TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1928,
P.&O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.
TAKING CARGO FOR
ESTRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULE, WEST DIES, 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.)"
E. S..
From Tons Hong Kong |
About
„NALDERA "KALYAN **KASHGAR
IMIRZAPORE
MOREA
KHIVA
16,088 Ist Sept.
9,144
Sept. 1515 9.006 20th Sept. 6,715 12th Oct.
10.983 13th Oct.
4,135 27th
1Cargo only,
Destination
Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marveilles, London, Antwerp & Hull, Mies Ldon, Awerp & Hull. Straits & Bombay.
Marseilles & London. Oct. Marrvilles & London, Calle Casablanca.
Frequent connection from Port Sald for Passengers And Cargo to Constantinople. Pireaus, Smyrrà and other Levant Parts by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
TILAWA TAKADA TALAMBA TALMA
10.000 16th
Sept.
6,849 1xt
Get.
8,018 13th
10,000; 19th
Get, Ost.
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
B. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
CONSIGNEES.
LLOYD TRIESTINO N, CO.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
Stenmahip,
THE CHINA MAIL,
WORST YEAR.”
LONDON SHIPOWNERS
MEET.
TOWAGE AGREEMENT.
The representations of the Com- mittee to the Authority in connec tion with the Towage - agreement were referred to in the last an- nual report. They were at the re- quest of the Authority laft in abeyance during the greater part of the year under review, owing London. Presiding over the an- "VENEZIA L"
to the fact that the towage con- nual meeting of the London Gen-tract in question was the subject From Trieste, Venice, Brindisi,eral Shipowners' Society, Mr. L. Hof litigation between the Authority Port Said, Massana, Aden, Karachi, Bolton (chairman), in moving the and certain shipowners, and the
adoption of the report, said that Authority was not prepared to dis Colombo, Penang and Singapore,
the past year had been one of ONSIGNEES of Cargo are some activity, for the society, and,cuss the form of contract as long this litigation was pending. Choroby laforined that all Goods he trusted, of some usefulness. The litigation s
recently been are being landed at their risk into He had had the distinction of be-disposed of, and your Committee the Godowns of the Hong Kong and ng chairman during the worst has accordingly reverted to the Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com- shipping year that any of them matter with the Authority, and pany, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence had ever experienced. That was a hopes that it will now be possible and/or from the wharves delivery record of which he sincerely hop to make progress with it.
ed none of his successors would may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forward- ever be able to deprive him. ed unless notice to the contrary be given before 20th instant.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undeliver eit after the 26th inst will be sub-
torent
-the With regard to
towage agreement, he added that since the report was published the Port of London Authority had agreed to receive a deputation from that society to discuss the question- But the chairman was unable to All claims against the vesaci meet them, and the meeting was must be presented to the under-postponed until the autumn. signed on or before the 5th prox.) or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Go downa, where they will be examin- jed on the 25th inst. at 10 a.m. by our surveyors, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.
Sir Vernon Thompson (deputy- chairman) seconded, and the re- solution was carried. A resolution of sympathy with the widows and families of the late Sir John Wimble, K.B.E, and Mr. Charles F. Torrey was also carried.
Mr. Cedric Glover moved,
following resolution, which was
and
No Fire Insurance has been Sir George Higgins seconded, the effected.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From EUROPE AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
At the Instance of certain Ih- portant members of the society the Committee has taken up with the Authority the question of the charges made by the Authority for fresh water supplied to vessels in London which, or the information laid before the committee, compare very unfavourably with charges in certain other leading U.K. ports, and it is hoped that the Commit- tee's representations may result in
reduction of these charges.
"L
$1
SUBMARINES.
ADMIRALTY DECISION
CRITICISED.
1
There has been some criticism Bill of Lading will be counter-carried: "That the vacancies on of the decision of the Admiralty: signed by
the committee caused by the deaths to scrap the six submarines of the DODWELL & CO., LTD., of Sir John Wimble, K.B.E., and "L" class which have recently re-
Agents.
