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Tuesday, 21st August.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
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ATSUTA MARU
KASHMIR MARU
Saturday, 11th August. Saturday, 25th August.
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
THE CHINA MAIL,
MOTOR LIFEBOATS.
MISHIMA MARU
TANGO MARU
Wednesday, 22nd August. Monday, 19th September.
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
Saturday,
11th August. TAMBA MARU †TOTTORI MARU (omits Perong). Monday, 27th August. SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles.
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ful.
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SOUTHAMPTON OPINIONS.
SHIPPING
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SMOKE NUISANCE.
NEW YORK HARBOUR RULES.
A TEST TRIP.
FRENCH OWNER.
DEATH OF MONS. DAL PIAZ
A GREAT FRENCH SHIPOWNER,
By the death of M. Dal Pláz, the French shipping Industry has lost its outstanding personality. The momoir of himm written by 14 Paria correspondent, Berves show how many were his activities and how great his attain- ments. Under his guidance the [Compagnie Generale Trans-Atlan- tique, the foremost French shipping concern, increased its scope and its
may well be termed to be the
to
Southampton.-A discussion at Acting-on
the complaints that fleet to a marked extent, and what the Southampton Master Mariners have been made to Dr. Louis crowning point of M. Dal Pinz's Club on the question "Arè motor Harris, Health Commissioner of ilfeboats useful in merchant New York, to the effect that tug-career was the building of the le shipa?" produced a lively and en-boats, and other vessels were creat de France," the largest French joyable debate, No vote was ing a pubile nulsance by giving offliner and the biggest post-war ves taken, but the concensus of opinion dense black smoke in firing their sel in the world. She remains a 'memorial to the man to whom she was that two such boats were use-vessels, the sanitary adviser to the
commissioner, accompanied by Mr. Owed her inception. M. Dal Piaz's Captain S. N.
career was notable not only for its Braithwaite, Fred. Dalzell, owner, and Mr. Saturday, SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports. M.B.E.. opened the discussion, and L. W. Smith, manager of the Tow-ultimate success, but for the steps which were gradually mounted expressed the opinion that motor boat Owners' Association. made a NEW YORK and BOSTON via PANAMA,
lifeboats were not of much use, as test trip to find out the facts, until that success became attain- they did not carry many people and The complaint was made in referable. M. Dal Pisz started with the were apt to be cumbersome, al-ence to the use of soft coal.
company, over which he eventually
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Thursday, 10th August. LIVERPOOL vin Port Said, Geneva, Marseilles,
† DELAGOA MARU (Calls Glasgow) Friday, 17th August 'CALCUTTA` via Singapore, Perang & Rangoon,
† MALACCA MARU
† PENANG MARU
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
TANGO MARU
8th August. 19th August
Friday,
17th August, SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Monday, SUWA MARU
6th August. NACATO MARU (Moji direct). Friday, 10th August..
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Wednesday, Sunday,
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Thursday, 9th August,
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HONOLULU MARU
SUMATRA MARU
Friday, 10th August,
Friday, 3rd August.
Sunday, 19th August.
Sunday, 5th August.
DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, DEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND
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CANADA MARU
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KASADO MARU
Saturday, 25th August,
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and
Japan ports
MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbane & Bydney,
HIMALAYA MARU
BANGKOK-Via Saigon.
HAIPHONGV HOIHOW & PAKHOI
MENADO MARU
Sunday, 5th August,
....Thursday, 2nd August.
NEW YORK-Via Japan ports, San Francisco & Panama
HAVRE MARU
..JAPAN PORTS
ALASKA MARU .....
SOURABAYA MARU
TACOMA MARU
KEELUNG-Vis SWATOW & AMOY
KISHU MARU
HOZAN MARU
TAKAO-VID SWATOW & AMOY
DELI MARI}
TAKAO & KEELUNG
SOURABAYA MARU
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though two could prove very use- The result of their investigation presided, as a clerk, and in a re- ful In certain trades.
