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SELLING
T.T. Lundon Demand. T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapore T.T. Japion
T.T. India
T.T. U.S.A.
15. 21 19. 2
177
52
105
817%
.28%
T.T. Manila
.373
TT. Batuvin
5314
T.7. Bangkok
151 1⁄4
T.T. Saigon
1073
10.80
.71%
12744 1/8%
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1/3
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4 m/s L/e US.A.
.20
4 m/ France
11.22
30 474 Indu
US. Cross rate in Lon.
.8335 4.68
T.T. France
T.T. Germany
TT. Switzerland
TT. Australia
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NOTICE is hereby given that the Third Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Head Office, No. 6 Des Vooux Rond Contral, on Saturday, April 22nd, 1939, at 3.09 p.m. for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors and the State- ment of Accounts for the year ending December 31st, 1938.
The Transfer Register will be closed from April 10th to 22nd, 1939 inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
M. Y. TANG, Chief Manager.
Hongkong, April 1, 1939.
ILM. DOCKYARD,
HONG HONG.
Examination for Local Clerks
Applicants are informed that
to attend those selected
the examination on 11th April will be Rotled separately.
No further applications can be considered.·
FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN..
What to do to help a child
or
Anyone knowing of a child who has been assaulted, neglected, NAVY MANS A.A. GUNS-treated in a manter likely to
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interests," Lord Stanhope's statement should.
clrcumstances, In no published-Trans-Ocean.
tic
cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health, or knowing of a parent who is seeking advice on any matter ed all its clients that in "national concerning a child, would be, doing an act of kindness by communicating at once with-
The Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C. The Old City Hall, Queen's Road C. Hongkong,
the or
Inspector, 49, Pokfulum Rond, 1st floor; or the Inspector, Violet Feel Health Centre, Wanchai; or the Inspector, 12, Sal Yeung Chol Street, Ist foor, Kow- loon.
"Warm" Welcomo
London, Apr. `4. Lobby circles understand that the question will be raised in the House of Commons to-morrow regarding Eur! Stanhope's speech at Ports inouth.
the fullest reports According to which can be obtained here to-night, included; Earl Stanhope's speech "Shortly before I left the Admiralty It became necessary to give orders to man anti-aircraft guns in the Fleet sony to be ready for anything that might happen.-
came
"Lout before the tests aboard this ship sixteen anti-aircraft Rus could have given a worin wel- come to anyone who happened this way."-United Press.
Aller
"We Will Lot
Them Know"
Southampton, Apr. 4.
be
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society. The Informant's name will kept strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved.
Britain Warns! Mussolini
Continued From
Launching the destroyeri although
the
Government
tras
that
Kashmir to-day, the Commander-in- officially denied the rumours Chief of Portsmouth, the Earl of Italy is planning to move towards Cork, raid; "Recently the Germans Albania. have been jeering at the cliizens of
Unconfirmed reports say that some
this country, saying that we can pro-Italian air squadrons have landed in duce machines of war but that we Nannot produce men to mun them.'
"We will let them know all about that when the time comes."United Press.
LOAN TO A DOCTOR Partly Repaid Through Professional Services
An action brought by Chan Shiu- tuen, a woman, against Li Tin-sang,
Albaniu.
The Albanian Government has issued an official communique deny- ing that Italian troops are moving towards Albania.--United Press.
"REUTER" REPORT ATTACKED
4
Rome, Apr. 4. "Reports published abroad about the situation and relations between Italy and Albanli are tendencius unfounded" dochures ม Bori and broadcast which is
Wednesday,
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APRIL 5, 1939.
FRANCIS 1. du FONT & COMPANY REPORT BY CABLE: STOCKS: Technical indications of a rally are imminent. We favour
Douglas Alrcraft, International Harvester, Bethlehem Steel, New York Central, Montgomery Wardt, U.S. Rubber and Eastman Kodale shares for a quick turn. Some traders think that the selling side of the market is becoming too bullish.
