SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
ANHUI, British str., 1,356, Meatheal, 28th Der. -Swatow 27th Dec., Ballast-Butterfeld & Paviru
BUELOW, German str., 9,028, I. Forman, 29th. De-Yokohama 19th December, General -Mulchers & Co.
CASHHUTZ APCAR, British str., 1,750, W. D. A. Thomas, 29th Dec. Calcutta & Straits 12th Dec., General-David Sacon & Co. Cura, British str., 1,143, C. Landbough 28th Des. Haiphong 24th Dec, Rice and General Butterfield & Swire. CHIYURN, Chinese str., 1,133, C. Steward, 27th DocShanghai 25th Dec., Haueral- C. M. S. N. Co. FOOSHING, British str., 29th Dee.-Canton. BANGCHON, British str.,999, Mawley, 29th Dec. -Chinking 24th December, Goperal- Butterfield & Swire. HANGSHANG, British str., 29th Dee.-Canton. Hurenów, British str. 1,217, Forsyth, 28th
Doo, Cuba 24th December, General Butterfield & Swire. PONGTONG, German str., 998, W. Böteführ
29th Dec.--Bangkok 20th Dec., Rice Butterfield & Swiro.
YRSAN MARU, Japanese str., 2.329, Aoke, 29
Du+Kutchinatsu 21st Dco., Coal--Mitan
Bran Kaisha.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARDÕUE MASTER'S OFFICE. 29th December. Below, German str., for Europe, &c. Cyclops, British str., for Kobe. Bangchow, British str, for Canton.
9, British str., for Swatow. Mart, Jap. str., for Singapore.. Hapok, British str., for Haiphong. Lockata, German str., for Swatow. Washing, British str., for Canton. Yunnan, British atr., for Moji.
DEPARTURES. 29th December
ARIAKI MABu, Japanese str, for Amy: BENYORLICH, British str., for Nagasaki. BORNEO, Garman str., for Sundakan. CHEONGSHING, British for Swatow. CHITUEN, Chinese str., for Canton. DAIJIN MALU, Jap. str., for Swatow, DAKOTAH, British str., for Manila, HATAY. British str., for Swatow. HILENE, German str., for Swatow. Kiso, British str., for Shanghai. LAISANO, British str., for Singapore.. LINAN, British str., for Cunton. MATHILDE, Gorman str., for Haiphong MOTUNE, British str., for Singapore. SCANDIA, German str., for Colombo. SHAOHSING, British str., for Shanghai. SHINSHU MAR, Jap. str., for Nagasaki. TEAN, British str., for Manila. TUSEN MARU, Jap. str., for Moji.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British air. Zafiro reports: Light to acderate N.E. and W. wind, moderato se na fine clear weather.
The British str. Huichów reports: On this way from Cebu we picked up three slipwrecked men of a junk and brought them to Hongkong
VESSELS IN DOCK.
December 29th. ABERDEEN DOCK-Borneo, Haimun. KOWLOON DOCK.-H.M.S. Virago, Prinz Waldemar, Triumph, H.M.S: Fume, H.MS. Janus, Taranga.
COSMOPOLITAN DOCK.-Derwent, Lookeun..
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
UNITED STATES & CHINA-JAPAN STEAMSHIP LINE.
Fon NEW YORK AND BOSTON VIA SUEZ CANAL,
(With Liberty to Cail at Malabar Coast.)
THE Steamship
"INDRAWADI,"
Captain Williams, will be despatched as above
on TUESDAY, the 5th January, 1909.
For Freight apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents
INDRA LINE LTD. Hongkong, 14th December, 1908.
(1658
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP.. COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH, 1908.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING
To ascertain the anchorage of any Venasis, the Harbour has been divided into Fur Sections commen of zg from Green Island, Vessels anchoring nearest Towloon are marked “k” nearest Hongkong "b"midway between Hongkong and Kertson “m,” and those vessels berthed at the Koiloon Wharf "k.w." together with the number denoting she section.