? and their conclusions were made latively short space of time suc- ceeded to the highest office. His Captain
C.B., public in a report by the sanitary activities were not confined to the D.S.O., R.D., R.N.R., the "Staff Cap-adviser to the Health Board. The C.G.T., and he was director of many tain" representing songoing mom-report, which makes suggestions other companies, including the pre- bers, who was making his initial for improved methods in firing tug-
club luncheon, boats, has been sent to the own France.
mier shipbuilding concern in appearance at
He also played a great joined in the discussion, and ex-ers and operators of 700 tugs and pressed an opinion in very similar steam fighters in New York, being part in the development of France's part of the educational service per-
North African provinces. Due re- terms to Captain Braithwaite.
Captain W. V. J. Clarke, D.S.C., formed by the New York Towboat gnition of his ability was made suggested that outboard motors Exchange in its attempt to reduce by the French Government, who awarded him the Grand Cross of might be considered, as they would the amount of soft coal smoke in
the Legion of Honour. That he not decrense the carrying capacity, the harbour.
was the only shipowner to have Captain A., G. Brown, of the The investigators boarded the steam yacht "Jeunette," champion-tugboat "Grace A. Dalzell." This received that distinction
to the servicos ed the use of motor lifebants, bont is equipped with a Leg boil- eloquent tribute which, he said, experience had er 15 ft. by 108 in. D, carrying gen Regret at his death extends beyond rendered by him to his country.! taught him could be extremely use- crally 140 pounds steam pressure; French shipping circles, for his re- ful. As for us starting the motors i.h.p. 480. The test demonstrated
was concerned, he did not think that under certain conditions dense putation was international. there was any difficulty, provided smoke escaped. they were well looked after.
Conclusions.
Captain C. P. S. Pearce, express- The conclusions reached in the
ed the view that the boats were report are:-
rather cumbersome and apt to be 1. That firing of coal should be: put out of action while being lower-light, never more than four scoopa ed in bad weather, and Captain at a time, and placed principally N. C. R. Ramany. R.N.R., suggest-nt the front of the furnace. ed that difficulties in starting
was an
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FRI.
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Eight thousand mates and deck United 2. That firing should be done officers employed by the would be overcome if the Board of quickly, so as not to keep the door States Shipping Board have peti-is the third largest river in the Chin- Trade required the carriage of open too long a period, to cool, tioned for an increase of 16 per some person whose job was to at-down the furnace.
cent. in wages, two weeks' holidaycee Republic and second only to the 3. That the firing door should annually, and improved working Yangteze in importance. This magni- tend to them regularly.
Captain E. Aikman. R.D., R.N.R., be cracked immediately after fr-conditions, according to the Newficent trade route was opened to for FRI was also in favour of two motor-ing and 80 kept for several York correspondent of the "Daily cign traffic in 1897, but how many
Talegraph." boats being carried, and Captain minutes.
foreigners travel on this important A. H. Rayner, R.N., R.N.R., brought 4. That slicing should not be In addition men on oll-tankers waterway? The scenery' along the the debate to a close by indicating carried out too soon after firing want a 10 per sent. bonus because route is beautiful. We recommend it they work harder, and the officers to any person who wishes to spend n the official attitude with regard to green coal. such..craft.
5. That slicing should be done of passenger liners ask for an al-short and economical holiday. through the aperture in the fur-lowance for uniforms.
The peti- with the tion also asks the Shipping Board Inace door, and at first
te discontinue the practice of rank-
MOVEMENT OF STCAMERS.
The P & O. s.s. “Kalyan" left.
short bar.
6. That alleing with the large some deck officers as fourth gineering organisations to renew
Singapore for this port on July 30 bar should only be had several mates, and complains that in some the present scale and conditions!
day at about 6 p.m.
4 p.m., and is due at Hong Kong on Sunday at 9 a.m.
MON. 20th SUN. 26th FRI. 3tat
KWONG WING C
87, Connaught Road West, Phone: Central 693.
