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CHITRAL RANPURA
RAWALPINDI
From Tons Hong Kong
About
:
6,000 18th Jan
17,000 25th Jan
7,000 1st Feb.
5,900 8th Feb. 15,000 8th Feb 15,000 22th Feb: 6,000 29th Feb.
17,000 7th Mar. 14,500 218 Mar.
7,000 28th Mar.
17,000 4th Apr. 16,000 18 Apr
6,000 25th Apr.
14,500 2nd May 17,000 18th May 5,000 23rd May
Destination
Marseilles, Havre, London, Ham-
bar E'dam & Hull
Bombay, Marseilles & London Marseilles, Earre, London, Ham burg, E'dam Antwerp & Hall Straits, Colombo & Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles & London.
Marselles, Havre, London, Har
burg. Botterdam, Antwerp & Hall
Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles, & London.
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Bombay, Marseilles, Havre, London,
Hamburg. R'dam & Hull. Marseilles, & London.
Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles, Havre, London, Ham- burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull. Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Marseilles, Havre, London, Ham- burg, Rotterdam, Antwerp & Hull, Bombay, Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles & London.. Bombay, Marseilles & London.
·14,500 - 11th July Bombay, Marseilles & London.
15,000 30th May. 17,000 13th Jane
17,000 27th Jure
CORFU
* Carro only.
+ Calls Casablanca.
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10,000 29th Peb
8,000 14th Mar.
Calls Port Swettenham,
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ranean have opened American way as to provide adequate defence eyes to the vulnerability of those for each country, but make it un-sea routes, which are the verit likely that they could attack anyable arteries of the British Com other country with prospects of
success, we shall have contributed monwealth.:: to the pacification of the world.”
Instruments For Peace
MinimumTM Needs Of Britain Each of the English-speaking This does not mean that cut-Powers now regards the other's. and-dried building programmes naval strength as essentially an are to be asked for. The inter-instrument for the preservation tion is to invite each Power to lot pesce, a common viewpoint declare its minimum require-which excludes all suspicion or ments in naval tonnage over a thought of rivalry. That is period of six years, such ton-one of the imponderables" nage to be distributed in agreed which is bound to inence the " proportions over the various proceedings of the Conference. ship categories. The Powers The only difference of opinion will be naked to make their de- between London and Washing- clarations simultaneously, and ton occurs
upon a technical the resulting totals will provide question the size of future la firm basis for discussion. warships. The United States That the British Government desires battleships of 35,000 defences to a standard of ade whereas Britain advocates quacy is common knowledge. smaller vessels. Whether a So far. however, it has not compromise can be reached re-
THE COUNT AND THE SHIPBUILDING is resolved to restore our naval tons and ernisers of 10,000 tons.
WEDDING GUEST
(Continued from Page 10.)
IN BRITAIN Encouraging Figures. Published
BIG IMPROVEMENT SHOWN
London. To-day-
drawn up any definite pro-mains to be seen
gramme of new construction Japan will couple her demand Instead, certain minimum re-for equality with a proposal to quirements in battleship, abolish battleships and aircraft- cruiser, and anti-submarine ton carriers, en the ground of their "Well, Big Mike's a friend of that picture, and had a little one
mage have been formulated, and "aggressive" character. mine. I ain't more than deuce-made for my locket, and made up
Con- these figures will be put for-versely, she will claim a gen- high in the district as far as in-fall that story about the Count, and
A big improvement in ship ward as our contribution to the erous quota of submarines, fluence goes. but Mike's as, good about his being killed so I could building is shown in Lloyd's re- pool round which the discus which she holds to be primari friend to a little man, or a poor wear black. And nobody can love turns for the quarter ended De-ision in regard to quantitatively a defensive" arm France APCAR SAILINCS man, as he is to a big one. I met a liar, and you'll shake me. Andy, cember 31. The total of limitation will proceed
His credited with a readiness to [him to-day on the Bowery, and and I die for shame. Oh, there 1,543,153 tons, excluding Rus- It may be taken as certain jaccept a maximum tonnage ap what do you think he does? never was anybody I liked but you sia, from where no figures are that the British Government preciably less than that of Great
shakes bands.-zd that's al” 8,000 31st Jan Singapore, Penang, Rangoon and Comes up and
available, is the highest for any will not in any circumstances Britain, but is-still reluctant to 8,000 15th Feb. Calcutta.
