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THE

FOR SALE.

LITTLE

1938.

FOR

CLAIM TERRITORIES

Soviet Seamen

SHARE PRICES U.S. To Float

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

Press Attacks Arrested, Claim

Grow

ROME, Dec. 4.

WITH UNSLAC

SHOP, Gloucester KENING vigour the

continues

Arcade, Christmas Presents, Delight-

ful negligee from Shanghai, porce-press

Ill-Treatment

Moscow, Dec. 4. Allegations of the orrest and ill- trentment of eleven Soviet (shermen, picked up in the sen by two Japanese vessels, have aroused public indigna-

tion here.

According to the Soviet authorities, after

the ship-wrecked mariners, being created and ill-treated, were

held to effect an exchange for frontier its violators detained by the Soviet, Instead of being assisted to return

laing from Kiangse, old ivories from attacks on France, and home.-Reuter, Peking, Tibetan and Mongolian Rugs, lamps and shades.

Shanghai's Biggest Fire Kills Twelve

@

demands a

further

development of the Munich agreement to Italy's advantage.

Both the "Popolo di Rome," and Signor Gayda in "Voce d'Italia" scout the idea that Italy can be satis- fied with the Franco-Italian Shanghai, Dec. 5. The biggest fire here since the Cha-agreement of 1935. pel fire which brought the Shanghal hostilities to an end, occurred here yesterday within 50 yards of the headquarters of the British forces in

the Shanghal area.

The fire broke out in Chinese village on the western outskirts of the International "Settlement, and Is estimated that at least 500 houses were destroyed.

Twelve Chinese are known to have lost their lives in the conflagration.

British troops from the head- quarters barracks assisted the French Concession

Settlement nel

fire brigados to cope with the raging in- ferno, in which the flimsy Chinese huts were quickly burned to cinders, The crackling flames sent out huge columns of smoke which hung over the western district ment.

Gayda says that Italy has a right to intervene in certain directions to re-establish an equilibrium so necessary, right and proper now that she has conquered Ethiopia-Reuter.

BRITISH ENVOY SEE CIANO

WARSHIPS SHELL HAINAN ISLD

Chungking, Dec. 4. Ten Japanese warshilps are shelling various parts along the coast 10 Hainan Island, Including Halkow, Yulin, Sinan and Tsising, according to Chinese reports.

It is believed this is to test the strength of the Chinese defence units. Reuter.

the chances of her sinking her differ- ences with France depend.

The success Italy considers sha achieved as arbiter at Munich and achiev Vienna, and her confidence in German

support und the feeling of security given her by the completion of the! Anglo-Italian agreement, has com- bined to make fialy set a high price for the resumption Italian talks.

IL

of the Franco-

noteworthy that French Londen, Dec. 4. Count Clano is understood to have occupation of Tunis was the de- informed both the British and French termining factor in Italy's decision to Ambassadors yesterday that he was ally herself with Germany, Austria unable to take responsibility for the and Hungary in 1882.

Out of a total European population'

shouts of individuni Deputies.

It is learned that Lord Perth sawin Tunis of 213,000, some 108,000 are Count Clano twice yesterday and French and 94,000 Italians, including. enquired regarding the significance naturalised Italians.

to regain the rights held by Italians Chamber.

In the steand conversation, says in Tunis surrendered under the Laval of the Settle | Reuter's diplomatic correspondent, it agreement of 1935. which Italy con- was presumed that Lord Perth residurs to have lapsed swing to French The fire was fully extinguished ferred to the Anglo-Italian pact pro-articipations in sanctions during the

afternoon.

vision which stipulates that neither Abyssinian war, but, by the extension Power wishes for alteration in the of the minorities principle adopted at territorial status quo of the Western Munich, to encroach on the territorial

of the French possession. integrity Mediterranean.

Italy's other demands relate firstly It was gathered to-night that there

duer, one Italinu was no reason to believe that fly to Suez Canal

to be attached to the incident in the Italy would now like not merely

by 4 o'clock yesterday

--Reuter.

