LLOYD TRIESTINO
FORNIGHTLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FOR
BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE
ria Singapore, Colombo, Bombay, Aden, Suer & Port Said Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading
to Fiume, Genoa, All Itellan, Adriatic, Levant Black Sea and Danube Ports
l'assengers to LONDON (Overland).
NEXT SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG
↑*SS. GANGE .............
M.V. "COL DI LANA"
S.S, MONCALIERI
S.S. CARIGNANO
*S.S. PILSNA
* Passenger steamers
mediate accommodation.
For Shangha! *
& Japan
For Singapore & Italy
Dec. 9 Dec. 25 Jan. 8
Dec. 31
Jan. 0
Feb. 8 Jan. 24
with First, Second & Second Inter-
1 Particular attention in drawn to the ss. Cange which will make the journey Hong Kong-Italy In 24 daya.
Sailing Dates subject to change without notice For Freight and Passages apply to:-
Queen's Bullding
Tel. 28021.
DODWELL & CO. LTD.,
Agents.
NY.KLINE
THE CHINA MAIL.
FUTURE OF SUEZ CANAL.
To Help Europe's Eastern Trade.
Some Interesting comments are made on the subject of the Suez Canal and the traffic crisis by Signore H. Molinari, writing in the leading Italian" paper Corriere della Sera. The general economic crisis, he says, which is holding up several million tons of shipping in the
ports of the world, and the high profits of the Canal Company make the question of Suez a prominent
оде.
He asks if a change is not neces- sary, which will enable Europe to retain her commercial position in Asia and Africa. It is, he says, impossible to deny the great achievement of the pioneers of the canal, and that the founders of the company obtained fabulous profits is comprehensible, but the present do with company has nothing to the founders, and is none other than a company quoted on the stock exchange, deriving a profit much
REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING higher than the advantages it
FROM £83 TO £120 ON SALE
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
CHICHIBU MARU
Thursday, 11th December. Sunday,
21st December. TAIYO MARU SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports,
HEIAN MARU
Thursday, 18th December. LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.
13th December. 27th December.
TERUKUNI MARU
HAKUSAN MARU
Saturday, Saturday,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
ATSUTA MARU
Thursday,
26th December.
MISHIMA MARU
Tuesday,
20th January,
KAGA MARU
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.
† TOKUSHIMA MARU
Thursday, Sunday,
11th December. 28th December.
SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,
Mexico & Panama.
RAKUYO MARU
KAMAKURA Maru
Sunday,
offers. When vast International in- terests depend on any body, private interests are destined to succumb.
In spite of limitations and high tariffs, and though other means of have arisen be- communications tween the West and the East (the Trans-Siberian Rallway, the Bag- dad Railway, and Alexandria and Port Soudan) the traffic of Suez has continually increased, and is third in importance in the routes of the world, coming after Europe and North America, and Europe and South America.,
In the year 1870, that is the year following the opening of the cangi, there passed through its gates 500 vessels of a tonnage of 400,000, and 26,000 passengers. In 1890 these figures had risen to 7,000,000 tons
SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports, and 180,000 passengers. By the
NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.
21st December,
Wednesday,
17th December.
Friday, Monday,
12th December. 5th January,
Friday,
Monday,
8th December.
Monday,
16th December.
Tuesday,
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Stamboul (Constantinople), Genoa.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon
: † TAKAOKA MARU
↑ TATSUNO MARU
† DAKAR MARU
+ HAKODATE MARU
+ MORIOKA MARU
+AKITA MARU
KATORI MARU
SHANGHAL KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
MARU (Nagasaki direct)
+ Cargo only.
Saturday, Wednesday,
12th December.
9th December. 18th December. 17th December.
For further information apply to:-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
Telephone 30291, (Private exchange to all departments.)
O. S. K
SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
LONDON, HAMBURG. ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP Via Singapore
Colombo, Suez and Port Said.
LONDON MARU
ANDES MARU
Sunday, 14th December
Wednesday, 24th December.
end of last century the tonnage had increased to 10,000,000; in 1919 It was 20,000,000, and last year there passed through the canal both ways about 6,000 vessels with a tonnage of 33,000,000, carrying more than 34,000,000 tons of cargo. and 325,000 passengers.
British Share.
The traffic for the year 1929 is the
De highest yet reached. Lesseps calculated that a tonnage of 6,000,000 would be sufficient to ensure a large proft to the share holders of the company; many years have now gone since this figure was surpassed.
