DODWELL & COMPANY, LTD.
FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ.
8. "CORBY CASTLE"
Sails on/or about 19th August.
LLOYD TRIESTINO
REGULAR MONTHLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE (FIUME). TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO GENOA, ALL ITALIAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND DANUBE PORTS.
REDUCED PASSAGE RATES TO BRINDISI, VENICE " OR TRIESTE. "A" Class
ig" Clau £72:10.0d.
£66. 0.01.
NEXT SAILINGS.
OUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAI YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJL
S.S. "FIUME-L”
From Hongkong.
"
4th September.
HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE.
S.S. "ROSANDRA"
S.S "FIUME-L"
From Hongkong, 7th September. .30th September.
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
9.8. "UMVOLOSI" 6.S. UMZUMBI"
Salls from Calcutta 31st August. Salls from Calcutta 30th September.
Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Ports. Through Bills of Lading issued from Hongkong.
For Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:-
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents. Telephone Central 1030. "
0.
S
K.
BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP_Via Singapore, Colomba
Suez and Port Said.
AMAZON MARU
pada Tuesday 31st August,
KIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Saigon. Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Capetown.
MONTEVIDEO MARU
BOMBAY-Via Singapore and Colombo.
HAMBURG MARU
CALCUTTA VI Singapore and Rangoon.
SANUKI MARU
BANGKOK-Via Saigon
..Friday 3rd September.
Thursday, 19th August.
Wednesday, 26th August,
VICTORIA. SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and Japan
Forta.
AFRICA MARU (From Shangh al) Wednesday 15th "August.
DURBAN DELAGOA BAY. BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR &
MOMBASA Via Singapore & Colombo.
MEXICO MARU
Thursday, 12th August.
NEW YORK-Via Japan ports, San Francisco and Panama.
ARGUN MARU (From Keelung) End of September.
JAPAN PORTS
SUMATRA MARU
ALASKA MARU
BINGO MARU
KEELUNG..
via SWATOW & AMOY. HOZAN MARU
SWATOW & KOTSU MARU
TAKAO
& AMOY.
TAKAO and KEELUNG.
KOHOKU MARU
GANGES MARU
DAIREN CHEFOO and TSINGTAU.
KINZAN MARU
Friday, 13th August.
Thursday, 19th August. Tuesday, 24th August.
i
Sunday, 15th August Noon.
Wednesday, 11th August 10 am,
Saturday, 14th August, Wednesday 25th August.
Monday, 23rd August.
For further particulars plonse apply to:-08AKA SHOSEN KAISHA. Tel-Central-No, 4088,-4089,-4090.
- TAKEUCHI; Manager.
ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LÍNE.
THE
CITY OF BARODA "
(9670 tons d.w.) "
2:
above steamer having accommodation for over 100 First Cluse passengers will be despatched Via Philippines, Straits, Colombo and Suez Canal on 5th November, 1926, for New York where she is due to arrive on 3rd January, 1927.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE BANK LINE, LTD.,
Service to
SCANDINAVIA & NORTH EUROPE
The M.E.**
SIAM."
will be loading for Valencia, Marseillex, Dunkirk, Ruiterdam, Hamburg.
Copenhagen and other Scandinavian ports on or about:
Further sailings:-.
M.S. "PERU”
M.S. "DANMARK"
8.8. "KINA"
M.S. "ABIA"
28th of August.
Expected on
or about:-
28th July
4th August
12th August
10th September
Will leave homeward-
Bubject to change without notice.
bound on or about:-
28th September
10th: September
6th Octobor
For further particulars please apply to
JOHN MANNERS & CO, LTD. Agents for:
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
COPENHAGEN.
CHINA COAST SHIPS.
RECENT CHANGES IN OFFICER PERSONNEL.
Captain D. Lupton, of the Taming), fa on roservo,
reserve,
THE CHINA MAIL.
DUTCH EAST INDIES. WARSHIPS' DOCKS.
TRADING RELATIONS WITH
SOUTH AFRICA.
ADEQUATE STEAMER
COMMUNICATION.
