TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1927.
A
P. & 0.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian
Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS,
TAKING CARGO FOR
STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA. AUSTRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, EGYPT, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Under Contract with H.M. Government.)
From Hongkong About
B. 8..
Tons
Destination
KASUGAR
0,005 24th Dec.
1028
MOREA
10,953
7th Jan.
Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull
Marscilica & London
KALYAN
0,144
7th
Jun.
Straits & Bombay
DEVANHA
8,165
21st
Jan,
MALWA
10,086 4th
Feb.
KHYBER
NELLORE MACEDONIA
KHIVA KASHMIR KARMALA MANTUA
"KALYAN MONGOLIA MOREA
9,114 | 18th Feb. 6.853 25th Feb. 11.120 3rd Mar. 9,185 10th Mar.
8,085 17th Max. 9,128 24th Mar, 10,946 31st Mar
9.144 7th Apt. 10,504
14th April 10,953 28th Apr.
*Passengers to Singapore only.
Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull Marzelles & London.
Marseilles. Lotston, Antwerp & Hull Marseilles & London
arseilles & London Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull Marseilles & London Marselles London
Marseilles. Londen & Antwerp Marseilles & London
Marseilles & London.
CONSIGNEES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
THE Steamship
THE
"LIEUTENANT ST. LOUBERT BIE"
CARGO INSURANCE.
THE CAMPAIGN FOR REFORM.
JAPAN'S PLANS.
EIGHT 10,000-TON CRUISERS.
From time to time instances crop Japan will have a fleet of eight up demonstrating the effect which cruisers of 10,000 tons each if the the campaign for the reform of programme, part of which already cargo policy conditions is having ia under way, is completed. on the market, and one such which A destroyer, said to be the recently came under the notice of largest and most powerful in tho. a writer in the "Journal of Com-world, also will shortly be added Bringing Cargo from Dunkirk, merce & Shipping" is worthy of to the strength of the Japanese Antwerp, London, &c., only cargo mention. The interest concerned navy. from Morondava ex. 8.S. "Marechalļis frozen produce from Eastern Gallinie.
ports which used to be covered at This destroyer, No. 35, 1,700 tona, CONSIGNEES are hereby inform-
a fair rate on free of particular was launched at the Malzuru naval ed that their goods with the average conditions. In common length and is capable of 84 knots.
port. It measures 200 feet in exception of Opium, Treasure and particular insurance came
with many other insurances, this
Valuables are being. landed and the influence of the tendency to keels of two
under
The next fiscal year will see the stored into the Godowns of the broaden
new 10,000 ton HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF until in recent years the policy con- construction at the Kure and the cover of the policy, crufsors of the same type under & GODOWN CO., LTD,, ROW-ditions not only included all risks Yokosuka naval arsenals and the LOON, whenoe delivery may be but also the essentially non-marine Kawasaki and Mitsubishi' dock- obtained immediately after landing. risk of "Deterioration,'
yards,
All claims must be sent in to me! A moment's thought will show on or before WEDNESDAY, the how absolutely incalculable the the new cruisers and proceeding The necessary appropriation for 26th December, 1927, or they will risk under these policies became with the work already started on not be recognised.
when they reached their ultimate six others and a number of des- DAMAGED PACKAGES will be state. "All Risks," even if inter-troyers and submarines, amounting examined by the Company's Surpreted as monning all risks com- to 87,990,000, la included in the veyor, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas monly covered in marine Insur-ordinary account of the Navy's in the presence of the Consignees ance and risks ejusdem generis budget for the next Bacal year, s at 10 am. on MONDAY, the 26th prehensive to include almost any
with these, is sufficiently
com approved by the Cabinet recently. December, 1927.
kind of damage that may be in- This amount is allocated AS No Fire Insurance will be effected curred irrespective of the cause. foHowa: by us in any case whatever,
J. LIMAGE,
Agent.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
are-
Hook and sling damage, fresh Y68,240,000 for the construction water, oil, taint, and the whole programme approved in 1922, gamut of the non-marine perils Y7,830,000 for the programme of against which underwriters are four destroyers approved by the Hong Kong, 19th December, 1927. now fighting, might well come 51st session of the Diat.
