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THE CHINA MAIL,
COASTAL MOVES
CHANGES IN SHIPS' PERSONNEL
NEW APPOINTMENTS
SHIPPING
Captain T. Johnstone, of the "Kalgan," has gone master, "An- king."
SECTION.
PROSPECTS GOOD
“CANADA. FOR THE BRITISH"
LIVERPOOL INTERVIEW
On board the Canadian Pacific liner "Duchess of Atholl," when reserve, she arrived at Liverpool, was Mr. "Fook Thomas Mulvey, Under-Secretary in Canada for the Department which deals with alien enemy pro
He perty.
has come over to look after that business on this side, and he told a representative of "The Journal of Commerce" that he may have to go to Buda- pest.
Mr. M. R. Smith, from has gone third officer, sang."
Mr. L. H. Johnson, third officer, "Fooksang," Is on reserve.
Mr. A. E. F. Smith, from re. serve, has gone extra second of cer, "Tuckwo." "Shipping and En. gineering."
Captain A. Cook, of the "Kwang LIVERPOOL HONOUR Bo," has gone master, "Nanning," Capt. W. Noon, of the "Nan- ning" has gone master, "Kwang- He."
MR. W. HARDING AND
FRANCE.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1928.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE ACROSS THE PACIFIC.
TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER,
17 Daya Hongkong-Vancouver, 14 Days Shanghai-Vancouver, 11 Days Kobe-Vancouver, 9 Days Yokohema-Vancouver. SAILINGS 1928-1929.
STEAMERS
EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF FRANCE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF FRANCE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF FRANCE
EMPRESS OF FRANCE
Hong Kong S'hat
Leave Leave Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 28 Dec. 1 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Mar. 6- Mar. 9 Mar 20 Mar. 23 Apr. 10 Apr. 13 May 1 May
Kobo Leave
-Y'hamu
Viver
Leave
Arrive
Nov. 13
Nov. 15
Nov. 24
Dec. Jan. 15
Dec. 6
Dec. 15
Jan. 17
Jan. 28
Jan. 29
Jan. 31
Feb.
Feb. 19
Feb. 21
Mar
Mar. 12
Mar. 14
Mar. 23
Mar. 26
Mar. 28
Apr. 8
Apr. 15
Apr. 18
Apr. 27
May 7
May 9
May 18
May 15 May 18
May 21
May 28
June
June 5 June 8
June 11
June 13
June 22
(E/Asia and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from 8'hai) Connecting Canadian Pacific Atlantic sailings from Montreal and Quebec ovary few days to Liverpool, Southampton, Glasgow, Antwerp, Cherbourg
and Hamburg.
FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
"EMPRESS OF FRANCE”
He declared that there is still plenty of room in Canada for British emigrants of the right type who are ready and willing to work and who don't expect to have jobs thrown at them." "The crop," he said, "is the largest in our history, and as for the Captain W. J. Larter, from re-
The shipping industry in Liver mineral developments which are serye, has gone master,. "Linan.".
Captain C. M. Mather, of the pool has learnt with pleasure and going on-although it is too soon pride that Mr. Waiter Harding, of to say definitely the indications "Linan," is on reserve.
Mr. O. Fox, chief officer, "Tung-Messrs. James Moss and Co., has are that the output will be prodigi- ting." has gone chief officer, "Wan-been awarded by the French Gov- jous."
"The miner-baryeaters appear- ernment, the Cross of the Legion of Ku."
Honour, in recognition of his sered to be making good," he added I think vices to Francs. Mr. Harding has "when I left Canada. long been associated with Messrs. there is a decided likelihood that James Moss and Co., and is now some of them, at any rate, will re- managing director of the firm and main permanently and devote director of the Moss Steamship Co. themselves to agriculture." Mr. J. S. Anderson, chief officer. For many years he was hie com- "Hangyang," has gone chief officer,pany's agent at Bordeaux, and he Atholl" was Mr. Percy Corkhill, Hong Kong Manila "Linan."
has always retained His affection Liverpool Lord Mayor's secre- Mr. J. McKinley, extra chief and regard for France which began tary, who has had a very short officer, "Sinklang," has gone chief during that period. Mr. Harding is stay in Canada, having made the officer, "Hanyang."
the present vice-chairman of the outward and homeward voyages Liverpool Steamship 'Owners' Asso-in the "Duchess of Atholl." Mr. ciation.
Corkhill occupied the week which
Mr. J. M. Hall, chief officer,
"Wanliu," is on Home leave.
Mr. R. J. Powrle, extra chief officer, "Linan," has gone officer, "Tungting."
chief
Mr. J. Cook, extra second officer, "Wanlip," has resigned.
Also on board the "Duchess of
Leaves Hong Kong November 28th, due to arrive Vancouver December 18th, in ample time to enable passengers destined to Canadian or Unit, ed States points to reach home for Christmas. For passengers destin ed to Europe, connection may be made with the ss. "Montroyal" from St. John, December 21st, reaching Liverpool, December 28th.
