riga, to succeed Mr. Palarlat at Stockholm.-British Wireless.

ROYAL VISIT TO SCOTLAND

WARM WELCOME BY FISHERFOLK

London, July 0. The King and Queen, who are in residence at Holyrood, Edinburgh, drove to-day through the humble streets of Leigh. They were most enthusiastically received, particularly by fisherwives, who, wearing their traditional dress with brightly coloured shawls, sat on along the

roud.

fish boxes

Also on the quayside were 400 men of the Newhaven Free Fishermen's Society, the oldest organised fishing Society in the world. IL has been established over 800 years-British

Wireless.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1937.

Lionel Berrymore and Julie Haydon in "A Family Affair," show-

ing to-day at the King's Theatre.

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

"Stowaway" (Queen's Theatre, to-| Oriental to-day. Lovely Jean Rogers day). Last showings of young Miss appears opposite Wayne in "Conflict," Shirley Temple in an expansive film which is based on Jack London's which takes the players through the famed story, "The Abysmal Brute." Far East, dabbling in singing, dan- cing and romance.

"Make Way For A Lady" (Star Theatre, to-day).-Herbert Marshall and engaging picture which fives of the perfect screen voice in a neat him fair scope for his many and

varied talents as an actor.

[NEW YORK STOCK

EXCHANGE,

SWAN, CULBERTSON & FRITZ LATEST REPORTS

New York, July 6.

S. C. & F. Dow Jones Summary of yesterday's market:~The innritet advanced from 1 to above 5 points In one of the most petive day's trading since May 13th. Sentiment has improved on the elimination of the French crisis and the apparent Improved condition of the domestic labour situation. Covering by shorts added to the demand and the market was also influenced by the news of two advances in steel scrap prices and the outlook for sharp ales in business was low and was below ex- pectations. The outlook hna strengthened for payment dividend on U.S. Steel, common.

for

Brokers think that the upturn in prices will continue for some time and are advising purchases.

Curb stocks and bonds were higher, with Government issues Arm. Sleel mill activity during the past week Is estimated at 67.3 per cunt of capuelty an against 75.0 per cent, the previous

week.

S. C. & F. Wall Street Journal morning comment:-The devaluation of the Frane will probably decrease the gold imports of the United States Treasury. The natural recovery im- pulse has largely spent itself and has not been succeeded by the resumption of large-scale private capital Invest- ment. Net operating Incomes the third quarter. This year's auto- railroads will probably Increase in mobile production

will probably exceed 5,000,000 units.

of

S. C. & F. New York office cables: . Stocks: Various Issues

were

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"Desire" (Majestic Theatre, to- day),"Desire," the Paramount ro- mantle comedy which is to-day at the Majestle Theatre, brings together aggressive demand, as the greatly Marlene Dietrich and Gary Cooper, pects encourage buyers and prompt that ident team of screen. lovers, improved domestic and foreign pros It is their first co-starring picture shorts to cover. While the nature since. "Morocco." The promise of of to-day's advance indentes the exceptional screen entertainment fill-pos

possibility of sufficient

It would

PICKPOCKETS FAIL FOLLOWED AND ARRESTED BY DISTRICT WATCHMEN

Charged with the attempted larceny of $2 from the person of To Hog tre, to-day).A dramatic alm that Cooper fans, and those who like to seem to be good judgincent to anti- "Let Them Live" (Alhambra Thea-ed the house with Dietrich fans, prices immediately power to takej Lat Queen's Road Central

near makes the heart heat like a trip- see them together, "Desire" reveals cipate some corrective reaction which Possession Street on July 2. Wong hammer. The story revenis several Yau, unemployed, and Lai Ng. un startling situations, developing from

a new Marlene Dietrich, glamorous in might be worth waiting for. While employed, were brought on remand the fact that a judge leaves all his

a different way from her past crea-the Indications are that the low levels before Mr. K. Keen at the Central possessions to a young doctor who

tions, and a Gary Cooper who turned have probably been seen, we would yesterday, Both denied attends him in his last illness. These performance as he has be inclined to wait for sell-offs to Magistracy they had attempted to steal.

lending role is played by John ever given.

