1939-07-06 — Page 31

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

July 6, 1939.

End Of MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE Hazardous BURNED DAILY IN HONGKONG

Wharf Meanders

New Sign To Aid Pedestrians

HAVE you ever walked down the length of the Kowloon Wharves frontage skipping nimbly from side to side as, first, a crate containing a Ford truck swings at you and, next, a line of! shouting coolics seemingly try to grind you under a string of load- ed trucks? If you have, more fool you.

Actually there bre bandler Little trances to wharves 3, 4, und 5 than the gale entrance делг the Star Ferry, but most people have seemned content

mnice the huzurdous journey along the wharf front, cura- Interruptions ing fervently at the

caused by coolles handling ergo... but forgetting that they were giving more bother then they were receiv Ing. Tourists could be forgiven for a little remissness in topographical knowledge, bui mure often residents, have been the offenders.

Henceforth the right way will be clear to everyone.

This morning a board has appear- ed outside the entrance gate to the wharves near the Star Ferry. It indicates what ships are tied up and at which wirarves, and states the correct way of entry to each wharf From the board is learnt that Wharves Nos. 1 and 2 should be ap- proached through the Star Ferry ale entrance, Nos. 3 and 4 from Canton Road, and No. 5 from Navy Street, vla Canton Road.

Further algns are to be placed in Canton Road and Navy Street indi- cating the entrances, and a sign will be placed in a prominent place at the Star Ferry exit to apprise peo-

ple of the position of vessels before

they reach the whart gate.

Germany And Colonies

More Queries In Commons

Former H. K. Engineer's Grandson Found In

Tokyo Hospital

THE grandson of Major-General Henry Spencer Palmer, one- time associated with the construction of the first Hongkong water works, has been found in a military hospital, near Tokyo: He is Private Kanco Higuchi, who was wounded in action in China.

JAPANESE MASSACRE

And They're Drawn On The Bank Of Hell

(By Geoffrey Suckling)

BANK Notes, representing millions of dollars, are burned every day in Hongkong.

It's true.

One dollar, five dollar, $100, and oven $50,000 notes are continually being consigned to the flames.

Right under your very nose...

nothing about it!

But.

they are drawn.

and you knew

I haven't told you yet on what bank

They are drawn on the Bank of Hell!

THE

BAND

FOUND ONLY IN

Manhattan

PYJAMAS

Made of light weight summer materials, cut loose and easy and all fitted the elastic BAND OF

1 must confess to a sneaking re- Grandpa, during his lifetime, may gard for many Chinese customs-govor have handled anything larger they are of such D practical and than a ten-dollar note, but now, al homely nature.

any rate, he is wealthy and can move COMFORT, Take the giving of presents for in the best spiritual circles. instance,

Let us suppose it is "B's" birth- dny, and "A" wishes to give him a present,

What does "A" do?

Does he go to the neatest depart- ment store and purchase an orna- mental inkpot (which may never be Used) or a spotted tle (the sight of which may make "B" shudder)?

No.

He sends out for a pule of luscious preserved ducks (you probably if they had been caught napping by know the kind I mean-they lovic as

asteain-roller), and a few oranges or cakes,

Major-General Palmer, who died In 1893 at the age of 85, was a famous British engineer, who, when he first came to the Far East dia notable engineering work in Hong-muke un acceptable present, but who A spotted tle may, or may not,

kong and Canton. In 1893 he was

can resist a preserved duck invited by the late Prince Hirobum nicely steamed on top of the rice Koh, leading statesman of the Meiji Era, to go to Japan with the object

Lurid Story From of working out the city water supply

Kongmoon Area

(By Our Own Correspondent)

CANTON, July 6.

systent in Yokohama. Under his guidance, the water supply system there was completed in 1887, follow- ing which he designed the Osako water works.

mouth water.

The very thought of it makes une's

Now observe what "B" does, when the servant arrives with the gitt,. together with "A's" best wishes.

Taving selected the Juleler of the two ducks and the pick of the cakes der to "A. and fruit, 'e sends back the remain-

He returned to England in 1887, but returned shortly afterwards to

At the same time he gives the ser- A WHOLESALE massiere of spend the rest of his life in Japan.

