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An organised gang of thieves whose operations resulted in the Calcutta Port Commissioners hav- ing to pay lakhs of rupees'sa com- pensation for stolen goods from ships or landed on the jetties has been run to earth after an exciting [To the Editor of the "Journalchase. A special staff of port
of Commerce."]
police has been active for weeks EMPRESS OF CANADA London-Kenya Colony is con-'
Sir, The views of Mr. Lawrence shadowing suspects, and their EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
EMPRESS OF CANADA on matters sidering the conversion of its port Holt
concerning efforts were rewarded when an off- EMPRESS OF ABIA
coolle sawEMPRESS OF RUSSIA Mombasa into a "free port" on the seafaring must necessarily carry cer disguised as a
But in a man whom he believed to be the EMPRESS OF ASIA weight. lines of Singapore and Hong considerable Kong. To this end, the Mombasa the present case I feel that it is de- leader of the gang enter a taxi.
A tyre of the police car burst, Chamber of Commerce has been sirable to reiterate what quite re- in communication with the gov-cently I publicly announced in res- but the driver carried on, careering ernments of those two coloniespect of the very definite and dolazig-zag through the monsoon-flood- to inquire whether each is still berate decision of the management ed streets, and finally trailed the satisfied with its status as a "free committee of the Guild-all of them quarry to a lonely storeyard, which port."
highly skilled master mariners of the unlocked, disclosing 'many bales Singapore gave a most em- .Sails on/or about 18th September.phatic "yes" but, to the dis-long experience-after mature dia of stolen goods. When arrested, the man gave information leading' cussion. Salla on/or about 11th October.
appointment of Mombasa, left it
This decision was that howover to the apprehension of 14 alleged at that.' Hong Kong, on the
were traced to other hand, gave full details of its much the present helm owners may accomplices, who experiences. There are no two be open to adverse criticism, any various parts of the city and opinions," it said, "that Hong departure from them could not be suburbs. They include several pro- Kong is better off commercially too strongly deprecated, bringing in minent Indian merchants doing al and financially as a free port. The its train, as it inevitably would, the big business in Clive-street, the centre of Calcutta, colony may be regarded as the gravest possible perils, with prob- commercial
Scasa- warehouse and gateway of South-able great loss of life. These viowa states the Calcutta correspondent of ern China and an unrestricted have subsequently been completely the "Dally Telegraph." movement of commercial com-endorsed in "The Times"by Admirál tional revelations are expected when modities is, therefore, essential to W. H. Henderson, R.N. (Retd.), and the case comes before the Courts.
It appears that the gang, which its port, which, under a free port by Captain R. C. D. Bradley, a com status, has become one of the mander of wide experience in the has operated for 20 years undis. largest in the world. Under this Merchant Navy, whilst just recently turbed, bribed the keeper of the arrangement it is not until the I have been favoured with a letter gate of the jetties. The gang em. goods imported into Hong Kong from that well-known authority on ployed its own coolies during the actually enter China itself that matters appertaining to the Mer rush hours after the arrival of duties become payable. An im-chant. Navy, Captain Sir David ships from home, and got away portant bye effect of our status Wilson-Barker, K.B.E., formerly cartloads of goods unchecked. The also has been to encourage the commanding the training ship police believe that they have at last establishment here of a number Worcester" who holds precisely broken the back of the organised of industries, though their na- the same opinion. Though not a thieving at jetties and docke, which tural home is the mainland of complete endorsement, the opinions has caused anxiety and enormous China.
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Wednesday, 22nd August. Monday, 19th September..
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SAILING DATES FOR AUGUST, 1928 (subject to change). DEPARTURE HOURS: Hong Kong 5.30 p.m., Wuchow 2.00p.m.
S.S. TAI MING" [049 tona-Capt. G. J. Spink] AUGUST.
S.S. "TAI HING" [1,058 tons-Capt. O. B. Wilks.] AUGUST. MON. 6th WED. 22nd SUN.