SEUTIONS.
1 From Green Esland to the Harbour Master's.
2 From Harbour Master's to Blake Plor.
8 From Blake Pier to Naval Yard.
-4 From Naval Yard to Baat Point.
*DESTINATION
LONDON & ANTWERP VIA SINGAPORE, &..................... LONDON & ANTWERP LONDON &o., VIA USUAL PORTS OF CALL... LONDON. ANTWERP & HAMBURG ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG VIA STRAITS, &... HAVRE & HAMBURG I STRAITS, & HARVE & HAMBURG VIA STRAITS, &0. ***
SIL
HAVRE & HAMBURG VIA STRAITS, 10, HAVRE & HAMBURG VIA STRAITE, &0. HAVRE & HAMBURG VIA STRAITS, &c. MARSEILLES, HAVRE & COPENHAGEN.. MARSEILLES, do, TIA PORTA OF CALL MARSEILLES & LONDON VIA FOMBAY Marsillas, LONDON & ANTWERP VIA SINGAPORE, ËS MABBEILLES, LONTON & ANTWERP VIA SINGAPORE, do, NAPLEE GENOA, ALGIERS, GIERALTAR đi NAPLUS. GENOA AIRBỎ, GIUEAUTAI, thơ, m TRIESTE, KO, FIA SINGAPORE, &a NEW YORK & BOSTON VIA SUBZ PORTS...... BOSTON & NEW YORK
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VANCOUVER VIA SHANGHAI JAPAN, &o VANCOUVER VIA SHANGHAI JAPAN, &o. VICTORIA, B.C.. &SEATTLE VIA Sbanehal, &c. & TACOMA VIA JAPAN..... VICTORIA, B.C., VICTORIA, BC. SEATTLE VIA SHANGHAI, &c. AUSTRALIAN PORTS VIA MANILA
A SPRALIAN PORTS VIA MANILA. AUSTRALIAN PORTS VIA PORT DARWIN AUSTRALIAN TORTS VIA MANILA
ASTRALIAN PORTS VIA MANILA ............ KORE
KOBE & YOKOHAMA
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JAPAN
SHANGHAI FIA FOOCHOW...
SHANGHAI, CHEFOO & DALNY
TRSSEL'S NAMES
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CARNARVONSHIRE, DEN OF OGIL ISTRIA
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C. W. Watkine, R.R. P. &O, 8. N. Co.. Hangton
Brit, str. A. Brit, str. Nelt. str...
C. L, Daniel
Belt. str...
Gor. st.
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Gor. str.
k.w.
Luning...
BARCELONA ---
Ger. str.
k.w.
Porz-line
C. FERD. LARISZ BLAVONIA
Gar. str...
k.w.
Ger, str...
k. w.
Wagner Poter
Her. str...
k. W
Dan. str. ...
ERNEST SIMONS ...
Brit. tr...
Jap, stri
ANDALUSIA SIAM
MACEDONIA
FADO MABO
BINGO MARU....... BUELOW.
TANGO MABU...
Jap. str
Brit. str...
Chirard
MCGREGOR Bros, & Gow P.&O. SN. Co.
SERWAN, TOMES & Co. HAMITEG AMERIKA LINIS HAMBURG-AMERrika Linio "... HAMBURG-AMERIKA LÄNIS
HAMBURG-Amerika LINTE
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A. Christiansen
B. Formisa
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Williams
K. Kowars
J. Boyd...
Ger, str...
PRINZESS ALICE ...
Ger. str.
PERSIA......
Aus. str.
INDRAWADI...
Brit, str.
VIRMATO
MUNCASTER CARD
Brit, str.
EMPRESS OF JAPAN
Brit. str.
MONTEAGLE
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SEIXANO MARU...
Jan. str....
INVARIC
Heit. str.
Jap. ite...
CHANGSHA
Brit. str...
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PRINZ WALDEMAR,
Gar, str.
EMPIRE
Brit air.
Jap. str.
Jap. str.
