1940-01-24 — Page 27

Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH·

January 24, 1940:

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Passengers are requested to register their requirements but under present circumstances sailings are perforce restricted.

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America's Straight Reply To Japan

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UP). -State Department officials 10- day made it plain to the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Horinouchi, that the United States will not negotiate for a témporary agree- ment to replace the commercial pact which is expiring at mid- night on Friday.

The Ambassador was told that no changes in the tariff nor other matters regulated inter the treaty were anticipated as a result of the expiration, but he was advised that the whole future of Japanese-American trade relations depends on deve- lopments..

Specific Questions

The Ardanudor went to the State

SO YOU_WON'T TALK!——With head lowered, a German prisoner la quizzed by French officer at field headquarters somewhere behind French ines. Prisoner presumably was captured in a rafti ncross No Man's Land, but refuses to give Information.Picture passed by French censor.

Department to make speelfle inquiries RED OFFENSIVE regarding? what could be expected after the expiration of the treaty. He had an appointment with Mr. Cordel! Hull, Secretary of State, but Mr. Hull is coniloed to

121 his home with incipient celd. Mr. Horinouchi con- ferred for more than a half hour with Mr. Adolf Berle, Assistant Secretary of State.

BIG DRIVE

The Ambassador asked specifically whether the expiration of the treaty would result in any change in the haport duties on Japanese products

UNDER WAY

Attempt To Flank Mannerheim Line

HELSINGFORS,

or port tonuage rates against Japan (Reuter).-The Russlans ese ships; secondly

whether

there

was any possibility of an exchange pushing hard their new

the 50-mile front governlaught on of notes between the two ment regarding the status of trade stretching from the north-east relations; and, thirdly, what would be the status of Japanese merchants of Lake Ladoga to the frontier,

threatens and traders in the United States af and this sector ter the expiration.

become of vital importance.

The Replies

In response to the Arst question, the Ambassador was told that the expiration would not of itself bring any changes.

Exchange At A Glance

SELLING

T.T. London Demand do. T.T. Shanghai T.T, Singapore T.T. Japan

T.T. Salgon

1/201

1/218

.300

3212

Jan.

23

10391

T.T, Ind'a

:82%

are

1.T. U.S.A.

.2414

on-

T.T. Manila

.49

T.T.Hatavi

.454

T.T. Bangkok

.150%

100%

.10.85 10731 ..1/63%

BUYING

mis L/C London Do. 4.m/s D/

.: 1/3.5/32 .1/3.0/32 ..25% ...11.40

to

the Russians succeeded in breaking through, which seems unlikely at present, they would be able to sweep round Lake Ladoga and take the Manner- heim Line in the rear.

Repulsed With Big Losses To-night's communiqué, however, says that the Finns are beating back the assault with heavy losses,

In reply to further questions along this line he was told that £19 the United States has repeatedly cin- phasized, future commercial relations depends entirely on developments,

The Russians are attacking in mass, In response to the second question, the Ambassador was told it would strongly supported by artillery and thousand casualties have to be held open and would pre-tanks, and the sumably form a part of the discus-mentioned in the communique pro- slons at Tokyo.

Depend On Japan WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Reuter). The course of commercial relations between the United States and Japan after the expiration of the present treaty on January 20 will depend on Japan's attitude to the rights of Americans in China.

This statement was made to Mr. Kensuke Marinouchi, the Japanese Ambassador to Washington, by Mr. llerle, Assistant Secretary of State, in the State Departinent to-day.

In an interview lasting half an hour, Mr. Berle told Mr. Harinouch), in reply to questions pul by him, that the expiration of the treaty did

no!,

vide some indication of the size of the ffort the Russians are now making.

Finnish Communique HELSINGFORS, Jan. 23 (Heute

-Finnish war communique states:

"North-east of Lake Ladoga, our troops continue fighting with success. All attacks launched by the enemy at different points were benten back with heavy fussion losses.

"During the fighting at Kollaan. jaki, over 1,000 of the enemy were illed in the last few days.

"In the war zone, enemy fighters. have been most in evidence on the Isthmus north of Lake Ladoga, chiefly bombers.

"Our own aircraft have repelled bu.cuery aircraft, have carried out. reconnaissance and photographie! of itself, imply any changes in import nights and directed artillery fire. duties and tonnage rotes. Further "According to confirmed reports, commercial relations would, however,

planes were shot down. six enemy depend on the developments in theThe fate of three others to uncertain. Far East.

Mr. Berle added that Japan's sug- gestions for an exchange of notes de- alng the status of trade relations must be held open.