Mr. Charles F. Torrey, the resigna- turned from China and which have and the proved themselves most efficient Hong Kong, 20th Aug., 1928. tion of Mr. F. Ritchie,
The retirement by rotation of Mr. F. S. vessels in Eastern waters. Alexander, Sir Alfred A. Booth, class is a very favourite one with Bart., Major Sir H. R. Cayzer, the naval officer, being. & develop- Bart., Mr. J. A. Martin, Mr. Basil ment of the famous, "E" class, Sanderson and the Hon. Andrew which most commanders very much Morton Welr be filled by the elec-preferred to the bigger and more! tion of Mr. E. H. B. Skimming, showy ships. They are particular- Mr. Edmund H. Watts and Mr.ly well adapted for work in the F. C. Allen and the re-election of North Sea and Channel, but they' Sir Alfred A. Booth, Bart., Major have a good radius of action, and Sir H. R. Cnyzer, Bart, Mr. J. A. are absolutely dependable divers. is known Martin, Mr. Basil Sanderson and Therefore, although it the Hon. Mr. Andrew Morton that their spell of work in the Eastern waters has left them with Weir."
A vote of thanks to Mr. L. H. a good many dockyard jobs on proposed by Mr. J. board before they can be brought Bolton was Wilson Potter, seconded by Sir up to the standard of the Service, George Higgins, and carried with it is an open question whether the money would not be very well spent In reply, the chairman paid ain giving these ships a new lease of not worn-out by tribute to the work of Mr. Douglas life. They are
Garrett (secretary), Mr. F. W. any means, but every pound In the Kenningham, and also the deputy Naval Estimates has to be watch- chairman, Sir Vernon Thomson, ed most carefully nowadays.
PASSENGER LIST.
i "BENVANNOCH"
CONSIGNEES of Cargo are bereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the bazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undeliver. ed after the 24th inst, will be subject to rent.
ed.
acclamation.
All claims against the steamer THE ANNUAL REPORT.
The committee in the course of must be presented to the Under- signed on or before the 7th Sept. their annual report state that as
ARRIVALS. 1928, or they will not be recognis-regards dues and charges, of the
Passengers arrived by the s.A. Fort of London Authority, as was the case last year, there is no al- "President Pleree" from Manila teration to record, nor has the yesterday, were:- committee felt during the year For Hong Kong:-Mr. H. C. under review that circumstances Baskett, Mr. Chan Kong-yen, Mr. were such as to justify pressure J. R. Dodson, Mr. Go Tan, Mr. upon its part for further reduc- Richard Hannings, Mr. and Mrs. A L Lutrell, Misa Katharine
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). Goods are to be left in the Godowns,
PANDA
ST. ALRANS
ARAFURA
TANDA
FT. ALBANS
Sept.
| 0,055 | 31st Aug.
4.500 28th 6.040 2nd Nov. 6,966 30th NAV.
4,500 28th
Dec.
Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney. Melbourne.
Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to Australia,
The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Boilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement affera.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:---
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New
Zealand. 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 London via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN,
"GAMBADA
"NAGPORE
KASHGAR
ST. ALBANS
TAKADA "MIRZAPORE MOREA
Aug. Antoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. 5.307 30th 5,283 31st Aug. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama, Aug. Shal, Moj, Kobe & Yokohama. 4.500
Sept. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. 4th 6,940 8th Sent. Amoy, S'hai, Moli, Kobe, & Ozaka. 6,715 13th Sept. S'hai, Moji & Kobe. 10.953 14th Sept. S'hal, Moli, Kobe & Yokohama,
8,018 17th Sept. Amay, Moji, Kobe, Y'hama & Osaka. 46,262 24th Sept. Shal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 0,136 28th Sept. S'hai, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama. 10,000 | 28th Sept. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. *Cargo only.
