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G$440, G$420, via Japan and Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Wednesday, 20th March. TAIYO MARU
Wednesday, 3rd April.
TENYO MARU
SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shan ghai & Japan Ports.
SHIDZUOKA MARU
Monday, 25th March. YOKOHAMA MARU
Monday, 8th April. LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez,
HAKOZAKI MARU
HAKUSAN MARU
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Poris.
TANGO MARU
AKI MARU
Saturday, 23rd March. Saturday, 8th April.
Wednesday, 20th March, Wednesday, 24th April.
Sunday, 17th March.
28th March. Thursday,
Friday, 19th April.
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
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TOTTORI MARU
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
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THE CHINA MAIL,
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MR. BREWER HOME-
HIS EXPERIENCES DESCRIBED
Mr. A. J. Brewer, the second officer of the British steamer "Clan Lamont," who was kept in custody ten months vaiting trial at Benguella, Portu- guese West Africa, and was afterwards sentenced to 360 days Imprisonment and a fine of 18 on a charge alleging that he stole articles belonging to the postmaster of Lobito Bay, reached Southampton recently in the "Thomis- tocles."
SECTION.
PIRACY ZONE
MILITARY GUARDS ON STEAMERS
S.S. BELLINGHAM
U.B. CARGO BOAT ASHORE
BOUND FOR SHANGHAI
Shanghai, Yesterday. The American cargo boat "Belling- ham," bound for Shanghai and laden with lumber from Tacoma, went ashore yesterday morning at Yangtze Cape, 54 miles from Shanghai. She was re- floated at noon to-day and is now pro- ceeding to Shanghai. As far as can be ascertained no damage was suffer- ed-Reatar,
"THE SHAFORCE
"1
Following the piracy of the s.. "Anking in which the Chief Officer and Chief Engineer were murdered and upwards of $80,000 worth of pro- perty was taken from the passengers, the General Chamber of Commerce (states the annual report) joined the 'SCARCELY A DOZEN OF ORIGINAL
PERSONNEL IN SHANGHAI China Association and the China Cosat representations Officers Guild in
Lon. Due to the breakdown of the trans. the China Association, through don, arging, in the words of a cable port "Somersetshire," the "Dortet- Mr. Brewer intends to consult his dispatched on Gctober 11, that repre- shire which sailed from the Old Ning- made to the Foreign po Wharf at noon on Saturday (says solicitors in London as to the men Office concerning the urgent necessity the "N. C. Daily News" to hand) is ability of lodging a claim for compen stronger measures for the prevan- the last troopship to leave Shanghai sation for wrongful imprisonment.
Mr.
for
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports by about seven years, vigorously pro ate pirate bay are able to cradic- Force who were due to go Home or
KANAGAWA MARU
NEW YORK via PANAMA.
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↑ MAYEDASHI MARU
Friday, 5th April.
Sunday, 17th March, Thursday, 28th March.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Geneva, Marseilles,
↑ LYONS MARU
Sunday, 17th March.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
+ MORIOKA MARU
↑ NAGATO MARU
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Friday, 15th March, Friday, 20th March.
16th March.
19th March. 22nd March.
↑ TOKUSHIMA MARU (Omit S'hai) Saturday, KITANO MARU
Tuesday, AKI MARU (Nagasaki direct) ..... Friday,
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Thursday, 11th April.
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BOMBAY-Via Singapore & Colombo.
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Wednesday, 20th March.
Sunday, 31st March.
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Monday, 18th March. (Calls at Belawan Deli).
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Saturday, 23rd March.
Saturday, 6th April.
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tion of piracy and the protection of this season, and in addition to "A" In view of and "C" Companies of the 1st Batta- British lives and trade. Ten Months Without Trial ·
the very serious situation the opinion lion Northamptonshires, she carried Discussing his experience, Brower, who is a Plymesth man, an ex- was expressed that, as a temporary practically all the remaining personnel measure and until British and Chin- or the originni Shangha! Dolence cadet of H.M.S. "Conway," and the youngest second officer in the Clan Linese Governments
the military author to other stations abroad to complete tested his Innocence of the charge itics should be urged to formulate as three years tour of foreign ser- brought against him. His principal scheme for the provision of adequate vice.