Japanese In America

1

Regarding the status of

400 Bombs In One Day HELSINGFORS, Jan. 24 (Reuter), -No less than 400 bombs were rained on Finland outside the actual war zone on Monday It is reported. Three bombs just missed a hospital! in one case. and clvillons were the machine-gunned.

Japanese merchants now carrying

Rods Alarmed By Raid on business in the United States MOSCOW, Jan. 24 (Reuter).—The under the provisions of the expiring Finnish raid on Kronstadt has caused treaty. Mr. Berle said that such aliens some alarm in Soviet Russia "may be permitted to qualify as visi-only because, according to reports, tors tempororily admitted for busi- two Soviet battleships were badly neas or pleasure."

damnged, but because it has brought

T.T. France

T.T. Switzerland

'7.3', Australia

4 m/s L/C U.S.A.

4 m/s France

30 d/s India

U.S. Cross rate in London 4.0234 G.S. Cross rate in N.Y...3.07%

H. K. Stock Market

PROTEST REJECTED

No Discrimination By Contraband Control

LONDON, Jan. 23 (Reuter). An explanation was given in London to-day concerning the United States protest over the examination of American ships int Gibraltar.

The U.S. Government protested that American ships are delayed at the contraband control buse much longer than Italian ships, and asked that this be speeded up.

It is denied in London that there has been any discrimination between American and Italian ships. Hullan ships get away quicker for various reasons,

Sometimes they carry in bulk cargoes of all or grain which can be examined more easily than the mixed cargoes of American ships.

Navicert System Advocated Again, Italian lines are more ready to give bold-back guarantees under which a ship can proceed to its port and the fine holds up the cargo if the British control finds that it is con- traband.

The British authorities are getting

The following quotations were issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-111tite information in London concem- ket this morning.

BANKS

ing American cargoes, and indeed, have received no information since Christmas.

11.K. Banks $......1,350 b. & sa, H.K. Banks (Lon. Rey.) £..87 n. Everything possible is done to get H.K. Banks (H.K. Reg.) £., n. them away quickly, it is pointed out, .04% n. but great deal of delay could be .28 n. avoided by the use of the navicert

11.systemi,

.78 n.

Chartered £.

Mercantile, C. £ Mercantile, C. £ East Asla $.

INSURANCES

Canton $. Unien S.. China Underwriter_§. 1.K. Fire S..

SHIPPING

Douglares $. Steamboats $. Indo-Chinas PS Indo-Chinas D.S Shell (Bearers st Waterboats $

DOCKS ETC. Wharves $. Docks S. Providents $. New Eng. Sh Sh. Docks Sh. $.

MINING

not

Kallan 8/-

Raubs $

Further applications for admission the realisation that the naval bate of Japanese nationals desiring to is completely unprotected against en enter the United States temporarily air attack. for business or pleasure would be considered in the light of the existing

Volunteers Drowned

MOSCOW, Jan. 24 (Reuter).—A

Several Finnish fishing boats were also sunk.

law applicable to visas for tempor- ship carrying volunteers to Einland, ary visitors.

from an unspeelfled pork has been Before the State Department re-sunk. It is announced. vealed the details of the interview, Mr. Harinauchi told the Press that he sxpected that Imperial decree would be issued to-morrow, stating that duties on American exporis will not be raised,

Asked if he expected trade between Japan and the United States to pro- ceed as usual after Friday,

Mr. Harinouchi replied. "I hope so."

Blockado Warning-

OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (UP).

**Silver Buljeta"

· HELSINGFORS, Jan. 24 (Reuter). -The Soviets are now trying to use "silver bullets."

A Russian spy caught by Finnish troops north of Lake Ladoga wore a Finnish uniform, and on hia, per- son was found 700,000 Finnish marks -worth about U.S.$30,000,

Japan's hopes of obtaining a tempor- The British Army

ry agreement to replace the Trade Pact, which expires on Saturday, are believed to have completely disap- peared.

The Assistant Secretory of State, MT. A. Beric, has informed the Japanese Ambassador, that an Ar- rangement to replace the abrogated Pact would depend on developments

:

"Welcomes All

LONDON, Jan. 23 (British Wire-1 less)The War Minister, asked in the Commons whether he was pre- pared to allow miírtment. In the British Army of friendly Czech citizens, said that any ullen could hold a commission or be entered for enilstment in any, of His Majesty's forces as if he were British subject. place an embargo on the Czechs, however, were being cn- Fexport of war materials' to Japan or couraged to enilst in the Czech

In China.