TALAMBA "LAHORE
KHIVA TALMA
"
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notics, WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS. Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses Bingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
ai
.AB Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge.
Steamers on 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 Office up to Noon on the day previous to walling.
For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:--
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Agenta.
P. & O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL" LINE. (OCEAN S.S. CO., LTD. & CHINÁ MUTUAL 8.8; CO., LTD.) AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.) SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.
5.S. "LYCAON"
SR. "PREMIUS"
B.S. AGAPEÑOR"
¿Vin Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal
Via Suez Canal
S.S. "CITY OF WELLINGTON, Via Suez Canal
24th Aug.
21st Sept.
5th Oct. 17th Oct,
All broken, chafed and damaged where they will be cxomized on the 23rd inst. at 10 am, by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been
effected.
BUIs of Lading will be counter- signed by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD
Agents. Hong Kong, 16th August 1928.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
tion.
As to the proposed modification Lutrell, Miss Esther Lutrell, Mr. of by-laws relating to carriage of Q. A. A. Macfadyen," Mr. G. A. retroleum spirit, reference was Mallg. Mr. J. R. Moreton, Mrs. made in the last annual report to E. E. M. Ossorio, Mrs. Leong Shee, the fact that the authority was Mr. J. F. Eca de Silva, Mr. A. M. promating new by-laws in connec- Slack, Mr. Yap Tian-sang, Mr. T. tion with the carriage of petro- Yamasaki, Mr. Wu Shing Yeh.
For Shanghai:-Mr. C. E. leum spirit, with the object of ex- tending the present limits within Anthony, Mr. Cheung Ack, Comdr. which such spirit can be discharg- E. G. E. Friedell, U.S.N., Miss Nina ed, and it was pointed out that Lange, Mrs. R. E. McFie, Mrs. J. R. should these proposals meet with Dodson, Mrs. Olga de Strijevaki, opposition, it would be necessary Miss Eleanor L. Wright, Mr. and for an inquiry to be held by the Mrs. T. M. Wright Minister of Transport before the For Kobe: Mr. J. E. Corrie, Mr. by-laws would become effective. T. Dejimn, Mr. C. Khiantomal It is now common knowledge
For Yokohama:-Mr. and Mrs. that the proposed by-laws were John Blomshield and Mr. J. H..
in various quarters, Squires. Consignees of Cargo are hereby opposed
that as
result a
For Seattle-Mr. 1. A. Amado,| informed that all Goods are being and landed at their risk into the hazar-prolonged inquiry took place in Mr. C. Araida, Miss Mabel E. Howe, dous, and/or extra hazardous Go-December and January last, before Mr. Luy Wel, Mr. T. B. Wilson. downs of The Hongkong and Kow-commissioners appointed by the loon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Minister of Transport. whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery may be obtained.
From MIDDLESBRO', LONDON AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
THE "BENLED!"*
The committee considered ery carefully whether the society
The
No claims will be admitted after should be represented at this in the goods have left the godowns, quiry. Such representation would and all goods remaining undeliver have necessitated the employment ed after the 21st inst. will be of counsel and solicitors, and in subject to rent,
view of the great length of the All claims against the steamer proceedings, would have involved must be presented to the Under- very substantial expense. signed on or before the 4th committee eventually decided that Sept. 1928 or they will not be re- there was no necessity for the cognised.
society to incur such expense. It All broken, chafed, and damaged was moved to the decision, in the goods are to be left the. Go- first place, by the fact that the downs, where they will be examined personal views of the members of on the 20th just at 10a.m., by the committee as to the desirability Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. or otherwise of the proposed, ex-
Na Fire Insurance has been tension of the discharging limits. effected.
ware not unanimous, and, in the gwill be counter-second place, by the circumstances Bills of Lading signed by
that a very large number of public GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. | and private bodies end individuals,
Agents.
representing every aspect of the Hong Kong, 14th August, 1928. question and including a large number of the most important ship- owners using the Port, appeared at the inquiry either in support of or In opposition to the proposals, and there was no danger of the com- missionera failing to have before them the fullest information and materials upon which to arrive at a decision.
