TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1928.
P. & 0.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian
Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.
TAKING CARGO FOR
STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF; WEST IZIDIES, 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.)
8. S.
Топч
From Hong Kong About
↑
Destination
KASHGAR MOREA
*KHIVA
MIRZAPORE
KIDDERPORE
MACEDONIA
SUSPENDED
THE CHINA MAIL,
CERTIFICATES & CASUALTIES ABROAD
BRITISH OFFICERS
NO PAPERS
SHIP SAILED WITHOUT CLEARANCE
NORWEGIAN VESSEL
The Norwegian steamer "Baune," which anchored off Walvis Bay, was boarded by the Customs authorities in mail week:
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNE
M.VTOLEDO."
From NEW YORK & NEWPORT NEWS,
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are here-
Ny informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowne of the Hongkong and; Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery
By'an arrangement which has been in existence for some years past now, the Imperial Merchant Service Guild receives from time to time official Information regarding the results of format investigations When the "Baune" first arrived into shipping casualties in cases. where masters or officers of British she signalled for 50 tons of fresh ships have been censured or had water to be sent out to her out-may be obtained. their certificates dealt with. These side the three mile mit. The reports refer only to cases the parti- culare of which it has been decided steamer had no manifest, hut the by the authorities are not of suff- captain stated he was "carrying cient general importance to print. machinery in cases from Poland to It is somewhat surprising to find China" and expected the documents the number of such cases which oc- to reach him at Port Arthur.. cur from time to time and of which very Hitle is heard.
In a recent report received at headquarters the following cases are noted:-
As no manifest was available when' the Customs officers ar rived, the master was Instructed to report for his clearance papers, Seventy tons of fresh water was Inquiry into a stranding which taken aboard at the vessel's an- occurred on April 1, 1924, the certi-chorage three miles out from land. flente of the master being suspend. ed foraix months.
Collision between a steam launch and a motor launch in December last, both native masters being severely reprimanded,
on
Stranding which took place May 10, 1924, the certificate of the chief officer be'ng suspended for
Beven months.
Optional, Cargo will be forward- ed unless notice to the contrary be giyen before 24th instant.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godown, and all Goods remaining undeliver- ed after the 30th instant will be subject to rent.
All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Under- signed on or before the 3rd prox. or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the The next morning was foggy and 29th inst. at 10 a.m. by our sur- there was no visibility from land veyors Messrs. Goddard & Douglas. No Fire Insurance · has been but when the fog cleared at noon there were no signs of the "Baune," effected, which, It appears, had salled dur: Bills of Lading will be counter- ing the night without her clearance algued by
DODWELL & CO., LTD., The master had stated papers.
Agents. that his next port of call would be Batavia. A cablegram sent by the master to the reputed owners of the "Baune" in Norway has been
Hong Kong, 24th Sept., 1928.
All these inquiries are in connec returned to the Post Office mark. THE EAST ASIATIC CO, LTD,}
tion with accidents which have taken place abroad and concern locally-owned vessels. Whilst the risk of a captain or an officer hav- ing a certificate dealt with is on
ed "Undeliverable.".
the whole small-thanks to the high FRENCH BURDENS.
state of efficiency which obtains
0,005 99th Sept. | Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull throughout the merchant navy-it
Oct. Marseilles & London. 10,053
0.135 27th Oct. Marseilles, London & Hall.
13th
Nov. Straits & Bombay.
$1,718 1st 5,334 10th Nov. 11,120 10th
+Cargo only.
Straits, Bombay & Karachi. Nov. Bombay, Marscilles & London. * Calls Casablanca.
Frequent- connection from Port Sald for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrra and other Levant Ports by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
TAKADA TALAMBA STALMA
Ist
0.040
Oct. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 13th 8.018
Oct. Singapore, Penang & Caloutta. 10,000 27th Oct. 1 Singapore, Penang & Celcutta.
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).
ST. ALBANS
ARAFURA TANDA
4,500 | 28th Sept.
4 p.m.
Nov. €,954 30th 6,000 2nd Nov. ST. ALBANS 4,500 | 28th
Calls Port Holland..
Australia.
Dec.
ance
is always there, and the prudent man is he who provides for the day- of adversity by membership of a recognised organisation whereby he will be assured of expert assist- in the event of having to undergo the ordeni of an inquiry, and the worst happens, substan- tial compensation should his certi- ficate be dealt with. It is a sure prising fact that many members of the profession allow their member- ship of their society to lapse, should they be engaged in prolonged ser- vice out abroad, and the Guild has known of many unfortunate "cases where disaster has fallen upon ex- members who have adopted this short-sighted policy.
