THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1928.
P. & O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS. TAKING CARGO FOR
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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.)
Destination
Fron
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S., S.
Tons Hongkong
About
MALWA
| 10,380 | 26th May | Bombay, Marseilles & London.
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+ALIPORE
†JEYPORE
DELTA
RANPURA
+MIZAPORE
NOVARA
6273 318 May Straits, Colombo & Bombay..
Aud Jorge, don, A wern, dum & 'burg 6318 8097 th June Baratas, Marseilles, Lidon & A'werp 16807 | 23rd June | Bumbay, Marseilles & Londen, £ 4715 26th June Straits & reny.
0,080 BOLL June | Marseille, Landon, Antwerp, Hall,
Rotterdam & Hamburg. 7th July taracilies, London, Antwerp & Huli. 21xt July 1
Marseilles & London. 28th July
Iklon. Alwerp, R'dam & 11'burg 4th Aug. Marglies, Landon & Antwerp. 18th Aug. Bombay, Marseilles & London, 16,0HR Tet Sept. Bombay, Marseilles & London. 0141 15th Sept. Muracies, London & Antwerp. †Cargo only.
"Calls Casablanca.
KHYBER
9,14-1
RAWALPINDI
16,619
ANANKIN
7,058
* KASHMIR
8.9$5
RAJPUTANA
NALDERA
*KAINAN
Frequent euanedion from Port Said for Pasengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus. Smprar and other Levant Ports by seamers of the Khenival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS,
TALMA TAKUWA SANTHA
10,000 26th May
7,080
June 7,76-1
110) Jung
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
B.L. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).
TANDA ST. ALBANS ARAFURA
6,95€ 22 Juno | 4,500 | 2013: June | 6,000 | 3rd Aug.
Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney &
Melbourne,
Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to
Australia. -
The E. & A. 5.9. Co., Ltd. stemmers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darvin, or other porta en route as inducement
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-
offers.
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THE CHINA MAIL,
*
|CUNARD S.S. CO., LTD. States effectively restricts the Ald. Fred Smith: I would say movement to that country, and the this. After the admirable way In (Continuet from Pago 4.)
lines have had to adjust their ar- which the chairman has marshal- rangements according From the led his facts and the clear way in the s.s. "Caronia" and "Carmanla.“great British Dominion of Canada, which he has presented them, it These steamers have always been with Its sparsely populated terri-seems to me to be quite unneces- favourites with the travelling tories, one would think that there sary to ask any questions. (Ap- public, and it was decided that, in would on the one hand be a con-plause) order to bring them into line with aiderable appen! to those in this the most madorn practice, it was country who feel that the oppor- and on the resolution being put by No questions were forthcoming) advisable to install hot and cold tunities for improvement in condthe chairman to the meeting it was running water in the state-rooms, tlons are greater there than here, carried unanimously. put in an improved system of ven and on the other that, there would tilation, provide beds in place of be a greater demand from those in that Mr. Maxwell H. Maxwell, The Chairman: I beg to move bunks, and generally add to those Canada who feel that the one thing C.B.E., Mr. Frederic lan Bates. Sir conveniences that go such a long needed more than any other is in- Alfred Booth, Bt., and Sir Aubrey} way to make the passenger com-creased man power to develop that fortable.
The Bulls and engines country's immense, and to a great Brocklebank, Bt., who retire at this of these vessels are in excellent extent virgin, resources.
meeeting, be and they are hereby condition-a tribute to the good From statistics was
te-elected directors of the
vice.
looking
com.
work of their builders-and we feel over the other day I observed that pany- Bure that the improvements now in the year 1913, the last complete Sir Percy E. Bates, Bt.: 1, beg fntroduced will enable them to ful-year before the war, out of some to second the resolution. Ai many more years of useful ser-from this side to Canada, which animously.
257,000 third-class
The motion was passengers
approved un-
Popular Travel.
may be said to comprise the, omi;) Mr. S. J. Leoming: "I bog to Anather matter of interest is the were of British nationality, while Brothers and
grant class, approximately 122,000 move: "That Messrs. Cooper decision we took towards the end 135.000 were of foreign extractlen. nuditors of the company for the Co. be reappointed of last year to cater more exten- Last year the total purely third current year at the same remunera- sivoly for cabin and tourist third class traffic to Canada was only tion as at present." cabin travel. We came to the con- 137,000, or little more than half clusion that it was in the interests
Mr. J. W. Jones; I beg to second of our business to operate the s. "Laconia" and "Sythia" as cabin steamers when on the Liverpool
of that of the year 1913. Of thin that resolution-This was agreed 137,000, 58,000 were British, which to. is rather less than half the num ber of British carried in 1913.
