'DODWELL & · COMPANY, LTD.
FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ.
S.S. "CORBY CASTLE"..... Sails on or about 19th June.
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.
BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE
LONDON
NEXT SAILINGS.
£72.10.0. £80.0.0.
OUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, KOBE & MOJL
M.V. "ROMOLO
M.V. "VIMINALE"
AL.V. “REMO”
From Hong Kong.
Salls on or about 28th May. Sails on or about 23rd June. Sails on or about 21st July.
HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE.
S.S. "VENEZIA”
M.V. "ROMOLO"
From Hong Kong. Sails on or about 31st May. Sails on or about 28th June.
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
S.S. "UMSINGA" 9.S. "UMVOLOSI”
Sails from Caleutia 3rd June. Sails from Calcutta 30th June
Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Poris. Through Bills of Lading issued from Hong Kong.
For Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:-
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.
Telephone Central 1030.
NYKLINE
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
* SIBERIA MARU (calls Keelung).... Sunday, 15th May, at 10a.m.
TAIYO MARU
TENTO MARU
* Calls Los Angeles.
Tuceday, 31st May, at Noon. Monday, 13th June.
SOUTH AMERICA via Japan, Honolulu,, Los Angeles, Mexico &
Рапата.
BOKUYO MARU
Wednesday, 8th June, at Noon.
YARSEILLES, LONDON, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM via Ports.
KASHIMA MARU
HAKONE MARU
Saturday, 21st May, at 11 am Saturday, 4th June, at 11 a.m.
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
MIŞHIMA MARU (Calls Zamboanga) Wednesday, 25th May, at 11 am. TANGO MARU :...
Wednesday, 22nd June.
NEW YORK and/or BOSTON via PANAMA.
TSUYAMA MARU
ATAGO MARU
Saturday, 14th May. Saturday, 28th May,
LIVERPOOL via Singapore, Colombo, Port Said & Ports.
DAKAR MARU (Calls Saigon) ... Sunday, 15th May. BUENOS AIRES via Singapore, Mombasa, Delagoa Bay, Durban,
Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro and Santos. WAKASA MARU
Saturday, 28th May. BOMBAY via SINGAPORE & COLOMBO.
SEIYO MARU (Cails Penang)
MURORAN MARU
CALCUTTA via SINGAPORE, PENANG & RANGOON.
NAGATO MARU
OSAKA MARU (Omits Calcutta).... Saturday, NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
Thursday, 12th May. Saturday, 28th May
Tuesday, 10th May.
TANGO MARU SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
NAGANO MARU (direct Moji)
Saturday,
FUSHIMI MARU
MITO MARU
GENOA MARU
14th, May.
21st May...
Tuesday, 10th May. Monday, 10th May. Thursday, 19th May. Thursday, 10th May,
THE CHINA MAIL.
SHIPPING SECTION."
JUNK PIRATED.
FÓKIS CARRIED OFF FOR RANSOM.
Another junk piracy has been re- ported. The information Was brought to Hong Kong yesterday by the foki of a trading junk. Accord- ing to this man, the junk left Chungchow for Shumchun at 3 a.m. on May 2 with 160 plculs of fish scales worth $240. The following morning they had to anchor at the mouth of Shumehun River because of rough weather. Another junk approuched them from Namtau. It came alongside and six pirates armed with rifles and revolvers
D
TENDERS WANTED.
STEEL TWIN SCREW FERRY
STEAMERS.
Two steel twin-screw ferry steamers are wanted for delivery at Penang to the Federated Malay States Railways,
Full particulars are given in an advertisement on page 12 of this issue...
Forma can be obtained from the Locomotive Superintendzat, F.M.S. Railways, Sentul.
AFFAIR OF AN ALLEGED RUM-RUNNER.
boarded the trading junk. They PANAMA ANNOYED. secured the junk's crew In the hold and then sailed the junk to Sailo in Chinese waters. They took all the cargo and clothing worth $40 ushore, together with two of the junk's fokis, The informant was gent back to Hong Kong to raise ransom money for his fokis,
ENGINEERS' GUILD.