P. & 0. LINE
ONE-CLASS AUSTRALIAN
SERVICE
M. M. CHAIRMAN & FOREIGN COMPETITION
THE
COPENHAGEN.
HE Motor Vessel
"ASIA"
having arrived, Consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their rlak late the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowna of The Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undeliver
All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Under- signed before the 1st October, 1928, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effected.
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
JOHN MANNERS & CO, LTD., Agents.
Hong Kong, 22nd Sept., 1928.
Reference was made recently to the rapid and brilliant career of M. George Philippar, chairman of the Messageries Maritimes, who was recently elected presi- dent of the Central Committec ofed after the 28th September, 1928, at 4 p.m. will be subject to rent. French Shipowners. In view of
All broken, chafed and damaged the high situation which he goods are to be left in the Godown,! occupies and of his far-reaching where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on the knowledge of shipping problems 26th September, 1928, at 10 am. special interest attaches to the statement made by M. Philippar in the course of an interview. Considering first the attitude of the average Frenchman with regard to shipping and its problems, M. Philippar was of the opinion that to be made in progress has still order to induce Frenchmen "to turn
Ап Sandakan, Manila, Port Holland,
important
announcement towards the sen." They should Thursday Island, Townsvilic, Eris affecting Australian trafic is made remember, he said, that contrary to by the P. and O. Company. In ad the opinion which prevails in many band, Sydney & Melbourne,
dition to their regular mail steam-quarters, the premiums and com ers via Sacz, which carry first and pensations which were granted to second saloon passengers, the P. shipowners years ago with a view to and O. have for many years run of depression are no longer given putting an end to the long period "one class only" steamers to Aus by the State, and that merchant tinued, the French merchant mar tralia via the Cape at third-class ships which receive subsidies from ine is the only marine in the world fares, but have now decided that, the State represent only about 20 to meet the disadvantage arising commencing in December next, the latter steamers shall take the Suez per cent, of the whole French mer from the enforcement of the eight hour working day. Then as to re- venue charges, vessels are treated Not Realised outwards - and homewards. Tho vessels proceeding via Suez will call
Continuing, M. Philippar said the like ordinary goods In France, at Malta, Port Said,
Colombo, importance of the role-played by Duties and rights of various classes the merchant marine in the life of have to be paid on purchases of and Fremantle, Adelaide,
Sydney and Brisbane, and a con- the country was not sufficiently vessels, as well as in respect of sales of ships. M. siderable saving in time will be realised by the bulk of Frenchmen. repair works executed in foreign effected. On the other route the He added that a passenger liner ports, also on ressels will proceed via Las Palmas well designed and built is the best Philippar expressed the wish that to Cape Town, and thence to ambassador to a country. At the the French Government would free Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and same time a powerful merchant French shipowners from those for the de-obligations and charges which have Brisbane. The one-class line will be marine is necessary known as the P. and O. Branch Servelopment of the French colonial not to be faced by foreign ship empire, and more generally, of
Regular monthly satings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to The E. & A. 3.S. Co., Ltd., steamors will also call at Shanghai, Hollo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tameo, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement
affers.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New and Cape route alternately, both Lealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, eta,
The P. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal. The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers to Londen via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Company's stemmers for Southampton London via Panama Canal,
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
"LAHORE IKHIVA
TALMA
JARAFURA MACEDONIA
5,252 28th Sept. S'hai, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama. 9,135 29th Sept. S'hal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama.
6 a.m.
10,000
ård 6,000 10
Oct. Oct Oct. 11.120 12th
"Cargo only.
Amoy, Meji, Kobe & Drake,
Moj Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohams.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without motion. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
Passengers for Rangoon must defray their swn Hotel expenses at ingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Steamera on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries, Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft x 2 ft. x 1 It will be received the Company's Office up to Noan on the day previous to sailing.
For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
. & 0. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.
Agenta.
vice..
Melbourne,
chant tonnage.
An advantage to tourists and French activity. M. Philippar then others will be that a round voyage alluded to M. Dal Plaz, the late can be taken in the same steamer chairman of the Compagnie Gen, from London to Australia via erale Trans-Atlantique, and his Mediterranean and Ceylon, and back predecessor as President of the via Natal, the Cape and Canary Central Committee of French Ship- owners, who devoted his life to de- monstrating those principles, a 27
Islands.
