WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 1928.
P. & O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND).
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.)
8. 8.
Tons
From Hongkong About
10,980
MALWA
• ALIPORE
JEYPORE BELTA
RANPURA
Destination
26th May | Bombay, Marseilles & London. 5,273 31st May Bruits, Colombo & Bambay, 6,318 8,097 9th June 23rd June 18,601
PASSENGER LIST.
DEPARTURES,
Passengers departed from Hong
THE CHINA MAIL,
INDO-CHINA
Kong by the .s. "Mishima Maru STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
for Australia via Manila to-day-
Miss Muir, Mias J. Keating, Mrs. Talt, Mr. E. H. Harper, Mr. W. J. James, Miss A. M. Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. H. Davidson, Miss N. Davidson, Miss A. Middleton, Mrs. S. Rarnard, Mrs. E. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jackson, Miss Jackson, Mr. S. J. Mornang. Mr. G. E. Heath, Mr. A. G. Talt, Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Owens, Miss D. Jackson, Miss D. Jackson, Mrs. R. E. Miller, Mrs. V. de Zoot, Mr. S. Mori, Mr. T. Yamaji, Mrs. J. E. Burleigh, Mr. E. Bentley, Mr. C. N. Edwards, Mra. S. Ishikawa, Mrs. T. Koyasu, Mr. S. Sucnari, Mr. M. McHugh, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. MeEvans, Mr. Hiraoka, Mr. I. Fujimoto, Mr. and Mrs. Schcorer, Miss Scheerer, Mrs. H. Yamashiro, Mrs. S. Togami, Mr. BI. Nakagawa, Mr. Y. Wakizaka, Mr. S. Yamamoto, Mr. Suchia Sucharitkul, Mrs. M. McHugh, Mr. H. P. Daney, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Launder, Mrs. Mary Young, Mrs. Turner, Miss Lord, Mr. Bangsdeb Devekal, Mr. M. Pirovane, Mr. A. Ramos, Mr. N. Daltram, Mr. S. Fujii, Mr. T. Koono, Mr. T. Matsumoto, Mr. D. Shimota, Mr.
Te Leong sie, Mrs. D. Makaroff, Mrs. II. Tokuda, Mrs. M. Matsumoto, Mrs. . Iwamoto, Mrs. F. Kawaji, Matr. T. Kawaji, Matr. K. Kawaji. Mrs. R. Suda, Mrs. R. Watanabe, Mrs, S. Kuribayashi.
Mra. D. Makaroff. Mr. J. Huble,
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.,
Destination
Steamer
Sailing
Tau vin Swatow & S'hat FOOSHNG....Wed, 23rd May at Noon Tian via Swatow & S'hali CHAKSANG Ttau via Swatow & S'hai YATSHING....Wed, 80th May at Noon Sun, 27th May at Noon tau via Swalow 8'hai KWONGSANG..Sun., Osska vin Amoy, Shanghal NAMBANG
Moji & Kobe
Canton ***
Straits & Colcutta
Straits & Calcutta
Sandakon
Tientsin
YATSHING
KUTSANG
HOSANG"
HINSANG
YUSANG
3rd June at Noon
....Sun.
3rd June at 7am.' Thurs., 24th "May at 8 p.m. .Fri., 8th Juno at 8 pm, Tues., 29th May at p.. Wed., 30th May at Noon Tues, 29th May at Noon
For Freight and Passage apply to:-
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
Telephone Central 215.
COAL PRICES.
RECORD DEMAND BUT
NOT PAYING.
General Managers.
rewmpera, and the miners' lead- ers have so insistently advocated the adoption of protective measures that the conlowners have felt com-: pelled to take action. Therefore, on December 28, 1997, they pub- lished the details of the South Wales Coal Marketing Association. The proposal necessitates min-
2nd Jane M'lles, L'don, A’wern, R'dam &H'burg Mr. B. Postisil, Mr. S. N, Słomkin, Bame of the work done during the of indemnifying those collieries]
Bombay, Marseilles, L'ton, & A'werp Bombay, Marselles & London. Marseilles,
Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Santos, Mrs. Marceline Santos, Miss Felicula
MIRZAPORE 6,715 | 20th June i Straits Antwerp, Hull, Santos, Miss Clarita Santos, Mrs. Countries, states the report in ques- } necesary to stop work or to work)
June
RAWALPINDI 10,019 21st July
NOVARA
KHYBER
6,989 30th
0,111 7th
July
4NANKIN
*KASHMIR
RAJPUTANA
NALDERA
*KALYAN
7,008
8,085
28th ih
16,508 Th
16,098
Potterdam & Hamburg.