Many good. first-quarter earnings' reports will be out shortly.
The Federal Court has set a precedent in labour history by assessing Union damages incurred in a sit-down strike. EARNINGS: The carnings of the American Smelting and Refining Company for January and February are over the corres- ponding months of fast year and an increased dividend la likely. The National City Bank's first-quarter earnings totalled $0.53, while the Bankers' Trust carned $0.61. Reynolds Tobacco Company's 1939 earnings are slightly. above those for 1930,
WHEAT:
It is reported that the Rumanian Government will reduce the wheat export subsidy by 5 cents per bushel. Wo think that the market looks oversold. Private experts forecast a Winter crop of 539,000,000, bushels.
COPPER: The American Smelting and Redning Company has re- duced the domestic price by 1/2 cent to 10% cents per 1b, LONDON AVERAGES:
G.
Industrial Average Ralls Average
APRIL 3
APRIL 4
07.8 55,1
07.2 54.8
These averages are based on 100 as of December 31, 1934.
R.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 1939, at 3 pang at the Ofees of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Ma Tau Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 years, with the option of re newal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Is Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 75 years.
one
R.
POST OFFICE.
Taipans Asked To
Co-operate During the. Eanter Holidays the Registered and Ordinary mail and
VIA SIBERIA HOUTË
EASTER HOLIDAYS
MAIL FOR CANTOŃ
General Post Office and Kowloon Parcels (not Insured) will be at- TAIPANS IN Hongkong have Post Office will be open 8 am. until cepted for Canton and despatched us
noon on Friday, Saturday and Mon- circumstances permit. been approached by the Air Raid | day, Precautions Office with a view to The Sheungwan Post Omee will be enllating their service in recruit-open from 8 am to 10 a.m. on those Letters and Postcards for · Europe ing A.R.P. workers in all the All other Branch Post Offices and (except Great Britain and Eire) and large firms in the Colony, Money Order Office will be entirely South America aro forwarded "vla
The AR.P. Omeer, Wing Comman-closed during the holidays. There Siberia" it po superscribed. der, A. H. S Steele-Perkins, has will be one collection from the pillar- addressed a letter to the heads to boxes each day as on Sundays, and tending Arms, requesting their one delivery of registered and ordin- operation.
ary correspondence each day at 11
-03
days
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Matis are closed 15 minutes earlier than the Firms are asked to norninate onem.
time given below unless otherwise or two of their staffs to attend a com- The Branch Post Omées at Stanley, stated, and whero mails are advertla- prehensive series of A.R.P. lectures Tai Po and Un Long will also have ed to close at or before 2 am, re- which it proposed to hold twice one delivery of ordinary correspon-gistered and parcel mails are closed weekly in the latter part of April dence each day at 11 am,
jat 5 pm, on the previous day. after B p.m. In the evenings.
The lectures will consist of:
(a)—Methods of oblatning pro- tection against the effects of blast and splinters from high explosive bombs,
(b)-Meihods incendiary bombs,
of controlling
(0)-Anti-gas precautions. (d)--Lighting restrictions. (c)--The preparation of an A.R. P. scheme for business concerns. The object of the course is to train individuals in all aspects of Air Raid Precautions and thus enable talpans of arms to appoint their own quall- fed dicials to prepare their AR.P. scheme and to undertake the
tho necessary training of
various A.R.P. squads and to act as linisori officer with the A.R.P. Omec,
own
It la proposed to hold the lectures. in both the English and Chinese languages.
NEW CLASH ON BORDER
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Japan
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Antenor Shantung Anyo Maru Canton
Dnta.
INWARD MAILS.
From
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2011 March,
Shonghol and Swałow
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Halphong, Pakhoi and Fort Boyard Khingsu Japan
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April
April
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.April 8.
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April 9.
Pres. Coolidge
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April 10. April 11.