Meanwhlic, Senator A. Wiley,

Repubileen member for Wisconsin, warned the Senate to-day, that any move

on the import of Japanese goods to French Legion.

the United States would probably result in a formal declaration of war

China by Japan,

Japan declares war she will blockade all Chinese ports to third Power shipping, and will exclude all foreigners from

rom Japanese-occuplett territory," he declared.

No More, Secret Sessions

LONDON, Jan.. 23 (British Wire-: less).The Prime Minister, In the

"Before we talk about this nation Commons meeting today," said hoj giving assistance to China and be- was not aware that any desire for coming partielan in the war bi the further pecret 'mitlings existed and ho Orient, we should consider any pre- was not prepared to make arrange- posals Japan might wish to make,” monta for one.

Vent, Gold H.K. Mines $.

Hotel $.

LANDS

Lands $. Lands 4% Debentures S'hal Lands Sh. $. Humphreys $.. H.K. Realies $. Chinese Estates

UTILITIES

(old)

Trams $. Peak Trams Peak Trams (new) Star Ferries $.

Y, Ferries $.

China Lights (old) $. China Lights (new) HK Electrica

Mano Electrics $. Sandakan Liyhts $. Telephones (ald) $. Telephones (new) $. Tractions /

Tractions (Pret.) */-

**INDUSTRIALS.

.207 n.

470

14! .180 n.

.75 p.

Co-operation Clim

BANKS

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AGENCIES AND DEANCUES:

Alor Biar

Amrita

Bangkok

Balvin Barabay

Calcutta

Harbin

Hongkong

Jungoob

Salcon

Bemarang

Karachi Iclang Kobe Kuala

Lumpur Kuening Bladron

Beremban Shanghai Hingapore

Bitiawan Bourabaya Taiping. Tienin

Tongkah

Manila

(Bhukat)

Thingto

New York

Yokohama

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Reuter). -American shippers are co-operating "to an amazing extent" with the Bri- tish Contraband Control-to-avoid-un- pleasant

declared the

officials of

incidents,

the State Department when informed of the British state- .11 nment that Italian ships seemed more 100 n. disposed to co-operate than American .6D n.ships,

.10/1.

.7% n. They said that co-operation by American shipowners Included ap- pllention to the British authorities for 103 n.vlcerts, supply of copies of their 21.40 5. manifests by air mail and giving the 4.65.n.so-called black diamond or "hold- .10.80 n. back guarantees.

.240 n.

18/-n.

Declaring that American ships are not obliged to co-operate at all, officials stated that the possible lack .10 n.tof co-operation was no excuse for

undue detention of American ships. .3% ets b.

4.

.5.00 s. 33% b. 100 n.

Washington Surprised WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (Router). Omeint circles are surprised by the ..15 n. British contention that lack of co- .84 n. operation has been parilally respon- 4.00 n. sible for the long delays in the .101 n.release of American ships in the Mediterranean control bases. 17

It is contended that co-operation .8 n. In any case is voluntary and that the .4 n. utmost co-operation has been forth- 08 n.coming:

24% b.

7.70 Sil.

.

It is rumoured that the Govern- .444.ment is prepared to demand substan- 30.40 b.tial Indemnities for delays.

.10. .114 n. .25147. .0.60 n. 10/0 n. 10/9 .

Cald: Mucg. (Ord.), Sh. $..14.00 m. Cald Maeg (Pref.), Sh. $..........13 n. Canton Ices $. Comments $..

ILK. Ropes $.

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

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

COTTON MILLS Ewo sh.................. S'hal Cotton Sh. $. Zoong Sing, Sh. $. Wing On Textiles, Sh.

MISC. HK. Entertainments Constructions (old) Panitzeltons (now) 3. Vibro Piling $.

In .18.70 n. 6.00 n.

.22.60 n. ..21.

Soccer

REFEREES TO PLAY THE PRESS

The following have been chosen to 0 b. & sa. represent the Referees and Press in the soccer game arranged for Sunday. ,1.80 n. January 28, commencing at 2p.in.

41 n. sharp, on the Royal Navy

Causeway Bay:

Ch Govt. 65% 1023% Spa

G. Donda

KK Govt. 4% Loan IKK. Govt. 3% Loan Marsmans (Lon.)`8/~ Maramana (HK) ·z/«

.33 n.

ground,

Referees. W. Smith; W, Fraser 170 and Brackenberry; T. Gibson, P, J. .44 n., King and Adlard; Carlef, Salter, K.K. 481⁄2 n.Ip, Demer and Lee Bing-tong. Tam

Manager, M. Omar.