To come down to actual numbers. all British ships in the complaint was that for ten months he guards for had romained under arrest without piracy zone. It was suggested that scarcely a dozen of the originst de- trial, and that sentence had been passed the Straits Settlements and South fence force remain, and this number the most unsatisfactory China Commands, jointly with the will be still farther reduced during upon him on
co the next month or two when all but evidence. Indeed, he added, the prin- North China Commands, should
It was two or three "indispensables" will, on elpal witness for the prosecution was operate to provide guarda. never produced at the trial. His first pointed out that this was only an ax completion of the clearing up process, appearance before the judge at Ben- tension of the principle already aceleave by passenger ships for their den ong tinations. According to present ar guella was prejudiced by unsatisfactory knowledged in the Straits and Hong interpretation of questions leading to Kong in providing military guards an rangements the "Somersetshire" will the brusque postponement of the case. certuin British ships. If military pro- arrive at Hong Kong on
When the hearing was resumed, ten tection was impracticable the opinion March 18 and a number of those who months later, Mr. Brewer had in the was expressed that the British Gov-left on the "Dorsetshire" on Saturday meantime learned Portuguese, and the ernment should be urged to reinforce will break their fourney and await on- whole of the proceedings, lasting from the naval personnel on the China ward passage by the former ship. It 2.30 in the afternoon to 9.45 at night, station for this purpose, especially as is also considered likely that a few of ware conducted in that language, Mr. Brewer being able to carry an without competing Dutch vessels had native those now remaining in Shanghai will military guards under European be able, to make connection for on- ¡word pässige In the "Somersetshire." difficulty. He said tha: the trial had been very favourable to him through-
· Outside Support
Movements of Transporta The "Northamptonshires" will also nut until the summing up, and the verdict came as a shock
The massago was repeated to the disembark at Hong Kong and await Shanghai British Chamber of Com- the arrival of the "Somersetshire" merce and China Committee and the which will take them to Malta, and Chamber of Commerce, the "Dorsetshire" will embark the half Singapore
and Herts. both of which bodies promptly cabled battalion of the Bedfa. London in support.
which is now resting at Hong Kong,
Prison Conditions
L
In prison he had spent the first three days absolutely without food, while the of the sanitary arrangements were most primitive character. His cell was a small room 10ft. square, with no windows, but with four doors, all of which were kept closed. His bed con- sisted of a frame with four hoop irons for mattress and a bundle of straw, which resulted in much undesirable bed company.
N.C.O.'s.
1
or about
It was gratifying to learn, a few and convey them to their station in hours later, that the War Office, Len- Indla. At Bombay she will take on den, had authorised the use of a num- board a battalion for service in the ber of men from each port-Hong Soudan, as well as pleking up details
nt and Shanghai-to porta en route for various destina- Kong, Singapore act as anti-piracy guards on steamers, tions.
worked The programme mapped out for the Schemes were subsequently out by the Military Authorities, in so
"Somersetshire" remalna unaltered. consultation with the Shipping Cam-She will take the 3rd battalion The panies concerned, under which armed Queen's Royal Regiment and the half- parties consisting of an officer or battalion of the Northamptonshires to N.C.O. and an appropriate number of Malta together with all remaining de man accompany one ship on its out-tails who have been sent to the clear- ward journey and return to their base ing base at Hong Kong up to the
making
in time on some other ship which is
frequent calls the "Dorsetshire" is ex
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was removed to hospital, and remained the trip in the reverse directione of her departure. Owing to the 0 Republic and second only to the
After three days without food, Mr. Brower was able to obtain sustenance from a local hotel through the good offices of the British Consul, of whose efforts throughout he spoke in the high- est terms. This state of affairs con- tinued for three weeks, after which he thore during the rest of his imprison- ment, having during that time the use of his gear and comforts supplied him by order of his employers of the Clan Line.
One memente of his unpleasant ex- perience is malaria, which attacked him throughout his stay in Benguella and on the voyage home. Up till then, he said, he had never known a day's ill-
ness.
Question in the House of Commons
In the House of Commons, Mr. Itore. Belisha asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he had now received the report of his Majesty's Consul-General at Leanda regarding the case of Mr. A. J. Brewer, second officer of the Clan Lina steamer "Glan Lamont," who, after arrest on a charga of theft of fl, was imprisoned for nine month while awaiting trial in Portu guere West Africa, was then condemn- ed to 360 days imprisonment and £18 fine, or another 90 days' imprisonment, and, If so, what action his Department intends to take in the matter.
