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CHINESE PRESENTATIONS. ON "SAN NAM HOL”
ANTI-PIRACY EPIC.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1928.
CANADIAN
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SAILINGS 1928.
STEAMERS
EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF FRANCE
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EMPRESS OF FRANCE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
That epic of anti-piracy work on the West River, the successful atand made by the officers of the 8.8. "San Nam Hol" between Kongmoon and Kaukong on Jan. 17, was farther praised yesterday when Captain W. H. Sparke and Mr. M. F. Houghton (chief engin- eer), whose services have been officially recognised by the Hong Kong Government, were present- ed with gifts from the Kowkong It is no secret that the Greek District Chamber of Commerce On September 17 the Java-China- Japan Lijn will celebrate their 25th mercantile marine is at the pre- (in Hong Kong), and the passen- Anniversary, for it was on this date sent time passing through a very gers on the ship at the time.
Those present included Captain 26 years ago the first steamer (8.8. critical period and that no Im- "Tjipanas") loft Batavia for China provement can be expected in the T. T. Laurenson, D.S.C., of the and Japan, thus opening the ser- situation until Greek shipowners China Coast Officers' Guild; Mr. vice of this well known Dutch Ship-as a body, have eliminated the W. J. Stokes, of the Marine En- differences which exist among, gineers Guild of China; Mr. So ping Company.
The 8.8. "Tjipanas" left Batavia themselves. Anxious to secure an Shou-nam and Mr. So Ying-choy. with a full cargo for a round trip authoritative opinion on the mat- owners of the "San Nam Hoi"
at Batavia, Semarang, ter the London correspondent of Messrs. Sum Pak-ming, Kwan calling
Makassar, Shanghai, the "Journal des Hellenes" recent Chung-fong, Lo Kee-wab, Kwan Soerabala, Kobe, Yokohama, Kobe, Mojly sought an interview with M. Sik-chuen and Chan Chau of the Amoy, Hong Kong and Singapore. Micheal Embiricos, the well-known Kowkong District Chamber of Greek shipowner in order to Commerce (of Hong Kong); Mr. The Java-China-Japan Lijn was
secure his view on the subject. In Chui Man-hing, an elder of Kow- then a limited Company with a Sails honce on or about 21st Sept. capital of 1.3,000,000 and possessing reply to a question as to the nature kong, representing the passen-Hong
a fleet of three ships: .s. "T- of the exising crisis, M. Embiricos gers.
Mr. Sum's Speech. said: Sails hence on or about 16th Oct.panas," "Tillatjap," "Tjimahi," of
In making the presentation, "The crisis through which our ..Sails hence on or about 18th Nov. about 5,000 tons dead weight each.mercantile marine is passing at the Mr. Sum Pak-ming said:
"We have met here to-day to When the scheme was announced in Holland for the establishment of present is by no means new; it has do honour to Captain Sparke and NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS
new enterprise, the public already lasted for some time. Its Mr. Houghton, who by their gal there and in the Dutch East Indies cause?. Well, principally the conlant conduct, saved the s.8. "San tinued construction of a large Nam Hai" from pirates on Jan- showed very, little confidence and
amount of new tonnage in the big uary 17 of this year. As a token called to mind that since 1878
maritime countries. While the ton of gratitude and in recognition of several occasions an attempt
nage has increased by 80 per cent. their gallantry, the Kowkong made to establish a steamship ser in comparison, with the pre-war Chamber of Commerce and pas vice between the Dutch East In figure, consumption, owing to the sengers of the "San Nam Hoi" on dies China & Japan, but without economic crisis is materially reduc-that occasion have decided to
ed.
make Captain Sparke and Mr.
M.V, "REMO"
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M.V. "ESQUILINO"
Saila hence on or about 18th Sept. ..Salis hence on or about 11th Oct. Sails hence on or about 8th Nov.
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SHINYO MARU (Calls Nagasaki).. Tuesday, 18th September. SIBERIA MARU (Calle Los Angeles). Tuesday, 2nd October. LONDON, MARSEILLESĮ ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.
SUWA MARU
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Saturday, 22nd September. Saturday,
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"During the war industry was Houghton a present, which they In the case of the Java-China-soaring while agriculture under trust these officers will be good Japan Lijn, however, the Dutch wont a tremendous development, as enough to accept, with all good Government was prepared to give each country was endeavouring to, wishes for their future."
was then the necessary assistance and graut-supply its own needs, but that is! The présentation ed a subsidy of 1.3,750,000 on con-not the case new. The institution made and cheers given, accom- dition that this should be paid of Bolshevism in Russia and the panied by toaste. back by instalments as soon as the cessation of commercial relations! Replying, and also speaking on profits of the Company were over with that Immense country helped behalf of Mr. Houghton, Captain In a very large degree to accen-, Sparke said the word "gallantry"
of
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During the first ten years tuate the uneasiness already exist was extravagant but he and Mr. Houghton appreciated to the full their existence, the Java-China- ing in the mercantile marine.