MARU
Jap. str.,
Jap. str....
A. Keith
Jap. str.
T. Sekine
Dat. str.
H. Koops
FOOSHING
Brit. str.
T. Arthur
Brit, str.
CHOSKUN MARŲ.............. KWONGSANG
str...
Gor. Bir....
SHANGHAI VIA SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW SHANGHAI ...
SHANGHAL NAGASAKL KOBE & YOKOHAMA SHANGHAI, MOJI KOBE & YOKOHAMA SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
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H. Trowbridge
T. Suruga...
F. Wheeler
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TAKASATI MARU ... KUTSANG
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Brit. str.
TJIPANAS
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Dut, stk.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. BREMEN IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL
·FOR
KUDAT & SANDAKAN
LINES.
STEAMELS
... BORNEO"
Capt. B. SEMBILL
NAPLES, GENOA, ALGIERS,” GIBRALTAR, SOUTHAMPTON, ANTWERP & HAMBURG MANILA, YAP, NEWGUINEA,"
BRISBANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE...
"PRINZ WALDEMAR”
TO SAIL
W. Altmond
F. Sembill....
A. Mocker
Bradley... Pander...
MELOKEER & CO.
BANDER, WIELER & CO.......... JARDINE MATHESON & CO. LD. DODWELL & Co., LD...... CANADIAN PACIFIC-R. Co CANADIAN PACIPIO R. Co NIFFON YUSHN KAISHA. DODWELL & Co, LTD. NIPPON TUBER Kaisha..... BUTTERFIELD & SWIRL MELOHEES & Co. **** GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.. NIPPON TUSEN Kaisha NIPPON YUSEN Kaiga- NIFFON TUSEN Kawka NIPPON YUBEN Kanha NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA....... JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN...... JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., LD, BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE...........
·OSAKA BHOSEN Kaisha JARDINE, MATHESON & COLD, MELCHERS Co.
P. & 0.8. N. Co,
*** MESSAGRries MaritîBES ......
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Today,
On 11th Jan,
On 9th Jan., at Noon.
End of January.
On 5th Jan,
On 11th Jan.
On 25th Jan.
On 29th Jan.
On 22nd Febr.
-On 27th Fobr.
Beginning of January. On 5th Jan., at 1 P.M. On 20th March.
On 6th Jan,, at D'light On 20th Jan, at Dight
To-day, at Noon.
On
10th March.
On 20th Jan.
On 5th Jan.
On 19th Jan,
On 16th Jan, at 7.A.M.
On 2nd March, st Noon. On 5th Jan., at Noon. On 14th Jan,
On 19th Jav, at Neon, On 31st Jan, at 4 P.K. To-morrow, at 5 P.. On 6th Jan, at Noon. On 2nd Jan, st Noon.. On 19th Febr., at Noon. On 4th Jan.
On 18th Jan, at D'light On 20th Jan, at Noon. despatch.
4 F.M." To-day; t
at Noon. To-morrow, at Daylight To-morrow, at 4.Par. About 31st inat. About 2nd JAU. About 4th Jan.
About 8th Jan.
On 11th Jan, at Noon Middle of January.
On 3rd Jan.
On 17th Jan. Quick despatch. Ou 6th Jan, at 8 AM On Bed Jallon
at 8 AM To-day, at
On 1st Jan, at Noon.. "On 5th Jan, at Noon, To-morrow, at Nooд To-day, at 10 AM To-morrow, at 4 P.X.. On 2nd Jan., at Noon: On 5th Jang; ut÷8°F.M/ On 8th Jan, at 4 P.M. On 9th Jan. at Noon. To-morrow, at 8 AM To-day.
On 15th Jan, at Noon. Quick despatch.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
MM
FRENCH MAIL LINES.
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO AND FROM HUROPE
VIA SUEZ CANATAMAN
FORTNIGHTLY SERVICE TO AND FROM JAPAN VIA
FOR
Thursday, 31st Dec,
at 8 A.M.