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with

MELVYN DOUGLAS

Jackie Couper. Irene Rich Nancy Carroll John Halliday Jackie Searl Juanita Quigley

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ALHAMBRA

bas any intention of not standing suggestion being that the Canal Com

by the terms of the agreement-pany should be converted into a Reitter.

"FIRM STAND BY FRANCE

Paris. Dec. 4. The firm and prompt reaction in France and among the populations of Corsien and Tunis to the Italian demonstrations, coupled with Count Ciano's reply to the Frent repre- sentations, are considered here to have closed the recent incident un less the problem is raised officially, or the Italian press campaign again becomes violent,

pubile utility, secondly that Italy would like to

to control the Djíbull rail way, and thirdly that France should arttlement acquiesce in a Spanish art favourable to General Franco.

British circles here, however, are Italy wil inclined to believe

finally reduce her terms. Reuter.

JAPANESE SUPPORT

Tokyo, Dec. 4. Support for Italy's claims against France is voiced in an article in tel Yomiuri Shimbun, which says thatį Le Temps points out that while theit is wiser for both countries to give Franco- due consideration to the question of Itollan press refers to the Italian agreement of 1935 as non- reaching an amicable settlement by existent, it does not mention that reasonable measures.--Renter, under the agreement France ceded ANGLO-GERMAN PACT TO certain territories to Italy, namely

BE SIGNED Southern Libya, and the Island of

Berlin, Dec. 4. Dumeira.

Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop's de- Thirty-five thousand persons in parture for Paris to sign the Anglo- Ajaccio demonstrated in favour of German peace declaration comes as a France to-day. Marching in climax to several weeks of pro- column over a mile long behind the paganda in the press, over the radio, Mayor and Municipal Councillors, and in the utteranera of public men. and shouting "Vive Corse", "Vice

References to France on the sub- France, they marched towards eject of the general strike were so italian Consulate outside of the town, overwhelmingly and suddenly sym- where they were stopped by a large force of pollee.

A big demonstration similarly ar- ranged in Bastia passed off quietly, French and vernacular newspapers in Tunis continue to protest against

Italian the

demonstration.

Tele- grams and letters expressing loyalty to France are pouring in to the Resident-General.--Reuter.

HIGH PRICE FOR FRIENDSHI

Rome, Dec. 4. Italy's citilms to Tunis are regarded as one of the chief clues on which

pathelle as to arouse comment In diplomatie quarters here.

the anti-French de

H.K. Banks, $1400_s0.

H.K. Bank (Lon. Reg.), £83 m2 Chartered Bank, £51⁄2 n.

Mercantile Bank, A. & B., £27% 1. Mercantile Bank, C. 13 n. -East Asia Bank, $88 n.

Занганска

Canton Ins, $215 n. Union Ins., $485 b.

Chino Underwriters, 75 cts, s. 11.3. Fire Ink, $190.n.

Shippins

Dougins, 300 b.

ILK. Steamboats, $10 n. Indo-Chinas (Prof.), $00 n.. Indo-Chinas (Def.), $24 n. Shell Bearer, x/« 82/6 n. Union Waterboats, 39 n.

Docks Ele.

H.K. & K. Wharves, $110 sa. H.K. Docks (old), $18 n. H.K. Decks (new), $173⁄4 n. Providents (old), $5.70 sa. Providents (new), $5.40 sa. New Engineering Sh. #4.80 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $100 n. Kallan Mining Adm., #/... 17/- n. Raubs, $9.10 b.

Venz: Goldfield, $3 n. Hongkong Mines 71⁄2 cta, n.

Philippine Mining Antomoks, P. 48 sa. Atoks, P 25 50. Baguio Gold P. 24% . Benguet Consol, P.-

Coco Grove, P. 60 sa. Consolidated Mines, P. .0035 su. Demonstrations, P. 20 sa. I.X.L-

.

San Mauricio, P. 1.80 Suyoc Consol., P. 191⁄2 su. United Paracales, P. 52 so.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotel, $8.55 s. H.K. Lands, $35 s.

n.

