TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1931.
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 INDIES, 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 HM. Government.)
8.6.
AMIRZAPORE.
4KARNALA
RAJPUTANA
*SOUDAN
*KALYAN
COMORIN
From
Tona. Hong Kong |
About
1931. 1 0,716 8th Apr. 0,128 11th Apr. 16,668 1 25th Apr. 2nd May
**KIDDERPORE 5,334 5th May
*BURDWAN
*KASHMIR
RANPURA
Destination.
Straits, Colombo & Bombay.
Mars., L'don, Hull. R'dam & A'werp. Marseilles & London.
'Marseilles, London. Hall, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp,
Straits, Colombo & Bombay.
Mars, Ldon, Hull, R'dam & A'werp.
Borbay, Marseilles & London.
Marseilles, London, Hull, Hamburg,
9,144 9th May May 16,132 23rd
30th May
Mare.,
8.995 Oth Juno 16,001 20th Jano
0.005 4th KASHGAR
July RAWALPINDI 16,610 18th July *KHYBER
0.114 let Aug. SOMALI
8th Aug.
RAJPUTANA 10,508 15th Aug.
9,128
29th Aug, 16,121 12th Sept 10th Sept.
KARMALA CATHAY
SOUDAN
KALYAN
9,144 23th Sept.
Rotterdam & Antwerp.
Bombay, Marseilles & London.
THE CHINA MAIL.
‘NOT A BUSINESS MAN”
SAYS PRINCE.
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Why He Went Out to Brazil.
TERRIFIC APPLAUSE.
Sao Paulo, Yesterday, There was terrific...applause in the Chamber of Commerce, banquet when the Prince of Wales humor- ously remarked that he came all the way to Brazil "to hole out in one."
His Royal Highness declared that he was not a politician and not a business man, so he could do something to help "as a liaison officer" between the British Cham- her of Commerce in South Ameri- en and the manufacturers in Bri- tain:
HONG KONG AND MACAO LINE in Good Speed
S.S. CHUEN CHOW
4.2
Dally Sailing from Hong Kong at 2.00 pm. Sailing from Macao at 7.50 a.m. Sundays excepted.
Freight and Passaga upply :—
CHUEN ON STEAM BOAT CO., LTD.
241, Des Voeux Road C.
MONGOL DISPUTE.
JAPANESE CLASH WITH CHINESE.
SHOTS FIRED.
Tel. 26061.
CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LIŅE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO, LONDON, STRAITS AND MANILA,
Tokyo, Yesterday, A message from Mukden states that trouble brake out between Chinese and Japanese last night The Steamship, owing to the Chinese police firing thirty shots on 80 Japaneso soldiers
"BENCLEUCH"
The Prince urged every British resident abroad to promote the purchase of British products. He was given a loud ovation at the close of a brilliant speech and subsequently shook hands with engaged in practice in the railway formed that all Goods are bolas land 500 ladies present and then danc-zone. ed until the small hours of the
vice,
morning. Reuter's American Ser
$
C TIRED OF LIFE.”
Bur
The Japanese charged and rounded the Chinese police station and seized two machine guns and eleven revolvers.
Through the intervention of the Japanese Consul an amicable set- tlement was reached this afternoon, the Chinese apologising and the 'FILM STAR'S MAD DRIVE TO Japanese returning the Beized
DEATH.
-*
BITTEN BY LION.
"Tired of Life," a
Nice, Yesterday.
woman dell-
car 500 L'don, Hull, R'dam & A'wer.berately drove a motor
feet over a cliff at Ezeaurmer and crashed in smithereens on the beach below,
M'soilles, L'ton, R'dam & A'werp. Bombay, Marseilles & London. M'seilles, L'den, R'dam & A'werp Marseilles, London, Hull, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp.
Marseilles & London.
MM & Loajon.
Bambay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles, London. Hull, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp, Marsailles & London.
Calls Fort Sweitenham.
Cargo only. Calle Casablanca. Calis Karachi. Calls Havre. Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Lavant Ports by steamers of the Khedival Mail Steamship Co.
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BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.
SANTHIA
TALMA TAKADA SIRDHANA TILAWA
1931.
7,764 4th Apr. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
11 a.m.
10,000 18th Apr.
0,049 3rd May 7,745 18th May | 10,008 | 27th May,
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
B.I. Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 18t and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).
BT. ALBANS
4,504
1931 lat Apr. 10.30 a.m.
NELLORE
4,853
1st May & Melbourne, 6,958 30th Mayj
TANDA
arms.
The Chinese explanation was that the police mistook the Japanese for bandits-Reuter.
FATAL LANDSLIDE..
INQUEST INTO DEATHS OF
SEVEN CHINESE.
Consignes of Cargo are hereby in-
ed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardons Godowns of The Hong Kong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be ob- tained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 81st instant will be subject to rent.
