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BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE &SWIRE
Agent: CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
"POYANG"
HYOCHÓW"
"SINEIANG"
- "HUNAN"
"TEINAN
"FOOCHOW" ****
"BHENCKING"
*PENGTIEN"
"KWEIYANG"
SAILINGS TO Bangkok Bingapord
Foocliow, Amoy,
Sentow. Sligapore, Palembang & Sibu Inevon & Pusan...
Ewaluw (Shanghai?) -Yokohama
& Kabe Shanghai
Singapore, Macassar. Sourabaya & Batavia ..........Singapore & Fenang
• Balls from Custodian Wharf
"NINGHA!"
"FOOCHOW"
"TSINAN
"STENGKING"
"FENGTIEN'
HUPED"
ARRIVALS FROM
Singapore Singapore
Swatow
4 p.m. 17th Feb. 4 p.m. 18th Feb,
10 a.m. 19th, Feb. 10 a.m. 20th Feb. 3 p.m. 20th Feb.
20th Feb. p.m. 21st Feb,
23rd Feb, 28th Feb.
18th Feb. 18th Fob. a.m. 10th Feb.
19th Feb. 20th Feb.
Bangkok, Saigon &
Swataw
25/26th Feb.
Shanghai & Keelang
Kobe a Keelung
RIVER SERVICE
"FATSHAN" Salls for Canton Midnight 17th & 3 p.m. 20th Feb.
Arrives from Canton 10 a.m. 19th & 22nd Feb.
:
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SCHEDULE SAILINGS TO LIVERPOOL
"CYCLOPS"
"ACHILLES"
**ELPENOR"
"MEDON"
HELPENOR"
"CLYTONET'S"
"TITAN"
"AJAX"
via Aden & Port Said.
via Port Sudan, Genoa & Marseilles Also GLASGOW
23rd Feb.
via Tangler, Casablanca & Havre 9th Mar. Glasgow
Arrivals from
14th Mar.
U.K. vin Siraits & Manila U.K. vla Straits
20th Feb.
11th Mar.
11th Mar.
26th Mar.
NEW YORK SERVICE
Arrivals from
................ U.S.A. vla Manila
8th March
Carriers option to proceed via other Parts to load and discharge
cargo.
Agents: Australian-Oriental Line, Ltd.
"CHANGTE” "SOOCHOW"
"CHANGTE"
"SOOCHOW"
Sallings to
Sydney & Melbourne Sydney, Melbourne
24th Feb.
***
14th Mar.
& Brisbane ........
Arrivals from
Japan
Australia & Mania.
20th. Feb. ---7th. Mar.
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HONG KONG-CANTON
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10 p.m.
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20/2/1949
9 p.J.
22/2/1940
9 p.m.
24/2/1049
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10 p.m.
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10 p.m.
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17/2/1949
19/2/1940
21/2/1049
23/2/1940
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AGENTS
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OR
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(Before sailing hours, Tel. 20545)
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ISBRANDTSEN
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FAR· EAST *· STRAITS • INDIA • PEREIAN, GULF • MEDITERRANEAN
UK. & `CONTINENT •. W, INDIES * B. AMERICA
"FLYING
CLIPPER"
STEAMSHIP. DIVISION
FROM
New York'
vin Japan
& Shanghai
due Feb. 20.
“HARPALYCUS" Japan
SAILS FOR
Manila, Kohslchang, Singapore, : Colombo, Bombay, Karachi, Adan, Djibouti, Alexandria, Genes
& New York: Feb. 81.
Bingapore, Bombay. due Feb. 27. Faracht, Aden,
Alexandria, Genos: &, USA
Feb. 28.
P. PATTISON & CO.
GENERAL AGENTS: · CHINA; FORMUSA, KOREA JAPAN,
SEMENTARA KONGKONG SARSKI PREZEN
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CHINESE "BUIFFING" OVICES.
to Konnaught Bond, D.
Around The Harbour
Frantic squealinga and hoarse, shoutings in mid-har- bour drew curious eyes to the
British steamer Taikinahon shortly after her arrival here from Holhow yesterday.
It was the unloading of more than 300 frightened pigs..
rattan "Trapped" in their cages, the pigs had a trying time on route from Hainan when the Talkinshon was severely batter- ed by North Easterlies in rough, sens.
None, however, was reported. dead.
The British steamer
THE CHINA, MAIL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1940. N
Sorge Spy Story Came From Japan
Washington, February 16.
The suggestion that the United States Army release.
the Sorgo spy story originated with the occupa- tion authorities in Japan.