JUNK SEIZED.
The master of a junk, reported to the Harbour Office yesterday that on August 18, having assist ing another junk which was caught by a heavy squall at a port near the New Territory, his junk was seized by the Chinese Customs on the ground that the goods she car ried did not agree with the man- the Authority has promulgated new fest. The goods, he said, belong general by-laws for the river.
p NEW BY-LAWS.
1
During the year under review
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Ownere Optioned to the distressed vessel and she These by-laws were carefully con-
Subject to change without notice.
nly cafried them on her behalf.sidered by the committee before The men of the distressed Junk being brought fato force and it For Freight and particulars apply to:
corroborated this story, but the was found that there was no *MUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or, THE BANK LINE, LTD., Hong Komunk is still held at Talthan by a necessity to raise any objection In connection with them: CZAS Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHFON & CO., LTD., Carston | Chinese craizer:cos
!
President Liner
SAILINGS
Weekly Trans-Pacific 'ervice
To San Francisco and Los Ailes. The Sunshine Belt via Honol. 1.
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays,
Pres, Jackson...
Pres. McKinley
Pres. Grant
Pres. Cleveland
Aug. 28th, at 7 a.m.'
Sept. 11th
Sept. 25th.
Oct. 9th.
To Seattle and Victoria.
The Short, Straight Route to America. Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays.
Pres, Taft
Pres. Jefferson
Pres. Lincoln
Pres. Madison
Sept. 4th
Sept. 18th
...Oct. 16th.
Oct. 2nd.
£120, £112 Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of Special through rates to Europe via United States, rail lines across United States and Canada, liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD.
Fortnightly sailing on Sunday via Manila, Straita, Colombo, Suez Canal,
Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, New York and Boston.. Pres. Mouros ..Aug. 26th 8 am, Pres. Hayes ...Oct. 7th 8 am. Pres. Wilson Sept. 9th 8 min.
Pres. Polk....Oct. 21st ♬ a.m. Pres. V. Baren Sept. 23rd Pres. Adams ..Nov. 4th 8 a.m.
To Manila
Prem. Taft....Aug. 28th 6 p.m. Pres. McKinley Sept. 1st 5-p.m. Pres. Jefferson Sept. 11th ở pax,
| Pres. Grant ...Sipt. 15th ́ ́ 6 p.sz." Pren. Lincola..Sept. 25th 6 p.m.
Pres, Cleveland Sept. 39th 6 p.m.
For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor, Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 793
Cable Address "Dollar." CANTON. BRANCH-804 Ka Naam Tong Building.
SPECIAL ROUND-TRIP SUMMER FARES.
From Hong Kong to Shanghai and return..H.K. $120.00 From Hong Kong to Kobe and Return......H.K. $210.00 From Hong Kong to Yokohama and Return ...H.K. $235.00
Round-trip Tickets at the above rates will be sold until September, 21st, and will be valid for return passage up to Three months from date of issue.
American Mail Line
and
Dollar Steamship Line
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILD ENS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS arë IRON FOUNDERS. All work. dope in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipways and car adcommodate any craft of 200 feet lung.
Town Offon: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel Central No. 459. Tel Kowloon Na. v. Shipyard: Bhan-Sui-Pa, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Estimates furnished on application.
Hong Kong. April 1, 1924.
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, INON AND BRASS' FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS,
ELECTRICIANS.
Single Screw Steel Passenger and Cargo Motor Vessel,
ABOITIZA
134 0 BP. x. 27 0 Mid. 11 2. Mid, Built to the order of Messr
Abolilz Inc., Cebu, for Philippine Inter-Island Service,
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:
R. M. DTER, B.Sc., M.I.NA, Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong.