TUESDAY, MAY 15, 1928.
P.&O.-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.)
S, S.
LAHORE
From {
Tons Hongkong
About
Destination
19th May Mlles, 'don, A'werp, 'dam &H'burg Straits, Colombo, Bombay & Karachi. Bombay, Marcillea & London,
May
1 6,252
6,334 22nd 10.PNG 26th May 0.273 31st May 5,318 2nd June 8,007 9th June
MIRZAPORE 6,716 10th June
16,801 23rd June 0,080 30th June
*KIDDERPORE
MALWA
+ALIPORE
JEYPORE
DELTA
RANPURA
NOVARA
KHYBER
9,114
7th July
RAWALPINDI 16,619
21st
*NANKIN
7,058 26th
July July
*KASHMIR
RAJPUTANA
8,995 4th Aug. 16,568 18th Aug.
NALDERA
16,088 Ixt
9,144 15th
"KALYAN
trails, Colombo & Bombay. Mlies, Llon, A'werp, R'dam & R'burg Bombay, Marseilles, L'don & Awery Struit & Bombay.
Marseilles & London.
$5,000
BRITISH SHIPS.
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THE CHINA MAIL,
shown by accepting the common assumption that tonnage below Kr089 tons represents the tramp group, that between 5,000 and 10,000 gross tona the cargo Iiner group, and that above 10,000 tons the big passenger liner and large bulk carrier group. The figures are:- Tonnage Owned in British Empire. Percentage of Total. Grosa Tonnage.
1914. 1921. 1924, Under 5.000
64.3 46.7 46.8 5,000 and under
10,000....
26.0 40.8 39.7 10,000 and above 0.7 12.5 18.6
A similar increase in the 6,000 10.000-ton group is revealed by the figures of the world total of ships.
on
Liner System and Conferences. The essence of the liner system is the maintenance a given route of a regular service of ships safling on advertised dates, full or not full. The system reats on what are known as "Shipping Confer- ences," which are, in brief period ical meetings of representatives of the various liners concerned in cach particular trade to discuss matters which affect that trade and to agree
upon uniform rates for the various classes of cargo. Each line is free to leave the Conference when it wishes, subject possibly to notice, and new lines can be ad- mitted with the approval of the lines already in the Conference. The vantages claimed for the conference system are that under it a regular, frequent, and efficient service catering for the particular needs of the trade can be provided, and further that stability of freights and equality of treatment in the matter of freights for all are
Go London, Antwerp, Hull, shippers, large and small,
Rotterdam & Hamburg. Maralles, London, Antwerp & Huli. Bombay, Marseilles & London, M'lles, I'don. A'werp, P'dam & H'burg Marseilles, London & Antwerp. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Sept. Borbay, Marseilles & London. Sept. Marseilles, London & Antwerp.
Calls Casablanca.
†Carge only. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of thi Khedival Mall Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
*HATIPARA
TALMA TAKLIWA
7.764 18th May Singapore, Penang & Calentta. 10,000 26th May Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 7,936 4th Jane Singapore, Penang & Calcutta,
*Cargo only.
B. I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless nud carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
6,956
TANDA
1st June 1 Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, ET. ALBANS 4,500 29th June Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & ARAFURA
6,000 3rd Aug. Melbourne.
Regular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia, Kolambugan, Tawag, Timor, Darwin, or other porte en route as inducement The E. & A. B.E. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Hola, Cetu,
Kera.
Frequent.connections from Australia with the following:-
secured.
In order, however, to maintain a that it is necessary to ensure the regular service, shipowners claim
continuous support of the shippers engaged in the trade, and thus, so far as possible, to prevent competi- tion by outside ships. In most of the outward trades from this coun- try the shippers are held to the Conference by means of the de ferred rebate system. In the South African trade, however, the deferred rebate system has been replaced by an agreement between the Conference and the individual
CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON & STRAITS.
