THE CHINA MAIL.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1930.
NY.KLINE
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING, FROM £83 TO £120 ON: SALE
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Hoffolula.
Thursday, 20th November." Thursday,
11th December.
Wednesday, 3rd December.
SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM við
ASAMA MARU
CHICHIBU MARU
HIKAWA MARU ...
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Spez. FUSHIMI MARU
HAKOZAKI MARU
Saturday, Saturday,
KITANO MARU
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manija & Ports.
ATSUTA MARU
15th November, 29th November..
Tuesday, 18th November,
Tuesday,
BOMBAY vin Singapore, Penang, & Colombo,
IYO MARU
† CALCUTTA MARU
23rd December.
་
12th November ...... Wednesday,
Thursday, 27th November.
BOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Thurday,
Nexico & Panama. BOKUYO MARU BOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Porta,
WAKASA MARU
Tuesday,
NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.
TSUYAMA MARU
Saturday,
† ASUKA MARU
Tuenday,
+ TOYOOKA MARU
Thursday,
+ BENGAL MARU
20th November.
18th November.
8th November, 25th November.
LIVERPOOL vis Port Sald, Stamboul (Constantinople), Genoa.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon,
↑ NAGATO MARU
... Saturday,
Monday,
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
+ MORIOKA MARU (Moji direct) Friday?" KAMAKURA MARU (Kobo direct Friday, ATSUTA MARU (Nagasaki direct) Wednesday.
- + Cargo only.
13th November.
15th November.. 20th November.
7th November. 7th Novembor. 19th November.
For further information apply to:-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
Teas 30291.
(Private exchange to departments)
S
K
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG,
+
Colombe, Buez and Pert-Baid.
AMUR MARU
LONDON MARU
ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP Via Singapore
Sunday, 0th November. Sunday, 14th December.
RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Salgen, Singer
pore, Colombo, Durban & Cape Town.
RIO DE JANEIRO MARU MONTEVIDEO MARU
BOMBAY Via Singapore & Colombo.
SHUNKO MARU HONOLULU HARU
DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES,
ZIBAR & MOMBASA¬Vla PANAMA. MARU CANADA MARU
Friday, 28th November. Tuesday, 30th December
Wednesday, 6th November. Wednesday, 10th November. BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZAN- Singapore & Colombo.
Wednesday, 5th November. Saturday, 0th December, Tuesday, 18th November, Tuesday, 2nd December.
CALCUTTA YL Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.
CELEBES MARU
TACOMA MARU
Tuesday, 11th November.
VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER.
AFRICA MARU (from Shanghai) MELBOURNE Vix Manila, Brisbane & Sydney,
MELBOURNE MARU....
... Friday, 7th November.
(Calls at Wellington & Auckland.)
HAPHONG Via Flolhow & Pakhol
NEW YORK-Vis Inpan ports - Paname.
Gamma, Marjahr
BRANDT & CO.
B. George' Building. Chater Road.
Buliding and Repairs” of, Ekamers and Mokeships of avery, type,
Telephouse: 13712, Nah: 100
Telegram
SOUTH CHINA MOTOR-SHIPBUILDING
REPAIRING WORKS, LTD.
To Ewa Wa KOWLOON BAY. Telephone: 47901 Day and Night Works Manager W. B. Kawa
Telegramar
GAMBLERS IN DANGER IN SHIP FIRE. Wild Scramble for Safety.
the
Los Angeles, Aug. 30. The lives of 350 persons aboard the gambling ship Montfalcone, anchored off the coast here, were imperilled to-night when vessel was destroyed by flame fol lowing an explosion of gasoline, Only, the fortunate circumstante that a number of water taxis were moored alongside the ship at the time made possible the successful
escape of all aboard, although two of the crew, J. M. Otto and Ralph Border, were burned severely,
Flames Roar U
The flames roared up when a broken gasoline line in the ship's motor ignited as Otto and Border
were trying to repair it. The cause of the spark which explod ed the gasoline is undetermined.
The fire rolled out of the hold and in short order the ship was ablaze from bow to stern: In great excitement, the crowd ran from
- KARA SEA EXPEDITION.
Largest Flotilla Ever Organised
For Hazardous Trip.
Installation and Repair of Diesel Bogta and Kalor for Marland Biatlonery
ally,
U.S. NAVAL YARDS TO
BE CLOSED.
Plan to Save £2,000,000
a Year.
Several CardiT vessels have been
The closing of all the United chartered for the expedition to the Kara Sea and the Yenisei, and Obi States Navy Yards with the excep rivers, which is stated to be the tion of two on the Atlantic coast largest yet organised in the history and two on the Pacific, are being of these particular quarters. Mr. considered by the Navy Depart- Frederick Jones, the well-knownment in Washington in the Interests Cardiff shipowner, and enuncillor of of economy and the general efficien- of further The possibilities the city of Cardiff, will accompany of the Navy, the expedition in one of his steam-
economy raised by the London
ers.
