Yesterday a private view was given of the magnificent new premises which have been constructed for the Central Bank of Manchuo on Polevaya Street, opposite the Hoku-/man Hotel and within a stone's throw fof the huge building of the Hongkong Jand Shangha! Banking Corporation. The building stands back from the froad and in front has a flight of steps of great breadth, surmounted by large columns, this giving the bank very Imposing appearance. passing through the doors one enters great hall, round which are the dit-arent departments of the bank. all 'Atted up in the most modern and approved style. 'There are strong rooms which will defy any fire, of which however, there is little chance as the building' is practically all steel and stone.
It Is striking that it has been found necessary. to construct such a very large branch of the Central Bank in Harbin, the deduction being that the leading, authorities of the country consider that Harbin Is to play a very Important part in the future of the country. It 1s gratify. jing to Harbin merchants that such large sums are being spent in public buildings here as it would appear that Harbin once more will become one of the leading centres of trade and industry in Manchoukuo. And this It should do, as It now railways running into It from all points of the compass and its water communication is superior to any others town In Manchoukuo, The premises now. being opened for Reneral banking business have been for the trade of the future and it will not be Toni before this spot will be: come one of the busiest of the business section. At one time there was much moving away from position. The new exchange control {ig killing every money exchange shop in the city and compelling the public to go to the Centra Bank to feonduct all their business, In another month there will not be an exchange shop left in the main streets, Szechoslovak Consul will be remembered that the Cuechosiovak Consul, Dr. Hejny, took fil in the spring of this year' with typhus and grave fears were entertained of his recovery, but hig strong. constitution enabled' him to pull through, and after several months holiday' in his native country, he has ved to his post at Harbin look-well and At as ever, To cele his return, he gave an "at Home" yesterday in his private house, hig being attended by the Consular Body, by of the leading residents of the town and many members of the Czechoslovak colony. "Dr. Hejny is 1 popular host and always gives his many friends a very good time, a band played dance music and several artistes appeared. Amongst those who appeared yesterday was the French pianist, Mme, Renee Florigny, who ig at present staying in the city and giving several pianoforte recltals,
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