THE Steamship
are
The Union 8.8. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via Newloon Wharf and Godown Co, Lt
Bealand; Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. O. Royal Mail steamers 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 Landon via Panama Canal,
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
*DEVANHA SANTHIA
*MIRZAPORE RANPURA
TILAWA
"NANKIN
ST. ALBANS
TAKADA KAYBER TALAMBA RAWALPINDI
6,715 20th
8,156 18th May
May
6'.m. 21st Miny May
26th
1 6,716 16,601 10,006 2cd June 7,068 5th Juno 6th June 4,600 8.949 7th June 0.114 8th June 8,018 17th June 16,610 | 22nd
22nd June
*NELLORE KASHMIR
8,869
3rd
6,085
6th
ARAFURA
RAJPUTANA
KALYAN TANDA
Shanghai. Kobe, Osaka & Y'hamn. Amay, Moji, Kobo;& Osaka,
Shanghai, Moji & Kobe, S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy, S'hai, Mojl, Kobe & Osaka. S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama, Amoy, Maji,. Kobe & Oaks. S'hui, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Tsingtao, Wei Hai Wol,
Kobo Yokohama.
Jaly S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama, July
S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama 6,000 10th July Moli, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama.
10,668 20th
July 9,144 3rd Aug. 6,956 7th Aug.
* Cargo only.
S'hat, Kobe & Yokohama. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & 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 Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Seamers en London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries.
Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received at the Company's Omies up to Noon on the day provions to sailing.
For further Information, Passage Freights, Handbooks, etc, apply to:- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agents.
P. & 0. Hallding, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG,
whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
shipper, and in the Australian trade 1920, and by July, 1927, there had the shipper le given the option, as been an increase to 1,189.131 gross recommended by the Imperial tons, representing 28 per cent. of Shipping Committee, between the the total world tonnage of motor two systems, In a few outward. vèssela. As to immunity from ac- tradea no tie exists. In the home-cident and the care of cargo, the ward trades the application of the Insurance rates quoted for the same deferred rebate system is not so marino risks at the present time are general, and in many trades the no higher than in 1914, and, gen- volume or type of cargo randers iterally speaking, claims in respect of
unnecessary or unsuitable.
damage to cargo have been for a number of years gradually diminish- ing both in number and amount.
"Certain Things Are Essential."
From the foregoing brief account it seems safe to conclude that Great Britain, upon the whole, retaina her position of pre-eminence as the ocean carrier of the world. In their evidence before the Commit- tee on Industry, and Trade, the Chamber of Shipping expressed the view that certain things are essen- tial if this is to continue. In order that the mercantile marine can ton- tinue its services to overseas trade,
Criticism of Conference System.
As to the number of regular liner services from the United. Kingdom to all parts of the world throughout the
year, a statement supplied by the Chamber of Ship ping showed as many as 564, and this figure (which is not completo) suffices to give some idea of the regularity of the services offered by the Conferences. The Confor ence system has been criticised by traders on the ground that cases have arisen where lower rates are quoted, even by British ships, from Continental ports than from the
an increase in the volume of over- United Kingdom and that this has
seas trade, and in particular of the tended to divert trade from this export trade of the United King country. Further, they point out dom, is required. It is essential that, if they were permitted to do that British shipping should be able o, they could at times obtain a to give better service at less cost through rate, which would be than the ships of other countries, cheaper than the direct rate from and restrictive regulations by Gov- this country, by sending their goods ernment, c.g., as to safety, etc., in to Continental ports for trans-excess of those operating upon ves- shipment.