While the
Break In Dollar And Fats
Prices Of Oils
London, February 15:
The Financial Times, sald: The break in dollar prices off olls and fats worries investora i In the stering area producers.
Oils and fats have been regard- ed as among the most penrce of
Japanese Interest in finding out why the story was published just recently rather than in how the ring worked, therefore may be better answered, food and likely to remain the most scarce for the longest time, in Tokyo than in Washington.
yet they have been; among the Why? The Army here la in-leaders in the United States com- The preparation for publica- tion of the
theclined to throw the question buck modity market to break, the account of dramatic case took a long time. to Japan and the occupation au- United States removing certain export controls, International al- Many months ago, the occups thorities for the answer. also
location scheme being abandoned brought 12 Chinese passengers, tion authorities in Japan sent to
Army and other and Argentina drastically' 'reduc- ond 1,300 tons of general cargol Army, headquarters here the racireles here thus far have not at | Ing prices of her large unsold
port on the Sorge spy ring and tempted to explain officially why stock of linseedoll. from Bangkok via Holbow."
proposedi 10
the
military chief that the story, was released,, an, un- Identified Neutenant far from The exodus from the forthere it be published.
With its accustomed thorough-high efreles seemed to give the cities of China has resumed.
went over the answer. Three ships from Shanghal vinness, the Army Keclung and Amoy brought to- tale carefully to decide whether publication was desirable and also to make sure that If publication no portions-in- The Dutch anotorshop Tiisa-was nuthorised, dane, coming from Amey, carried 490 Chinese, of which 504 were from the alecrage class. She had. niso 24 babies. There were two Europeans only.
gether about 1,000 Including 30 Europeans
passengers
The Dutch vessel brought 18 besides several tons of mall baga, cargu. The master, Mr. J.C. Wolter, reported having good sailing on the way down.
The Butterfield and Swire steamer Wingsang had 17 Eure- peans and 435 Chinese, including 20 from the cabin class,
Among her cargo, were 4101 mail bags and 200 tone of
micable to national security. were included.
Before The World
After months of consideration, the Army approved the occupa~ tlon authorities
get the full story before the world.
Ceylon Agreement Extended
ed_today.
The agreement was to
fallen
Dollar shortage håndicäßschoop purchases from the Western hemisphere, for example, Britain recently rejected the Uruguayan He said: "I make clear that offer to sell linseed for dollar.
Recently, Philippine
dollar things are not always what
has coprn they scem." From which some cent while Malayan sterling copro len by about 40 per quarters have drawn the' morali
is only about 20 per cent, helped of the story that publication was intended as a warning to by the virtual stoppage of Citi the United Statan, Japan and nese oil exports. the world generally that such things may be going on even in their own backyards and that It might be wall to check up.
Sorge Case Repeated
It is further felt that Japan is'
remain seares,
the United States
Walle dollars sterling markets have some pro- section from
ERP funds to the relief of United falls, unless Congress ties Bonic
States surpluses.
Some overens estates, for ex- ample palm oil, have long-term on the Far East line of the cold contracts with the British Gov- ernment. But looking ahead, war against the Reds and that traders still insist that there will would be strange indeed if fur-be ready demand for many years ther activities similar to those of for ali oil and seed from sterling were not being countries or countries which can the Sorge case
offer practicable trading terms. attempted in Japan today.
There is an The feeling goes further-a
important psycholo-
Investors
Colombo, February 15. oranges, beans and general Chin-1- The agreement signed between ese merchandise.
Britain and Ceylon on April 30 The British matorship Yochow last year, freeing up to £8,300,- arrived with 10
Europeans and 000 of Ceylon's blocked sterling hope that publication of the Sorge gical link. Supplies outside the 308 Chinose. She took down 1.000 assets, will be extended unt story will result in tightened United States are increasing. Bra- tons of cargo and 60 drums of April 30 this year as a result of measures in Japan against pos-21 is offering fair quantities at alcohol Only 458 tona, however, recent talks here, it was revealsible current espionage.
competitive prices. Argentine were discharged here.
prices are falling and Indian ex- The conclusions of the man on port prices are casing. hovej Mr. C.A. Fernandez, chief en-ended in December, but further the Tokyo street that the Ameri-must be careful.
Reuters Financial Editor com- gineer of the Burmese LST Chip talics will take place before the cans, both here and in Japan, are
well. Informed Lam, left for Singapore by the present
extended
against further menta that some agreement warning Japan British steamer Wo Sang yester-ends.
Communist activities would not sources bellove that Argentina's linseed oil'congestion may induce day after signing off.
