1938-09-30 — Page 15

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1938.

THE

GLOUCESTER HOTEL

BEGS TO ANNOUNCE

THE..

CROWDS WAVED GOODBYE to Mr. Chamberlain as he left Heston airport for Germany, and the whole world walled anxiously for indica- tions of the trend of the talks.

CZECHOSLOVAKIA PAVED WAY FOR PEACEFUL END

LONDON, Sept. 29.

THE CZECH GOVERNMENT has agreed to further conces

sions.

A comunique issued here by the Czech Minister, Mr. Jun Masaryk, gives details of the latest proposals submitted im- mediately before the first meeting of the Four Power Conference at Munich, which began its deliberations this afternoon.

Staggering U.S. Losses In China

San Francisco, Sept. 20. Mr. Julean Arnold, the Commercial

The Czech Government is now: Sudeten nreas and will do nothing to Attache to China, in a speech to the prepared "to cede to Germany delay a final settlement.

that territory containing over 50 por cent. German inhabi- tants, and asks for itself `only; such frontiers as will make the new Czech State capable of exis- terice and defence.

CIVILISATION FIRST

"AL this juncture," states the message, the Czech Government Is placing the Interests of civilisa- tlon and world peace before the distress of her own people, and has resolved to make sacrifices which never in history have bees exacted "The Czech Government cannot

from an undefeated country. agrec, for military reasons, to

"With such a concentrated effort plebiscite in the areas containing for peace being made by Prague the large Czech majority," declares the Czechs are entitled, therefore, that communique, "or in areas entirely the other side will also show an Czech, as demanded in the German understanding for the peace of Memorandum.

world. and the "t at this stage of the negoli- ations there is a break-down, the Czech Government proposes that

"The Czech Government agrees to a time limit for the final settlement.

Czech

"All these arrangements are to be carried out by December 15, but a settlement is

is possible by October 31.1 "The

Government also agrees to supervision by an inter- national commission and by thei British Legion, or the occupiat.or hy British troops before the terr.tory is actually handed over to the German

forces.

Europe

Foreign Trade Association, estimated that American losses in China totalled $200,000,000.

A Japanese victory, he said, would probably ruin all future trade and reduce the American cotton and tobacco proportions.

markets for to infinitesimal

The Japanese "Open Door" works On one two ways, said Mr. Arnold. alde it is marked "In-reserved for Japanese" and on the other it is marked "Out-fer the LIEC of others."-Reuter.

SHARE PRICES

The following is the list of local

the dispute form the subject of an share quotations issued this morning.

to

international conference or that it be submitted for arbitration President Roosevelt,"-Reuter.

CZECHS ACCEPT

Prague, Sept. 29. The Czech Government has an- nounced its acceptance of the general principles of the new British plan, "Prague is also agreeable to effecting the cession of the Sudeten negotiations regarding' demobilisation, areas.

Prague has made raservations, the recall of its troops and the revision of its system of treaties, but over some details and said that word in the interests of His own defences it of its agreement and the reservations demands that if there are Czech, it would make will arrive in Munich German democratic minorities or before the Conference starts.-United Jewish populations in the Sudeten Press. areas to be given to Germany, it need not evacuate What territory or

demobilise or abandon the fortifica- tions before there has been delimitation of the new boundaries, { an exchange of population guaranteed and a new system of guarantees initiated."

U.S. PREPARES FOR GOLD EXPORTS

Washington, Sept. 29.

It is added as a finct word in the communique that the Czech Govern- At a Press Conference to-day Mr. ment is anxious to expedite the Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the that any further negotiations for a settlement of the Treasury, slated

gold imports into the United States would not be placed with the Trea- sury's general fund, thus indicating that the Treasury will issue

gold certificates Instead.

Glostora

Boing well-groomed is es sential to success. Others judge you by your appear

onco.

There is no excuse for un tidy hair! The daily use of just a few drops of Glostora assures you of being always well-groomad

Gledeta

Gold, now in the general fund may moreover, be withdrawn to replenish, if necessary, decreases in the Trea- sury's accounts with the Federal Reserve Banks and to meet possiblo future gold exports.-Reuter.

Banks H.K. Bank, $1,425 n.

1.K. Bark (Lon. Reg), $87 n. Chartered Bank, £1044 n. Chartered Bank, £29 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £13 n. East Asia Bank, $88 n.

Insurances Canton Ins., $220 n. Union Tus., $503 n. China Underwritera, $2 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $200 n.

Shipping

Douglas, $68%% n. H.K. Steamboats, $20 n. Indo-Chinas (Pref.), $80 n. Indo-Chinas (Del.), $24 n. Shell Bearer,

86/3 n. Union Waterboats, $0 n.

Etc.- 11.K. & K. Whurves, $127. b. H.K. Docks (old), $191⁄2 n. H.K. Docks (new), $184 n. Providents (cld), $7 b. Providents (new), $0.80 b. New Engineering Sh. $3.00 n. Shanghal

Kaitan Mining Sh. $125 n.

Adm., 3/14/3 n. Raubs, $0.70 11. Venz: Goldfield, $3 n. Hongkong Mines, 7 cts. r.

Philippine Mining Antumok, P. 34% 8. Atoka, P. 3311⁄2 sa. Bagulo Gold, P. 24 sa. Benguet Consol, P. 11.20 sa. Benguet Explor.,

Bl

Sun

་

Coco Grove, P. 40 sa.

Wedge, P. Consolidated Mines, P.- Demonstrations, P. 27 là s F Mindanao, P.- Gumaus C'fields, P. Ipo Gold, P. ----

MEXICAN COURT'S XL P. 58 0.

CONFIRMATION

Mexico City, Sept. 20.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the expropriation of the foreign oil companies property in Mexico is legal.

The last decision is not, however, due to be given until Ortober 6.--- Reuter.

EXCHANGE

Bellag

TT. London Fernand

TT. Shangha! T.T. Singapore T.T. Japan 7.7. India T.T. U.S.A. *.T. T.T. Balavin T.T.

Is 2%

.Is. 27%

.105 nom.

.53

10

.02% 4

.20

00

.5436

kok

14954

.109 .10.05

Manila

T.T. Saigon

France

T.T. Germany T.T. Switzerland TT. Australia

Buying 4m/A:L/c London 14_m/e/D/g1n do.. 4 m/s L/e U.S.A.

4 mi): France.

30 d/s India...

÷U}B+ Cross-rate-In-London

Itogong, P.

Min. Resources, P. --- Paracale Gumous, P. Salacot Mining. P. Sun Mauricio, P. 71 sa. Suyor Consol., P. 10 sa. United Parneales, P. 31 sa.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $0.00 b, and so. H.K. Landa, $38 b.

HK Lands, 4% Deben 2107% n. Shanghai Lands, Sh. $8.40 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh.

l

Photographic Competition

To-day murks the clos0, 28 far as ending in entries is concerned, of the Eighth Annual Com- Amateur Photographie petition organised by The long- kong Telegraph.

of large number A very entries have been received, and It is noticeable that the standard high. Although

sexlors were good

many

enough to respond to the request to send in their entries early. hundreds of pictures have been roceived during the last two Идув.

and fa is expected that to day will see another large batch

arrive.

сот-

As soon as numbering and classification has been com. pleted, the Judges wit inence their task, after which the prize-winners will be un- nounced, and an exhibition of * selection of the entries arranged.

n.

Humphries, $0 H.K. Realties, 35% b. Chinese Estates, $98 n.

Public Utilities 11.K. Tramways, $10.80 b. Peak Trans (old), $0% b. Peak Trams (now), $3% n. Star Ferries,

$77

11.

Yaumati Ferries (old), $244 n.

Vaumati Ferries rights, $234 n.

b.

China

Light (old), $10

China Light (new), $10 n call

pald.

H. Electric, $584 50. Масло Macho Electric, $1731⁄2 n. Sandakan Lights, $0% u.

Telephone (old), $26 n. Telephone (new), $9 n.

China

Buses, Sh.

Singapore Tractions, s/- 25/- n. Singapore Pref., s/- 26/3 n.