He married Miss Uta Salto, five or ten cents, for herselt.

vant a little red envelope, containing 100 civilians, by the Japanese, in Japanes girl from Osakta, and

to Result-mutual sutisfaction. Not the village of Laingok, close to them was born a girl, who later only the donce, but also the donor. Kongmoon, because they refused became Mre. Higuchi. It is hier son, enjoys a feast that night, and the to divulge the whereabouts and

grandson of Major-General servant goes on the bust with her Falmer who has now been discovered five (or ten) rents. strength of Chinese guerilla in hospital, thus ending a search forces in the vicinity, is said to which was instituted some little time. Simple, isn't it?

But what if “A” should be a poor · have taken place on June 27, se-ugo in connection with the unveiling man who can only utford the price IN reply to a House of Com-cording to reliable reports reach of a monument to the British engi- or one duck?

ing Canton,

LONDON, July 5.

To revenge the death

Yokohama Municipal

neer by the

Why, the obliging shopkeeper mons- question whether in re-

Council. lation to the German demand for

Mrs. Takako Higuchi was found lende hin a duck for the ocensiont of these recently in Yokohama, and through he certainly saves his "face" as far

"A" may lose his own dinner, but| colonies, His Majesty's Govern- civilians, Chinese troops on the night her it was revealed that Private ment had been in communication of June 30 struck at Knutnu to which Konco Higuchi was wounded while as his friend is concerned, with the Governments of Rei. Village the Japanese had been driven taking part in the Nanchang offen you find such a beautiful arrange-

from Laingok.

gium, France and Japan regard- ing the claim for the return of the former German colonies at present being administered under mandate by those Govern- ments, and what was the atti- “tude" of the respective "Govern- ments on the matter, the Under- Secretary for Foreign Affairs stated:

sive on March 7, says a "Domel" The attack came unexpectedly report. that the Chinese swept through the village and it is reported that more than 70 Japanese were killed, in- cluding an officer.

As reinforcements were certain to

be sent from Kongmoon, the guerillas made no attempt to hold lite village."

The loss of Laingok, two days after

they had occupied it, has been a blow

The Axis And -Bulgaria-

to the Japanese, who looked to the Portend Signs In

overthrow of Laingok as the step-

Berlin Visit

Where else, except in China, could

ment?

However, to get back to the burn- Ing of bank notes.

I have one of them in front of me

as I write it is for $50,000.

I don't understand the Chinese characters, but part of the inscription.

is in English and reads:

HELL DANK NOTE $50,000.00 CURRENCY FOR THE OTHER WORLD

On the back of the note in depleted an express train, the engine of which is belching forth clouds of black smoke.

"There has been no recent ex-ping-stone to the occupation of Muka change of views with any foreign chow, which would have placed the strong governments on this question. The Japanese in a strategiently

BERLIN, July 5. attitude of the French Government position for attacks on Slickki. and

AN impressive welcome was has been made clear by the French Teinahan. Prime Minister and the Forelgn

Chinese Strike Back

given to M. Kiosscivanoff, who, Minister on several occnalons, more Meanwhile reports from Hainan with a large party of officials Let me explain why these notes are particularly in their statements on state that Tingan was recaptured by arrived to-day for a three-day printed and what they are for. January 20 and February 7 Inst. the Chinese on June 20, after three State visit, in the course The Chinese are an essentially The atlitude of the Belgian Govem- days of hard fighting.

of practical race, with a high regard for ment was stated by the then Prime

The Japanese fled to Mancheung which he will see Herr Hitler, family life. Minister on November 3 last. So for after losing 200 killed. A good part Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop shuffles off this mortal coll, are his When any member of the family ns the Foreign Secretery is aware the of Halnon is lightly held by the Japanese Government have not re- Japanese, but reports Indicate there and Field-Marshal Herman Goe-relations content with u ttle lamai- | cently expressed any views on this question. British Wireless,

Ambassador For Lima Suggested

is small hope, of them recovering Tingan, the whole of the area having passed into Chinese bands, Chinese civit officers have returned to ad- roinister affairs there,

Kingshan, also on Hainan Leland was captured on June 25, but ewing of reinforcements, the to absence Chinese could not retain possession of the place.

New Japanese Troops Sont

Chungking, July 6.