All claim against the steamer must. be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 14th April, 1031, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 80th Instant at 10 a.m., by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.
ed,
No Fize Insurance has been effect.
Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents.
Hong Kong 24th March, 1981. -
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
that she Investigation showed was an ex-Ziegfeld Follies beauty In the Kowloon Court yesterday and an ex-film atar named Peggy afternoon Mr. E, W. Hamilton (alt- Davis. She was well known on ting as Coroner) with a jury, con- She was thrice mar- ducted an inquiry into the death the Riviera. ried. Her first marriage was dis- of Wong Lee, who with six other a landslide on Bolved, the second annulled and men was killed in the third was in 1925 to a wealthy March 10, at Shek Li Pul, where Australian named Townsend. Of the new Kowloon by-wash reser From LEITH, ANTWERP, LONDON | this latter marriage a baby was voir is in the course of construc- born in 1926.
Peggy Davią retired from the
films as a result of a bite from
a Zoo lion during a rehearsal. 1.A few moments before the tragedy she entered a cafe, drank two brandies, and scribbled a note which she left on the table, in which she said: "I do want to return to the stage. Take core of my mother and baby. am tired of Hfe."-Router.
and
not
BACK TO PARIS.
FRENCH AIRMEN LEAVE FOR SHANGHAI,
I
Peking, Yesterday. Burtin and Moenche, the French
Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney | aviators, who are flying back to Paris, left here at 6 a.m. to-day for 'Nanking and Shanghai- Reuter.
Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Jugan and Hong Kong to Australla.
Hong Kong to Sydney-10 days.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:—
The Union 3.8, Qompany's steamers to the United Kingdom via New
Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, etc.
The P.&O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O. Branch Service of steamera to London via Suez.
tion.
Mr. C. W. E. Bishop, B.Sc., en- sineer, P.W.D., said that the col- lapse was caused by a plane of cleavage behind the piece of earth, which they thought to be perfect ly sound.
Mr. R. McN. Henderson, Asaist- ant Director, P.W.D., agreed with the opinion.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental Death."
NO DEFAULT.
AUSTRALIA TO PAY HER DEBTS.
PREMIER'S DECISION,
Sydney, Yesterday. Mr. Scullin has announced that there will be no Australian de- fault on Wednesday, in spite of, the decision of the New South
meet interest payments. then du, as learned counsel, had advised him that the Commonwealth is liable for the interest payments on state loans.-Reuter."
HONG KONG TIDES. Wales Premier, Mr. Lang not to
The time used is Standard, or mean time of the meridian of 120
The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and deg. E.; 00h. is midnight, 12hrs. is
London via Panama Canal,
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
NELLORE
KALYAN
TAKADA
BURDWAN BIRDHANA COMORIN TILAWA KASHMIR TANDA RANPURA FANTHIA KASHGAR
BT. ALBANS
RAWALPINDI
1981.
6,868 0th Apr. || 9,144 | 10th Apr. 6,949 11th Apr. 17th Apr. 7,745 24th Apr. 15.182| 24th Apr. 10,006 8th May 8,085 8th May
S'hal, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yhams Shanghai, Moji Rodé & Yokohama Amoy, S'hal, Hofi, Kabe & Onaka. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama. Andoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.
Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.
Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Onaka. Shanghal, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama.. Shat, Moll, Kobe, Osaka & Y'bama. 16,601 22nd May Stanghal, Kobe & Yokohama.
0,950 8th May
{. 7,764 | 24th May | Amoy, Mofi, Kobe & Osaka,
noon. The heights are referred to the datum of the largest scalo Ad- miralty chart of the place and should be added to the depths given on the chart unless preceded by an asterisk (*), when they should be subtracted from the depths.
.DATA
Masch
March-$1 to April 6, 1931.
HIGH WATRE | Low W.TER
{tandar Times
Hit Brand ru
T mes
Ic
M
· ET. - N
45
0.41
19-33
5th June | Shal, Kofi, Kobe, Osaka & Y'hama. Tues 1 19th June Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.
0# 25 6 0124-
19,005 6th
June | Shanghai, Moji, Koba & Yokohama.
4,500
KHYBER
18,610 9.114
NELLORE
RAJPUTANA
KARMALA
Brd July Shargnal, Mail, Koba & Yokohama. 0.868 6th July S'hal, Moji, Kobo, Osaka & Thama. 10,680 17th July | Shangimi, Kobe & Yokohama.
9,128 31st July | Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama
Wod
70
Thare
03 ra
21 24
-1 64
0%. 67
'Cargo `only.
Bat.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without motion, : WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.
Passengers for Rangoon must defray, their own Hotel expenses, át Hingapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer...
San
Mon.
0.1 23.10 194 2416 1J
4.4.69
"All" Cabins are fitted with: Electzie. Fans free of charge.
Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries, Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft x 2 ft; = 1 ft, will be received
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PASSENGER LISTS.
ARRIVALS.
Per. 8.8. St. Albans on March 29:-
Mr. and Mrs. P. Alderton, Miss N. Alderton, Mrs. I. M. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Benner, Misses K. and J. Benner, Master R. Benner, G. Howes, Mr. and Mrs. G. Porter, Miss M. N. Clark, Mies. E. J. Clark, Mr. and Mrs J. B. Cloirec.
Pers. President Jackson, on March 30
Mr. G. W. Brophy, Mr. Jose
1.9 Caballero, Mr. V. Donnelly, Miss
11 Alice Houston, Mr. S. D. Igglesden,
8516.10.
04--0
Mr. E, A, La Fortune, Hr. Georgo .1.0 -16 0 1-1 A. Malcom, Miss, Perez Rabio, Mrs. Thomas Stacey, Misses Marian 17119and, Elizabeth Stacey, Mrs. Ruby Yearsley, Master Edward Yearaley.
AND STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"BENYORLICH"
CONSIGNEES of Cargo ato hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land- ed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence and,er tained.
the wharves delivery may be ob
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remzlóing undelivered after the 31st instant will be subject to rent. All claims against the steamer must te presented to the Undersigned on ar before the 14th April, 1991, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged": Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 30th Instant at 10 am. by Meapra. Goddard and Douglas,
ei.
No Fire Insurance has been effect-
Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents. Hong Kong, 24th March, 1981.
Several weeks ago the manage- ment of the World's Grain Ex-
hibition and Conference to be held at Regina, July 125 to August 6, 1932, announced that a prize of $500 would be given for the beat jalogan of not more than ten words in length, the contest being open to anyone in any part of the world. It is now announced that over 8,000 | suggested slogans' were received' up, to the end of December with every mall bringing more.
VISIT THE
PHILIPPINES
via "PRESIDENT" Liners
An excellent opportunity. is afforded by the
PHILIPPINE'S
TOURIST
ASSOCIATION
To tour the romantic Southern Islands and visit
CEBU — ILOILO and ZAMBOANGA
4
on the luxurious
S.S. MAYON
(Philippine Inter-Island S.S. Co.) and make the trip to BAGUIO Special inclusive ten-day tour
G$119.00
DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES AMERICAN MAIL LINË
BARBER
VLIEGE
LIVE
PUUKA
EXPRESS
SERVICE
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE
THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE TO NEW YORK and other US. Atlantic Ports via Panama.
All vesels call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES en route.
Passengers desiring to travel by this interesting route will find the accommodation provided well up to their expectations, and at a post most reasonable.
42 Days To New York.
For Passenger and Freight Information, please apply:
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agente.
Telephone 28011
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.,
HEAD OFFICE AND WORKS :
KOWLOON, HONG KONG HONG KONG OFFICE 25024.
Telephones:
TELEFON KOWLOON DOCK 58053.
Telegram: FESTO, HONG KONG.” DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON, STEEL, AND BRASS FOUNDERS,
FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS, AND ELECTRICIANS,
On Lloyda
list of
approved
Cant
Bléel
Harbour
Call® Flags
Engineer
Boller
at the Company's. Offfes up to Ncon on the day previous to sailing,
For further Information, Passage, Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
& 0, Building, Connaught Rd. C., Hồng Kong,
Agents.
THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO. LTD.
BRAB3 kment is two billpa
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
AUSTRALIA" - Calling at Manila (P. Is.), Tranriday La... Cairns, Townsville,
Ku Drisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
BRITISH STEAMERS: CHANGTE - TAIPING
DANS FASTEST, and MOST UNTO-DATE STRAMERS 18:THE SERVICE- ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SUROSON 213 STEWARDESS CARRERINE: Baby Your Shari Lacie de Anitralia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sydney-19 Dayk, DAS PIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, 676" RETURN
STEAMER
LONDON (vin Australia). From £336.15:0, pralian Swimpactes on 186),
turera.
T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN
Inker
Shipwright
In No. 1. Dock...” Dimensions:—666′0′′” O.A,x 83′6′′ x 48′6′′ - MIL. 26,000 tons Gross."
The Company possesses Bix Granite Docks and Two Patent St
Slipways.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 700′0′′ = 88′0' x 30'6""; over slit, H. W. 0.3. T. Salvage Tug "Henry Keswick 3,000 LH.P. Wireless Call Signal V.R.B.T. and Flag Call Signal 11.QB. Sheerlegs capable of lifting 80 tons.^O
Codes Used: A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and decond - Edition. Western Union. Bentley and Walkina,
Kindly send
chief Manager
RH. DYER BST MINA, Kowloon Docks,