"When you take into account the the valuable marks of esteem.
When they pass the Shiuhing Gorge, Japan Lijn made practically no
"Saved the Ship,"
the American travellers say "Well, wo profits and it was not until the enormous expenses, involved in the
Captain Laurenson spoke on
guess this beats the Hudson Rivor, year, 1913 that they could begin re-moving of ships, depreciation, the!
cost of repairs, &c., you will per- behalf of both guilds and express-
our show place." Continental visitors In 1916 the fleet of the Company ceive that the present rates of ed official appreciation of the remark that it reminds them of the funding the subsidy.
Switzerland.” Whilst consisted of 11 ships and the Java-freight can only involve heavy de- Kaukong Chamber's presentation mark that
Captain Sparke received a al-British tourists declare "Surely, the China-Japan Lijn in conjunction ficits. I may add that to-day the
ceased to reckon ver cup and a silk scroll. Mr-Lake district or the Scottish moors, with two large Dutch Mail Lines shipowner has
a little less vegetation." opened the Java Pacific Line, a how much profit his ship can earn; Houghton received a silver cup monthly service with four steamers he is satisfied with calculating how and a gold chain and medallion in- Now why not take a five-days' round scribed "For gallant efforts in trip and see for yourself. It costs you plying between Java, Hong Kong he can attenuate his loss.
"In Europe the owners who have saving life." On the cups were only $40. and the Pacific Coast..
During the period 1916-1920 con- regular navigation lines and fixed inscribed:
"Présented by the Kowkong
siderable profits were made special-engagements are continually build Chamber of Commerce and the ly on the Java-Pacific service, ing new vessels. They sell their
passengers of the Kowkong dis- which enabled the Java-China-old ships of small tonnage 6,000 trict in recognition of the gal- Japan Lijn to re-pay the whole sub-tos, for example--and replace lantry he displayed in repelling a sidy advanced by Dutch Govern them by others of 8,000 to 10,000 piratical attack on the s.s. "San ment. After 1920 the boom in ship-tons. But instead of the old ves- Nam Hoi" on January 17, 1928. the profits made were lost again. chasers among the small owners ed in protecting the lives of all This slump could only be met by who operate them, and thus the the Chinese passengers and saved Saturday, 29th September. SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports.imposing the strictest economy, but total tonnage is constantly increas the ship.".
† NAGATO MARU (omit Penang). Thursday, 27th September.
Thursday, 11th October.
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles.ping turned to a slump and most of sels being scrapped, they find pur- By his gallant conduct he succced-
AWA MARU
Mexico & Panama.
BOKUYO MARU
KANAGAWA MARU
NEW YORK and BOSTON via PANAMA.
Tuesday, 9th October.
Monday, Tuesday,
24th September.
23rd October.
+ MAYEBASHI MARU *TOBA MARU LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Geneva, Marseilles.
LIMA MARU (Calls. Glasgow).... Sunday, 21st October, CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.
†, MORIOKA 'MARÚ
RANGOON MARU ...
Tuesday, 18th September. Sunday, 30th September.
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
AKI MARU
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
HAKUSAN MARU
21st September.
Monday, 17th September. HAKATA MARU (Kobe direct) .... Monday, 17th September. *NAGANO MARU (Moji direct) Thursday, 20th September.
Friday,
*Cargo only.
Subject to alteration without notice.
For further information apply to-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tel Central No. 292 (Private exchange to all departmenta.).
SPECIAL SUMMER EXCURSION TICKETS ON SALE,
O.
S.K.
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON,
HAMBURG,
cent. in 1927..
ing."
the Java-China-Japan Lijn was able Asked if he thought that the Hel-
The Naval Ordnance Office an- to overcome all dimculties, and the lenic mercantile marine was more Company paid a dividend of 6 per severely affected by the crisis than nounces that a quantity of fire- works will be barnt for proof" pur- The Java-China-Japan Lijn, now others, M. Embiricos replied:
"In this general crisis the Hel- poses at Stonecutters Rifle Range a limited Company with a capitellenic mercantile marine is suffer on Friday, September 14, during the of 1.7,000,000 possess a fleet of 18 ing more than any other.