London, July 5, Captain Alan Genham asked the Gavemment in the House of Com- mons to-day to raise the British A Chinee military spokesman said diplomatic representative in Lima tot a press conference that Chinese An Ambassadorial status, as the other forces had launched attacks in areas Kreat Powers had, in view of the in-south of Canton In the vicinity of creasing importance of his work. Sunwet and Kongmoon against the

Mr. Butler replied that the question Jepunese positions. could not be considered in isolation. He declared that live new divisions | The establishment of an Embassy in were being sent from Japan to China, Lima would bring up the question of but he expressed the opinion that the similar measures in a number of fresh troops did not represent rein-

foreuments, but other countries, and Viscount Halifax

Reuter. was not at present convinced that an extension in the number of Embassies would be advisable.-Reuter Special.

ring.

concern

tation and a quick burial? On the political side, B., Kinssci- No. They immediately vanoff's task is considered easy, themselves with the deceased's needs since Germany regards Bulgaria as in the next world. ber safest friend and most ilkely ally; We will take an example.

Hence it agreement on general Grandpa snuffs It. policy is already assured.

What do bis progeny do? There is no indication that thei

They reckon Grandpa will require question of Bulgaria's claim for the money for travelling (he might fancy ccssion of Dobruja by Rumania a trip in that fiery monster with the likely to be raised in an acute form, belching smoke) for a hundred and though Bulgaria naturally is anxious one other purposes. to have German support in this con- nection.

Wide economie talks are likely as Germany is Bulgaria's biggest cus- tumer-Reuter Speelai.

"

MARTIAL LAW

Were 1 certain of Grundpa's where- abouts, I should call them "overhead expenses."

They decide to send him $20,000 to tlde him over his immediate needs,

This is where the special bank notes come in.

They are collected together and burned at the ancestral tablet.

Can't you picture the family sit- ting around the ancestral tablet, watching the money being despatch- ed to Grandpa?

IN CANTON replacements-

Chinese At Lupao

Canlon, July 0. Chinese forces have reached Lupao, about 25 milles north-west of

A Japanese spokesman said Canton,, where fighting is said to be gnificance was attached to

CANTON, July 0-Martial law was suddenly enforced throughout the ctly at a nm. to-day, and lifted two hours later.

As the lost note is devoured by the flames, somebody shouts out:

"Come on. Don't let's be mean.

send no Let's

him another $600. the Grandpa wasn't such a bad old stick

And a match is put to one more "Bank of Hell" note.

Scotsman Vagrant progressing, according to an uncon-anove, as it was a periodical routine

In Hongkong

Join J. C. MacMillan, a Scoterman, was charged before Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy this mom- ing with being a vagrant in Colony. MacMillan gave himself up to the police. He was sent to House of Detention.

the

the

It was stated that MacMillan was formerly attached to the Hongkong Police Force.

firmed report from a Chinese travel- enforcement-Reuter. ter from Lupno,

It is also stated that the Chinese are very active near Samahul,

It is understood that Dio bus ser- vice between Lupao and Canton was suspended this morning-Reuter,

Medical Unit In Kunming

Kunming, July 0. A medical unit sent by Chinose All arrivala by air from Hongkong medical eireles in Shanghai arrived to Egypt will be detained under is Kunming yesterday.

observation unless they can produce The unit comprising 14 members coriiflentes of anti-cholera fnocula- will soon leave for Kwelyang en tion, it was announced this afternoon.route to the front-Central News,

Britain Backs Nations

With New Credits

LONDON, July 6.

THE British press this morning gives details concernier the Increase

in export eredlis to Poland; and other countries,

H. K. Stock Market

The following quotations were: Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- ket this morning.

BANKS

H.K, Banks $.. H.K. Banks Lon. £ Chartered £.

.1,330 sa.

.70

n.

.7 n.

Mercantile, A. & B. £

.25 14

Mercantile, C. £.

12 n.

.80 n.

East Asia $.

INSURANCES

Cantons $.

Unlons $.

China Underwriters $. 1.K Fire $.

SHIPPING

Douginses $. Steamboats $. Indo-Chinas, P Indo-Chinas DS. Shell Bearers 5/- Waterboats $

DOCKS ETC. Wharves $.. Docks $. Providents

New Eng. Sh. $.

Sh. Docks, Sh. 3..

230 n.

426

1.35 n.

185 n.

67 n.

.15 1.

.GO n.

.30 h.