under the most strict interpreta- tion of all risks, and when to tha Y11,920,000 for the construction is added "Deterioration" it means programme approved by the 52nd that underwriters are practically session. guaranteeing the safe arrival of The six 10,000-ton cruisers, now the commodity in good condition. building,
.the Ashikag It is true that the covers contained Haguro, Myoko, Nachi, Atago, and a warranty to the effect that the Takao.. The Myoko was launched goods are to be in perfect condi- in April at the Yokosuka naval tion on leaving the warehouse at arsenal, and the Nachi in June at the port of loading, but even If this the Kawasaki dockyard in Kobe, is observed with the utmost good faith by the assured the nature of which Japan has in commission now The number of first class cruisers, the article is such that it would be is four. They are the Kako, Furu- Impossible to guarantee that the daka. Aoba, and Kinugaes, each warranty was observed in every 7,100 tons. single shipment.
...Then when the, goods are on)
assume the risk of deterioration due
From New York.
THE Steamship
THE
"CITY OF LAHORE” · having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all goods are being landed at their risk inte the hazardous and/or extra-bazar-
The other auxiliary ships under construction are five destroyers
Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to dolla Godown of Holt's Whare board the steamer the underwriters and 10 submarines, forming part of |
Constantinople, Pireaus. Smyrna and other Levant Ports by ateamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
TILAWA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
10.006 20th
Der. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta
GARMULA TAKLIWA
3.30 p.m. 6,264
8th Jan. 7,936 14th Jan. 20th Jan.
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta Singapore, Penang & Calcutta Singapore, Penang & Calcutta
SANTHIA
B. I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
A HIGH AGGREGATE IN WORLD'S SHIPPING.
whence delivery may be obtained.
to the negligence of those in charge the 1922 construction programme, No Claims will be admitted, after of the refrigerating machinery, of and four destroyers forming the the Goods have left the Godowns, damage due to the breakdown of
1926 programme. and all Goods remaining undeliver- that machinery, and of the ed after 23rd December, 1927, will many слав of similar daxisge be subject to rent.
which may affect a fragile and All Claims against the Steamor delicate interest hipped in quan- must be presented to the Under-tity on long voyages. It may be signed on or before 30th December, argued that the assured needs auch BRITISH SUPREMACY. 1927, or they will not be recognized. protection, but this is hardly the All broken, chafed and damaged marine underwriter's affair. To as Goode are to be left in the Godowns,need a long and intimate experi- sess the risk of deterioration would, where they will be examined on any ence of the trade, which no under Tuesdays or Fridays, between the writer can possibly hope to acquire,
marine perils incidental to the voy-plans passed by the Committee dur hours of 10.45 a.m, and Noon, with- and while he can well estimate the of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, According to the annual report
age, the interest, and the type of ing the year 1926-27 tepresented vessel in which it is carried, it 13 490 new vessels of 1,831,920 tons, asking too much of him to expect of which the projected tonnage to him to be able to form any opinion be built in Great Britain and Ire- as to the average cost of deteriora land formed 1,210,800 tona, or 66.1 tion from causes not connected with maritime casualty. This is a trnd- ers' risk, and as such should be in-
Week.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) in the Free Storage period of One No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Billa of Lading will be counter signed by
ST. ALBANS 4,500 30th Dec. Manit,
ARAFURA
TANDA
102A 0.000 27th Jan, 6:956nd Mar.
Fort Holland, Sandakan, Thursday Island. Townsville, Bris- bane, Sydney & Melbourne,
Calls at Port Holland.
Regular monthly salling's from Bangkong to Japan and Bongkong to Australia,
The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will alon call at Shanghai, Ilolle, Cebu, Kolambugan. Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement oders.
Frequent conn. :tions from Australia with the following:-
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. & O. Royal Mail steamera to London via Suez Canal. The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and Loudon via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
TAKLIWA
DEVANHA
7,930 21st. Dec.
6.b. 8,155 26th Dec.
6 a.m.
1928
DELTA
ARAFURA
8.007 6,000
1st
Jan.
SANTHIA
7.754
MALWA
10,986
NELLORE 10,853
KHYBER
KHIVA MACEDONIA
TANDA
*NAGPORE
KASHMIR KALYAN MANTUA ST. ALBANS
LAHORE MONGOLIA MOREA KASHGAR MALWA DEVANHA
3rd Jan. 4th Jan. 7th Jan. 14th Jan. 9,114 21st Jan. 9,135
3rd Feb, 11,120 4th Feb. 6,956 7th Feb. 6,288 17th Feb. 8,985 18th Feb. 9,144 18th Feb, 10,946 2nd Mar.