Marseilles, Landey, Antwerp & Hull, Bombay, Marseilles & London. Allies, I'don, A'werp, R'dam & B'burg
July Aug. Marzelles. Landon & Antwerp. Aug. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Tat Sopt Bombay, Marcillen & London. 18th Sept. Marseilles, Leadon & Antwerp. 2,144 *Cargo only.
Calin Casablanca, Frequent connection from Port Sail for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pirent, Smyrm and other. Levant Ferts by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
TALMA TAKLIWA BANTHIA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
10,000 1 26th May Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 7,936 4th June Singapore, Peming & Calcutta. 17,754 11th June Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
B.I. Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. Ail steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
TRADE BARRIERS.
Many people took the view that the year 1927 was likely to be
table for a strong demand for imum prices for all the coals British coal, and that in cone-which are owned by firms associat- Hence of this prices would rale ed with the scheme. Each colliery high for many mouths. Why these will have to contribute threepence expectations were not realised is per ton on the quantity of coal it shown by the South Wales Coal produces. The money so collected Exporters Assosiation in its re- will form a "pool" for the purpose which, owing to their loyalty to the past year.
The production of coal in foreign agreed minimum prices, find It
tion, has displayed remarkable irregularly. E. A. Brew, Mrs. K. Tsutsui, ra, elasticity, whereas at home, owing Some days must elapse before it N. Buijis, Mrs. M. Azuma, Mr, J. V.
of the will be possible to say how many Woodroof, Mr. S. Okimoto, Mr. "eight hour working day, the companies are
to the re-introduction
prepared to enter. W. F. Woodroof, Mr. J. S. Leyson, potential output of our collieries into the undertaking which the Mr. Law Fun, Mr. T. Nakamura,
has Increased enormously. Ascheme involves. Mr. C. Teerthdas, Mr. N. Takashi, home and on the Continent a gen- Nothing has occurred during the Mr. H. Shiroto, Mr. K. Saitoh, Mr. Kamiwaki, Mr. Kobayashi, Mr. Seheral stacking in industry has been year to disturb the amicable rela-
an outstanding characteristic. In tionships which exist between ship-| Piu, Mrs. Luy Su, Mstr. K. Kawgi,
some countries this has been accen-awnen and coal exporters. It is Mrs. A. LI'Yea, "
tuated owing to the policy of true that, in May last, drastic financial deflation which has been amendments to the Chamber of adopted. It must not be thought, Shipping Welsh Coal Charter however, that the consumption of (1806) were formulated, but the conl throughout the world has de- new proposals have not been off- creased; the world's consumption la clally submitted to the association.
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.
The Ben Line s.s. "Benvorlich" from Middlesbro', Antwerp, Lon-as great as it has ever been. Our The directors can be relied on to
don, Straits and Philippines is duc to arrive her, to-day.
home demand, which some people, protect the interests of coal ex- seem to think has fallen off, there-porten in this connection.
by causing much of our misfortune,
The B.I. .. "Talma" left Amoy has been greater than the total ofHONG KONG HOTEL VISITORS.
for this port yesterday, and is due here to-day.
The P. & O. 8.5. "Ranpura" left
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South), singapore for this port on May 20
at 9 am, with the outward English TANDA
6,956 1st June
Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, Mails, and is due here tomorrow ST. ALBANS 4,500
Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & at about "nean. 20th Juno ARAFURA
4,000 3rd Aug.. Melbourne.
Australia.
Regular unthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to The E. & A. 5.S.
Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tavao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route an inducement olera.
The P, & O. a.g. "Malwa" left at 4 pm. with the Mails, and is Shanghai for this port yesterday due here on May 25 at about 6 a..
The Swedish East Asiatic Co. M.V. "Rankino" left Hamburg on
about, May 25.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-- The Union 8.5. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New April 14 and is due here on or Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. & 0. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal, The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape.
I
May 22, 1928.