Great Britain is represented to- day by alightly under 09 per cent. of the total traffic. The remainder is divided between Holland, 20 per Italy cent., France 6 per cent.. about 5 per cent., whereas Germany has risen from 1 per cent. in, 1921 to 10 per cent. last year, thereby exceeding her highest pre-War traffic.
Another interesting indication, the writer continues, of the develop- ment of the undertaking is the value
Shipping
Intelligence.
EASTERN PORTS.
DETAILS OF EPIDEMIC DISEASES.
The health bulletin of Eastern ports for the week ended Novem- ber 29, issued by the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, gives the following cases:-
Plague.
Tamatave: 2 cases, 2 deaths. Alexandria: 1 case, Bagdad: 2 cases, 1 death. Prom-Ponh: 3 cases, 3 deaths,
Cholera.
Bombay: 2 cases, 1 death. Iloilo: 1 case, 3 deaths. Bangkok: 1 case, 1 death. Salgen: 1 case.
Small-pos.
Cochin: 5 cases. Karachi: 1 death. Madras: 5 cases. "Rangoon: 1 case.
Penang cases, 2 deaths. Pnom Penh 1 case, 1 death. Saigon: I case.
ARRIVALS OF SHIPS.
Thursday, December 4. Hin-Sang, British str., 1,885 tons, Capt. T. Grant, from Sanda- kan, buoy No. B.-J. M. &
Co.
MERSEY BANKS' SECRETS.
Discoveries from Wreck of 130 Years Ago.
During recent months some in- teresting relics have been brought up from the Mersey bed, in the neighbourhood of the Barbo Flats, by the Morsoy Docks and Harbour Board salvage steamer, the opera- tions being in charge of Mr. Ralph Stephenson,
of superintendent salvage plant for the Dock Board. These relics consist of a number of old 'muskets and cutlasses and; other equipment from a wreck dis- covered by the salvage officials while they were sweeping ACTOBE the banks outside the navigable: channel of the Mersey,
While engaged in this work they came across the wreck of a wooden ship, and, although her identity is at present unknown, it is thought that she dates back to somewhere
about 1800. This conjecture is based on the fact that among the discoveries is a brass wafatcost button bearing the words "equip. ages de ligne," which is supposed to have come either from a French ahip wrecked on the Burbo Flats,
STEAMEN:P
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1930.
LARGEST AND FASTEST SHIPS ACROSS THE PACIFIC
QUICKEST ROUTE ORIENT - AMERICA EUROPE
£120.
£112.
SPECIAL FARES £83.
Canadian Pacific Representatives meet ships at all ports to give advice and render assistance.
Railroad, Sleeping Car and Atlantic Steamship reservations made at any Canadian Pacific Office.
Through Tickets issued.
CANADIAN PACIFIC SERVICE
ALL THE WAY
or possibly from a French prisoner CANADIAN DACIFIC
on board a British ship.
Another discovery from the wreck which Mr. Stephonson has found is a block made entirely of wood, with two shields, also cut Friday, December 5. out of the solid, and a pln made Burgenland, German str., 4,820 of wood, running right through the tons, Capt. C. Dehnicke, from block, which point to the ship, of Shanghai-buoy No. A24.-Jeb-whatever nationality, being bullt sen & Co.
entirely of wood,
The Impression that the vessel. Canada Maru, Japanese str., 3,553 must have been in commission tons, Capt. S. Arai, from Mojí, during the time of conflicts be- buoy No. A9~0.9.K.
tween England and France Is. Demodocus, British str., 4,183 tons, borne out by the Anding of a num- Capt. J. L. Sprott, from Shang-ber of powder kegs. When handled
these immediately fell to pieces. hai, buoy No, A4.-B. & S. Gofuku Maru, Japanese str., 1.425 tons, Capt. 8. Mtura, from Keelung, buoy No. BI1-Sato Y. & Co. Kwangtung, British str., 1,672 tons, Capt. A. F. Summerfield, from Ho how, buoy No. AB. & S. Moncalieri, Itallán str., 3,241 tons,
Capt. Gotelli, from Saigon, buoy No. A6-Dodwell & Co. - Nanning, British atr., 1,486 tons, Capt. C.. Corrington, from Hongay, Wanchai Anchorage. ---B. & S. Newton Elm. British str., 2,552
tons,
Capt. Mitchell, from Semarang, buoy No. A27
J.C.J.L.