27th 12th MON. 17th
5th SUN. FRI. 10th WED. 16th
MON. 20th SUN. 26th
FRI 31st
Mombasa is practically the only of the Collisions Committee of the loss to shippers and the port au- port both for the vast colony of Chamber of Shipping go a very long thortes for many years. Kenya, and also for Uganda, be-way in that direction. They clearly ing the starting place of their indicate that any change would be an in certain to invite great risks. I would railways. It also does creasingly large transit trade ask: Is it wise to introduce innova- with the Congo, the Sudan, Abys- tions when probably the last state
News comes from Montreal to FRI. elnia, parts of Tanganyika and of affairs would be worse than the
the effect that the "Empress of Regular Service of Fast, High Class River Steamers Having Good Ac Italian territory, It is con-first? sidered that not only would this On looking up the figures as re-France, well-known Atlantic liner,commodation for First Class Passengers. Electric Light and Fans in State- These vessels leave Hong Kong for Wuchow (via Samshul, Shiuhing, trade be facilitated by the pro-gards the merchant tonnage of the will replace the "Empress of rooms and Salson. The Es. "Tai Hing" is fitted with Wireless. posed change but the excessive different maritime countries, I find Canada" in the trans-Pacific ser-Takhing & Dosing) and return to Hong Kong (via same Ports) every five holding of stocks of imports up that whereas merchant ships of a vice of the C.P.OS. out of Van-ays.
Fares for round trip (not including meals) $20. Moals & Wines are country in Kenya itself would be total of 43,802,118 tons use the pre-couver. The Atlantic vessel will
over the "Canada's" to be obtained on board. stopped. There have recently sent helm orders, ships of a total take
Hong Kong Arrivals and Departures from Hof On Wharf. been many complaints of delays tonnage of 21,390,792 tons use dif-schedule, while the Pacific liner is
For information apply to- on the Government lines into the ferent helm orders. This seems to being fitted with new engines.
87, Connaught Road West, Photo: Central 893. interior and of congestion in the me a case of the majority giving The change will be made in Octo- port itself, but the authorities way to the minority with a venge-ber, or November when she reaches Hong Kong on a world | state that merchants do not at- tempt to have their imports along the railway at less crowd- ed times. With the annual out-as yet tested the opinions of the management committee of the Gulld flow of the Uganda cotton crop, on the point, personally, were any congestion always exists.
Mexico & Panama.
18th August.. ANYO MARU SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports.terranean. NEW YORK and BOSTON via PANAMA.
ance!
In conclusion, whilst I have not tour.
5.8..
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. The attention of the chamber change decided upon, I have no he has also been directed to Europe (sitation in saying that the use of
Consignees of Cargo ex M.V. Are reminded to taka where, since the war, a number the words "right" and "left" should sava" of new free ports, and "free not be adopted. These words, as delivery of their goods which will zones" in ports, have been estab- everybody knows, are of extremely be subject to rent after August 8.
Consignees of Cargo ex lished to meet most war condi-common usage, especially the word tions. The most noticeable ex-"right" on board ship. Orders "Benalder" are reminded to take SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles, ample of this is Saloniki, which, given on the bridge are usually res-delivery of their goods which will as a free port, is becoming the ponded to by the words, "Right, be subject to rent after August 10. "Hamburg" of the Eastern Medi- sir!" It is not uncommon that an "Christian Science officer, a seaman, or a man at the Monitor."
wheel may bear the name of "Wright." The interpretation of these terms in the language of other maritime countries would be likely to cause still greater confusion. Al- together it seems to me that if a change is made, despite the diver- sity of views which seems to exist; then something better than the terms "left" and "right" must, without a doubt, be found.-Yours, &C..
Thursday, 16th August, † CALCUTTA MARU LIVERPOOL vin Port Said, Geneva, Marseilles. + DELAGOA MARU (Calls Glasgow) Friday,
17th August.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Perang & Rangoon,
† MALACCA MARU
+ PENANG MANU
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
TANGO MARU
8th August. Wednesday, Sunday, 19th August.
Friday,
Monday,
† NĄGATO MARU (Moji direct) ... Friday,
†Cargo only.
17th August.
6th August. 10th August.
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
SUWA MARU
Subject to alteration without notice.
For further information apply to-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tel. Central No. 292 (Private exchange to all departments.)
S. K.
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
COMPANY RESULT.