Mears. A. Betts, P. M. Bailey, J. Bent, N. Brandel,
Mesurs. Chauviere, E. J. Carmi- chack John H. Crocker, N. G. Cavedi
Messa. Bonzedeb Devakul, H. G: Dehn, A. Ditisheim. Edward, Ed. Elehthal.
Messrs, T. B. Ellis, C. N.
Mes. F. L. Fern, C. J. Ferguson.
Measta. R. Greenwood, R. Grim- shaw, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Graves.
any post-war year. The most un-
to the increasing quantity of coal mistakable reason for the recent depression is the fact that, owing produced
the abroad, economy effected in the use of coa! greater
and the operation of the Dawes Scheme,, foreign buyers have re- quired less coal from Britain.
Competition in World's Markets. compete in the world's markets has On the other hand, our power to
been greatly reduced in conse- quence of the spread of Nationalie tie sentiment abroad. Trade bar riere) intended to give protection to native collieries, have been set up
pelled to use tries have, in some cases, been com- in many countries. Certain indus- native coal whoreas many other Industries have been The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of allowed to use British coal Asia (Capt. A. J. Haley, R.N.R.) for only a small percentage of re- ia duc here on May 28 at 8 a.m., quirements. To assist foreign coal and will berth at Pier No. 6, Kow-producers.. preferential railway Joon Wharf. She will leave here rates, aubsidies and import Hcences for Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., have been freely used, and deter- via Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe and mined efforts have been made to in- Yokobama, on May 30 at noon. crease the import duties on British
conl.. The C.PS, R.M.S. "Empress of
As a result of all these unfavour- Canada" left Vancouver for Hong able circumstances, coupled with Kong, via Japan ports and Shang-the fact that, in consequence of the W. E. Watmough. bai, on May 17, and is due here on coal stoppage, many of our usual June. 4.
The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of Russia" from Hong Kong on May
due at Vancouver on May 27.
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and 9, left Yokohama on Friday; and is London via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
RANPURA
TILAWA
'MANKIN
TAKADA
10,601 25th May 10,000 2nd June 7,058 6th Jung ST. ALBANS 4,500 5th Juno 7th June
KHYBER
TALAMBA
RAWALPINDI
*NELLORE
KASHMIR
ARATURA
8,040 9,114 8,018
8th June
17th June
16,619 22nd June
S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. S'hai, Moji, Robe & Yokohama.. Moji, Kobe, Omka & Yokohama. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka S'hal, Moli, Kahe & Yokohama, Amoy, Meji, Kobo & Yokohama. Shanghai, Taingtao, Wei Hai Wel
Yokohams. Kobe
& €,853 3rd July Shal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 8,085 6th July S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama 6,000 10th July Moji, Kobe, Onka & Yokohama, 10,508
20th July Stini, Kobe & Yokohama 0,144
3rd Aug. 16.050 7th Aug. 16,088 17th Aug. * Carga only.
RAJPUTANA
KALYAN TANDA
NALDERA
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Mojl, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. Shanghal.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
Passengers for Rangoon must defray their om Hotel exponses at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
All Cabins are fitted with, Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers on Landon and Australian Linca are fitted with Laundries.
The M/V "Agra" (Swedish East Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Antwerp on May 7, and is due here on or about
Juno 16.
The M/V "Delhi" (Swedish East Asiatic Co., Ltd.), left Hamburg on May 18, and is due here, on or
about June 17,
Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received¦¦ Last night a Chinese passenger
at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing,
For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-
MACKINNOŊ, MACKENZIE & CO.
P. & 0. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.
Agents,
on the "Golden Star" attempted to commit aníelde soon after the ferry launch left Kowloonwharf, The alarm was given immediately the man jumped into the harbour, the launch was stopped, and assistance was given to the drowning man by
"Kwong On," which happened to be in the neighbourhood at the time, After the would-be zuicide's rescue, he was handed over to the police, who removed him to hospital, suf- fering from the effects of immer- sion.
customers were committed to Con- tinental collieries for the major
portion, of their requirements, the year just ended has proved to be one of the most unprofitable, and certainly one of the most depress- Ing, in the annals of our coal trade. Prices have fallen to such an extent that, in many cases, they are now lower than preswar figures but, notwithstanding this, most, of our collierles have worked very irre- gularly, and some of them have had to be closed down permanently, Few of them have managed to escape stupendous. Iesses.