April 11.
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April 13.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 1939, nt 3 p.m., at the Oflices of the Public Works Department, by Order of pieces launched another attack on the His Excellency the Governor of Manchoukuo patrols near the locale of the previous Incident at 11.00 Lut of Crown Land at o'clock on Monday morning. The Tai Kok Tsui, in the Colony of Soviet artillery position slated to Hong Kong, for a term of 75 the south of the Soviet barracks years, with the option of re-
Liuchien was also provided with one heavy machine-gun,
three light newal at a Crown Rent to be act
machine-guns and ier bomb- fixed by the Surveyor of His throwers." Majesty the KING, for one fur-
The Sovici forces were subsequent- ther term of 75 years.
ly
lo include BO ch.thened
and 80 artifiorymen with Intending bidders are advised two heavy machine-guns and thre
Muihock ......Wed., April 5, 7 p.m. that immediately after the dispa- Acid-pieces. The latest dispatcher! Air Mall for Manila, Guam, Hono- Pan American Aleways Intending bidders are advisedsal of the lot the Purchaser if each other across the border line.
tulu, and U.S.A. by the "Pan- said that both sides were still facing
Plane ... Wed., Apr. 5. American Airways Direct Service"
K.P.O. that immediately after the dispa-
Detalled
information
Was not
duc San Francisco, 12th April. available yet, but it was believed that the Manchoukuo side also had aslained a number of casualties in the series of clashes siner Sunday
sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required not the applicant) will be required to deposit with
sum
aft
authorised
to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the officer who will be. present at the sale, the sum of two hundred Bale, the
of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price, the Purchase price. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
| No. of Sale
I
!
~ Re**Registry No.
Ma Tau Chang. Lota Noa, 2935 & 4044, Ma i Between Kowloon Inland Fau Chong, Road,! Lot 1
Locality
G.
one
Boundary Measurements
|N, R. W.
feet festteet feet
as per salo plan.
Contents in
About
#q. feet.
099'8
Ann. Rent
OLIS
Upset Price
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
JENO 10 1012
ON LAIŽNÍ
$7.245
Upposite Kow con Inland |
Kowloon Intand
Lot No. 4134,
Lot No. 3475. Bedford Rd.
Tai Krk Tsui
Locality
G.
Sourney
Heatranit.
Asper saiy
plan
W
Content
Free:
$132
7,200
$19,400-
R.
Donei.
IRAQ MOURNERS ASSASSINATE
BRITISH
CONSUL
(Continued from Page L.)
| ordered 40 days of national mourning,
-Trang-Ooren,
Serious V.ow in Paris
Paris, Apr. 4.
A vet serisus_view_fs_taker__in Paris of the political consequences of the death of King Ghazi of Iraq.
France, being a mandatery Power
of the neighbouring State of Syria, is particularly interested in develop- mments especially os France takes haif uk her oil supplies from Iraq.
Reports state that the death of King Ghazi coincides with grave un- rest in Iraq. Several revolutionary plots have been discovered recently. In one case the conspirators had planned to assassinate 50 high army officers and Government officials. Trans-Ocean.
Flags Half Mast PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Auction Telegraphle information has been to be held on Tuesday, the 11th received from the Secretary of State day of April, 1939, at 3 p.mis late Majesty King Ghazi of Iraq for the Colonies that the feet of at the Offices of the Publle will take place to-day.
sunset.
Works Department, by Order of All fans on Government buildings His Excellency the Governor of and launches in Hongkong will be one Lot of Crown Land atown at half-mast from 8 am, to Ma Tau Kok, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of re- newal at a Crown Rent to bol fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 75 years.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS | of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 11th day of April, 1939, at 3 p.m.. at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Hi Excellency the Governor of |
Lot of Crown Land at Ma Tau Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of re- newal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur-
Intending bidders are advised ther term of 75-years.
that immediately after the dispo- Intonding bidders are advised sal of the let the Purchaser (Iftion with the annual Y.M.C.A. Pan- the Independence and integrity of that immediately after the dispo: not the applicant) will be required tomime and activities of the Women's
sal of the lot the Purchaser (if
Chinese medical practitioner, claim-"Gazetia del Merparted in the
ing the return of $309, alleged to have been lent to Li on May 6, 1038, was heard by Sir Atholl MacGregor, Chief Justice, at the Summary Court yes-
terday.