HONG KONG-MANILA SERVICE.
Leave Arrive
Leave
Arrive Manila Hong Kong
Oct. 80 Nov: 20
Nov. 1 Nov. 22
EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA
Nov. 2 Nov. 28
Nov. 4 Nov. 25
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G$440, G$420, via Japan and Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
TENYO MARU
KOREA MARU
SHINYO MARU
Tuesday, 80th October,
Tuesday, 13th November, Tuesday, 27th November."
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM vla
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez
HAKUSAN MARU
HARUNA MARU
.... Saturday, 3rd November.........
17th November. Saturday,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
MISHIMA MARU (Calls Zamboanga) Wednesday, Wednesday, TANGO MARU
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
+ HAKODATE MĀRU
TAMBA MARU
21st November. 19th December.
Saturday, 27th October. Sunday, 11th November.
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Mexico & Panama,
RAKUYO MARU
Monday, 12th November.
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Poris
HAKATA MARU
Saturday, 10th November.
NEW YORK. and BOSTON via-PANAMA.
LISBON MARU
Tuesday, 6th November.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Geneva, Marseilles.
+ TOYOOKA MARU
Wednesday, 21st November. CALCUTTA via Singapore, Perang & Rangoon.
† MALACCA MARU
[
16th November,
... Thursday, 8th November. NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
....... Friday, SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
TANGO MARU
+ MURORAN MARU (Mojl direct). Monday, KAMO MARU
SADO MARU
KATORI MARU
20th October, Tuesday, 30th October. Tuesday, 80th October, Monday, 12th November.
+Cargo Inly. Subject to alteration without notice,
For further information apply to NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Tel. Central No. 282 (Private exchange to all departments.)
O. S. K.
BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG,
BOTTERDAM &, ANTWERP-Via... Singaporę Colombo, Suez and Port Haid.
Saturday, 10th November... AMUR MARU RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES Via Saigon, Singapore,
Colombo, Durban & Cape Town
LAPLATA NARU......................................... Friday, 26th October.
BOMBAY VI Bingapore & Colombo,
HONOLULU MARU, IS............
Wednesday, Brd November.
DURRAN, DELAGOA BAY, BRIBA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND
MOMBASA VIn Bingapore and Colombo
PANANA MARUSTE KUNT U Thursday, at November.. CALCUTTA Via Singapore, Penang and Rangoon
SEATTLE MARU VICTORIA, SEATTLE TACOMA & VANCOUVERA-Via Shanghal and
Japan porta: A MASKIN
Thursday, 25th October,
HIMALAYA MARU.
Monday, 6th November,
hursday, 8th November.
PARIS MARU from Shangha!)
MELBOURNEуia Manila, Brisbane & Sydney. perbany
HAIPHONG Yla Hollow & Pa
NEW YORK-Via Japan ports, Ban
BAGUE MARU
JAPAN PORTA
INDUS
ALTAI MARUL
TERDUNG VI STATOW ANI
KIBHU, MARU
HOZAN MARU
TAKAO---VIa BWATOW & AMOY &
DELI MARUHAAHCOM TAKAO & KEELUNGESA
SANUKI HARUS
For further particulars please apply Tel. Central No. 4088, 4989, 40,
Middle of November."
16th November. #20th November. -
28th October 10 am.. 24th November 10 am.
Ant November 10 a.m.
ciggest
BOY SCOUTS AS POSTMEN.-During the recent strike of postmen in Shanghai, Boy Scoute, both Chinese, and foreign, helped the functioning of the service. Above are two photos taken on the occasion, showing Boy Scouts on duty.(Tse Chailin),
Mr. A. Swanson, extra second. officer, "Soochów," has gone second officer, "Yunnan."
Mr. J. McWilliams, extra second officer, "Hain Peking." has gone second officer, "Chungking.".
Mr. J. Paterson, second officer,
"Chungking," has gone second off cer, "Soochow."
Mr. D. V. Duncanson, chief off cer, "Chinklang," has gone chief officer, "Chekiang."
PETTER ENGINES
A NEW TYPE IS INTRODUCED
THE "NT"
An interesting extension has recently been made to the series of Petter marine oil engine by the introduction of the NT type made in two, three and four-cylinder Mr. W. R. Kermode, extra chlef units of 18, 27 and 36 b.h.p. res- officer, "Hain Peking," has gone pectively. A twin-screw set of crude oil engines of this type has Mr. G. R. Torrible, second off-just been completed for a ferry eer, "Shantung," has gone extra second ofleer, "Hein Peking."
Mr. A. M. Buchanan, extra off cer, Hein Peking," has gone second officer, "Tungehow."
chief officer, "Chinkiang."
Mr. E. H. Muton, second officer, "Tungchow," has gone acting, chief officer, "Shengking."
Mr. F. E. B. Steer, extra second officer, "Yingchow," is on reserve, Mr. D. D. Richards, chief officer, "Yingchow," has gone chief officer, "Anking."