An ordinary general meeting of the Marine Engineers' Guild of China, Hong Kong branch, will be held at No. 67, Des Voeux Road Central to-morrow at 5 p.m. (See advertisement on page 12).
AMERICAN AUSTRALIA ORIENT LINE
Operated for
U. S. Shipping Board By SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES. S.S. "PAWLET" ..May 17. S.S. "WEST ISLIP"...May 31. For full information apply to- SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. L. EVERETT, Inc. General Agenta Telephone C. 2008
1st Floor, Queen's Building.
PASSENGER LIST.
ARRIVAL
Passengers arrived in Hong Kong on May 9 by the "Empress of Asin" from Manila Included:-Dr. H. S. and. Mrs. Bookman, Mr. Chan Kui, Lt. Col. and Mrs. R. H. Pierson; Mr. A. Valentini, Mr. M. K. Engel, Dr. and Mrs. F. P. Wakefield, Mr.. E. P. Williams, Mr. Ning Wong, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wyllis, Mr. Yang Per- wang, Mr. Soo Yam, Miss R. Bachot, Capt. and Mrs. J. Clemens, Dr. T. H. Coole, Mrs. H. C. Doum, Mrs. F. C. Havighurst, Mr. E. F. Merritt, Miss -P. Mason, Mrs. E. C. Maconoy, Miss M. Neves, Mrs. M. C. Noff, Mrs. rF: A. Petrasek, Miss E. E. Watson, Mrs. V. H. Wheeler, Miss D. Wheeler, Mrs. H. P. Warren.
ROSSLARE HARBOUR.
The Great Southern Railway Co. propose to dredge Rosslare Harbour and have invited tenders. for the work. The estimated quantity of material to be remoy- ed is about 100,000 cubic yards. The dredging is intended to pro- Washington, May 8.- vide for maintenance, and the The Minister for Panama hasarea has previously been dredged delivered a note to the State De-to the depths now proposed as partment protesting against the finished depths. "offensive" statement, of the United States Treasury Depart- ment in the America-Panaman correspondence with regard to
Fanama registry.
SHIPS IN PORT.
the alleged rum-runner" Federal This morning there were 71 Ship" which is mainly of Cana-ocean-going merchant vessels in dian ownership but under Hong Kong harbour, of which number 27 were flying the The vessel was scized two hun-British flag. dred miles off the Californian During the 24 hours ended at coast on March 2 and brought to 9 am, to-day there were San Francisco. She was released arrivals (8 British) and 10 de- last week after the decision of partures (5 British). the Federal Court that the seizure was illegal.
HARBOUR OFFENCE.
12
Panama objects to the state- ment that the Panaman Govern- ment had "ample time" before the For being under way without "Federal Ship" was seized to ap-regulation navigation lights, the ply the Panaman law depriving master of the motor-boat "Aus- smuggling craft of Panama re- tralia". was fined $15 at the gistry, but the Minister stated Marine Court this morning, by proceedings had been begun to Lt.-Comdr. J. B. Newill, D.S.O., annul the vessel's registry.--Ren- R.N. (Deputy Harbour Master ter's American Service.
and Marine Magistrate).
BANK LINE LTD.
AGENTS FOR
ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT.
S.S. "CITY OF PEKIN" AUSTRALIA
Havre, London & Hamburg
ELLERMAN LINE 6th June.
AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE Sailings from SINGAPORE on 6th of every month by "CITY OF PALERMO" or "CITY OF SPARTA'.
to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vice versa. Through Freight and Passenger bookings from Hong Kong in conjunction with "Ellerman" Lina or
other servicon.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.....AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN' LINE-
S.S. "CITY OF KOBE"
via Suez Canal.
ALSO AGENTS FOR`·
ANDREW WEIR & CO.
19th June
SERVICES. TO
BOSTON & NEW YORK,
via Suez Canal
From Hong Kong
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE 22nd May,
ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE .25th July.
M.V. "FORRESBANK ........... MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA
S.S. "TINHOW”
Loading for Mauritius, Delagos Bay, Durban, East London, Algos Bay, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay
and Capetown.