It would, of course, be imprudent to make predictions regarding the probable-trade position during the year 1928, but it is," difficult to
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE the engineer of the steam launch Imagine that, from the point of
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL”. LINE.
(OCEAN 9.8, CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUALS.S. CO., LTD.)
AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNÄLL S.S. 00., LTD.)"
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.
8.8. CITY OF NEWCASTLE
8.8. ADRASTUS".
8.8. "HELENUS"
S.S. "CITY. OF OSAKA
9.5.DARDANUS"
S.S. "CITY OF EVANSVILLE
8.8. "LYCAON"
Vía Suez Canal
„Via Suez Canal.
Via Sueż Canal:
Via Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal
LIA ORIENT
LINE.
Operated for fa
AMERICAN
4th June,
15th June.
29th June.
13th July.
27th July. 10th Aug
24th Aug
FOR SAN FR
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option
Subject to change without notice.
For Freight and particulars apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE «THE BANK LINBALL THRE Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD., Canton -
view of the coal trade, it could be more unsatisfactory than the year which has just, closed:
Exporters" Lament, ̈· Referring to relationships with the collleries, the report states that these have been exceedingly friend- 1y. Joint discussions have been customary on all auftable, occasions and, when necessary, foint deputa- tions have been arranged for the purpose of interviewing the Gover ment, railways, ete. The coal ́ex- porters lankent the fact, that, in thi period (Ender review the Phayo' “so bad
have been
Messrs, M. B. Hanafin, K. J.
J. R. Hooley, Capt. T. Horn, Mrs. Hosa, A. F. Henry, F. Haussin, R. Hazek.
Mesra. A. H. Kutazachbach, F. Kulke, J. J. Kino.
Messrs. G. II. Lynott, J., Leigh, w. Luthy, Fred Ley.
Mesero. C. B. Morrison, A. A. Marr.
Mr. J. Nicholson.
Miss Sabine, Mrs. Sabine. Mr. A. U. Reid.
Mr. and Mrs Thio Ling Liong.. Messrs Wachin, G. Wragge,
"What! You ask me how I'm going to Shanghai? You must have lost your mind, John. You know very well that I'm a hundred percent President Liner booster. Those big ships run Interport few days and just about the time you want to go, one of them is ready to sail. Marvelous service, John, can't be beat anywhere."
every
Weekly Trans-Pacific Service
To San Francisco and Los Angeles To Seattle and Victoria
The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu The Short, StraigħtÑosto to América
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays
Fortnightly saltings on Wednesdays Pres. Cleveland.....June 5th Pres. Lincoln... May 29th 5 a.m. Pres. Pierce ........June 19th Pres. Madison.......June 12th Pres. Taft
..July 3rd Pres. Jackson .June 26th Pres. Jefferson ...July 17th Pres. McKinley......July 16th
120, 112 Special through Estero Europe via United States. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines across United States and Canada, liberalstop-over privileges for sight-seeing, |
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD
Fortnightly sailings on fonday via Ateniis, Surešis, Colombo, Suer Cid, Alemadria Naples, Genoa, Marie!Dei, New York and Boston Pres. Van Buren June 3rd 8 s.. Fres Bayes...June 17th 8 a.m. Pres. Polk ....July Iet 8.
Pres. Adams...July 15th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield July 29th 8.m. Fres. Harrison Aug. 12th 8 a..
To Manila
Pres. Cleveland May 26th 6 p.. Pres. Van Buren June 3rd 8 a.m. Pres. Madison June 5th 0 p.m.
Pres. Pierce June 9th 8 p.m. Pres. Hayes... June 17th 8 a.m. Pres. Jackson June 19th 6 p.m.
***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""
CANTON BRANCH-304 Ka Naam Tong Building.
American Mail Line
and
Dollar Steamship Line
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS. and IRON FOUNDERS. All work.dons in this establishment le guaranteed, We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any craft of 200 feet logg
Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong. Tel. Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Sul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel Kowloon No. 9.
-Estimates furnished on, application.
Hong Kong, April 1, 1927.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: " MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.
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Speed 14.77 LIEP. 4090 D.W. 4216 Lons.
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