MEDICAL SEA CODE
My Phillppar stressed the fact that while a mercantile marine is part of the national economy, it "Mafan Mahad" is not the name has also an international character. given to a new flower they are A French ship has to fight against two words, taken from the new her competitors without any Cus wireless medical sen cade, and con- tom protection. She has thus to be vey the information that “a-male placed on a level footing with for passenger has difficulty in breath-eign vessels Hence, the double Ing." This code, which will be an consequence, first, that the French Innovation in the history of wire ship, should not have to bear more less telegraphy Is the culmination charges than those laid upon for- of a suggestion made two years eign flags, and secondly, that the ago by Dr. A. Yavasour. Elder, French Government should provide French merchant marine is equal surgeon an board the White Stare to the average assistance granted. liner "Cedric Practical expert by foreign Governments to their ments are now being undertaken on own merebant marines. In this several Atlantic, liners, and the respect it is noteworthy that the wireless medical sea code will doon French Government and Parliament be in force. Most ships, apart have, by the institution of the from the ocean-going liners, do not Credits. Maritime" ** (assistance carry a doctor on board. Conse, selleme to shipbuilding) made an quently. 2 Ilaer's surgeon is often attempt towards counter-acting the called upon to diagnose a case a steps taken in various foreign coun- presented to him from a layman'a iries, the ques point of view, Questions and an M. Philippor sisted, however, myers Imve to be tapped out labor- that it is not sufficient to enable the ously, letter by letter, on morse French shipowner to acquire - his
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE, DSO, MRCS, LEG.P., who I that the assistance given to the
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
“BLUE FUNNEL" LINE. (OCEAN 8.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.S. CO., LTD.) AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.)
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,
5th Oct. 17th Oct.
Vid Suez Canalistases 28th Oct, Via Suez Canally, 16th Nov Via Suez Catal
B9th Nov.
5.8. "CITY OF WELLINGTON"
Via Suez Canal
8.9. "AGAPENOR"
Via Buer Canal
5.8. CITY OF KHIOS"
8.3, PYRRHUS"
8.S. CITY OF FERTH"
Subject to change without
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners Opt
For Freight and BUTTERFIELD-SWIRE
#LTD, Hong
key, and much time is lost in 'aP- vessels at the same price as his plying reme!
ships them
ing th
The foreign competitor (which is the moy main object of the Credit Mari
charges, mainly Eight-Hour Day Disability Apart from Australia, he con-
bearing heavy social and fiscal.
owners.
President Liner
SAILINGS
Weekly Trans-Pacific Service
To San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu.
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays."
Pres. Cleveland
Pres. Pierce Pres Taft
Pres. Jefferson
.. Oct. 9th.
Oct. 23rd.
Nov. 6th.
Nov. 20th.
To Seattle and Victoria,
The Short, Straight Route to America.
Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdaya. Pres. Lincoln
Pres. Jackson
Pres. Madison
Pres. McKinley
Oct. 2nd, at 10 am.
Oct. 16th.
Oct. 30th.
Nov. 13th.
£120, £112 Special through rates to Europe via United States.
Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of
raft lines serous United States and Canada, liberal stop-over privlinges for aight-seeing.
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD.
Fortnightly wailing on Sunday via Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, New York and Boston,
Pres. Garßel Nov. 18th 8 m. Pres. Hayes...Oct. 7th 8 sta Pres. Pols....Oct. Zist· ́8 a.m. Pres. Harrison Dec. 2nd Ra.m. Pres. Adama Nov. 4th ·8·2.m. Pres. Monroe ..Dec. 16th 8 a.m.
To Manila
Pres. Lincoln ..Sept. 28th 6 pm. Pres. Cleveland Sept. 29th: 6 pm. Pres. Madison..Oct. 9th 6 p.m.
Pres. Pierce....Oct. 13th 6 p.m. Pres. Jackson ..Oct. 23rd 6 p.m. Prea. Tatt.....Oct. 27th, 6 pm.
For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor. Telephone Central 2477, 2478, and 795
Cable Address "Dollar."
CANTON BRANCH-No. 4, Sha Kee Strect..
and
American Mail Line Dollar Steamship Line
SAND-LIME BRICKS.
Best machine, made bricks.
Highest tests and uniform qualities. For Economy, Quality, Beauty, Durability and Satisfaction unsurpassed.
YEE YICK SAND-LIME BRICK CO.,
'CHING' IU NAM
Manager.
Factory-Canton Hong Kong Office,
148, Queen's Road, West, lat Floor. Telephone No. C. 8882,
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.
ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and
· IRON FOUNDERS. All work dons in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Elipways and cam accommodate any craft of 200 feet long."
Town Ofics: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel Central Na. 459. Tel. Kowloon No. 8. Shipyard: Sham-Bui-Po, Howloon, Hong Kong:
Estimates furnished on application.
Hong Kong, April 1, 1924,
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
“MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.
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DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER
MAKERS, IRON, STEEL AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTENS,
ELECTRICIANS.
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Motor Built to the
Service.