Through Bills of lading lamed to Beira, Gullimine, hoort Amelia Mozambique, Chinde Inhambane, Zanzibar, Mombass, Kilindini, Port Nolloth, Luderitz Bay, Walvis Bay
Madagascar.
For freight or passage on any of the above lines apply to:-
Telephone..
Central 4791.
THE BANK LINE, LTD.
For further information apply to—NIPPON YUSEN ́KAISHA. Tel. Central No, 292 (Private exchange to all depts.)
M.M.
„MESSAGERIES MARITIMES®
LIGNES COMMERCIALES (Cargo Boats).
Monthly Sallings direct to HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM, DUNKIRE:~~~
8.8. "LT. ST. LOUBERT BIE" due to arrive from DUNKIRK, LONDON, HAVRE about the 22nd May.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS-(Mall Bervico)
from Maraton
Amrit Boug Kong & Bailings for Bhanghai and Japan.
RESUNULAUX FIND.....
DAKTAMSAN
Bib Ape
10th May
V DEUS.
22nd Apr
Z4th May
6th Atuy
7th Jund
B: X...
20th May
21g1 June
Sailings
from
Hong Kong for Marseilies.
10th May
· 24th May.
SHIPBUILDERS, SHIP REPAIRERS, BOILER MAKERS, FORGE MASTERS, OXY-ACETYLENE, AND ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS,
CANADIAN
MONDAY, MAY 9, 1927.
PACIFIC
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER,
SAILINGS 1927.
STEAMERS
Kobe Y'hama
IFKong S'hal
Leave
Leave Leave. Leave
y'ver
Arrivo
EMPRESS OF ASIA May 11 May 14 May 17 May 20 May 29
Juno EMPRESS OF CANADA
1 June June. 7 June 30 June 19 1 July 10 EMPRESS OF RUSSIA June 22 June 25 June 28 July EMPRESS OF ASIA
July 13 July 16 July 19 July 22 July 31 EMPRESS OF CANADA
Aug.
2 Aug 6 Aug. 9 Aug. 12 Aug. 21 EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Aug. 24 Aug. 27 Aug. 30 Sept. 2 Sept. 11
2 EMPRESS OF ASIA Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Oct. EMPRESS OF CANADA. Oct. 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Ont. 23 (E/Asin and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from S'hal).
RAILWAY TRAVEL DE DUXE
THE TRANS-CANADA LIMITED.
The longest-distance all-sleeping car train on the North American Continent, offers a through unbroken service between the Pacific and Atlantic with no change. of cars.
VANCOUVER TO TORONTO 83 HOURS 10 MINS.
VANCOUVER TO MONTREAL 88 1/2 HOURS,
THE MOUNTAINEER.
A dally sold through train of coaches, standard sleeping cars, dining cars and.compartment observation sleeping car.
VANCOUVER TO CHICAGO 83 1/2 HOURS.
CANADIAN PACIFIC EXPRESS
TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
PAYABLE THE WORLD OVER,
THE SAFEST AND MOST CONVENIENT WAY TO CARRY FUNDS.
Passenger Department: Freight and Express:
O.
Tel C.762 Tel. C. 42
Cables: "GACANPAC.". Cables: "NAUTILUS.”
S. K.
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP.-Via Singapore,
Colombo, Sues and Port Said. AMUR MARU
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Vía Saigon, Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town, SANTOS MARU .............
BOMBAY-VI Singapore and Colombo.
BORNEO MARU
Tuesday, 10th May,
Friday, 10th June.
Friday, 3rd June.
Thursday, 19th May.
DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND
CELEBES MARU
CHICAGO MARU-
MOMBASA-Vi■ Singapore and Colombo,
CALCUTTA—Viz-Singapore and-Rangoon,
TACOMA MARU.
BANGKOK-Vla Saigon.
KOHSO MARU.
Tuonday, 31st May,
Friday, 27th May.
.Tuesday, 24th May.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Ylä' Shanghal and Japan
Parts
ARABIA MARU..(From Shanghai). Wednesday, 18th May. HAIPHONGYA KOIEOW. E PARFO
TAIKWA MARU
.....Tuesday, 24th May.