HONGKONG'S NEW 1.200 FT. DRY DOCK.
IN THE PACIFIC.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1926.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
EMPRESS EXPRESS
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
17 Days from Hongkong to Vancouver
LARGEST & FASTEST
Captain 3. Pringle, from reserve, has gone miaster. Sunning,.. Captain
Mr. Bridgeman, First Lord of the J. K. Clark, of the Sunning, is on
A Router telegram has already Admiralty (Oswestry), replying to made mention of the proposals ro- Lieut.-Commr. Kenworthy
(Hull Captain, A. MeDowells from regarding trade relations between the Central L.), said that the following serve. has gone master, Sulyang. Union of South Africa and the docks in the Facifc on British Captain H. Fisher, of the Sulyang.now be mentioned that the pre-cruisers now being built for the Netherlands East Indies.. It may territory would accommodate the has gose master, Tamink.
Mr. D. C, Cameron, second officer, posals were made by Mr. Sandrock, Royal Navy-Sydney-Sutherland Suiyang, is on reserve.
the director of the Escompto Mj. Dock (Cockatoo Island); Mort's Mr. R. Atkinson, second officer,
(Netherlands Indian Discount new graving dock, Woolwich. Taming. has gone second officer, Bank) who is new on leave and has Esquimalt.-Now Dominion Govern- Chibli. Mr. R. K. Powrie, second apparently called at the Cape on ment dry dock (practically com offleer. Pakhch has gone second his way to discuss the possibilities plete), officer, Tuming.
Hongkong-Talkoo Dock- "of trade.
yard Co.'s dry dock; Hongkong and Captain, W. Flold-Hook, of the The Arst thing necessary to Whampoa Cal's No. 1 dock. Singa- Fooshing, has gone, muster,
trade Lai-
between two countries pore.-King's Dock. The following Captain H. A. Huchen, of 1 adequate steamship communica- dock existing on British territory BRAT: the Laisang, is on reserve.
tion and at the present moment the in the Pacific was capable of accom- Mr. J. McCabe. third officer,
services between S. Africa and modating the largest units of the Yatshing, has gone second officer, far between. It is therefore to be Dominion
the NEI. are Very few and Royal Navy: Esquimalt. New Lienshing.
Mr. E. J. A. Porter, chief officer; proposals being accepted, and there expected that in the event of the Fooshing, has gone 'master. same is every hope of their being so, the ship. M. G. Clarke, from reserva,national steamship companies will has gone chief officer, Fooehing.
Mr. C. R. Harris, second officer. take stupu to inaugurate a regular Kumsang, is on reserve. Mr. J. A.vice. During the war, when the Gow, Trom reserve, has gone second ships were forced to journey round officer, Kumsang.
the Cape. Cape wine was imported. into this country, but otherwise there would not appear to be any possibility of a large import trade. On the other hand the export trade would be able to profit from the PORT OF VANCOUVER HONGKONG opening up of trade relations
Mr. K. D. Fairfax. from reserve, has gone third officer, Kwalsang.
Mr. G. 1 Lawson, second officer, Hopsang, has gone second officer, Luenho. Mr. J... MeLeary, second
officet, Luenho, is on reserve.
MY . Dunstan, from reserve, has gone second engineer. Yatshing. Mr. J: Burns, second engineer, Yat- shing is on reserve.
Mr. T. C. Malcolm, from reserve,
Government dry dock, Asked what docks of such size were which was practically complete. being prepared in the Pacific other than at Singapore, he said it was understood that the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Hongkong, were proceeding with the initial stages of their proposed 1,200-it. dry dock.
.1
THAN DOUBLED.
especially in regard to timber. SEA-BORNE COMMERCE MORE
In any case it is probable that a delegation will visit the N.E.I. to investigate the possibilities and the commercial world will no doubt,
In the last five years, the total aca-borne commerce of the port of
has gone, seeund engineer. Tingsang impatiently await further develop-Vancouver bag more than doubled.
Mr. J. Fry, second engineer. Ting- sang, is on reserve.
