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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY

JULY

Navy Expected to Guard British Property

200 BLUEJACKETS FROM HONGKONG MAY BE SENT TO HANKOW

Gunboats Prepared to Meet Yangtse Emergency

Hankow, July 14.

Japan Tries For Plants Of Foreigner

Considerable Fear Of Difficulties

BRITISH TRADERS INJURED

New Currency Issue In North China Causes Complaint

Brother Of Consul Dies Of Poisoning

Business Of Mr. W. S. Moss Ruined

London, July 14. Mr. George

British Moss, the London, July 13. Consul General in Hankow, gave In the House of Commons to-day evidence at the Paddington Police Mr. I. C. Hannah, Conservative M. P. Court to-day during the inquest into for Bilston drew attention to the the death of his brother, Mr. Willam embarrassment to British trade in Stanley Moss, who died from the North China arising out of the imposte effect of aspirin poisoning. tion of the new paper currency by the

train

Shanghai, July 14. Foreign consular and business in- terests in Shanghal are carefully watching the next step of the Jupanese military and naval au- thorities, following the recent sweep- ing announcement that the Japanese were reserving the right to appoint "temporary" Japanese operators to

Federated Reserve Bank without Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Moss arrived Chinese industrial establishments, in-backing, except for a nominal credit in England from Hongkong only n cluding some at present run by of 100,000,000 yen from Japan. Even few days ago. They travelled down One hundred, and possibly two hundred

foreigners.

The foreigners affected are stated this credit was unavailable, said Mr. from Hunkow to Hongkong by

prohibited.

Canton, necessitating the British was prohibite British bluejackets, will be coming to Hankow to be those affected are stated Hannah, since its export from Japan which involved in an air raid outside The speaker voiced the alarm of Consul General and his wife taking

North Chinn refuge away

the railway line from shortly from Hongkong in order to patrol' and fers of ownership on fictitious sale

ince British merchants in "under Sino- lest all currency in North China while the raid was on. safeguard British property in Special Adminis-to pince the plants

should take the form of inconvertible In evidence to-day, Mr. Moss said notes and thus prevent British that his brother was an export mer- trative District Number Three, as the former

merchants from realising their chant dealing with Japan. He had assets.

been worried about business since the British Concession is known. It is reported in

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Sino-Japanese hostilities, for his bus!- reliable quarters here that the bluejackets will

ness had been ruined. the affirmative, and said that re- The Coroner recorded an open ver- come by train.

presentations had already been made dict on the ground that there was to the Japanese Government.

insufficient evidence to show whether "His Majesty's' Government is the overdose of aspirin had bocn

watch is feared, conlinuing_to

the situation fakten accidentally ́or suicidal}y.—

Several British gunboats are already moored alongside the Hankow bund and in the event of extreme urgency their number will probable be increased, according to the same sources. Other gunboats may come from other outports.

the disposition of present At

the In

Upper Kunboats British Yangtse in na follows:

11.MLS. Cockchafer at Klukiang; H.M.S. Sandpiper, Falcon, Tern and Goat at Hankow

HMS. Petrel at changi 11.M.5, Mantis at Changsia; LL.M.S. Garnet at Changking.—- Reuter.

British Rights

Shanghai, July 14. British property in Hankow's third special district will be pinced on the same basts as British property any- where else in Chinese territory, ue- cording to a Japanese spokesman.

This rejects the British claims for special administrative rights in the former British concession, which was surrendered to China some time ago. So far, Japan has not protested at the erection of barriers around the

arco.

Hongkong Denial Hongkong naval authorities this that the denlexi

report morning

Chinese looting of foreign property bluejackets were going to Honkow. The Telegraphe wens informed that the in Kiuklang Was giving practical authorities here have no knowledge effect to the "scorched earth" pro- of any such contemplated movement gramme, the spokesman declared. of bluejackets, and they added that

Although the Japanese claim that there was very ille prospect of looting of foreign property in Klu- contingent being sent from Hongkongklung Is proceeding, the offices of the to Hankow.

foreign companies with branches in any knowledge of Kiukiang deny to irregularities.-United Press.