4,500 6th Mar. 5,262 12th Mar. 10,504 17th Mar.
80th
Mar
10,953
9,005 19th April 10,080 8,165 MACEDONIA [11,120
• Cargo only,
27th April 11th May 25th May
Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka
Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama
S1 ghal, Moji & Koba
Moli, Kobe. Oanks & Yokohama
Amay, Shanghai, Moji, Kabe & Osaka Shanghai, Mofi, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe & Tokohama
Moli & Kobe
Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Ho Hobe. Osaka & Yokohama
foll, Kobe Moji, & Yokohama Shanghat, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji & Kebe. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji. Kobe & YokohamN. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghal, Moj, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghal, Moll, Hobe & Yokohama Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
*Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at Bingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
All Cabina are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. --- Leamers on London and Australian. Lines are Atted with Laundries. Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing,
For further Information, Passage Freights, Handbooks, etc, apply to:-
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
-Agents.
P. &0. Building, Connaught Rd, C., HONGKONG.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
'BLUE FUNNEL" LINE.
(OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.S. CO., LTD.)
ANDA
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
* (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL SS. CO., LTD.) be Abenden Z BAILINGS FROM HONG KONG. 88. "CITY OF LAHORE" ...Via Suez Canal 8.8. "CITY OF BEOFORD". "... Via Suez Canal 8.8. "CITY OF KIMBERLEY" Vis Suez Canal Via Suez Canal
88. "LYCAONE:
"27th Dec. 28rd Jan. 20th Feb. 9th Mar.
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option.
Bubject to change without noties.
For Freight and particulars apply to:-- BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE OF THE BANK LINE LTD. Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., Canton,
THE BANK LINE LTD., General Agents.
per cent.
AUSTRAL-CHINA N. CO., LTD. might have been expected, and be tons. Even under the handicap of
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
88. "CALULU” From Australian Ports, etc.
The tonnage ordered and now Hong Kong, 19th December, 1927. cluded in the selling price of the under construction is greater than
article.
at any time since 1920, and forms a Perhaps it is fortunato in a way welcome contrast to the actual out that the experience of under- put of the "coal striks", year, when writers with this particular class new vessels classed numbered only of insurance has been as bad as 323, aggregating less than 1,000,000
cause of this it is understood that the coal dispute Great Britain's recently notice has been given that shipbuilders held their own during the covers will not be renewed on the year under review, and were anything like such comprehensive responsible for more than half the terms. The result has been inter-total output of new tonnage. esting, for although the interest is This country's maritime pre- an article of commerce between the eminence is st# more effectively East and a Central European coun- proved by the total of merchant HE above-mentioned vessel kav-try, the London market has receiv-vessels holding the classification Tas arived from the above ed several inquiries for insurances ve Lloyd's Register slot at the mentioned Porta, Consignces of on, the old comprehensive terms. end of last June. The aggregate Cargo are hereby informed that This indicates that the risk cannot of shipping which, at that date, was they must take immediate delivery be placed in the country from so registered; amounted to 29,528,- of same from alongside, and all whence the inquiries emanate, and 629 tons, the highest figure yet re cargo impending discharge will be this should be a sufficient encour corded; and there were also then landed at their risk and expense agemunt to underwriters In this under construction throughout the Into the Godown and stored at country to stand firm in withstand-world to the Society's classifica
ing the demands that are now being tion Consignees' risk.
409 other vessela which made on their generosity, their brought the total tonnage of nearly credulity or :
on both. So far 10,000 ships to over 81,500,000. it is understood that all inquiries have been unsuc- cessful in obtaining any quotation on the terms on which the insur- rance was previously effected, and it would be the greatest pity were the good effect of the campaign for the reform of cargo policy condi tions to be weakened by any con- cession on the part of under writers in so outstanding a case of
No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Billa of Lading for counter signature immediately,
DODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hong Kong, 14th December, 1927.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. | the "non-marine per!!" evil,
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP,
LONDON & STRAITS.
THE Steamship
TH "BENDORAN"
· MILITARY STORES.