.82/6 n.

8.10 n.

110 n. .18.20 n.

41⁄2 sa.

8.30 n.

108 n.

MINING

Kailan s/-

18/- 0.

Raubs $..

.840 b.

Venz, Gold $.,

.4 n.

Hongkong Mines cts.

LANDS

.4 n.

Hotels $. Lands $.

511⁄2 n.

.30 n.

Lands 4% deb. $. S'hai Lands Sh. $. Humphreys $.

par. b.

41.

.B1⁄4 n.

.4.80 n.

Chinese Estates S.

UTILITIES

100 n.

101⁄2 n.

H.K. Realties $.

Trains $.....

Peak Trums (old) $. Peak Trams (new) Star Ferries $.. Y-Ferries $

.7.40 n. ..3.70 n.

.05% 60.

2011⁄2′′

84 n. $...........5.80 1. .54 b. and so.

China Lights (old) $. China Lights (new) H.K. Electric $.. Macao Electrics Sandakan Lights Telephones (old) $. Telephones (new) Tractions a/-... Traction (Prof.) 2/-

INDUSTRIALS

.18 n.

12 n.

,234 ni

7.70 n.

,19/- n.

.22/6 n

.14 .

Cald: Macy (ord.), St. $.. Cald: Macg. (Pro.), Sh. $...23 m. Canton Ices $..

Cements $.

H.K. Ropes S.

STORES, &c. Dairy Farms (old) $. Dairy Farrns (new) Watsons.................. Lane, Crawfords Sinceres $.

Wing On (H.K.) Powell, Ltd. 3....

COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $... S'bai Colton Sh. §. Zoong Sing, Sh. $. Wing On Texler, Sh. $

MISC. II.K. Entertainments $. Constructions $.. Vibro Piling S.. Ch. Govt. 5% 1025 G. Bonds

.1 0. 13% b. .3.70 .

21 n.

.8 5.

7.00

1.80

.41 b.

11.

18. .112 n. 42 n.

48 n.

6.00 n.

1.55 n.

.8%.

.45% n.

HK. Govt. 4% Loan 4% prm, b. II.K. Govt. Loan, 3% par b. Marsmans (Lon.) 5/- .....13/0 n. Marsmans HK.) 5/- §ƒ» n.

MANILA SHARES

Following are sales and bid prices:

Antamox

Bagulo Gold Batong Bahay Denquet Cons,

lg Wedge Coco Grava Cara. Mince Demonstration

July 3. July 6. Afternoon Moming

Closing Closing

.10

289

20

20

Une 2015

012. Ung,

υπα

Unq.

.19

Ứng.

Una.

Unq.

00:20

Ung.

URG

Unq

1. X. Lo

Ipo Gold

Ung.

Hogan Mining ............

Mambulao Cons

Und

Masbale Cona

Mind, Motherlode

Mine Operation ....

M

North Camarines

2334

Paracale Gumaus..

San Mauricio

.50

Kurigao Cons.

Huyoa Can,

A

Syndicate Invest ...

United Paracato...

Ung .12 JZ Ung. Unq. .41

The following in Swan, Culbertson

& Fritz report on this morning's

Plain colours, spot and stripc designs.

From $9.50 por suit Less 10% Cash Discount.

MACKINTOSH'S LTD.

DRINK

MEN'S WEAR

SPECIALISTS

EWO PILSNER

Carole

In "Bessie's Bar"

Could they live

happily ever after?

They had married so quickly! Soon came the joys of living together as one. ...the heartbreak of the first baby... the heartbreak of separation. Can love face the world and keep its promises?

James

LOMBARD STEWART

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The "Dolly Mail" mentions £150,- | while other countries to benefit ure) market: 000,000, while the "Dally Express" Rumania, Turkey and Greece.

There was very little change in the says that the figure la £110,000,000,

According to the "Daily Express," Manita Gold Share market during the A bills to be rushed through

morning session, and it closed quiet. Parliament at the earliest possible the credits are to be used chiefly for Antamok, Mine Operations, North moment.

the purchase of ammunition and Camarines and United Parneale all The papers add that Poland is to armaments in England by the lost centavo, while Paracate 83, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD be given £40,000,000 new credits, | friended nations--Trans-Ocean, | Gumaus gained 1⁄21⁄2 centavo.

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