The evening. steamers, with a capacity varying greater number of Its ships are old,]
It is reported that the crews of between 5,000 and 19,000 tons dead. a fact which increases the insur-) weight each, fitted out with most ance premiums and unfortunately the new British cruisers ("Cumber modern appliances for handling the small number of our new ships land," "Berwick," etc.) will hold a cargo and accommodation of saloon are also involved in the same heavy regatta at Wei-hai-we! this month and steerage passengers. It plies
cost. It is impossible for Greek prior to these ships proceeding between the Dutch East Indies, ships to compete with the old-ep-south. China and Japan and is one of the tablished and large navigation com- most popular Lines calling regular-panies of the industrial countries ly at Hong Kong and China Coast which always receive the prefer- Ports.
ence. In the second place, the shippers Di important mixed cargoes avoid the Greek flag on ac- count, of the higher cost of insur ance. Thus the Hellenic commer- cial fleet is confined to the trans- port of coal. cereals, timber and cargoes, which, owing to their less- er value, pay lower rates of freights..
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
The es.. "Morea" was due here this morning and will leave for Shanghai, Yokohama to-morrow at
8 8.4.
The P&O 2.8. "Kalyan" left
ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP Via Sipgapor Shanghai for this port on Sept. 1129 remedy for this aftuation?" the
Colombo, Sues and Port Bald. AMAZON MARU
ALASKA MARU
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town HAWAII MARU
ZAPLATA MARU
BOMBAY——Via Singapore & Colombo,
INDUS MARU
Sunday, 16th September, Thursday, 11th - October,
AIRES Via Balgen, Singapore,
Saturday, 29th September. Friday, 28th October.. Thursday, 20th September.
Friday, 10th October.
SHUNKO MARU (Calls at Karachi). Thursday, 4th October.,
BORNEO MARU
DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR.
MOMBABA-Via Singapore and Colombo.
CHICAGO MARU
***** Friday, 28th September.
CALCUTTA Via Singapore, Penang and Rangoon
TACOMA MARU"
Duga: Tusaday, 25th September.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE TACOMA VANCOUVER Via Shanghai, and
Japan portsNAEmm LONDON MARU (Sailing from Dairen), Friday, 21st September.. MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbane & Bydney, KAKINA
BURMA MARU
HAIPHONG Via Hollow
ở Pakhoi
MENADO MARU: AAQIE
Saturday. 6th October.
Thursday, 18th September:
NEW YORK-Vis Japan ports, Ban Francisco & Panama
ARGUN HARU.........
JAPAN PORTA
SANUKI MARU
AMUR MARU
SEATTLE MARU
KEELUNG-Via HWATOW & AMOY
KISHU MARU,
HOZAN MARU.
TAKAO==Via SWATOW & AMOY
DELI HABUER.
TAKAO & KEELUNG"
SANUKI MARUM For further particulars, please appl T-L. Ceutral No. 4088.~4089,74098:
Thursday, 20th September."
Sonday, 18th September, Bunday, 16th September, Tuesday, 18th September.
Sunday, 18th September noon. Sunday, 28rd September noon.
Thursday, 20th Sept. noon.
18th September, -OSAKA SHOSEN-HAISHLA
MTAEBUCHLE Manager
"You think, then, that there is
interviewer inquired, and Embiricos.replied:
M. at.4 p.m. with the mails, and' is due here to-morrow at about 6 a.m.
"Alasi I am,not optimistic in The M.V. Tamo" (D. & Co.)regard to the mercantile marine, salled from Karachi on August 23 apart from presuming some catas and is expected here to-day.
The B.I. 8.8. "Talamba" left Sin-trophe or other-war or a general strike which would allow ship gapore for this port on Sept. 10 owners to make a little proft." pm, and is dus here on Saturday Įmornings a
The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of+ Russia" from Hong Kong on "Aug. 29; left Yokohama en Sept. 6 at 3 p.m., and is due at Vancouver, on- Saturday,
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
Consignees of Cargo ex "Benvenue" are reminded to take The American Mail liner "Preef delivery of their goods which will dent Grant will arrive here be subject to rent after Sept. 17. to-morrow and will asil for
Manila at 6 p.m. ou Saturday,
The P&O 5.5. "Mirzaporo"
left Singapore for this port on and is due in Hong Kong on Sept. Sept. 11 at 4 pm. with the Mails, 24 adet kosten and is due here on Sep. 18 at about The C. P. S. R.M.S,Empress, of Canada! Ipft Vancouver for Hong
The President Jefferson" Kong, via Japan sports and, Shang- Balling from Hong Kong to Seattle hal, on September 8) and is due bers via Shanghal Kobe Yokohama and on September 24. She will sail for, Victoria on Sept. 18 will love this Manila on Steptember 25 at 5 pm.) port at 8 am instead of 10 The
Benares (Swedish es previously scheduled
RA PABE latlo Co., Ltd.) left South on August 26, and is due
out. October 8)
The M.V. Toledo" (D., & Co.). salled from Norfolk on July 29,
"Sky-blus
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S.S. TAI MING" [649 tons-Capt. G. J. Spink] SEPTEMBER. 16th.. WED. 26th
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