*Andy,' says he. I've been keep- But instead of being pushed
consent to perpetuate the exist-tie her hands in respect of the ¡ing cases on you
You've been away, she found Andy's arm fold quarter since June 1931
Some 48.2 per cent. of it is ing disparity between the development of submarines and putting in some good licks over onting her closer. She looked up and being built in Britain and Ireland British Navy and foreign fleets light surface craft your side of the street, and I'm saw his face cleared and smiling. The British total of 743,086 tons in cruiser, destroyer, and sub- proud of you. What you, take "Could yon--could you forgive registers
Italy's Case to drink? He takes a cigar, and me, Andy?"
an increase of 212,532 marine strength. tons for the quarter, compared Now is the time to visit,
Italy has not yet indicated the I take a highball I told him I was "Sure," said Andy. "It's all with the previous September, and
Opposed Japan's Chima
case she will put forward, but going to get married in two weeks right about that Back to the is the highest for five years. It During the past six years ourlif precedent is followed she will Australia & New Zealand Andy, says he, send me an in- cemetery for the Comt. You've
vitation, so I'll keep in mind of it, straightened everything out, Magstruction in seven
exceeds the aggregate under con- resources for combatting sub-insist on full equality with
marine warfare have diminish-France. Both of these Fowers a leading coun-} and T come to the wedding' gie. I was in hopes you would tries abroad, among which Gered, relatively, by at least 50 per prefer limitation by total ton- That's what Big Mike says to me: before the wedding-day. Bully many heads the list with 254,121 cent, and there has also been nage to the existing system. and he always does what he says. {girl!”
followed by Japan with 118,610 sharp decline in our relative The table below exibits the "Andy" said Maggie, with a
cruiser strength The ground present strength of the five "You don't understand it. Mag- Or
gie, but I'd have one of my hands somewhat shy smile, after she had
Some 311,100 tons were begun thus lost must be recovered, "Conference-Navies"
Except cut off to have Big Mike Sullivan been thoroughly assured of jat our wedding.
months Steam and motor of foreign establishments
awhose life has been artificially substantial increase in British prolonged by treaty, only post- proudest day of my life. When story about the Comt
tankers are being constructed to a Well, not to any large extent, total of 488,560 tons, Britain again ser and he goes to a man's wedding, there's
anti-submarine war vessels including those a guy being married that's made said Andy, reaching for his cigar heading the list in number and tonnage.
authorised but not yet laid down for Ke
According to all evidence-are listed Ships of the pre- Now, that's why I'm case; because it's Big Mike Sultonnage. Half the tonnage being
livan's picture you've got in that constructed in Britain at Detem Japan is fully determined to vious era are now obsolete, and maybe looking sore to-night"
demand complete naval parity their inclusion would give a very "Why don't you invite him, then, locket of yours.”
„ber 81 related to motorships.
Beater. lif he's so much to the mustard?”
with this country and the Unit- misleading impression of rela- ed States. As the American tive strength: said Maggie. lightly.
lands of Sunshine and Zomance. "Down Under” you will feel a new being and even if you are not inclined towards Surfing, Fishing. Shooting on Mountaineering, you will find that the Antipodes have plenty to offer you—including 25/- for your poună.
On the way down your life aboard will be as you wish, quiet hectic for the È & Akil hamonzi your every whim
And by the way, there is no additions) charge for Deck Cabina and there is of course a Sen Deck Swimming pool, an Orchestra and a fine Laundry.
A Surgeon and Stewardess are at your disposal and last but not least-we had almost forgotten the cuisine will set you listening eagerly for the goaz!
Eegular Monthly Sailings from Hong Kong to Shanghai and Japan and Hong Kong to Australia,
Frequent connections from Australia with the following
The Union S.S. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New
Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.
The P. & G. Boyal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & 0, "Branch Service of Steamers to London via Suez The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for
London via Panama Canal.
Southampton and
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS
7,000 1st Fah. Manila, Bahari, Brisbans, sydn 7,000 - 6th Maz, Melbourne & Hobart. 7,000 3rd Apr.
NELLORE
TANDA
XANKIN
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
SEIRALA
CATHAY
"BURDWAN
TANDA TILAWA
RAWALPINDI "SOMALI
SANTHIA CORFU KANKIN
8,000 24th Jan. Amey, Shanghai & Japan 15,000 24th Jan. Shanghai, Köbe, &- Tokobama..
8,000 29th Jan. Shanghai & Japan
6th Feb. Shanghai & Japan 7,000 10,000 7th Feb, Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 17,000
7th Feb. Shangisi, Kobe & Yokohama. - 7,000 19th Feb. Shanghai & Japan.
8,000 21st Feb. Amoy, Shanghai & Japan. 14.500 21st Feb. Shanghai Kobe & Yokohama.