Industrial

Sh. $14 n.

Cald: Macg.), Sh. $13 n.

Cald: Macg.

Canton Ices, $1.70 n. Cements, $10 b.

H.K. Ropes, $44 n.

Stores,

Dalry Farms, $26 n. Watsons, $7.70 b.

Lane Crawfords, $81⁄4 n. Sinceres, $2 n.

•

Wing On (H.K.), $47%1⁄2 n. William Powell, Ltd., 70 cts. n. Cotton Mills

Sh. $18 n.

S'hal

Ewoon (old), Sh. $90 n. Zoong Sings, Sh.

Sh. $24. Whig On Textiles, Sh. $42 n.

Miscellaneous

H.K. Entertainments, $81⁄4 n. Constructions, $14 n.

Vibro Piling $0.85 n.

Ch. Govt. 5% 1925 G Bonds.,

00% prm, n.

HLK: Govt. 4% Loan 64% prm. n. H.K. Govt. 34% Loan 1% pam.

Wallace Harpers,

Marsmans (Lon.), x/- 13/3_n. Marwnans Ins. (H.K.), 5/- 3/4 n. Anglo Java,

Consolidated China

(old),

Providents

Chinese Co-Pilot Saves

C.N.A. C. Plane In Raid

Chungking, Sept. 29.

The coolness of a Chinese co-pilot saved one

of the Chino National Aviation Corporation's Douglas aft: Uners from

being bombed on the Kunming air field yesterday.

Chinese mochanic.

The ale raid alarm sounded and, after the nine raiders had dropped .73% the only members of the Company's about Afty light bombs they return- 130 staff at the air port were the Amerled to the machine. They were just 1/0 can-born co-pilot, J. Tom, and a preparing to enter it when the alarm

Bounded for a second time. .1/914 1/9.5/32 They attempted to take off and 30% actually taxful towards the runway 11.80 when bomba began. falling on the „B4% | airfield-only 150 yards away, 4.75% The two men, ran for shelter and Special.

Pilot Tom then made a successful take-off across the damaged field and few the plane without radio operator or second pilot to Chungking. They arrived and landed safely --Router) S

OPENING OF THE SEASON

With

LORETT, BARBAKO and ASTOR

(CONTINENTAL DANCERS)

ON

SATURDAY 1st OCTOBER 1938

EXTENSION 2 A.M.

Dinner $5.00.

Non-Diners $2.00 Cover Charge.

TELEPHONE 28128

AFTER MOST SUCCESSFUL ENGAGEMENTS IN EUROPE, IT IS OUR PLEASURE. TO PRESENT THIS SENSATIONAL DANCE TRIO FOR THE

FIRST TIME

TO THE HONGKONG PUBLIC

EARLY RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED

AIK-CONDITIONED

GRAND

GALA

PREMIER

TO-NIGHT AT 9.30 P.M.

OPENING TO-MORROW

Tempestuous love!

The love of hot-headed Dion O'Leary for glamorous Bella Fawoett.......a young, unheeding love that was hate and love again!

glorious love!

The love of valiant Molly O'Leary for her fighting sons....... a love that never wavered ... even when all else van- Jahed, in the flames of the great Chiongo Bal

"It's the

O'Learys

against the

world!!!

IN OLD CHICAGO

LOGE SEATS DRESS CIRCLE

DARRYL F ZANUCK & spanne after, ergat

MATINEE

„ BACK. STALLER. FRONAŠI STALLS

SERVICEMEN:

STALLS

TYRONE

a 20th Century Fox Picture with

ALICE

DON'

POWER FAYE AMECHE

ALICI

ANDY

•

BRIAN

BRADY DEVINE · DONLEVY PHYLLIS BROOKS -TOM BROWN - SIDNEY BLACKMER BERTON.CHURCHILL - JUNE: STORKY) -- PAUL HURST. Directed by HENRY KING

SPECIAL PRICES

1.50 $148.

LOGE SEATS

DRESS-- CIRCLE

EVENING

BACK STALLS- FRONT * STALLS

ERVICEMEN BA

Page 15Page 16