Pres. Jefferson, American str., 14,174 tona, Capt. A. O. Lustle; from Shanghai, Kowloon Pier. A.M.L..
Ranchi, Britishstr., 8,849 tons
It may be emphasised that the wreck is well out of the navigable channel, to the south side, at a position between the Formby Lightship and Hilbre Island, and no way endangers the thus in navigation of ships in the channel.
MORE SHIPS.
FOREIGN BUILDING AHEAD
OF BRITISH.
It is a little surprising to and, in the present period of depression, that on the Continent more ships are being built this year than was the case in 1929, whereas in this country the position is reversed. According to The Motor Ship the
increase is wholly due to the grow- Capt. Cecil Brooks, D.S.O., R.D., R.N.R.., from London, via ing employent of oll-engined ves- Singapore, Kowloon Wharf sels. In foreign yards the motor tonnage which has been laid down. M.. M. & Co.
this year is 43 per cent. greater than It was during the correspond- Ing. period of 1929. Even in Britain there has actually been an increase in the number of motor ships commenced, but the tonnage
Rawalpindi, British str., 16,600 tone, Capt. R. H. Stringer
G.B.E., R.D., R.N.R.. from Yokohama via Kobe and Shang- hai, Kowloon Wharf.-M. M. & Co.
RIO DE JANEIRO. SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES Via Balgon, Slags- of the company's shares. They Roko Maru, Japanese str., 2,012
pore, Colombo, Darban & Cape Town,
MONTEVIDEO MARU .....
BOMBAY Via Singapore & Colombo.
Tuesday, 30th December.
DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZAN-
ZIBAR & MOMBASA-Vis Singapore & Colombo. CANADA MARU
Saturday, 6th Decomber.
Thursday, 18th December, .. Wednesday, 2nd January. VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER.
CALCUTTA—Via Singaparo, Penang & Rangoon,
MADRAS MARU BURMA MARU
ARABIA MARU (from Shangbal) .. Monday, 15th December.
· MELBOURNE--Via Manila, Brisbans ́& Sydney.
• SYDNEY MARU......
Saturday, 6th December.
(Calls at Wellington & Auckland.)
HAIPHONG—Via Hollow & Pakhol
MENADO MARU
Thursday, 11th December
NEW YORK-Vin Japan Poria & Panama.
HOKUROKU MARU
....
Saturday, 8th December.
LOS ANGELES, PANAMA, NEW YORK, HUSTON, BALTIMORE,
DUAL PHILADELPHIA.
JAPAN PORTS.
"ATLAS MARU
SEATTLE MARU
(Takao & Keelung via Amoy:):
KEELUNG-Via Swatow &2 Amuy,
TAKAO-Vis ̧Swatow & Amsy,...
Monday, 8th Desember..
Tuesday, 9th December,
were issued at 500 francs; in 1871, when British opposition to the undertaking was still felt, they fell to about 180; in 1900 they were worth 4,000 francs, and to-day they' are quoted at 18,000 france the of the com- share. The receipts pany for last year were about 1,200 millions; the net profit, after large deductions, was 750,000,000 francs. But the change in world economile conditions has not failed to make- itself felt in this artery of tho world, and the canal to-day is in a state of symptomatic weakness. This year the receipts have already AND diminished by about 6 per cent.;
For further particulars please apply to OSAKA SUOPEN KAISHA.
Tel. 28081.
besides, the company has been
of steamers laid down has fallen fo tons, Capt. II, Ikada, from Can-a very large extent. ton, buoy No, B19.-D.K.K. Sinkiang, British str., 1,616 tons,
Capt. C. H. Jones, from Can- ton, buoy No. B12.-B. & S. Ting Song, British str., 1,232 tons,
Capt. W. P. Baker, from Can- ton, buoy No. B36 J. M. & Co.
Tifkin, Dutch str., 3,014 tone,
Capt. W. F. H. Burger, from Semarang, buoy No. A28. J.C.J.L
Sydney Mari, Japanese atr., 8,237
tons. Capt. S. Nomura, from Moji, Kowloon Wharf-0.S.K.;
forced, beginning from Septembar. tons of tankers passed through the to reduce somewhat its transport canal last year. charge (25 centesimt on 6.90 gold francs, paid to-day per registered ton; one gold frane reduction per un for vessels, passing through the
TAKEUCHI Manager canal empty)
Donations and Subscriptions must now
be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. H. E
Goldsmith, 525, The Peak.