Ceylon's total sterling assets seem to be far wrong. The Burmese cratt is mean-on March 1, 1948, amounted to
her to resume exporting linseed while undergoing engine repairs. £51,000,000-Reuter,
But the warning is directed at for crushing abroad. Reuter. She has been chartered by
the American man-in-the-street |-- local businessmen for
as well and he has a way of making his reactions known in
another
vagabond trip. The destination is ARMED ·
still undetermined yet.
REFUGEES FOR ISRAEL
BLOCKADE
OF REBELS
Paris, February ́15. The French High Commis- sioner for Indo-China, M. Leon enforce Pignon, has decided to anarmed blockade of areas held by Vietminh (Indo-Chinese) Na- tionalist forces, Agence France | Prease reported from Salgon to-
The
Honolulu, February 16. The ss. General W. H. God- don arrived yesterday with 558 report added that French refugees from China who will cross the United States without on any vessel trying to leave the troops: hud, been ordered to fire entering the country officially Plaine des Jones, the main re- Immigration officers said thesistance centre in Indo-China. refugees, 485
Jews and 13 The High Commissioner and Chinese, would travel to New, the Army, according to this re- York on a special train under port, are determined to prevent guard. Most of the Jewish re-the Government of Dr. Ho Chi fugees are en route to Israel and] Minh, the Vietmmh leader, 'from the Chinese to Cuba.-Associat- further receiving supplies. ed? Press.
Heuter.
NOTICE
M.S. “TREVEAN”
P. & O. S.N. Co.'s Bills of Lading No. 7 covering the undernoted cargo shipped from Hong Kong to Basrali via Bombay by M.S. TREVEAN which sailed on February 10, 1949, have been lost and are hereby declared null and void.
Marks & Nos.
Cargo
2 bales Cotton Plece Goods .
R
H
AMS
No, 21/22
Bastab Iraq
via Bombay
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
Agents, P. & O. S.N. Co.
Hong Kong, February 16, 1049.
Peninsular
& Oriental
QUIS ROS
SEPARABIT
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
66
R.M.S. CARTHAGE”
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS,
SAILS: Friday 18th February at Noon for the UK. via Straits,
Colombo and Bombay.
BAGGAGE: ALL passengers baggage must be sent to Hongkong & Kowloon Whart Co's Godown (No. 2 Gate, Canton Road Entrance) by noon on Thursday, the 17th February. With the exception of hand packages carried by passengera themselves all baggogo must pass through the Wharf Co. godown for loading on board by ship's allngs only EMBARKATION; Wilf tako place between 9:30 a.m. and 11.30
a.m. on the 18th February,
15.
Malta, February Two airmen were killed to- all levels of the American Gov- | day in the crash of a Royal ernment, from the White House Navy reconnaissance plane here. down-Associated Press,
-Reuter.
Missionaries Carry On
Under Communists
Manking, February 15, Missionary circles here today told the United Pross that the American' Protestant Mission centre
in Rod-occupied. Chuhsion, 35 miles North Wost of Nanking, had been given approval by the Communist authorities to carry on thair religious activities.
The missionaries of Chuhsien, members of the Unit- ed Christian Mission Society of the Disciples of Christ, are Mr. George Cherryhomes and Mr. and Mrs. Irene Goulter. Mrs. Cherryhomes was evacuated in December to the Philippines, where she gave birth to a son,
Letters from the Chubsien women. Nantung, 60 miles North missionaries sald the.. Com of Shanghai, was occupied by the munist military authorities also Communists at the beginning of gave approval to 15 other the month. United Christian Missions in Red-areas.
One of the letters sald
wero Communist troops.
The two women are Miss Pau- ilne Starn of Wooster, Ohio, and Miss Lyrel Tergarden of Don-
the bury, Connecticut-United Press.
very and
friendly and courteous showed every consideration.*..
No Names
́70 KILLED ́AS. HOUSES BURIED
P&O B.I. E&A
COMPANIES
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL SN, CO.
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'as. "CORFUM '44'"CANTOK":"14
KL "CARTBÅGE”
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"CANTON"
*
"CARTHAGE“
LEAVES LONDON
Balled 10th March
7th April
3rd May,
2nd June
30th June
DUR DONGKONG
-Btly March
110% Apell
5th Ju
Yell'Avishank***
Via Southampton, Fort Bald, Aden, Bomber, Dalamako, Tanang
HOMEWARDS
28. "CARTINACISTI
KL "CORPU"
A "CANTON"
“CARTHADE"
A "CORPUTM
EL "CANTON"
Blacmpore, LEAVES RONGKONG
18th Feb. (noon)
14th March
26th April
18th May
Plj June
8th July
TO 21Mh- 14h April 18th May
DIL LONDON
· 18th Jukë
1116 2017
Via Alogspore, Penang, Colombo, Dombay, Aden à Port Bakd
FREIGHT SERVICE may o
"SOMALI"
KL. "TREVINCE"
14. "TREVELTAN**
་
"SOMALI“
due Blat Feb
ulla Zied Feb.