WAR OFFICE AND FOREIGN OWNED COMPANY.
informed that all Goods are being the House of Commons on Novem
-Consignees of Cargo are hereby
Colonel Sir Arthur Holbrook, in landed at their risk into the bazar ber 15, asked the Secretary of dous and/or extra hazardous Go-State for War if his attention had downs of The Hongkong and Kow been called to the shipping of mill- loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, tary stores to Malta and Alex- whence, and/or from the wharves; andria in a foreign-owned ship; delivery may be obtained. and whether he would' consideri
No claims will be admitted after the desirability of instructing that the goods have left the godowns, all military stores for foreign sta and all goods remaining undeliver. tions shall be shipped in British
ships manned by British sailors. ed after the 20th Instant, will be
Bir Philip Cunliffe-Lister, who re subject to rentyrs of appeal plied, said the general rule, to All claims against the steamer which this case is no exception, is must be presented to the Under that stores of this character shall signed on or before the 3rd Jan-he shipped only vessels under the uary, 1928, or they will not be British flag,
The ship in question recognized deals registered as British ship, and All broken, chafed, and damaged officers are all British and out of Balls under the British fing. The goods are to be laft: In the Go crew of 42 only five are foreign downs, where they will be examined ers. My hon, and gallant friend on the 20th instant, at 10 am may have in mind that whilst the Na Fire Insurance has been company owning the ship is Are effected. My gistered British company;; most of
Bills of Lading, will be counter the shared are förelĝu-otmed,
He afgned by fine p Menywest will:appreciate, however, that to ex- GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD, all companies which have some for- ¿clude from open compétitivé tender!
- jeign" interest, would i marrow our Hong Kong, 18th December, 1927. Beld and lead to increased cont
Bow Arent ***!!
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The magnificent President Liners are broad of bean and exceptionally steady. All are oil burners, swift express liners,
The public cooms are luxuriously, appointed and inviting.
All staterooma am outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with bade-noc berths. Each room has hot and cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos bostics and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in connection with many tooms perfect the travel comfort of these giant passenger liners,
The Cuising is world famous. The deliciously prepared menus will delight you. And how the orchestra náda zest co
your dining.
The decks are spacious. The Class-enclosed Promenade always popular. Deck sports, open air swimming pool, movies, evening dances,everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere-is the courteous and efficient service accorded you by the trained personnel aboard the President Liners.
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The Sunshine Beit via Honolulu Fortnightly saliga uri Turadayı
Pres. Jackson....Dec. 21st 7am. Pres. McKinley
Prea-Grant
Pres. Cleveland
7
Xə SHATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Route to Amarios
Fortnightly sailings on Wednesdays
Pres Taft
.Jan. Srd. ..Jan. 17th.
Pres. Jefferson
Pres. Lincoln
.Jan. 31st.
Pres. Madison
.Dec. 28th,
Jan, 11th.
.Jan. 25th.
...Feb. 8th.
Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112, Direct connections with all Atlantia Unes. Choice of railway}| lines across United States and Canada, with liberal stop-over privileges for sight-acting.
To EUROPE and NEW YORK
ROUND THE WORLD
Fortnightly sailings on Tucaday? Ye Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, "Naples, Gerion, Marsolilea, Boston and New York. Pres. Harrison ....Jan. 1st 6.m. Pres. Monroe....Jan. 15th 8... Pres. Wilson ..Jan. 29th Ba.m.
Pres Van Buren.Feb. 12th 8 am. Pres. Hayes...Feb. 26th 6 a.m. Pree. Folk....Mar. 11th 6.m. To MANILA Pres, Taft
.Dec. 20th 6.p.m. Prez McKinley...Dec. 26th 6 p.m. - Pres. Ilarrison...Jan. 3rd Ba.m.
Pres. Jefferson Jan. 3rd 6 p.m. Pres. Lincoln...Jan. 9th 6 p.m. Pres. Monroe..Jan. 15th 8.0
For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone, Central 2477, 2478 and 795 Cable Address "Dollar"
Dollar Steamship Line
s and
American Mail Line
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. AN work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any craft of 200 feet long.
Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel, Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Eni-Pa, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Tel. Kowloon No. 9. Estimates furnished on application,
Hong Kong, Apeli 1, 1924.
THE HONGKONG & WEAMPOA DOCK CO.,
WIRESTO HONGKO TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.
LTD.
Codes Used: A1, ABC. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Edition;
Western Union and Watkins,
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS,
ELECTRICIANS.
SS. "TAIPING?”
Speed 14.77 LH.P. 4090 D.W; 4215 tous.
Built, and engined by the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.
DYEL B
Dock, Hough