Statement Soon

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to

for

None of the British ships now in

instructed Welhalwel has been

south. Although HL.M.S. come Birmingham ія on her Wily Shanghol

routine relict H.M.S. Lowestoft. This, emphasised, has nothing to do with the Hankow report of British saflors being sent to the Yangtse port from Hongkong.

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Japanese Guarantees

Shanghai, July 13. Questioned regarding the despatch of British sailors from Hongkong to guarf British property in Hankow, the Japanese spokesman said that the Japanese have repeatedly given as- surances that they would protect the property of third Powers,

Tokyo, July 13, Japan's formal stand regarding the for permission to return demand foreign nationals to their former homes in areas under Japanese con- trol

will be made public by the Foreign Ofeo as soon as it is in- formed by Japanese observers, it was, stated to-day.

It is understood that the Foreign Office is conferring with representa- tives of the Japanese army and navy,

Renter.

DENIES MONETARY PARLEY

constracts", have

reluctance

Japanese management".

Despite

repeated questionings, the Japanese nuhorities have so far de

us to clined to commit themselves who will decided whether certain flctitiously transferred from Chinese ownership the courts of the foreign-

authorities themselves. ers concerned or the Japanese mili-

foreign-managed factories have heen

Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, repiled in

fanpunchsiderable friction closely," Mr. Butler added.~~Reuter. Reuter. will give rise to between the

Japanese puthorities and the foreign business circles, which

are sold to be taking the stond that.

since no state of war exists between China and Japan, the purchase of Chinese concern is perfectly legal, no matter what date the agreements were signed.--Reuter,

King George Continues To Improve

Discussing Financial Aid For China

London, July 13.

The possibility of financial assist- ance to China has been under con- sideration by the British Government for some time past.

It is understood that the problem has been found to be of such a con- further plex character that much examination will be required before any decision can be reached.

London, July 13. IL WAN stated to-day, after a visit to Windsor by the further King's physicians, that His Majesty's Consequently, it is now unlikely condition was continuing to improve. that there will be a public declaration It is understood that the doctors on the subject in the near future.---

with His Majesty's Reuter. Bre satisfed progress, and it is expected that formal bulletin which will be issued to-morrow will be the last.

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It is also hoped that His Majesty will be able to be present at Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Monday next week-Reuter,

Thousands Seek Safety In Barcelona

Barcelona, July 13.

Opium For Wages, Says Henderson

Allegations

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London, July 13. that Japanese ployers in China were distributing opium to their Chinese employees in Heu of regular wages were made in the House of Commons to-day by Mr. Arthur Henderson, the veteran Labour leader.

Fearful conditions prevail in

Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary Barcelona, where 800,000 refugees are for Foreign Affairs, said that he had naw seeking food and shelter.

110 Information regarding Mr. Hender- The spokesman added that it was

The Increased population has sor's allegations, but promised to Henderson impossible to recognise a thing that

Washington, July 13. created a difficult sanitory problem make enquiries if Mr. did not exist, such as British od- the former

Mr. Cordell Hall, the Secretary of which, coupled with a water shortage, would communicate to hirn any re- ministrative rights in

Stute,

denied nas

that Anglo- leads to fears of an epidemic. port which may have reached him. British concession.

arc Most of the refugees live in the British Consuls throughout Chinn British property, he said, would American monetary discussions

on the with the underground railway stations, which have been asked to report rights as proceeding in connection enjoy exactly the same other foreign property on Chinese pending reciprocal trade agreement. completely lack sanitary conveni-alleged Japanese drug campaign, Mr. soll-Reuter.

See

--Reuter,

enees-Tranc-Ocean.

Butler revealed.-Reuter.

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To-day to July 19th

SHARE PRICES ·

The following is the list of local shore quotations issued this morning.

Banks

H.K. Banks, $1,500 b.

H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.), £00 b, Chartered Banks, 12 n.

Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £28 n. Mercantile Dank, C., 131⁄2 n. East Asia Bank, $88 n. Insurances Canton Ins, 502 11.

$240 n.

Union Ins.,

China Underwrites, $2 n. HK. Fire Ins., $220 a.

Shipping

Dougins, $83 s.

H.K. Steamboats, $21% n. Indo-Chinas (Pref.) $60 n. Indo-Chinas (Def.), $24 n. Shell Bearer, 92/0 n. Union Waterboats, $9 b.

