1939-03-22 — Page 36

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Singapore

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Japanese Allegations Answered

The Government

London, Mar. 21.

has replied to the Japanese protest of January 25 regarding the treatment of Japanese nationals in Singapore.

The answer maintained that it understood the raids on Japan ese establishments complained of were carried out in compliance with the jaw.

March 22, 1939.

VIBRO PILING COMPANY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

THE NINTH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Vibro Piling Company, Limited, was held at the registered office of the Company to-day, when the Chairman, Mr. S. M. Churn, reported a satisfactory year's working.

Those present wore Mr. S. M. Chum | Messrs. Lawo, Bingham and Matthews (Chairman); Mr. J. J. Busto, the weta ro-elected auditors. Hon. Sir R. H. Kotewall, C.M.G. The Chairman announced that divid

had on application. (directors), Mr. F. E. d'Almada end warrants were rendy, and could bo Remodles (Secretary) and Messrs. H. D. S. Page, C. II. Basto, E. W Blackmore, Lam Shu Chuen, and M Weill (Shareholders).-

Polico action, it further pointed; The Chairman said: out, showed an Intention "exlated Gentlemen-Ax you have had the among Japanese nationals to under- Report and Accounta for a week now, I take action prejudicial to the Colony propose to adopt the usual precedúra and calculated to bring about n) of taking them as road,, breach of the peace.

Japanese nationals in Singapore, the note emphasises, are not subject to restrictions beyond those in force ugalast all other nationals,

U.S. Neutrality Legislation Borah May Lead "Filibuster"

By referring to the Profit and Loss: Account you will observe that after making full provision for depreciation, . the net profit for the year amounts to 105,109.14. rosult which your Board feels sure all shareholders will agree is highly satisfactory.

Tarning to the Balance Sheet, I do

quired, since the statement has been

WASHINGTON, Mär. 21. ENQUIRIES IN the lobbies

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The note invited "comparison be tween the defence measures taken in connection with the Singapore base and the measures taken by the Janat think that any explanations ara re-show that Representatives will panese in their own fortified zone. It rendered in a very understandable form. be guided by the action of the TOMORROW • is estimated that the position of I would like, however, to comment that Senate regarding Senator Koy Singapore compares favourably with of the sum of $37,204.21 shown as net that of Japan. A number

of ex-addition to Plant and Machinery dur- Pittman's Neutrality resolution. If the Senate approves, the Repre- amples of Japanese police survelling the year, the bulk of the amount lance and spy mania are quoted.

represents the cost of a further plant senintives are expected to follow suit which we were fortunately able to pur shortly. The British Government, it was chose from a nearby licensee for work added, hope that Japanese nationals will take account of their obliga tion as residents in British territory and thus obviate the need for any further measures on the part of the authorities-Reuter.

Social Items

in the Philippines. The cast of the believe that they command sufficient Supporters of the Administration additional equipment, though, not now but is in good working condition, shows votes to pass the measure, although in a very striking way the extent to stiff opposition is expected from which the book value of our other two Senator Nye, Senator Boral, and plants and accessories, has been writ-others, which may even lend to a ten down.

Filibustering in the American Con- Ereas in Rothod of bokline up the panange of a meniuro by talking auf- iciently to prevent a vote being taken within the specified time. The tech- nique in for members who are in opposition to the Bill to secure 4:0 floor and hold it on subjects completa- y remuvel from the netual measure.

I would like to observe that the major "nibuster," but in the present state a "Alibuster" portion of the item of $61,140.20 shown of public opinion, under Bundry Deblors and Unexpired would be a weapon of doubtful Charges, has since been collected,' and utility.-Reuter. there are now sufficient funds to pay the recommended dividend and bones. During the, year, Gentlemen, the The St. Andrew's Women's Fellow-management of our technical depart} ship have arranged to visit the Home ment by Mesats. Maraman Hongkong for the Blind at Pokfulam, on Thurs- China Ltd., was terminated by mutual day afternoon. Members will meet cassent, and we have with us again a at the Ferry at 2.45 p.m.

Accom-mord.

technical manager, Mr. E. W. Black- I should also like to avail of modation in the bus will be available this opportunity to inform shareholders for any friends the members may that after many months of negotiations, desire to bring.

we have just concluded an agreementi with the Marsman Building Corporationi of Manila, to act as our agents in the) The prizewinners at last Thurs- Thilippine Islands. I may also mention that very old and trusted friend and Women's Fellowship were; Mah- person of Mr. H. D. S. Page, who is

day's meeting of the St. Andrew's thareholder of the Company. In the jong, Mrs. Peckham, Whist, Airs. with HB today, will have charge of the

Stock Market Brighter

Bertram: Bridge, Mrs. Humphrey; Company's operations in the Philippine

London, March 21. Cake Competition, Mesdames Cock- Islands, and shareholders many feel as- Ing, Organ and Eustace.

nurod, therefore, that their interests are The impression that the Interna- in good handa.

tional situation is less tense caused a With regard to the fature, there is generat improvement in prices on The wedding

too much uncertainty in the air to the London Stock Exchange with the took place at the

make an opinion safe, but I feel I can Registry yesterday before Mr. T. J. say that unless political events devolen volume of trading larger. Gould, Deputy Registrar of Mar unfavourably, the start we have made Led by gill-edged securities, all riages, of Mr. Yu Kam-chuen,

should enable us to present a fair shaw-groups shaped for an advance with teacher, and Miss Fung Woon-yu, of Ing next year.

motora

tora prominent, and mining and 201 Hennessy Road, Hongkong. The of the Report and Accounts as pre-

I now formally propose the adoption oils receiving oversens support. witnesses were Messrs, Cheung Hop-sented and the appropriation of profits

Commodities generally were more chiu and Mck Tun-mul,

trading Wag stlil as recommended, and when this motion cheerful, but has been seconded, I shall be pleased restricted, except in cottons, which to answer to the best of my ability any were comparatively active. The following forthcoming wed-questions which shareholders many wish The foreign exchanges were quiet, dings arc announced: Mr. Clin to ask,

with sterling slightly armer in terms Bork-suey, physical instructor, and will, and was carried unanimously.

The motion was seconded by Mr. M.

of most currencies. Miss Ho Lai-hing, of 39 Cheung Sha On the proposal of Mr. G. H. Basto Wan Road, Shamshulpo: Mr. Chi seconded by Sir Rubert L. Kotowall, Reuter Special. Yuck-ng, dresser, residing at 11 Rua Domigos, Macao, and Miss Tso Pui- ylu, of 130 Ki Lung Street, Sham-; shulpo.

LATE NEWS

48 Hours Notice.

Now understood there was limit of; 48 hours to Iller's allimatum io Lithuania, says "Reuter." Lithuan- Jan Government has agreed in prin- ciple to unconditional demand for transfer of Memelland,

Thousands Called Up

Budapest-While there had been no general mobilisation it is not denied officially that thousands of men have been called to the Colours. There are indications that milltary measures are continuing-Reuter.

Czech Parlt. Dissolved

Pregue-Czech Parliament ended yesterday with dissolution of bolh Houses -Reuter.

Wall Street was quietly Arm-

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