CONSIGNEES NOTICES;
are
reminded' to take
at 10 am, with the outward Eng-minutes after use of the small bar, vessels the rating of mates is as which expired on June 1. The Consignees of Cargo ex M.V. lich Mails, and is due, here to and then only in case it was neces-low as sixth, despite the non-exist-rates and conditions are applicable "Java"
sary to break up the rear part of ence of certificates for such rank to a special engineering classifica- delivery of their goods which will
Ing. The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of fire.
tion pertaining to motorship en- be subject to rent after August 8. 7. That the whole fire should
The minimum monthly wage paid gineers of the type embraced in Asla" from Hong Kong on July 18
Consignees of Cargo ex.. 8.8. left Yokohama on July 26 at 8 p.m.. not be lifted up from the gate at by the Shipping Board to deck off-the Dieselisation programme of the "Benalder" are reminded to take
cers with third mates' certificates Board. and is due at Vancouver to-morrow, any time in slicing.
The rates that will be in delivery of their goods which will The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of
8. That the use of high volatile is £90.
effect for another year are 548 to be subject to rent after August 10. Engineers' Pay Unchanged. Canada" arrived Manila yesterday coal on this type furnace should be
Renewal of the wages and work- £35 to £39 for assistant engineers, £60 per month for chief engineers, discontinued. at 7 a.m., leaves Manila to-day at
It has been agreed that other ng rules obtaining at present for £31 to £95 for second assistant en- ing boat, was fined $1 Cor 10 days' Lo Put-chal, seaman of a fish- tugs in the harbour be boarded, engineers on vessels of the Ship-gineers, £28 to £31 for third as imprisonment for using bright Canada" (from Manila) is due here/best methods of smoke prevention. fiscal year was agreed upon at a fourth assistant, and £24 flat for ing fishing in the fairway.
The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of observe conditions and report on ping Board for the forthcoming sistant engineers, £25 to £28 for lights for the purpose of attract-
The owners and engineers are conference between representatives on Sunday at 9 a.m., and will berth at Pier No. 5 Kowloon Wharf. showing a lively interest in this of the National Marine Engineers' She will leave here for Victoria subject and it would appear that Beneficial Association, the Ship- and Vancouver, B.C., via Shanghai, at last a whole-hearted attempt to ping Board and the Merchant Fleet relate
correct the conditions causing com- Corporation, Kobe and Yokohama on. August 8
plaint on the waters of New York The Board complied with the re-home ports, overtime and subsist was fined $5 with the usual alter- at Ga.m.
quest of representatives of the en-jence. harbour is to be attempted.
LINER ROBBERY.
"LEVIATHAN" DEVELOP- MENT IN AMERICA.
The E. & A. 8.5. "Tanda" left Sydney for this port on July 17 at a.m. with the outward Australian: Mails, and is due here on August 8. The M.V. "Japan" (Swedish East Asiatic Co., Ltd.) left Ham- burg on July 7, and is due here on or about August 22.
New York. The police and The M.V. "Sumatra" (Swedish postal authorities are inclined to East Asiatic Co., Ltd.) left. Ham- think that the "Leviathan" burg on July 22, and is due here robbery is connected with the
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mysterious murder of a notorious underworld character, Edwin Jerge, who was shot in a car in Broadway. With Jerge at the time of the shooting was a pretty girl, who, though cut about the face by splinters of glass, has disappeared completely, and so far has not been traced by the police.
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Jerge was killed the day after the "Leviathan" sailed from New York, and it is believed he was "bumped off," as the expression] goes, either because he knew too much or there, was quarrel over the division of the loot. Jerge was a specialist in mail robberies, and was the as- sociate of several adepts in that branch of crime.
has
The "Leviathan" affair caused a tremendous stir not only at the Postal Department and police headquarters, but also the in shipping circles, and authorities are pursuing the mat ter with the utmost energy: The authorities are now returning to the original theory that the bags were tampered with before they were put on board.
Pastal inspectors here express the view, that the cabled estim- ates of the value of property stolen are probably too high. They say they will be surprised , when everything has been checked up, it amounts in all to $10,000.
junior engineers.
The working rules now in effect The master of a fishing boat, who to labour aboard ship, was found anchoring, within the watches maintained, labour at limit of the cable area at Aberdeen,
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