sels of competing nations ahould be The shipowners agree that such abolished as far as possible. cases may occur, particularly when Further, every step possible)
to
a currency is depreciated. They should be taken to abolish flag dis- point out that the object of a Con-crimination in the carriage of forence is always to secure a parity cargoes or passengers, and of rates at British and Continental secure exemption freni double taxa- ports and that in some cases this tion. The view of the Chamber of has been achieved. Disputes with- Shipping is that in a
oceau freights Conference or competition have been reduced to a minimum from outside may, however, result and are not now a substantial item in very low rates ruling from cer- in the cost of which manufacturers tain Continental porta. Should this articles are sold, but that there has occur, the British liner companies been no corresponding reduction in have to decide whether
to quote the other items which go to make level rates with the, Continental up the total cost of transport from lines, and, possibly, to face a heavy producer to consumer,. In particu- the Continental trade, with the con- should be made to reduce costs at loss, or to give up their position inlar, the chamber hold, every effort sequence that more whips have to the ports and on the railways in be laid up. The shipowners state order to reduce prices of British that if such a situation arises their exports to the foreign consumer, object always is to reach agreement and thus provide better outward in conference.
cargoes for British ships.
The Trump.
The volume, which contains 360 The main features of the pages and includes a comprehensive "tramp" system are that, unlike the index is published at the price of, liners, the tramp has no fixed 35. Gd. by his Majesty's Stationery itinerary and only sails if she has Office. Copies can be obtained a cargo to carry on in prospect. directly from his Majesty's Sta- The shipper, or shippers, charter a tionery Office at Adastral House, vessel which will go from any part Kingsway, London, W.C.2; 120, of the world to any other part as George-street, Edinburgh; York- required, but she does not normally street, Manchester; 1st. Andrew's- take cargo in parcels, ан the crescent, Cardiff; 15, Donegall- liners do, but deals almost en- square West, Belfast; or through tirely with full cargoes. Lon- any bookseller. do a la the centre of the chartering trade of the world, every charterer and practically every shipowner having representatives in London between when the bargain is made. The tramp rate, however, is international, Le., the same rate
market.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
Consignees of Cargo ex as, "City
8.8.
"BENCLEUCH" CONSIGNEES of Cargo
is paid for a ship of equal class of Newcastle" are reminded to take
being landed at their risk into the ed as to the flag he ships, under. hereby informed that all Goods are sailing under any flag, the shipper delivery of their goods which will be
of the cargo being quite unconcern-subject to rent after May 17. hazardous and/or extra hazardousand only interested in getting the
Consignees of Cargo ex lowest possible freight in a world "Bencleuch are reminded to take Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow-
delivery of their goods which will Roughly speaking, tramp steam-be subject to rent after May 18. ers may be divided into three tons deadweight, employed in the AMERICAN AUSTRALIA ORIENT groups-small steamers up to 3,000
coasting trade or the near Contin. ental trade; rather larger steamers All claims against the steamer up to about 5,000 tons deadweight, │* : must be presented to the Under-employed in such trades as those signed on or before the 1st prox., or they will not be recognised..
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 17th inst., at 10 am, by. Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.
Ne claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver- ed after the 18th inst, will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Bills of Lading will be counter signed by
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents.
Hong Kong 11th May, 1928.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
"ELLERMAN" LINE.
From EUROPE.
THE Steamshilp
LINE. Operated for
U. S. Shipping Board
By SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS ANGELES. "WEST IVAN”
....May 27 For full information apply to SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. L. EVERETT, Inc.
with the Lower Mediterranean; and larger steamers up to as much as 12,000 tons deadweight engaged in the world trade. The conditions, governing the employment of each S.S. of these groups are the same; the employment of tramps is confined to the shipment of goods which can be dealt with in large quantities and can be shipped, in full cargoes, e.g., coal, grain, ore, sugar, timber, rice, fruit, heavy chemicals, etc.
Efficiency of Working.
As to the efficiency of the ser- vices provided, this сад be measured-
:
(a) by the age and quality of the
shipo;
(b) by their immunity from ac-
cident; and
(c) by the care with which 'the |
industry carries and delivers *ita cargoes.
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo CITY OF NEWCASTLE"
As to the age of the shipa, in by her are informed that all Goods 1924 of the total British tonnage 26 are being innded at their risk into per cent. was under 5 years old, 48 the hazardous and/or extra per cent, under 10 years old, and hazardous Godowns of Holt's 81% per cent. under 20 years old.
Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after
Only 8% per cent, was 25 years old
or more, For purposes of compari-
son It may be mentioned that if the
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE. the Goods have left the Godowns, British and United States tonnage
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE.
(OCEAN 8.8. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL 6.8. CO., LTD.)
AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALI 8.8, CO., LTD.)
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.
8. ADRASTUS"
B.S. "HELINUS"
B.B. "CITY OF NEWCASTLET. Via Suez Canal
Vis Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal:
4th June.
18th Jane 29th June.
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option
Habject to change without notice.
For Freight and particulars apply tos- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE « THE BANK LINE, LTD, Hong King Hong Kong & Canton:"ZARDINE, MATHESON & CL LTEL. Creates
and all Goods remaining, undeliver Is excluded nearly 30 per cent. of
[ed after 17th May, 1925, will
be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Under- signed on or before 24th May, 1928, or they will not be recog: nised.
the world tonnage is 20 years old, and over 18 per cent is 25 years old or more. As to the type of ves- sel, there are two tendencies which require mention; the steady elimination of the sailing ship and the coming of the motor vessel. As All broken, chafed and damaged to the former, 10 per cent. of the Goods are to be left in the Godowns, total world tonnage of sailing vea- where they will be examined on any sels (100 gross tone and over) was Tuesdays or Fridays, between the owned in the United Kingdom in hours of 10.45 am and Noon, 1914 and only 6 per cent. in 1925, within the Free Storage period of a fact which indicates that the One Week.
United Kingdom is abandoning the sailing vessel mare rapidy than is the rest of the world.food wh As to motor vessels, an aggregate of 136,807 gross tons, representing 15 per cent. of the total world ton- nage of motor vessels, were owned
No Fire Idaurence has been effected.
Bills of Lading will be counter signed by A
THE BANK LINE, LTD.,
General Agents, Hong Ko
"You will remember sometime ago, I said that if the President Liners employed the same efficiency and care in handling freight as they do in taking care of their passengers, it would pay us to route all of our shipments via the Dollar and American Mail Lines. This cable says 'Shipment arrived perfect condition, record time'. From now on all our freight as well as employees will go on the Presidents.”
Weekly Trans-Pacific Service
To San Francisco and Los Angeles The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu Fortnightly sailings on Tuesilaya Pres. Grant
Pres. Cleveland Pres. Pierce
Pres, Taft
May 22nd
To Scattle and Victoria The Short, Straight Routs to America Testnightly sailings on Wednesdays Pres. Jefferson May 16th 0 a..
June 6th Pres. Lincoln
June 19th Pres. Madison ....July 3rd! Pres. Jackson
..May 29th
June 12th
June 26th
Special through rates to Europe via United States. Direct across United States and Canada, liberal stopover privileges for sight-seeing.
£120, 112 Sanctions with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD
Fortnightly sailing on Sunday via Manila. Susins, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandzis Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, New York and Doston. Pres. Wilson...May 20th 8 am Pres. Polk .....July Istm.. Pres. Van Baren June 3rd 8am. ·Pres. Adams ...July 15th-8 m.. Pres. Hayes ...June 17th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield July 29th 8 a.m
To Manila-
Jane 5th & p.
Pres. Wilson...May 20th 8 a.m. Pres. Van Buren June 3rd 8 .. Pres. Lincoln..May 12nd 6 p.m Pres. Madison Fres. Cleveland May 26th 6 p.nt. Pres. Pierce
June 9th 6 p.m.
For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information apply co Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795 Cable Address "Dollar"
American Mail Line
and
Dollar Steamship Line
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERE All work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Blipwaja and can accomm⚫iate any craft of 200 feet long.
Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel. Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Bri-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong. ·Tel Kowloon No. 9.
Estimates furnished on application.
Hong Kong, April 1, 1824.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.
Codes Used: A1, A.B.C. 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, ELECTRICIANE.
S.S. “TAIPING.”
Speed 14.77 LHP. 4090 D.W. 4215 tons.
Built and engined by the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd. Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:
RMDIER B.Sc MINA, Kowlana Hora Ho
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