JOHN BROWN AND CO. OF
CLYDEBANK.
T. W. MOORE, Secretary. Imperial Merchant Service Guild,
Liverpool.
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The directors of Messrs. John Brown and Co., the Sheffield and Clydebank firm of armament makers, shipbuilders, etc., in their report for. the year to the end of March last, state that any comparison with the results of the various departments of the Atlas Works with those of the previous year is impossible owing to the abnormal conditions pre- vailing in that year due to the
The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of coal dispute. They are, however, glad to note some slight improve Canada" (from Manila) is dus here ment in trade during the past to-morrow at 9 a.m., and will few months. The work at the berth at Pier No. 5 Kowloon Wharf, collieries proceeded without seri-She will leave here for Victoria
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP-Via Singaporous interruption, but owing to the and Vancouver, B.C., via Shanghai,
Colombo, Suez and Port Said. ATLAS MARU
RIO DE JANEIRO, BANTOS & BURNOS
Thursday, 9th August.
& BUENOS AIRES Via Saigon, Singapore, Colombo, Durban & Cape Towe
MONTEVIDEO MARU..... Friday, 10th August.
BOMBAY Yla Bingapore & Colombo.
heavy fall in prices during the Kobe and Yokohama on August 8 latter part of the financial year at 8 a.m. the results were far from satis- factory Serious consideration
The E. & A. 8. "Tanda" left! has been given to the value of the Sydney for this port on July 17 at fixed assets and investments as am with the outward Australian SUMATRA MARU (Calls at Pen ng). Sunday, 19th August. DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND shown by the company's books, Mails, and is due here on August 8.
MOMBASA-Via Singapore and Colombo.
CANADA MARU
MEXICO MARU
KASADO MARU
CALCUTTA-Via Singapore, Penang and Rangoon
but as this largely depends on the conditions of trade from time-
The M.V. "Japan" (Swedish
to time, the directors feel that it East Asiatic Co., Ltd.) left Ham would not be in the interests of burg on July 7, and is due bere VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and the shareholders to suggest any on or about August 22.
Japan ports MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbane & Bydney.
HIMALAYA MARU
MADRAS MARU
BANGKOK-Vla Baigon.
HAIPHONG Va Toihow.
MENADO MARU....
Sunday, 6th August.
Wednesday, 29th August.
Saturday, 25th August.
"Sunday, 5th August,
Wednesday, 5th September,
Thursday,' 10th August 10 am
NEW YORK-Via Japan porte, San Francisco & Panama
HAVRE MARU
ALASKA MARU
JAPAN PORTS
BOURABAYA MARU
TACOMA MARU
KEELUNG VIR SWATOW. & AMOY
HOZAN MARU:
KISHU MARU
TAKAOVia SWATOW & AMOY
DELI MARU
TAKAO & KEELUNG
SOURABAYA MARU
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Tuesday, 14th August
Friday, 10th August, Friday, 10th August, Wednesday, 15th August,"
Sunday, 12th August noon. Sunday, 19th August, Noon.
Thursday, Bih August noon.
Friday, 10th August, be for-08AKA BHOSEN KAISHA
M. TAKEUCHI, Manager,
alteration at the present moment,
The M.V., "Sumatra" (Swedish Subject to minor adjustments, therefore, these assets (against East Asiatic Co., Ltd.) left Ham which are considerable reserves) burg on July 22, and is dus here remain, at the same figure as in on or about August 31. the balance-sheet of the previous
year. The net profit, after charg- Ing: debenture and loan interest,
depreciation on plant and machin- the directors do not consider it ery, and appropriations,is advisable to pay á dividend on 567,390, making, with the balance the ordinary shares, but propose brought forward from last year, to carry the balance of £91,168 $111,278, a total disposable pro forward to next year's account fit of $178,668. An interim divi For 1926-27 the profit was £6,689, dend of 2% per cent, was paid on compared with £91,419 for 1925- the preference shares in Decem 26 and $211,283 for 1924-25, In ber last, and it is now proposed the last-mentioned year 6 per to pay a final dividend of like cent was paid on the ordinary amount on these sharca, In view shares, but no distribution, has of the present condition of trade since been made on those shares.
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