Mr. A. L. Campbell, from reserve, has gone second officer, "Kwel- yang."
Mr. C. C.. Evans, extra second officer, "Boochow has gone extra second officer, "Kwelyang.""
Mr. A. Swanson, extra second officer, "Kwelyang," has gone
second officer, "Soochow.":
Mr. B. A. Marrable, chief officer "Cheklang," is on reserve,
Mr. H.. V. Steer, second officer, "Yunnan," has gone extra second officer, "Kwelyang."!..
Mr. J. W. Bennett, second officer
"Abking," 'is on reserve.
Mr. H. S. Patrickson, second officer, "Kwelyang," has gone act ing chief officer, "Yingchow.”
Mr. H. R. Stewart, from reserve, has gone extra third engineer of cer, Kingyuan..
boat for the Egyptian Govern ment authorities. The craft is of steel, 60ft. by 10ft. beam and 2ft. draft, with a semi-tunnel stern. A speed of 12 to 14 kilometres is expected by the Egyptian Govern ment. The power units are of the latest Petter NT type, and are four-cylinder sets arranged syme metrically about the centre line of the hull, with the direction of rotation outwards. It is interest- ing to note that these 36 b.h.p.. units were tendered for and ac- cepted in preference to the Blower speed twin-cylinder sets of the same power (which are also made by Petters, Ltd.) on account of the restricted draft. In the new engines the overall dimen- sions, and also the drop from the shaft line, are reduced, the small- selves to this. er cylinder units lending, them-
In the new NT type engines although the general principles are the same as tllose in previous of new features are incorporated. Petter marine designs, a number The engines are arranged for in- means of electric heating plugs stant starting from cold by: working in conjunction with a new design of rotatable fuel sprayer. The sprayer is so de- signed that at starting the oil Mr. R. Barclay, acting chief en spray is directed directly on to gineer officer, Anking" has gone the hot coil of the heating plug. chlöf engineer, officer, "Kalgan." After the engine has been running Mr. L St. J. Rall, third en a few minutes, the vaporiser por gineer officer, "Soochow," has retion of the cylinder head reaches signed zao k
a temperature sufficient to carry Mr. D. Watson, third engineer on ignition, and the nozzle is officer. Woosung," has gone third rotated by the operator by means engineer officer, "Spochow."
of a small lever, so that the pil Mr. C. W. Bainbridge, from re- spray impingen on this hot sur- serve, has gone acting second en- face. Currents for the heating. gineer officer, "Chungking," plugs is generated by means of a 7. Mr. J. A. Duggan, acting second small dynamo driven, by gears on engineer officer, "Chungking," is the forward rend of the engine, ON. TOSSIVO, which charges 2 six-volt battery. Mr. A. Campbell, chief engineer・ Other auxiliaries fitted include officer, Talkoo Wanyl," has gone starting air compressor, chief engineer officer, "Wanliu" starting air distributor and bilge Mr. W. WM Chapman, second and circulating pumps, both of engineer officer, “Talkoo, Wangi,” which are of the dou has gone second engineer, "Fong- type. Rapid starting blow
are fitted an
Watson, third ong
EN - KAIHA” CHI? Mána
officer
rineer off
engines are built to comply rons Lloyd'szand". "Admiralty req
mert.
the vessel spent in the port tra- velling from town to town by night and having a look round during the day time.
Mr. Jame: W. Davidson, in the course of his world tour on behalf of the Rotary Club was welcomed by Mr. W. Gibbons, president at Liverpool.. Mr. Davidson hopes to introduce the rotary idea into countries where it has not yet taken root.
Taoi Sung, master of the Hong Kong junk T.4978, reported to the Harbour Office yesterday that while the major part of his crew were ashore at Kap Sze, robbers seized the vessel, which was only released after the payment of $250. The junk left Hong Kong on Sept. 80 and the robbery took place on Oct. 11.
COUNT THE
MAILS."
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BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
When they pass the Shiuking Gorge, the American travellers say "Well, wa guess this beats the Hudson River, four show place." Continental visitors remark that it reminds them of the "Rhino and Switzerland." Whilst British tourista declare "Surely, the Lake district or the Scottish moors, but with a little less vegetation.” Now why not take a five-days' round trip and see for yourself. It costs you only $40.
OCT NOV. SAILINGS. DEPARTURE HOURS:
Hong Kong 5.30 p.m. Wucho 2.00 p.m
8.9. TAI HING"
[1,068 tone Capt. 0. B. Willen.]
MON.
SUN.
FRI.
WED.
29th OCTOBER,
NOVEMBER
4th MON, 19th
2th
SUN. 25th
14th FRI.
9.5. "TAI MING"
30th
[649 tons Capt. G I. Spink] SUN. 28th OCTOBER.
FRI.
TUES. MON.
NOVEMBER.
2nd SAT. 17th
6th 12th
THURS. 22nd
TUES. 27th
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