It is stated that there will be Naval Treaty curtailments will not eight to ton convoys, totalling over be considered, it is stated, "until Efty ships, supplies of iron and the superfluous yards, bases, and stations (many were established! steel goods, and machinery being taken out for factories in the farduring the World War) have bean
eliminated. removed towns of Siberia. Ice
Two yards on the Pacific coast, breakers will accompany the flotilla.
The leader of the expedition init is found, are adequate to care Captain Rekatin, the organisation for the 65 per cent. of the American being the Northern Sea Route fleet concentrated there. With only Bureau of the Soviet Government.35 per cent, feat in Atlantic waters- the headquarters of which are now half a dozen or more stations. can
be abolished. in Bush House, Strand, London. The return cargoes will be awn wood and aleepers, the bulk of
Two Atlantic bases, properly developed, will meet all normal re-
the gaming tables to the gang which will be shipped to the United quirements, it is believed, and, if
plank and piled. Into the taxis which drew up to the landing stage and departed as quickly as they were filled. The patrons were car- ried to a nearby gambling ship, the Johanna Smith, where nome nonchalantly resumed their play, while others went ashore,
Lous Is $115,000. The Montfalcons burned to the water's edge and the loss estimated at $115,000.
1
Was
The fire came as an unexpected agent of relief to Federal, State and county officers, who have been aceking for months to find some legal quip to stop the gambling activities aboard but had struck no solution, inasmuch as the vessel off shore on the high seas beyond all authority.
HOKUROKU MARU NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, AND was anchored more than 12 miles LOS ANGELES. PANAMA,
PHILADELPHIA
JAPAN PORTS.
KINE MARU
MADRAS MARU
KEELUNG-Vls Swatow & Amoy.
CANTON MARU
BATAVIA MARU
HOZAN MARU
(Takao & Keelung via Amoy.)
TAKAO-Vin-Swatow &, Amoy.
TAKAO & KEELUNG.
BATAVIA MARU
Saturday, 6th December.
Wednesday, 5th November. Saturday, 8th November.
Sunday, 0th Nov. Noen Monday, 10th November. Sunday, 18th Nov. Noau
Monday, 10th November.
For further particulars please apply to 08ARA SHOSEN KAISHA,
Tel. 28061.
M. TAKEUCHI. Manager.
Donations and Subscriptions' must now
be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. H. F..
Goldsmith, 525, The Peak.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
SHIPBUILDERS,
SHIP REPAIRERS,
BOILER MAKERS,
FORGE MASTERS OXY-ACETYLENE, AND
ELECTRIC WELDERS MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
SHIPS IN DISTRESS. CREW OF FORTY ALL RESCUED.
Seattle, Yesterday, The crew, numbering forty, of the Selyo Maru, have been rescued by the Shiraha: Maru-Router's American Service.
A San Francisco message of November 8 reported;
The wirelzer station at Mussel Rock has picked up an S. 05. message from a Japanese freigh for, the Selyo Maru, reporting that she is rifting, helplessly with her rudder lost and h heavy list The as California is speeding to the rescue.]
DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION.
The master of the s.s. Anhui eported at the Harbour Office
Kingdom.
Much interest is taken in this trade expedition, which should yield
necessary, private shipyards could give competent and economic ser- vice.
The Government expects to save
valuable geographical as well as£2,000,000 a year in this way.
trading data.
ARRIVALS OF SHIPS.
Monday, November 3. Gustav Diederichsen, Danish. str., 1,352 tona, Capt. J. Jacobsen, from Hofhow buoy No. 046- John Manners & Co. Helikon, British str., 1,219 tone, Capt. W. Anderson, from Sal gon buoy No. C12-Wo Fat SIDA..
Tai
Poo Sek, French str., 1,219 tous, Capt M. Paul, from K. C. Wan, buoy No. B19-Wo Hop & Co,
Tuesday, November 4, Aller, German str., 4,741 tons, Capt. M. Hashagen, from Shanghai, bugy No. Az.Melchers & Co Javanese Prince, British str., 8,666 tona, Captain J. Smith, from Shanghat, buoy No. Al Furness (Far-East), Ltd. Kine Haru, Japanese str., 1,261 tens, Capt. K. Hirszawa, from Canton, buoy No. B11.-O.S.K. Kweiyang, British str 1,680 tons,
OLD TONNAGE.
SHIPBUILDER AND THE SCRAPPING SCHEME.
CANADIAN PACIFIC
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC
12 DAYS FROM CHINA AND 8 DAYS FROM JAPAN. TO CANADA AND USA.
LORYO
Moy
Attire
Shanghai
Jakubecom Leers Leava - Louve Empress of Russia Nov. 12 Nor, 18 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 29 ** Dec. 12 Empress of Japan Nov. 27 Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. Empress of Asia Dec. 10 Dec. 18 Dec. 15 Dec. 18 Dec. 27 Empress of Canada. Dec. 25 Dec, 28, Dec. 30 Jan. 1 Jan. 9 Popreas of Russia Jan. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 19 Jan. 15 Jan. 24. Empress of Japan Feb. 5 Feb. 8 Feb. 10. Feb. 12. Feb. 20 Empress of Asia*. Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Mar. 3 Mar. 5 Mar. 14- Empress of Canada Mar. 12 lar. 15 Mar. 17 Mar, 19 Mar. 27 Empress of Russia Blar. 25 Mar. 28 Mar. 31 Apr. 2 Apr. 11 Apr. 9 Apr, 17 Empress of Japan Apr. 1 Apr. 4 Apr. 7
Apr. 25 May 4 Empress of Asia Apr. 17 Apr. 20 Apr. 23
9 May 17 Empress of Canada Bay 2 May 5 May 7 May Empress of Russia May 15 May 18 May 21 May 23 June Empress of Japan May 30 June 2-Juno 4 June 6 Juno 18 Empress of Asia June 12 June 15 Jane 18 June 20 June 29 (Call at Nagasaki the day after departure from Shangha!)