NEW YORK-VIs Japan'' ports, San Francisco and Pana?RA TIENTSIN & TSINGTAU
JAPAN PORTS
SHINNO MARU
ALTAI MARU
KEELUNG Via SWATOW & AMOY.
TAIKWA MARU
TAKAO Via SWATOW & AMOY.
KOTSU MARU
TAKAO & KEELUNG
DAIREN VI CHEVOO & TSINGTAO.
KINZAN MARU
Tuesday, 10th May. :Friday, 13th May.
.Wednesday, 11th May,
Thursday, 19th May,
„Beginning of May.
For further particulars please apply to:-OSAKA, SHOSEN KAISHA. Tel Central No. 4088, 4088, 4090.
M. TAKEUCHI,.Manager.
CO.
CHINA BORNEO SHIPPING.
Hong Kong-Borneo Line.
For Sandakan, Jambongan, Lahad Datu, Semporna and
Tawau returning via Sandakan & Jesselton,
PROJECTED SAILINGS OF THE
S.S. "FUH TAI”/
HONG KONG
Departure... Tuesday
SANDAKAN
Arrival
Monday
April 26 May
6 p.m.
2
6 4.1.
Departure
Tuesday
8 May
JAMBONGAN
Arrival
Departure
Tuesday May .8 Wednesday Máy
3am Noon'
4 5 a.mt.
•
LAHAD DATU Arrival
SEMPORNA
TAWAU
Friday Friday
May May
Thursday May 58.a.m.
6 5. B.T 68 a.m.
SANDAKAN
JESSELTON
Departure Arrival": Departure Saturday May 7 Neon · Arrival
Saturday
May 7 6pm. Departure Sunday May 8am. Arrival
9 6 am Departure Wednesday May 11 4 8.m. Arrival Departure
HONG KONG, Arrival
Monday May
Thursday May 12
Thursday May 12 4 pm.
.Tuesday May 17
Noon
Excellent accommodation for Saloon Passengers.png" Through Billa of Lading issued to other B. N. Borneo Ports.
For Freight and passage apply to A
W. WATT. & COMPANY, Agenta.
Phone, C. 4968
27, Connaught Road West.
PABS
7th June
tist June
5th July
10th July
RATES OF PASSAGE MONEY TO MARSEILLES (including Table Wine and Free Doctor's Attendance). A Clans 1st Class £99. “Os. Od., B. Class ́tat ́Class". £85,, OK Od Steamers 2nd
€70. 01. Od. Steamers 2nd Through Tickets to London and Leading Towns of Europe. Accommodations reserved in the Trains at, Marseillas, (Sallings'subject to sitefation without notice)".
£61. Qx. Od.
For full Particulara,, apply to and d
The Cie, das MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, Telephoner Central 740,1%, again hepbro ( 8, Crom'a Wallding, CONSIGNATION FRANSIT-REPRESENTATION.
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
Tel Address: “TAIKOO
OF HONGKONG LIMITED.
CE," HONGKONG
ne: Central Në 212 Call Flag: "C" over "ANS. PENNANT.”
-DRY DOCK
Length 787 Feet, Length on Blocks 750 Feet. Depth on Centre of
Sill (H.W.O.S.T.) 34 ft. 6 ins.
THREE SLIPWAYS- Capable of Handling Ships Up to 8,000 Tons Displacement. Mectric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of ¡Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
AGENTS HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN.
OREGON ORIENTAL LINE
Operated for
UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD M.F.C. By COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING COMPANY. FOR PORTLAND via KOBE & YOKOHAMA "WEST CADRON
FOR MANILA, ILOILO & GEBU
19th Blay.
8.8. "LAS VEGAS” AND
27th May, All sailings subject to change without notice? Through Bills of Lading Issued to all rail Overland Peints in the U.S.A also to New Orleans, Savannah, Charleston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston, via Panama Intercoastal steamer,
ADDRESSE
Room 28, Bank of Canton Building, * 6, Den Veux Road Central Telephone Central 4871
Canton Agents: JOHN. MANNERS & CO., LTD