.0.00 b:

14-1. Press Brokenshire; A M. In Omar and Franco; Mok Krin-yon. A. .4% n... Guest and Mo Chu-ming N. A. E. Mackay; Marin, Au Shu-ngok. 100% n.Munton and Duffield Team Manager

101. n, R. Goldman.

...

.004.11. The match will be played prior to: 15/6 n. the Lot Wah Cup game between the.

--n. Civilians and Chinese,

Agencies:

Clive Street Jalila Place Canton Cawnpore Cebu

Colombo

Deint

Jatphong

11amburg..

Hankow

FOREIGN

Ipoh

Iloilo

Median

Potping

(Peking)

Penang

EXCHANGE and Genera Business transacted.

MIDDENT ACCOUNTS opened

abd

FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Yeri or shorter periods in Local or Other Cus rencias at rates which will be quoted un

VINGS ACCOUNTS alko opened in and Sterling with Interest

allowed t

Lost Cu to obtainable on application

The Bank's Head Office in Lendan underiakes Executor & Trusiče bunaDANG, and claims recovery of British Incomi Tax overpaid, on terms which may be Ascertained at any of ita Agencies" and Branches,

R. A. CAMIDOR

Manager.

THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LMIITED,

A

Authorised Capital

$10,000,000.0 Pald-up Capital sammen. § 5,559,000.DE Reserve and Undivided

Irois.................. € 2.BAI,DI1,01

HEAD OFFICE: HONGKONG 10, Den Voeux Road, Central.

BOARD OF DIRECTOR Bir Shouron Chow, Chairman, Li Koon Chun. Esq. Li Landing. EQ P. K. Kwok, Fiq.

Wong Chu Son, Esq. Wong Yun Tong, Esq. Kan Ying Po, Esq.

Chan Ching Shek, Esq. FungfingWah,Eng. HAN TONG PD, Esq, Chief Manager...

LITSE FONO, Eig, Manager, BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:

Amoy Hatavia

Xiombay

Manila

Melbourne

Paris

Singapore Boursbays

Beattle

Bemarang

Nagasaki

Shanghai

+

Calcutta

New York

Haiphong

Hankow

Honatutu

Kowloon London

Kobe

Palping Petang

Rangbon

Baigon

San Francisco

Swatow

Bydney

Vancouver

Tlentain

Every, description of Banking and Ex- change business transacted, Loans grant ed on approved securities,

ang

Current Accounts opened in Local Cur rency and Fixed Deposits received for For yes or shorter perioda in Local and Currencies on terms which will be quoted on application,

Sale Deposit Boxes To Let,

KAN TONG PO,

Chief Manager.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LIMITED.

Lead Mee-15, Oracechurch Streak London, E.C.J. Authorised Capital Subscribed Capital I'ald-up Capital

Reserva Fund and Rest

BANKERS;

$3,000,000

1,000,000 1,030,000

The Bank of England & Midland

Bank, Ltd.

Penang

Rangoon

BILANCIES:-

flangkok

Jatina

Madras

Bombay

Kuantan

New York

Calcutta

Kandy

Colombo

Karachi

Dahl

Kota BhaYU

Galig

Forgkong

Howrah

1pch

Shanghat

Kunia Lapla Simla

Kuala Lumpur Singapore Kuala Trengganu

~ HONGKONG-BRANCHI

Every description of Banking Exchange Business transacted,

and

TRUSTEE AND EXECUTORSHIP UNDERTAKEN,, Interest allowed on Current Accounts and Fixed Deposits at Rates that may be ascertained on application,

D. DENSON,

Маняра,

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

Bringing Cargo from Marseilles via Salgon,

-Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables ure being landed and stored Into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd., Kow loop, whence delivery may be obtain. ed immediately after landing.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 27th

or they will not be seen, 1940, Damaged Packages will be exomin- ed by the Company's Surveyor Messrs: Goddard and Douglas in tho presence of the Consignees at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 22nd January, 1940. Consignees must have a Revenue Ofilter in attendance when any duti- able goods are examined by the Company's Surveyors.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

R. ONL Agent.

SUBMARINE IN COLLISION

A British submarine was Involved

in a collision near Lycemun yesterday,

but no one was Injured.

p.m.'

The accident occurred""al" 3° when both the submarine and fishing Junk No. 119HA were entering the harbour.

The submarine, It was reported, collided with the junk causing damage

to the extent of $300,- -

The crew were rescued.

Prior to this a collision occurred at 11.30 a.m, between ateam · Jaunch. "Lues Sing" and boat No. 002 near. - the 0.5.K. Wharf; The boat nuffered

slight damage.

ROOM BATH $6