7,000/- 8th Mar. Shanghai & Japanis
ALL DATES are approzimate "and" sub-
feet to alteration without notice. All Cabins Calls well
are fitted with Electric Fans or Punkca Louvre *ystem. Steamers on. London and Atts- tralian Lines are fitted with Laundries, Par cels measuring not more than 5 cm. ft. will be received at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to walling.
on the
PcO
for-
It would be the giveness, "did you believe all that Britain in the last three either by a drastic reduction in in the case of capital ships,
"There's a reason why I can't," said Andy sadly. "There's a rea son why he mustn't be there Don't ask me what it is, for I İcan't tell yon ***
(The End)
POLICE CHANGES
Inspector Dorling's Retirement
ROTARY MEETING
Interesting Talk By Mr. R. Sidney
ΟΣ
reaction to this claim is one of
uncompromising opposition, the possibility of deadlock at early stage of the Conference cannot be ignored.
Although the British attitude
Capital ships
Cinizers:
Sin. TIRE
British
15 18 12
on this particular problem hasi 51⁄2-6m guns 20 19 20
His Excellency the Governor vet to be declared, there is Air
65 113 39 61
-40 44:48 30 56
Total Personnel (approx.):.
apire
100,000
119,900
88,500
€15,500
$1,800
"Oh, I don't care," said Maggie. į "It's something about politics, of] course. But it's no reason why Consequent on the retirement Sir Andrew Caldecott C.M.Gevery expectation of close Destroyers you can't smile at me.”
on pension of Inspector A. J. W. CEE honoured local Rotarians Anglo-American accord, on this "Maggie,” said Andy presently, Dorling, of the Hong Kong Police with his presence at the Hong and other fundamental issues. “do you think as much of me as Force, on January 20, Inspector: Kong Hotel yesterday, when Mr. X. For some time past a much you did of your as you did of the A. H. Elston has been appointed Sidney, of Singapore, a prominent clearer perception at and sym- Japan Count Maní?”
to Inspector Dorling's post in the Rotarian and the Editor of Boda, pathy with British naval needs, France He waited a long time but Criminal Intelligence Depart-the Malayan Rotary magazine, ad- has been shown at Washington Maggie did not reply. And then, ment, Yaumati, while Sub-large- dressed the Club at the usual than was previously the case suddenly the leaned against his tor J. O'Donovan is appointed to weekly tilin meeting. Mr. Sidney, Recent events in the Mediter shoulder and began to cry to cry the Murder Squad, Central C. Liwhose speech was punctuated with
and shake with sobs, holding his D. in place of Inspector Elston, many snusing quips, "spoke on
arm tightly, and wetting the crepe Sub-Inspector M. Flattery has aernautical developments in Hong KING'S ENQUIRIES REGARDING [de Chine with tear-d
been transferred from Shamshui-Kong and Malayá,“ - "There, there, there!" soothed po Police Station to Central C. L. President, Professor L Forster,
MR. KIPLINGS CONDITION
- Andy, putting aside his own trou-D. Lance Sergeant Simpson has welcomed as guests Sir John ible. And what is it, now?" been transferred from Beserve Nicholson (attached to Taikoo
"Andy," sobbed Maggie, Tve Motor Patrol Section (Bongkok-Docks) Messrs H. Hutchen sued yesterday
Middleser flied to you, and you'll never mEKLY
for M. PS, duty, (Singapore), "E. Geddes, C. W. N.
Radyard me, or love me any more. But Ice
Sergeant Pen McGowan, P. de Bour- znï¬ A.
transferred Fittendrigh of Hong Kong. ongkokisuf Po
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to The Agent
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there never was -30 ch as the little finger of Count I never had a bean in my life. (the other girls had, and the
ed about 'em make the "fell
P&O ZUILDING. CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL HONGKONG [[Añ, Andy,
you know, I
Actin
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WHATS
TWO ACTORS IN ONE PART
Italy:
Rough Guide These figures serve only as a rough-and-ready guide to rela
strength for mong the:
listed above there are marked differences in age, fonnage, and armament.
London, To-day. A bulletin is-Apart from its international importance, the impending Con- ference is of peculiar interest to the British tarlayer. Fai- gastric jure to reach an agreement on quantitative limitation would Enquiries add- immeasurably to the cost
upon, early
trouble states
taining his position
as to Mr. Kipling's condition were of restoring our naval defences,
| made yesterday on behalf of Elispmo his Majesty the King, who was Ex- to formed that he was a shade bet
Lupino Lane, who had lost appeared in"Twenty the Collser Fast
king, his fines being ndy Bath
that his com
condition was #s-could-be circumstances. Servic
especially it ships of the
and armament
preference to
could perform
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