HONG KONG –
MANILA SERVICE.
Lozve Arrive Hong Kong
Brap. of Japan Nov. 19 Emp. of Asia. Déc. 2
Telephones: Passenger 20752 Freight.20012
Manila Nov. 21
Dec.
WORLD'S GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
SAILING DATES FOR NOVEMBER, 1930 (Subject to change). DEPARTURE HOURS: Hong Kong 5.30 p.m., Wuchow. 2 p.m.
S.S. TAI HING" [1,068-tona-Capt. Trott.] NOVEMBER. THURS. 6th MON.
SUN -12th WED. TUES. 18th.
24th 30th
S.S. "TAI MING " [649 tons-Capt. W. H. Lawton.] *NOVEMBER. FRI. -10th MON. SUN. 16th WED
21st 26th
Regular Service of Fast, High Class River Steamers Having Good
Electric Light and Fan Accommodation for First Class Passengers,
in Staterooms ezd Baloon. The as. "Tel ling" is fitted with Wireless. These vessels leave Hong Kong for Wuchow (via Samshol, Shio bing, Takhing & Dosing) and return to Hong Kong (via same Ports) every five or six days.
Pares for round trip (not including meals) $20. Moals & Winer are to be obtained on board.
Hong Kong: Arrivals and Departures from Tal Hing Wharf. For to——————~
29, Connaught Road, West, KWONG WING
20893.
The well-known Sunderland ship builder, Colonel Frank Pickersgill, referring to the Government's sp- pointment of a committee to con- sider the question of redundant tonnage, said there are approxim ately 600 owners or firms in the country, and if 100 of the larger owners would join in with the cheaper steel, reflect to some ex- scheme suggested and place £100 tent at least the benefit in the in a pool in £1 shares a company price of shipowners, and, of course, could be formed with a nominal an Increased demand for the mer- capital of $10,000. The banks chandise the shipowner carries,
One of the principal causes of could then be approached for the necessary finance, which loan the British shipowners plight to could be repaid as and when the day, Colonel Pickersgill asserts, is pool reaches the amount involved, that by hard economic law be The idea, he added, is that in must sell his older ships to for addition to the 4 per cent. allow eign rivals, from whom he can ed by Inland Revenue, en addi- expect at the moment batter prices
the
Capt. C. P. Miller, from Hol-tional one 'per cent is to be made than those offered by the ship how, buoy No.:A10-B., & S available for the scheme. This breakers, Lematang. Datch; str 1,476 tons, should also be allowed by Inland A practicable scheme, he con Capt. J Huijer, from Soura- Revenue. Such a scheme would cluded, is imperative, not only to baya, buoy No ABCJL? stimulate employment among ship prevent old tramp tonnage from Malaya, Danlah str. 5,611 tona, builders; benefits would accrue to passing to foreign owners and Captain H. Christensen, from iron and steel factories which entering, into competition with our Shanghai, buoy No. A6 John should in due course, by virtue of own up-to-date vessels, but to Manners & Cos
Shunko Maru, Japanese str., 5,027 tona, Capt. S. Aoki, from Moji, Kowloon Wharf 0,S.K Tai Yuan, British str, 2,109 tons, Capt. R. Robertson, from Can-
yesterday that whilst on the voyton busy No. B18-B. & 8.
age to Hong Kong he sighted an Wong Shek Kung, Chinese ster overturned fishing funk in Lat 22.56 N., Long, 116.34 E. It is re-
garded as dangerous to naviga
Hon
DRY DOCK
IKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY OF HONG KONG, LIMITED.
TAIKOO
Bur
THREE
Blocks 750
1,014 toni, Capt. Rosiefeky, from Saigon, buoy, No. B21 Kung Chung & Coi
STEAMERS MOVEMENTS
The Ben
Benmonr
from Middles
don and Straits left Bin
this port on
vember 1 and
due to
Hong
Co
Ltd.
withdraw them from the competi- tive market altogether."
As stated in The Journal of Commerce the other day, the scheme, which apparently is to be reviewed by the Governmental committee, is that whereby ship owners should form a pool, and, with Government assistance, buy each year à cirtain quantity of old tonnage for scrapping."
CONSIGNEES NOTICE
Consignees of cargo ex 8.5 Col. Di Lana are reminded to tako de- livery of their goods which will be subject to rent, after Novem ber 9,
LTD
BANK LINE LTD.
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NEW YORK BOSTON, & BALTIMORE
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5th November 5th December:
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