Wed'day, 30th De, at NOON,
SHANGHAI, KOBE
YOKOHAMA
"BUELOW "
Capt. H. Forms
Cept. F. ISEKE
Thursday, 31st Dec., at 5 r.x. About Thursday,
31st December,
(Calling at POET DARWIN, and QUEENS SHANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KOBE) "PRINZ EITEL FRIEDRICH")
LAND PORT, and taking through Cargo
to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.}
THE
HE Steamship
"EMPIRE."
Captain Holmes, will be despatched as 'above on WED DAY, the 6th Jan., at Noon, 1909.
This well-known Stoamor is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham- bor which ensures the supply of Fresh Pro- visions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage.
This Steamor is installed throughout with the Electric Light.
Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon are carried,
N.B.-To assure the additional comfort of passengers the Steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms. (1)"
For Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th December, 1908.
[1681
SERVICE.
(WITH LIBERTY TO CALL AT MALABAR COAST).
REGULAR
STEAMSHIP
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK. 8.8. "MUNCASTER CASTLE "
On 19th Jan, 09 For Freight and further information, apply to
DODWELL & Co., LTD., Agents.
Hongkong, 25th December, 1908.
& YOKOHAMA
KORE)
For further Particulars, apply to
Capt. E. MALCHOW
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
MELCHERS & Co., GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG & CHINA
Hongkong, 29th December, 1908.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED.
CONNECTING AT TACOMA WITH
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to all Overland Common Points in the United States of America and Canada and also for the Principal Ports in Mexico and Central and South America.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG FOR
VICTORIA. B.C.. SEATTLE & TACOMA
Steamers.
[1298
INVERIC... BOVERIC SUVERIC...
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS LIMITED..
FOR LONDON, ANTWERP AND
HAMBURG
THE Steamship
THE S
« CARNARVONSHIRE,”
will be despatched for the above Forts about
end of January, 1909.
For Freight and Prasage, apply to ...
MOJI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
Топа.
Captain.
Sailing Date.
4,789
J. Boyd
4,445
Mathiə...
On 14th January, 09 On 11th Febr. 09
6,235
W. Shotton....
On 11th March, 09
These Steamers are specially fitted for the carriage of Asistio Storage Passengers.
PARCEL EXPRESS TO THE UNITED STATES & CANADA.
For further information apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agronta
(1695 Hongkong, 25th December, 1908.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1908.
DODWELL & CO., LIMITED,
GFNERAL AGENTS,
QUEEN'S BUILDINGS.
SHANGHAT, KOBE
TOKOHAMA
MARSEILLES VLA PORTS
MARSEILLES VIL PORTS
SHANGHAL
(STEAMERS *SYDNEY"
ERNEST SIMONS"
TONKIN"
TO BAIL
About 4th January. Jon 5th Jan 1 P.M..
Capt. Robafst
Capt. Girard “POLYNESIEN"
On 18th Jan Pabl Capt. Broc
On 19th Jan, Capt. Charbonnel 1. P.M. Transhipping on the Co.'s Stenniers at Singapore for Batavia at Colombo for Calentta, Bombay and Australia; at Port Said for the Levante, Constantinople and Black Bea, Through Tickets to London, via Paris, from £27 10s. up to £71 108. 20 hours Railway from Marseilles to London. Interpreters meet Passengers on their arrival in Marseilles.
For Further Particulars, apply to-
Hongkong, 29th December, 1908.
P. DE CHAMPMORIN, AGENT,
Queen's Building,
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY'S ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
LUXURY-SPEED-PUNCTUALITY.