HONG KONG BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
But even if the project remains in the air, it is an indication of the harm that Suez is causing to trans port, and as an attempt to avoid the costly, compulsory transit of the canal, in order to bring cheap raw Oll Transport Project, This reduction does not seem to material to Europe. The canal have been made solely in order to concession lapsen in 40 years, and help the shipping companies during it is the desire of all countries that period of acute crisis, but rather it should be renewed. It should be to present the realisation of aan open channel, the expenses of scheme to transport oll from the which (pilotage, dredging, etc.) should be defrayed by the nations. Persian Galt to the Mediterranean by means of a pipe line, thus dis-tu proportion to their traffic. pensing with the use of the canal. The scheme bristles with difficulties, for It would mean constructing a pipe line for a distance of about 1,500 kilometres (988 miles), through not too safe desert terr! low freig charges, bas Armly, es- tory, but it is not insuperable in fablished berani in India, Aden, view of the experience which has Ceylon,
been
The article concludes by asking whether the canal cannot be freed without waiting for the lapse of the concession. 16 also points out that Japan, with her manufactures and
red in the construc- completel;
lines over long dis
realisation of the pro
WORLDS GREATENT TRAVEL SYSTEM
BRITISH WUCHOW LINE
SAILING DATES FOR DECEMBER, 1930 (Subject to change). DEPARTURE HOURS: Hong Kong 6.50 p.m. Wuchow 2 p.m.
S.S. "TAI MING" (649 tons-Capt. W. H. Lawton.] DECEMBER.
WED. 8th
24th TUES. 30th
8.S. "TAI HING" (1,068 tons Capt. Trott.]
DECEMBER. WED. 10th MON. TUES. 16th SAT.
MON.
22nd *7th FRL
SUN.
14th
19th
Regular Service of Fast, High Class River Steamers Having Good Accommodation for First Class Passengers Electric Light and Fans la Staterooms and Baleon. The as. Tal King" la Btted with Wireless. These vessels leave Hong Kong for Wuchow (vla Bamshui, Shiu- king, Takhing & Desing), and return to Hong Kong (vis same Ports) every five or six days.
Fares for round trip (not including meals) $20. Meals & Wines are to be obtained on board
Hong Kong Arrivals and Departures from Tai Hing Wharf. For informatior apply tod 29, Connaught Road, West, Phone 20893.
WARSHIPS IN PORT.
The following British wardhipa are in harbour to-day:--
Tamar-Basin. Thracian-North wall. Bruce South Wall. Sandwich-East wall. Medway-North armu. Berwick-West wall dock. Marazion-In dock. Suffolk No. 3 buoy... Herald-No. 4 buoy. Irequoia No. 7 buoy. Sirdar No. 10 buoy. Cornflower--No. 18 buoy, Stormcloud-North wall. Seraph-South wall. Cicala-East wall." Odin-In dock. Otus-In dock.
Foreign Man-of-War. Helena-American gunboat
KWONG WING
Com
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES
ex Consignees of Cargo 8.3. to take Benlawers are reminded delivery of their goods which will te aubject to rent after December 8.
8.3.
Consignees of Cargo ex Moncalieri are reminded to tako delivery of their goods which will bo subject to rent after December 11.
Consignees of Cargo ex 8.3. Gange are reminded to take delivery of their goods which wili be subject to rent after Decembar 10.
Consignees of Cargo ex 8.8. Caucasier are reminded to take delivery of their goods. which will be subject to rent after December
10.
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SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT NOTICE.
UNITED KINGDOM & CONTINENT
ELLERMAN LINE
S8 "CITY OF SHANGHAI" Havre, London, Hotterdam & Hamburg S.S. "CITY OF CORINTH" ", London, Rotterdam & Hamburg
NEW YORK, BOSTON,
.16th December. 5th January, 1931.
BALTIMORE
-AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE
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CO.
SERVICES TO
AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE
ANDREW WEIR
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE
M.V."TWEEDBA M.V. VIRISBANK”
MAURITIUS & SOUTH AFRICA.
12th December. 15th January, 1831
ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE
Loading for Mauritius, Reunion, Delagoa Bay, Durban, East London, Algoa Bay (Fort
Elizabeth), Méniel Hay and Capetown.
Through Bulls of Lading lasted to Beirn, Quilimaine, Ibo, Port Amelia, Mozambique, Chinde Inhambane, Zanzibar, Mombasa, Kilindial, Port Nolloth, Luderita Bay Walvis Bay and Hadagascar,
For freight or passage on any of the above lines apply to
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