Lieut.-Cel. Wm. Nicholl, in pro- posing a vote of thanks to the
service; and in addition to cater
I mentioned last year that in chairman, remarked that he was more extensively for tourist third conjunction with the ather British performing this duty on the eve class, a type of travel that has beatedinship lines in the Canadian of a voyage in a Cunarder from come increasingly popular with trade we had arranged at the re Southampton. He might tell the people who, while they cannot quest of the home and Canadian shareholders that although he ap afford to pay for high-priced ac- Governments to commodation, yet desire to have a special rebate
continue theplied two months ago for accom little more comfort than is usual-fare granted to intending Canadian with difficulty that he obtained it from the regular modation on the ship. It was only ly associated with the ordinary settlers preceeding under the Set--an indication of the popularity third class. This coming season tlement Act. We hoped that with of Cunard linora. That popularity we shall provide facilities for this the increased prosperity of Cana had only been achieved by the good type of travel in practically all do there would have been a great work performed on behalf of the our vessels. Certain changes have er demand for settlers, but unfor company by the chairman, his col- had to be made in the structural tunately the movement does not leagues, and the management as a arrangements m some of steamers, which necessarily cost
the develop as freely as we expected. whole, and they deserved most From a national point of view hearty thanks. (Applause.) money, but I hope and believe that there can be no doubt that it is as a result we shall be successful to the interest of this country to clamation. in securing a remunerative share
spare no effort to encourage migra- The Chariman ncknowledged the of this kind of business.
tion from congested areas to local-compliment on behalf of himself ities where the worker has greater and his co-directors and the man- opportunities. to Improve his ownagement, and the meeting termin- and his family's conditions. ated,
The motion was carried with ac-
MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.
Still First. in the Field, In addressing you last year I ventured to express the view that we were. justifial in looking for
New Ships For Old. some improvement in travel across the Atlantic. I am glad to say
You will have noticed among the that my anticipations have not vessels sold, one of our Mediter been disappointed. We were for-ranean cargo boais, the 8.5. tunate in securing a good share of Pavia," and since the publication the passenger movement, and once "Phrygia." These bonts had out. of the report we have also sold the again Cunard ships have carried a lived their usefulness. To replace Shanghai for this port on May 22 larger number of passengers in all classes than did any other line. them we have made arrangements at 4 p.m. with the Malls, and is To some extent this was due to
with one of our associated com-due here to-morrow at about 6 a.m. certain group movements originat-
panies for the provision of new ing in the United States and tonnage, and the older vessels will Canada, chief among which was gradually be replaced. that of the International Rotary
Convention at Ostend, for which the Cunard ships were designated a official carriers. We also secur- ed a good proportion of the mem- bers of the American Legion which came over to re-visit Paris and the continental battlefields in
the autumn of the year.
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdont via New other directions, competition is be Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. & D. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal..
The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape.
Leoming keener, but the Cunard Co. has won for itself a very high reputation which we are constant
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and ly endeavouring to improve, and Londen via Panama Cul.
this, I am sure, will stand us in good stead for the future.
The P. & O. 8.8. "Malwa" left
The Swedish East Aslatic Co. M.V. "Ranklue" left Hamburg on April 14 and is due here to-morrow.
Liverpool Facilities.
interest in connection with our Russia" from Hong Kong on May
Another point of more particular
The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of Liverpool trades. is that during 9, left Yokohama on Friday, and is the year we have been able to ar due at Vancouver on May 27. range with the Dock Board to con centrate most of our work in the Huskisson Branch Dock No. 1.
on
were
The
Asia is dr and Ioo for
P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of AJ. Haley, R.N.R.)
May 28 at 8 a.m., at Pier No. 5, Kow- he will leave here Vancouver, B.C., Nagasaki, Kobe and May 30 at noon. R.M.S. "Empress of
With regard to cruising business. berths for very many years.
where, we have had one of our we have as you know a good deal concentration has resulted in sim- This of our tonnage employed in this plifying the working of our ships. honoured by the presence of Their way from time to time. As in Last week we
greatly vin S Majesties, the King and Queen of
Yokoha Afghanistan
The C.PS, Scythia" during their visit to board the
Liverpool. Their Majesties spent Canada" left Vancouver for Hong: a night on board the steamer, and Kong, via Japan porto and Shang-| expressed. themselves as highly hai, on May 17, and is due here on Emigration Reduced.
gratified with their reception and June 4. Emigrant trafic at one time experiences on the vessel. bulked very largely in our field of
Devotion of the Staff. operations, and while it still has a great importance for us, there
once more privileged to are so many limiting factors now.bring to your notice the continued a-days that very little can be done devotion, loyalty and ability of the by a steamship company to assist members of the staff, both afloat and ashore. In no form of com-
The M/V "Delhi" (Swedish East people to make a start in a new mercial enterprise is competition Asiatic Co., Ltd.), loft Hamburg Shanghai, Tsingtao, Wei Hai Wel, world, however desirable this may national and international--keener on May 18, and is due here on or
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
RANPURA
16,601
25th May Shal, Kobe & Yokohama.