Docks cir

$20 Ra.

H.K. & Wharves, $127 b. ILK. Docks (old), H.K. & W. Docks Providents (old), $3.45 b. Providents (new), $3.35 b. New Engineerings. Sh. $3.90 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $110 n. Kailan Ming Adm., 15/- n. Raubs, $9.05 b.

Venz: Goldfield, $3 b. Hongkong Mines, 8 cts, sa.

Philippine Mining Antamoks, P. 38 sa. Atoks, P.

P. 20 sa.

Baguet Consol, P. 10 sa. Benguet Benguet Explor., - Big Wedge, P

Coco Grove, P. 44% sa.

Consolidated Mines, P. .0035 so, Demonstrations, P.-

E. Mindanao, P. *-*-

maus G'folds, P.- Gumaus

Ipa Gold IX.L., P.-

LP

Itogons,. P.

Min. Resources, P.- Northern Min.. P. -- Paracale Gumaus, P. ---

Salacot Mining, P. San Mauricio, F. 43% sa. Suyoc Consol, P.-

United Paracales P. 20 sa.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $6.50 b.

+

HK. Lands, $34 b.

H.K Lands, 4% Debon $104 b. Metropolitan Lands, Sh... S'haf Lands, Sh. 58.40 n. Humphries, $0.30 д. H.K. Realties, $6

Chinese Estates, $100 n.

Public Utilities

HK Tramways, $17.45 b. Peak Trams (old), $814 b. Peak Trams (new), $91⁄2 1. Stor Ferries, $78 n.

Yaumati Ferries

(old), $244 b.

Yaumati Ferrics rights, $23 b.

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China Light (old), $10.00 b.. China

Light (new), $8 b.

H.K. Electric, $001⁄2 b. Macno Electric, $18.10 n.

Sandakan Lights, $91 n.

Telephone (old), $20.00 n.

Telephone (new), $8,80 b.

China Buses. Sh.

Singapore Tractions, 24/- n.

Singapore Pref., 23/6 1.

Industrials

Cald: Murg. (old), Sh. $14 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $14 n. Canton Ices. $1.70 n.

Cenments, $16.70 b.

HK. Ropes, $4.00 n.

Stores, &c.

Dairy Farm, $24.75 b.

Watsons, $0.09 b.

Lane Crawforde, $9.76-n.

P

Sinceres, $2.20 n.

Wing On_(H.K.), $30 ri..

William Powell, Ltd., 70 cts. n.

Cotton MilÉ

Ewo Cotton,

on, Sh, $16.25 n

S'hal Cotton: (old), Sh. $82 n.. Zoong Sings. Sh. $27 m.

Wing On Textiles, Sh. $42 nos

Miscelaneous

H.K. Entertainments, $6.5211⁄2 no. Constructions, 31

n.

Vibro Piling, $5.10 b.

Govt.

Ch.

273% pm, M

4% 1925. G$Bonds..

I.K. Govt. 4% Loan 8% prm. n.

n.

H.K. Govt. 8% Loan 3% prm, n. Wallace Harpers,

Mursmans Ina. (Lon.), x/- 13/- n. Marunions - Ils, (H.K.), a/– 9/11 m/ Consolidated China Providenta

(old) $0.00 b Consolidated China (new), $8.70 b.

Providents

Latest Arrivals at Whiteaway

Lace Evening Gloves

In White Eery & Black

Exquisitely dalaty for sum

vening wear

$5.95 pair

Not or Afternoon Gloves To charmingly offset your new frock

In White, Navy & Brown $1.50, $2.50 & $3.95 pr..

Kayser Gloves For all day occasions

In White, Navy & Brown $2.25 pair

Neat Summer Footwear

Clark's Linen Court Shoes trimmed with glace kid, Smart & Comfortable $16.50 dach

Also a select range in cool white shoes.

For Children

A special line of Clark's correct- fitting shoes and sandals to keep

their feet healthy

Aladdin Hosiery.

Chiffon weight in all the glowing,

summer shades which are the

smartest for all occasions.

$3.95 pair

Special: 3 prs. for $11.00

Whiteaway, Laidlaw &Co.,Ltd.

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