THE ONLY LINE THAT MAINTAINS A REGULAR SCHEDULE SERVICE OF 12 days Across the Pacific is the "EMPRESS LINE," Saving 5 to 10 days' Ocean Travel,
12 DAYS YOKOHAMA to VANCOUVER,
21 DAYS HONGKONG to VANCOUVER.
Proposed Sailinan. (Subject to Alteration,)
R.M.9. EMPRESS OF JAPAN" "EMPRESS OF CHINA" "MONTEAGLE”...... "EMPRESS OF INDIA "EMPRESS OF JAPAN" "EMPRESS OF CHINA
LEAVE HONGKONG ARRIVE VANCOUVER, SATURDAY, 16th Janie's 5th Febr. 09. SATURDAY, 13th Febr.. 5th March 09 2nd March 26th March 09: 13th March.
2nd April 09 10th April....
30th April 09 1st May... 22nd May 09
Tons
6,000
6,000
PIA
6,165
6,000
76,000
6,000
TUESDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY,
411
"EMPRESS" Steamships will depart from HONGKONG at 7 a.M. 5.8. "MONTEAGLE" at 12 Noo
THE Quickest route to CANADA, UNITED STATES and EUROPE, calling at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI (through the INLAND SEA OF JAPÁN) KŐBE, YOKOHAMA and VICTORIA, B.C. Connecting at VANCOUVER with a Special Mail Express, and at QUEBEC with the Co's NEW PALATIAL EMPRESS Steamships, 14,500 tons register, thus providing a comfortable and speedy through route to Europe.
Hongkong to London, 1st Class via Canadian Atlantic Ports or New York £71.10
Intermediate on Starmers)
240
£42. and 1st Class Railway... [
·
First Class rate to London includes cost of Meals and Berth in Sleeping Car while erosing the American Continent by Canadian Pacifio direct Line. ****R.MS. "MONTEAGLE," carries Intermediate Passengers only, at Intermediate rates affording superior accommodation for that class.
Passengers Booked through to all points and AROUND THE WORLD. SPECIAL RATES (First Class only) granted to Missionaries, Members of the Naval Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Service of China and Japan Governments.
For further informatior, Maps, Routes, Handbooks Rates of Freight and Passage, apply to
D. W. CRADDOCK, General Trafic Agent for Chins,
Corner Peddler Street and Prays, opposite Blake Pier.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY
STEAM FOR STRAITS. CEYLON: AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR. BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL,
AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS....
HE 'Steamship
THE
His
"ASSAYE," Captain C. L. Daniel, carrying Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this for Bombay, đo, on SATURDAY, the 9th January, at NooN, taking passengers and cargo for the above porta in connection with the Company's s.8. "INDIA," 8,000 toms, from Colombo, passengers' accommodation in which vessel is secured before departure From Hongkong.
Silk and Valuables, all cargo for Franon and Ton for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into the mail steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and Londen, other cargo for London, &o, will be conveyed. via Bombay by the R.M.S. "PERSIA London on the 20th February, 1909.
due in
Parcels will be received at this Office until.
4 P.M. the day before sailing. The contents. and value of all packages ara required.
For further particulars, apply to
E A HEWETT, Superintendent.
Hongkong, 28th December, 1908.
GLEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND ANTWERP.
THE Steamship
[1
"GLENEARN” Captain Haughton, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 11th January, 1909,
For Freight, apply to
MCGREGOR BROS. & GOW;
Hongkong, 30th December, 1908.
[1678
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVI- -- GATION COMPANY,
---STEAM FOR
FIUME AND TRIESTE (DOT), Calling st SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KARACHI, ADEN, SUEZ AND PORT SAID ("Taking Cargo at through rates to the BRAZILS · to PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SKA, LEVANT, VENICE and ADRIATIC PORTS).
HE Company's Steamship
"PERSIA,"
Captain Bartole, will be despatched sa above- on the 20th January, 1909,
This Steamer has capital accommodation for passengers, electric light and carries a doctor,
For information as to
to Paggage and
Freight, apply to
SANDER, WIELER & CO., Agents, Princes Buildings.
Hongkong, 29th December, 1908.
(13)
Cutler, Palmer & Co.'s
SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
SHIPPERS
SPECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
Cutler, Palmer & Co. London:
AGENTS
SIEMSSEN & CO.
HONGKONG.
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