H.K. Lands 4% deb. 107 Shanghai Lands, Sh. $0.00 n. Humphreys, 5834 b. H.K. Realties, $5% n. Chinese stoles. 500 n. blic Utilities H.K. Tramways, $16.30 b. Peak Trams (old), $6% n. Peak Trams (new), $31⁄4% n. Star Ferries, $71 b.

Yaumati Ferries (old), $23 n, Yaumati Ferries, (new), $221⁄4 n. China Light (old), $10.70 b. China Light (new), $10.40 b, H.K. Electric, $50 b.

Macao Electric, $11. Sandakan Lights, 810.20 b.

Telephone fold), $23.0

$23.00 n.

$8.00 1.

Telephone Singapore Tractions, a/- 22/0 Singapore Pru, 4/- 20/- R.

Industrial

Cali: Macg, (ord.), Sh. $14 n. Cald: Mace. (Pref.), Sh. $13 n. Canton fees, $1,70 n. Cements, $15.20 n. H.K. Ropes, $4.05 s.

Stores, &e. Dairy Farms, 24

$24 b. Watsons. $7 b. Lane Crawfords, $8% n. Sinceres, $2 n.

Wing On (H.K.), $30 n. William Powell, Ltd., 00 cts. n, Colton Mill

Ewo Cotton Sh. $16.10 n. S'hai Cotton Sh. $110 n. Zoong Sings, Sh. $24 Wing On Texilles, Sh. $40 n.

Miscellaneous

D.

H.K. Entertainments, $0 n. Constructions, $1% n. Vibro Piling, $0 b. Ch. Govt. 6 1925 G$ Bonds.,

31% n.

H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 6% prm. b. H.K. Govt. 3% Loan par b. Marsmans (Lon.), 8/- 10/0 n. Marsmans (HK). - 3/- 0.

EXCHANGE

Selling

It is considered in these circles that signature of the Franco-German de-.T. Loudon claration must be considered in con- Shanghai

Demand nection with monstrations In the Italian Chamber, T.T. Singapore as it is felt Inconceivable that the

T.T. Japan latter could have occurred without T.T. India the approval of the German Govern- TT. U.S.A. ment.

T.T. Manila T.T. Batavia

One of the objects of this demon- strations, it is believed, was to create

T.T. Bangkok a diversion in the south in order to T. France T.T. Salgon give greater emphasis to Germany's gesture in the north, with the whole Germany

T.T Switzerland alm of furthering her designs

TT. Australla CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. other parts of Europe.

official view is put in the 4 m/s L/c London The

Baylor Diplomatiz Korrespondenz which says m/e Dip do, that the

German-French the "anticipated

4 m/s L/C U.S.A. declaration is intended to overcome prejudices and to create a new basis 4 m/s France for fruitful collaboration, The States 30 d/s India

N. Y, K. LINE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISYA.)

From EUROPE and STRAITS, The Steamship

of order which oppose the decompos-U.S. Cross rate in London ing forces in the world, now their doors to the

"HAKUSAN MARU,"

open

good,

re-

having arrived from the above ports, constructive forces of other nations." Consignees of Cargo are hereby-Reuter

at

may be

ONLY

Informed that their Goods are being landed and placed their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown

Godowns Company's Kowloon, whence delivery. obtained.

Goods not cleared by the 12th December, 1038, will be subject to rent.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the | Consignee's and the Co.'s representa- tives on any Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p.m. within the free storage period, For the examination damaged dutiebie goods, the con- signees must arrange for a Revenue Omeer to be present.

of

All claims must be presented with- in ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognized.

No claims will be udmitted after the goods have left the Godowns.

No Are, insurance has been effecled. NIPPON YUSEN KAIBYA, Hongkong, 6th December, 1938.

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SHOPPING DAYS

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CHRISTMAS

$400,000,000 Bond Issue

Washington, Dec. 4. The United States Treasury onl December 15, will offer for cush $400,000,000 worth of 1960-05 two und three-quarters per cent. bonds, as well as $300,000,000 worth of 1% per cent. Ave-year notes.

Similar bonds and notes in addi-

flonat quantities will be offered on u dollar for dollar basis to the holders of $942,000,000 maturing 1% per cent. notes. The maturing notes may also be exchanged at par for the new series of two per cent. Treasury bonds.-Reuter,

Ships Tied Up In Le Havre

Parls, Dec. 4.