Mr. II. L. Kwan appeared for plaintiff, who is at present In America; and Mr. Chan Pun-tuen who had plaintiff's power of attorney, was in Court. Mr. Alfred S. K. Lau was for the defence.
Mr. Lau asked His Lordship to ad- journ the case until the plaintiff's return to the Colony. His client had
which
says that at the explicit request of the King of Albanin, conversations are progressing for the reinforcement of the defensive alliance between the two countries.
The announcement says that it is not the intention of the Italian Gov- ernment to make an attempt against
Albania,
counter
measure
MRS. C. WATSON Assisted Social Events Of
European Y.M.C.A.
Watson in London on January 17 The report of the death of Mrs. C.
will be received with regret by those who remember her for her assocla-
Serlion.
the wife of a
The move is regarded here as a not the applicant) will be required to depoalt with an authorised to the British to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the acknowledged the debt in his letters soundings of Greece and Yugo-Slavlancer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred shout a year ago owing to illness.
to: the plaintiff, who had the assur ance that the money could be paid
back at any time.
with regard to the projected anti- aggression front,
the Purchase price.
Mrs. Watson Was Naval Dockyard employee und was in Hongkong for two years, leaving
Her husband followed her home. Mrs. Watson gave her services as pianist in the pantomime "Jack and the Beanstalk,"
social occasions.
shortly afterwards,
sale, the aum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum It is felt that Italy, by occupying dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of When Mr. Kwar tendered an
Albania, might wish to impress on will be refunded on payment of acknowledgement of the debt by the them the need of maintaining good the Purchase price. defendant to the Court, his Lorship relations, with the Rome-Berlin axis PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. and frequently took part in Y.M.C.A. said that it was not properly stamped, and of leaving Haly secure in the
Mr. Kwan consented to a fine of $50, Adriatic.
and the case was allowed to proceed.
The defence claimed that $25 had
Italian occupation of
Albanla
been paid back to the plaintiff, and i would, apparently, unfavourably im- $173.40 was repaid. in professional press Yugo-Slavin, where German services rendered.
occupation of the Czech provinces is sold to have caused a wave of pan- Slav feeling, which turned many people's thoughts towards the British; anti-aggression plan.-Reuter,
Li in evidence said that he had been practising In Centon for about ten years. He had attended the plaintiff in Canton and in Hongkong He charged, her $10.a visit.
I
When questioned by his Lordship When
as to what services he performed
during his visits to the plaintiff, Il
The Italian plane Santo Francesco replied that he felt her. pulse and which originally planned to leave Romo to-day on a "goodwill" flight asked her questions.
After both counsel had minda their to Tokyo, vla Hongkong, has post- submissions, His Lordship gave judg-poned its departure until the middle ment for plaintift for $175, with of April, it was announced In Rome costs.
-to-day.
Registry No.
No. of Bale
Kowloon Inand
Lot No. 4133-
Chung Road & Kwangu
Locality
8, Ma Tau Chang-
Boundary
Measurements
K...W,
de por sale
plan.
Contents in
LEDGY
Annuai
岛
Upset Price
[-No. of Sale]
Registry No.
$3,023
4.
Lot No. 4136,
Janetion of Pak Tai. 51.
& Ma Tau Kok Road,
Locality
Para
*YOU DET, WIF
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Boundary Measurements
K. W
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as per sale
plan.
About
Arnval
Realal
.95$
$6,326
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