ઘર
Tih Mar.
anila 11th Mar,
from London oộ 1,Con 'tinent via Straits;
for Japan.
from London, Continent,
Karachi a Bombay via Atvir
for Shanghai & Japan. Hong Kong cargo will be transhipped a Bingapore to me. “TREVINCE'. salle 15th Mar. for Biralta, Colombo,.
U.K. & Continent, salla 10th Apr. for Strafla, Colombo,
U.X. Continent
- "KEVINCE"
"SOMALI” i« filed with the DRIHOLD estata of ventilation, and has space for refrigerated-esigo and oft in bulk.
BRITISH INDIA S.N. CO., LTD.
. "SANGOLA*:•
(Aper Line) “DAYBŻAN"
K. "BEITRALA” *,
(Apar Line)
m. "BANCOLA" =
(Apar Line)
#.#. "BINDIANA”'»
(Apeur Jina) * "DATORAM”
̧M.L. "SIRDUANA” •
(Apca Line)
due the Feb. saliz 24th Feb. don 27th Feh salle Tth Mar, fue 4th Mar, sells 7th Mar.
dum 14th Mar, walls 27th Mar.
do 11th Mar. aalla 10th Mar,
dve mid 'Mar. valla and Mar.
doo Sist Mar, salla. Bed Apr.
from Calcutta via Eltralia, for Amor and Japan.
from Calcutta via Biralts for Japan.
from Japan ✯ Amoy. for Stralia. Hangoon, Calcutta, Chittagong a Mudras.
from Japan & Shanshal. for Straits, Hangood,
Calcutta,
Chittagons &
Madras
from Calcutta via Stračta for Amuy & Japan,
from Japan.
for Singapore, Penang. Colombo, Bombay, Kara- chi and Paralan Gulf.
from Japan Bhanghai, for Biraita, Ransom. Caleoita Chittagong .4- Madras,
*These ships have Hafrigerated Cargo, apico. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN 8.S. Co., Ltd.
due early Ma from New Zealadó. &.
Austrails via). Japan,. Lealle mid 'Mär. for: Rabaul,' Brisbane,
Brdner, Melbourne Adelaida.
.
"EASTERN” 4. due mi Mer. from Australia, *******Kcöeptă carte on through bills of lading for NEW ZEALAND NA FUJIIRLANDA FORTS.
For full particulars apply to:-
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ISTHMIAN LINE
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ARRIVALS FROM U.S. ATLANTIC COAST
Discharging 3rd Mar. wärd Apr. SAILINGS TO U.S.A. via PANAMA
0 F12th Mar. 0th Mar.
8.8. "STEEL CHEMIST". 8.8. "STEEL SCIENTISTTM
6.8. "STEEL NAVIGATOR" Lima, February 15. The letter, without mentioning
9.8. “STEEL TRAVELER“ At least 70 people were killed the mission when 200 names, intimated
houses were burled was visited by some very pro2 undur debris from a ravine minent Communists.
washaway, according to a report Sondondo, The Chuhsten missionaries sold from the village of
about 285 miles South of Lima. They
travel planning to Ore
The side of:a" ravino was ap÷ through the Communist-control-
parently washed away by fed countryside to visit their
huge cloud-burst. other long isolated mission cen- tres.
Rescuers are trying to recover bodies from. part of village which was buried under the navalanche of rocks, and mud
Sondondo has.
population of 1,000.—Associated Press.
The letter said there was disorder in Chuhslen and very the Nailon- little looting when alist toops pulled out the day before the Reds entered the town. which is alsó a: station on the Pukow-Tientsin line..
Travellors, moving back and
CZECH P.M. "ON LEAVE”.
Prague, February 15.
forth between the Communist It was officially stated here and Nationalist territory, indicat today
that the Czech Primo
ed no difficulty was encounter Minister, M. Antonin
ed in crossing the Red lines but was "on leave"
Zapotecky
the Nationalists were stricter and] this
This information was given to inspected indentification papera. enquiries Inspired by recent
rumours of another
United Christian Mission etr-meeting."
Continform
for
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