Sir Austen Chamberlain. The report has been received, and is being care fully considered. I propose, In Mr. Brewer's own interests, to await his arrival in this country, in order that certain points may be cleared up be- fare a decision is possible as to what farther action can be taken. Journal of Commerce.",
to
take
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delivery of their goods which will be subject to rent after March 17 at 4 pm
Consignees of Cergo ex "Rio Diamante" are reminded to take delivery of their goods which will be subject
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is often difficult to fit things in, but pected to occupy 58 days on the trip Tangtaza in importance. This magni- everything possible is done to make home, and the "Somersetshire," which cent trade route was opened to for- the best possible use of the personnel will only be able to steam at about available. It is hoped that, until the 10 knots as a result of recent enginsign traffic in 1897, but how many
this important For Information apply to- à lengthy loreigners travel on Chinese Authorities are able to deal trouble, will also
waterway? The scenery along the drastically with pirate bases, the Bri- passage.
route is beautiful. We recommend it. to any person who wishes to spend a short and economies! holiday.
tish Authorities will be willing to con Passing of the "Old-Guard” tinue these measures for the protec- Apart from the foregoing, however, tion of the lives of members of the there are not lacking other indications British Mercantile Marine and the of the passing of the "ald guard" and preservation of British trade in Far the reconstitution of the garrison in Eastorn waters.
Shanghai (as it may now be consider- ed). "Shaforce" House, the headonar- ters of the British Forces Y.M.GA.
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KWONG WING C
87, Connaught Road West, Phone: Central 893.
'Ltd.
Jefferson" sailed from Shanghai Mid-still maintain
and Brenan-rond. Hayim's Gardens, is very well known in connection with ing cargo, issued by the Official Mea
night on Wednesday, March 13, and
The American Mail Einer "Prasi-carly days,
"In cases where the Steamship lines pay for weighing and/or mea- suring, Shippers requiring Certi ficates giving full details of cargo measured and/or weighed will be charged at the rate of 16 cents per ton for such Certificate."
In China has now been closed, and en- Among these who have left on thesed, on August 22, 1928, to the China tertainment of the British personnel "Dorsetshire" sud whose names are and Japan Homeward Freight Con has been inken over by the American familiar to most people in Shanghai ference calling attention to paragraph The American Mall Liner "President Navy Y.M.C.A., and the B.W.A. who are Major C. Scales and Major Hunter 3 of the notes at the foot of the re- centres at Ferry-read of the RA.M.C., the former of whom vised tariff for measuring and weigh- local amateur theatricals: three surer's Office and effective from Janu- so long the camping ground of vari- is expected to arrive here at 8 pous units, has been rendered back to Chaplains to the Fordea, Messra, jary 1, 1928, which reads:- on Friday, March 15.
This steamer its owner, Mr. Ellis Hoyim, whe gave Stackdale, Bokn and Carliste: Major of the Northamptonshiren, will sail the following day at 8 pm.it rent free as a camp site in the Coldwell for Manila.
With the unification of who has acted as Bridge-Major for the dent McKinley is scheduled to sail the North and South China Commands past 18 months or so, and Captain R. Coldstream Guards as Military Landing from Manila at 4. p.m. on Saturday, likely, and headquarters at the south Bucknall of the March 16, and is expected to arrive on port, the Kalee Hotel will prob who has acted here at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 18, nbly be the next association to go, Officer during the past two years.
New World being already in pro the She will sail at 4.80 a.m. on Tues-cess of being handed back to its own. day, March 10 for Seattle, via Shanghai and Japan.
Fresh, associations are already be The Dollar Round-the-World Linering formed among Shanghal people "President Johnson" arrived in Kobe and the new garrison, and in a very yesterday, and is due to sail to-day
short time the new arrivals will no fos Shanghai, arriving there on March doubt be on terms of friendship with 18 and sailing fat Hong Kong on
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FREIGHT TARIFF
MEASURING AND WEIGHING CARGO
The Chamber ladicated that repre- sentations had been received from ex- porters that it might be possible to reduce the charge under this head to 10 cents per ton, which figure it was thought would be more commensurate with the amount of work involved. At the request of the Export Com- The Chairman of the Conference re This steamer is scheduled the local population similar to those mittee of the General Chamber of plied, on August 29, that it was not which characterised the presence of Commerce, it is stated in the 1928 practicable to quote a lower rate and to arrive at this port at 7 a.. on the previous defenders.
Annual report, a letter was address- cover the actual expense incurred. March 23 and will sail at 8 am, on March 24 for Europe vli Manila, Straits,
etc
March 20.
The Dollar Liner!! President Lin coin" which walled from Seattle on March 9 is due to arrive at this port
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The American- Hail Liner Prest
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