Captain J. B. McCaw, from re- serve, has gone master, Lok Sun.
Mr. T. W. Spence, second officer, Halvard, Bas resigned. Mr. R. H. Wetherell hus been appointed second officer, Halvard.
LOCAL SHIPPING.
TO-DAY'S ARRIVALS AND CLEARANCES.
THE MORNING LIST;
This morning, the following sea-going arrivals at Hongkong were reported :--
Empress of Asia (8883) from Vancouver. C.P.R..
*
ments in this direction.
42
HARBOUR OFFENCES.
During the same period the number of deep-sen ships visiting the, port also has more than doubled, and the number of ships trading coastwise, ! has increased more than 50 per cent. The outstanding features of this A boathaster was fined $15 at growth have been a marked develop-| the Marine Court this morning ment in the lumber and grain trades for not exhibiting regulation and a gratifying increase in general navigation lights.
carge of all descriptions,
Another was fined $5 for lying Inshore at night.
PRIZE SHIP VALUES.
The value of prize ships captured in harbour and at sea in Australia, India and South Africa during the war is detailed in minute just issued.
Grain Movement.
Five years go the movement of grain through the port of Vancou ver had barely begun, and the equipment for handling this bual- Leda consisted of one élevator with storage capacity of 1.250,000 bushels, and one pier equipped with four belts for delivering grain to ships. To-day the annual export of 4 Treasury grain is approximately 50.000.000 bushels, and there are five piers und The estimated value of the Aus jettles equipped with 15 belts for Br. tralian ships, according to values delivering grain to ships. while the Shanghai:asessed early in the war. was number of elevators has increased 2511,540. The appraised value of to five and the total storage the Indian ships is 4191,620,
In capacity from 1.250,000 bushels to the case of the Union of South Africa it has been requested that
approximately 6,500,000 bushels.
During this same five-year period four prize ships which were made the berthage accommodation at the available for use by that Govern- port of Vancouver has been increas ment shall be transferred de
to Anitely the Union Governa ment without charge.
Singapore, August 2. names of these ships are Apold steamer Norviken arrived at Singa- Fangor. Frisia. and Secadier. Their estimated total value at the Amoy on Saturday with one case
from Canton, Swatow, and {"
present time is £86,000.
of cholera among the deck: passen. gers. There were 9,000 on board, and they were duly quarantined at St. John's Island and the usual precautions taken by the port health authorities.
Haining (832) Br.. from Foo. ehow. Amoy; Douglas Co..
Linan (1356) Br.. from Shang. hai; B. & S.
Leesang (972) Br., from Hai- phong: JM, Can
Hydrangea (561) Br., from Kwong-chow-wan; Chiu On
Tjisondari (5019) Dutch, from Shanghai, Keelung: J.C.J.L.
Departures.
For Shanghai: Nanking. For Amoy: Namsang, Haihong. For Keelung City of Corinth.
Clearances.
For Kwong-chow-wan: Hanoi.. For Haiphong: Borneo. For Swatow; Kotsu Maru. For Singapore: Venezia,»
SHIPS IN PORT.
1.
At 9 a.m. to-day the following numbers of Vessels
The
KWANGTUNG RIVERS.
Waterlevels (In English Fect) at 8 a.m.
Aug. 8 Aug. 9.
22.9 +23:0
West River at
Shiuhing North River at
Tsingyuen.. 6.8 Rising North River at
Samshu
were
in
port:-
East River at
Sheklung
British
23
Panama
1
German
1.
Japanese
Chinese.
10
Dutch French
Portuguese
Total
18.88 12.00
3.84.2
Arrived per 8.8. “CHANGTE" TO-DAY FRESH AUSTRALIAN PEARS
KOON TAI & CO.,
24, Des Vœux Road Central. Tel. C. 417.
SHIPBUILDERS, SHIP REPAIRERS, BOILER MAKERS, FORGE MASTERS, .OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL, AND....... ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.
ed from 23 berths to 34.
pore
The
the
On Saturday the Clara Jepson arrived from Hoihuw, and reported two deaths from cholera, on voyage, and one case among the deck passengers, who numbered 800, and who were also quarantined.