Five thousand dockers and seamen at Le Havre are involved in a strike against M. Datadler's requisitioning order.

Twenty French ships, including the Normandle, and all trans-Atlantle tugs have been immobilised.---Reuter.

PRESIDENT'S SON JOINS THE FILMS

Hollywood, Dec. 4.

The President's son, Mr. James Roosevelt, announces his acceptance! of a position with the film industry as vice-Chairman of Samuel Gold- wyns.

Until his retirement last James

month,

Roosevelt served ពន 11is father's private secretary.—Renter.

|6,000 MILLION YEN WAR BUDGET

Tokyo, Dec. 4. Financial circles here predict that Japan's special nilitary budget for will the year ending March, 1940 probably reach 5,000,000,000 yen.

Ot this, 4,000,000,000 yen will be allotted to the War Office, and the total will exceed the current year's ; #opropriation by 743,000,000 yen.—| Reuter,

MEXICAN ACE SETS RECORD

Mexico City, Dec. 3. Captain Francis Sarabia, one of Mexico's air neer, lowered the record for the "hop" from Los Angeles by more than one hour,

He landed his monoplane here at 2.13 p.m., having completed the 1.050 miles Journey from Los Angeles in hours 34 minules non-stop.-United Press.

NEW CHINESE ENVOYS

Chungking, Dee. 4. Mr. Hsieh Wel-ling has been ap- pointed Chinese Minister to the Scandinavian countries, while Mr. .15. 23% Wong Ching-chi, at present Minister .1s. 2% to Stockholm, will be leaving on .175 Nom. December 11 for Warsaw to assume 53% the post of Chinese Minister to 100 Poland. Reuter.

STOCK MARKET

REPORT

We try to make it eass

for you to buy your

CHRISTMAS Gifts

SHUI

From

Japan Straits

PRICES

SPECIALLY

LOW

Perfumeries, Compacts. Scent. Sprays, Hand-

bags, Manicure Sets, Brush & Comb Sets,

Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Stockings, Ties, Shirts, Handkerchiefs in Fancy Carton, Cigarettes, Ci- gars,. Smokers' Requi-

sites, and many others. Don't forget to bring your kiddies to ear

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Direct 12th December.

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Market was very firm with an up- .20% word tendency. In spite of a further 11.00 advance in prices to-day, shares can-

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REICH CONSUL-GENERAL

LEAVES US.

San Francisco, Dec. 4. Buron Manfred von Killager, the German Consul-General has left for Beriln where he is "combining private, with official business.”

He will, his attache states, make * report to the Government on general conditions on the Pacife sea- board of the United States, including the mysterious explosion last month on the German freighter, Vancouver, -Reuter,

ST. ANDREW'S VICAR

The Rev. J. R. Higgs, vicar of St. Andrew's, Kowloon, due to arrive back from furlough with Mrs. Higgs and their son on Thursday, * Vicar will preach at Evensong next Sunday and there will be a social Eathering to welcome him in the Hall afterwards..

Huyors Hongkong Bank $1300 Union Insurance $459 Douglases 500

I.K.K. Wharven siis Providents (Old) $5.60 Providenta (New) 15,45 RAUD $2.30

H. & S. Hotals $0.40 HK Lands $36)% Humphreys 6834

H.K. Tramways $10.35 Star Ferries $71

China Lights (Old) $10.70 China Lights (New) $10.40 H.K. Elecirten $5841

Bandaken Lights $10.10 Telephones (Old) #225% Cements 15.20

Dairy Farma 824

Watsons 67

Vibro Piling $6%%

HIL. Govt. 45% Loan 8% pen.

H.K. Govt. 311% Loan Loan par.

Sellers

China Underwriters 30.75

11. & R. Hotels 36.58

HK. Rope $405)

Hongkong Dank $1300/30 TEK. & K. Whacuna 9117) Providents (0%) 10:00/00 HK. Lands $9435/%{ Antamok Ps. AS Aloka P. 2

Baguio Gold P9, 2015

Coco Grove Pn. 00

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