10 a.m. 10,000 2nd June Amoy, Shai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.
7,058
5th June S'hui, Mojt, Kobe & Yokohama. 5th Jund Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. 8,040 7th June
Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. 9,114
S'hai, Moll, Koba & Yokohama. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.
TILAWA
'NANHIN
ST. ALBANS 4,500
TAKADA
KHYBER
8th June
TALANBA
6,013
17th June
RAWALPINDI
16,019
62111
22nd June
NELIORE
0,353
3rd
July
KASHNIR
ARAFURA
8,085 6th July 0,000 10th July RAJPUTANA 16,508 20th July
KALYAN
TANDA NALDERA
9,144 0.458
ard
Kobe & Yokohama.
Sbul, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama. S'hni, Mol, Kobe & Yokohama.
Moji, Kohe, Osaka & Yokohama, S'hai, Kobo & Yokohama. Aug. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokoharzia. 7th
Aug. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. 10,088 17th Aug. Shanghai. * Cargo only.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
Passengers for, Rangoon must defray their own
Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,
Hotel expenses at
All Cabins are fitted with, Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are atted with Laundries. Parcela 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, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agents.
P. & 0. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.
be from the national point of view.
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The M/V "Agra" (Swedish East! Asiatic Co, Ltd.), left Antwerp on May 7, and is due here on or about
June 16,
The quota law of the United than it is in shipping, and to main- about June 17.
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
From NEW YORK & PHILADELPHIA,
t
tain our position, still more to im prove it, the finest team work is essential. Loyalty and deter- mination on the part of every one to do his or her best to forward the interests of the company in every possible way is the distin- gulahing characteristic of all those who serve under the Cunard flag. I receive constantly most apprecia tive letters from travellers on our ships telling me of the unfailing] courtesy and efficient service ren dered by our people whether in tho "CITY OF CHESTER" ships or in our offices. The fine having arrived, Consignees of Cargo spirit that animates ali ranks is an by her are informed that all Goods asset of the greatest value, and I are belog landed at their risk into am glad to have this opportunity the hazardous and/or extra-of paying a personal tribute to all bazardous Godowns of Holt's the members of the staff for their Wharf, whence delivery may be help and loyalty at all times and
in all places. (Applause.)
THE Steamship
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE, obtained.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
AND.
LTD.)
I now beg to move, "That the report of the directors and state,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver- ment of accounts for the year
"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE. (OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL SÈ.
Con AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE on
(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.)
- SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,
S.S. ADRASTUS"
8.S. CITY OF NEWCASTL
Via Suez Coal
Vin Suez Canal
5.S. "HELENUS"
Via Suez Canal
9.8. "CITY OF OSAKA"
Via Sycz Conal
S.S. "DARDANUS"
..Vin Suez Canal
S.8. "LYCAON
Via Suez Canal
9.8. "CITY OF EVANSVILLE",Via Suez Canal
4th June. 12th Jane. 20th June.
18th July. 7th July. 10th Aug. 24th Aug.
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners Option.
Subject to change without notice."
For Freight and particulars apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD, Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTP, Canton,
ed after 80th May, 1928, will 1927, submitted to this meeting be subject to Rent.
be, and they are hereby received [ ́ ́ All Claims against the Steamer and adopted, and
that as recom- must be presented to the Under-monded by the board a dividend of or before 6th June, 7% per cont. for the year ended, 1928, or they will not be recog-December 31, 1927, ha and the nised.
gt same is hereby declared on the All broken, chafed and damaged 6,670,241 Ordinary shares of £1 Goods are to be left in the Godowns, each issued, and upon the Govern where they will be examined on any ment share, and that the same be Tacadaye or: Fridays, between the payable, less income-tax on and hours of 10.45am and Noon, after April 11, 1928." Within the Free. Storage period of One Week:
effected. A
No Fire Insurance has been
I will ask Biz Percy E. Bates, Bt. to second the resolution.
Sir Percy E. Bates, Bi. I beg to second the resolution.
Bills of Lading will be counter- The Chairman: Before putting the resolution to the meeting, if THE BANK LINE, LTD., any shareholdere present wish to Hong Kong, 2411 May, 1928.'..
General Agenta.. ask any questions I will de may
beat to 40swer them,
LLAR STEAMSHIP LIR
GERICAN MAIL LINE
"Do I think I'm going to have a good trip and a good time? Why, my dear, your question is quite
out of order. I'm traveling on the President Liners and that should be sufficient to dispel
any concern you might have about my comfort or time hanging heavily on my hands. May I suggest that you try the President Liners and learn what traveling really is!"
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Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
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