Increase holdings rather than to buy Complainant stated in evidence Howard, who scored earlier in "Lont that he was buying some foodstuff Horizon", The girls who

"A Family Affair" (King's Theatre, on the current bulge in business. The outside a shop in Queen's Road when admiration are Nan Grey, remember- master of the claracter analysis in was 107.5 as ngainst 107.1 last week. win his to-day)-Lionet Barrymore, always Times business index for the week rame up to him. While ed for her work In "Three Start a screen portrayal, again touches the and 90.0 for the corresponding week ased against his right side, Giris and Judith Barrett. Other heart in his intest role as a fearless of last year.

Edward old county judge in "A Family left upper jacket pocket, and at Ellis, Robert Wileex Bennie Affair".

Cotton: Crop news is favourable, Cecin Parker and Eric the banknotes. tempted to extract

except that the possibility of the con- Linden provide the young romance, tinuance of rains in the East' might 226 Witness cau

caught sight of the hand, and

"ConBlet" (Oriental Theatre, to us they did in 1/2.13/32 caught hold of it. At the same time, day).Starring brawny, handsome Others in the cast are Juile Haydon, average of 5 private estimates of the

the earller

story. promote weevil infestation later. An 4.95 two constables came up and arrested Jolin Wayne, "Conillet," Universal's Mickey Rooney. Spring Byington, 9.01 defendants.

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drama of the feud between two iron- Charley Grapewin and Sara Haden. crop shows 14,820,00 bushels. fisted plants, will be screened at the George Seltz was the director.

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10.39 But his Ancers into witness's featured players

NIN Both defendants declared they had Nom. been forced to admit attempting to 110 steal through fear of being struck by 1/2.21/32 the Police. Second accused added he 1/0 was struck so severely that he could 4.05 not eat any food afterwards.

29,44 Questioned by his Worship, the 1/1.31/32/interpreter said that no pressure or 210 intimidation had been used to make 30% defendants give the statements they

44 had made.

both men, His Worship convicted 20 and remarked that as It was their 20 Arst offence, he would give them the option of a fine, and fried cach $150 or three months' hard labour.

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RAUB GOLD MINE

LATEST STATEMENT

OF RESULTS

The Ilongkong Stock Exchange hus received the following statement from the Secretaries in Brisbane of the Roub Australian Gold

Mining Company, Ltd., for the quarter ended May 22, consisting of three four- weekly periods:

Tonnage of ore crushed 14,806 tons. No. of ounces of bullion produced

5,990 ounces,

No. of ounces of fine gold recover-

et 5.868 ounces.

Value of gold produced £30,581. Working costs £20,953. Capital expenditure (special) £3,-

873.

Wheat: Rust possibilities.

coft wheat in the Spring wheal territories and the absence of adequate rain- fall in the Canadia NorthWest were) dominating factors in to-day's ad- vance. There was general realising and increased hedge-pressure towards the close, which was probably in- fluenced by the enormous movement: of the crap in the South-West and favourable. European erop advices.

Corn: There have been liberal offerings of Argentine corn at a sub- Mine profit for quarter (subject to stantial discount under July and this

Depreciation) "£18,028,

SPOTLIGHT ON BEER

Domestic weather conditions are favourable.

Rubber: There has been a more active demand; which is created by the firmness of the stock market, more encouraging labour conditions in Akron and increased factory ab- sorption of spots.

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Sugar: To-day's market ålsployed! quiet and post-holiday aspect, Prices were fully steady. The London, market was relatively firm.

REUTER QUOTATIONS

Dow Jones Averages:

30 Industrials

July 2. July 6,

172.22

176.80

20 Rails

5208

53.72

20 Utilities

27.03

27.87

10 Bonds

100.83

101.05

11 Commodity Index 72.07

72.70

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CABIN BOY TO SHIPOWNER LORD RUNCIMAN'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

London, Jily 0. Lord Runciman. well-known shipowner, celebrated his Dith birth- day on board his yacht Sunbeam the Second to-day. He began life at sen as cabin boy and at the age of 24 he was a captain. -

After salHng every sea under steam and sall, he became D Tyne shipowner. When the war broke out he was one of the biggest owners i l the country.-British Wireless,

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