AMERICAN_FAR-EAST-LINE- FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES.
United States Shippin Board STRUTHERS & BARRY, Managing Operators."
L. EVERETT, INC. General Agenta. Phone C. 3008, 1st floor, Queen's Bldg.
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
-DRY DOCK-
Length 787 Feel. Length on Blocks 750 Feet. Depth on Centre of
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
Tel Address: TAIKOODOCK," HONGKONG. Telephone: Central No. 212.
Call Flag: "C" over “ANS. PENNANT.”,
Bill (H.W.O.ST.) 34 ft. 0 in
-THREE SLIPWAYS-
Capable of Handling Ships Up to 3,000 Tons Displacement. Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS. HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN.
STEAMERS
"
STEAMSHIPS.
Special FARES to EUROPE
£120.
$112 883 VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER Via Shanghai & Japan Porta
Howgrong. BEANORAL
CHAR
Empress of Asia. Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia, Empress of Asia, Empress of Canada, Empress of Russia,
Lorve
Xork..... FoxOILETS. LAVE EWAYN
Akarya
1.926.. Aug. 10 Aug. 22 Aug. 25. Aug. 28 Sept. 6 Sept. 3 Sent 5 Sept. 8 Sept 11 Sept. 20 Sept. 16 Sept. To Sept. 22 Sept. 25 Oct. 4 Oct. 14 Oct.. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 23 Nov. 1 Oct. 29 Oct. 31 Nov. 3 Nov. 6"Nov. 15 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 20 Nov. 29 (E/Asia and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from Shanghai).
་
HONGKONG-MANILA-HONGKONG SERVICE.
Arrive
HONGKONG
Aug. 16
Arrive MANILA
Aug. 11 Aug. 25
Aug. 13 Aug. 27
El Asia E/Canada
Leave KANILA Aug. 14 Aug. 28
Aug. 30
Tel. C. 752: Tel. C. 42:
Cables GACANPAC Cables NAUTILUS
Passenger Department: Freight and Express:
CHINA BORNEO SHIPPING CO.
HONGKONG-BORNEO LINE
To Sandakan thence" to Lahad Datu, Tawau and Semporna calling at
Jesselton on return voyage provided sufficient inducement offers.
Regular Three-weekly Freight and Passenger Service.
PROJECTED SAILINGS
Hongkong Departure Sandakan Arrival
*Departure
Lahad Datu "Arrival Tawau
wre
Departure
Semporna
Arrival
Departure
Sandakan
Arrival
Departure
Jesselton
Hongkong
Arrival
Departure
Arrival
of the SS. "LOK SUN
FRIDAY 41 TUESDAY
July 80
Aug.
WEDNESDAY
Aug-
THURSDAY Aug. THURSDAY Aug. THURSDAY
FRIDAY
ADR
FRIDAY SUNDAY
Aug...
Aug.
SUNDAY
Aug 8
THURSDAT
Aug. 12
FRIDAY
Aug. 18
FRIDAYT
Aug. 18
TUESDAY
Aug. 17
Excellent accommodation for Saloon, Second class and Stoerage
passengers.
All cabins (1st and 2nd class) fitted with Electric Fans. Hotelreservatione arranged at Sandakan if desired. Through Bills of Lading issued to other B. N. Barnoa Ports. Sailings are subject to alteration..
For Freight, Passage, and other information please apply to-
CARMICHAEL & CLARKE, Agents.
THE
Queen's Building.
OR
W. WATT & CO., Agents.
Phone C. 286.
188, Wing Lok Street West Phone C. 1965.
TELEPHONE
HANDBOOK.
July-December
1926.
CONTAINING ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS NUMERICALLY ARRANGED,
A USEFUL PUBLICATION WHICH EVERY TELEPHONE SUBSCRIBER SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT.
NOW
ON
SALE
Price $1.00
AT THE OFFICES OF THE
HONGKONG DOLLAR DIRECTORY CO.
China Mail Building,"
-5, Wyndham Street,
Telephone Central 22.