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BANK LINE
REGULAR SERVICE FROM HONGKONG TO
VANCOUVER, B.C..
SEATTLE &
“THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 1912
PORTLAND (Qr.),
V!
VLA
SHANGHAI AND JAPANESE PORTS.
FOR MANILA,
FOR VICTORIA, VAKOGUVER, SEATTLE, TACOMA AND PORTLAND (OE).
OCEANO......27th June
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
BARE THE JAPAN="MAIL" STEAMSHIP CO.) **
DESTINATIONS
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG-
SOBJECT TO ALTERATION.
STEAMERS
RUSSIAN VOLUNTEER FLEET.
THE
:
THE Steamers of the Russian VOLUNTINE FLEer will from now on regularly call at
Hongkong according to the dates of sailing printed below. First-class steamers manned by European crows only.
Low passage rates.
Light and airy_bins. Electrio lights and fans throughout Cold and warm, sos und fresh water baths. First-class qulsing. Experienced Burgóns carried, and attendance and medicamente free,
PROJECTED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG HOMEWARD.
VIA
TONK
BAILING DATES
CARRYING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO ALL OVERLAND COMMON POINTS.
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MARSEN LES, LONDON and
ANTWEB.
SINGA PORE, PENANG COLOMBO, SUEZ and PONT SAID
MIYASAKI MART
VIA
Capt. T. Murni
9,000
(WED'DAY, 22nd
Hay, at Daylight,
SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, JIBUTI, HODEIDA, JEDA, PORT-SAID, BEYROUT, CONSTANTINOPLE, THEODOSIA, BATOUN, ODESSA.
KITANO MARU
Capt. F. E. Cope,
9,000
'WED'DAY, 5th
Jang, at Daylight.
VICTORIA. B.C.. sodi
SEATTLE VIA SHANGHAI,
♫
INABA MARU
JTUESDAY,
п
MOJI, KOBE, YOKKAICHI
Capt. K. Asakawa,
Capt. 8. Tomingo, 7,000
KAMAKURA MARU (TUESDAY,
YOKOHAMA MARU (About 1st June,
Plat May, at 4 P.M.
4Eb
7,000 June, so 4P.M
ITA
Capt N. Nods,
1 from KOBE
7,000
NIKKO MARU
Çant M. Yagi,
FRIDAY, 6,000 1 June, at Noon.
7t
·00EANO....15th Juar
OUTWARD, SIA
NAGABARI, VLADIVOSTOK
JHO
To be followed by other Siasmers of the Company at rwular intervala.
Calling at AMOY KEELUNG In Incement offer
SHIMIZU and YOKOHAMA...
It sulloient SEATTLE
The BANK LINE Steamers are of the Newest Design, have most Commodious Acommodation, and are fitted with Electric Light and Wireless Telegraphy.
Special Parcel Express to America and Canadian Points For Bater of Freight und Puasage, apply to=
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED. TELEPHONE No. 780. Kid's BUILDING, Praya: Central
ORIENTAL AFRICAN LINE. NEW LINE OF STEAMERS
TO
SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.
Regular Direct Service from JAPAN, CHINA sul STRAITE to BEIRA, DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN, EAST LONDON, FORT ELIZABETH and CAPE "TOWY, calling at MAURITIUS if sufficient inducement offers, and affording the
Quickest Freight Transport from the ORIENT to SOUTH AFRICA.
PROPOSAD SAILINGS. DUNERIC"
* 3,000 tona. And regularly thereafter. for Bates of Freight or Passage, apply to-
N.B.
End of May, 1912.
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
MANAGING AGENTS. I
INDIAN AFRICAN LINE,
from HONGKONG to BEIRA, on through Bills of Lading (DELAGOA BAY, DURBAN” (Na). EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and DAPE TOWN, with Ironshipment at COLOMBO to Steamers of the INDIAN AFRICAN LINF.
PROPOSED SAILINGS..
Prom HONGEONG I
25th May,
FROM COLOMBO :
10th June
Reto and Further Information, suple tomo
H
MANAGING AGENTS,
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
CONFERENCE-WEIR LINE.
REGULAR SERVICE FROM CALOUTTA TO RIVER PLATE. “THE STEAMERS OF THIS SERVICE PROVIDE THE QUICKEST TRANSIT
FROM THE ORIENT TO THE ARGENTINE.
Frequent Sailings from BONOKONG connecting with the Company's Steamere of CALCUTTA.
For Bates of Freight and Further Particolare, apply to-
THE BANK LINE, LIMITED,
MANAGING AGENTS,
GOING HOME.
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE, VIA MANILA, THURSDAY 18LAND, TOWNSVILLE and BRISBANE
BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE,
and COLOMBO...
KOBE and YOKOHAMA 190.
Joo.
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
SHANGHAI, MOJI and. KOBE
SHANGHAI, MOJL and KOBE -
9. 8.
EKATERINOSLAVL.” 6,581 R.T..
Commander O. Tiedoman, 24-25 May. "KOURSK," 6,400 R.T., Commander G.
Padalka, 16-17 Jade. "PERU," 4.149 RT. Commandor J
Kahinai, 87-28 July.
3.367 "NIJNĚŽNOVGOROD,"
R.T. Commander S. Kostromillyoff, 10-11 Bapt. "VORONEJ," 5,516 R.T., Colaister Fot. Rosy Admiral P. Oranovsky, 5.6 Ouk., “KOSTROMA," 3,605 R.T., Commander
V.,Eatrof-Tokareff, 31 Oct. 1 Nov. "YAROSLAVL," 4,494 R.T., Commander
L. Alexoef, 23-24 Nov.
'" KOURSE_". 6400 R.T., Commander G.
Padalka, 21-22 Dec.
9. S
"PERM." 4,149 RT., Commader J.
Kabiani, 13-14 June. "MOGHILEY," NB, Commander J
Steteky, 14-15 JUL
"NIJNI NOVGOROD," 3,367 B.T., Com-1
mander 8. Kostromitinoff, 8-9 g. "VORONE 1," 5,616 R.T., Commander Ret. Rear Admiral P. Omanovsky, 3-4 Sopt. "KOSTROMA," 3,505 LT Commander
V. Patrol Tokare, 29-30 Sept. YAROSLAVL." 4494 R.T., Commander
L. Alerseff, 22-23 Oot, "KOUESK," 6,400 R.T., Commander G.
Padalka, 22-23 Nov.
** PERI,” 4,142 BT., Commander J.
Kabian, 12-13 Da
"VLADIMIR," 2,620 RT., Commander Rat. Rear Admiral J. Skalsky, 25-26 Deo.
The R.V.F. Also runs a special Express Passenger and Mail line between Vladivostok- Tauraga and Vladivostok-Nagasaki-Shanghai in connection with the Trans-Siberian Express Trains. Also a line between Vladivostok and Kamtolatka and Saghalin ports.
For Freights, passages and further particulars, apply is
TELEPHONE No. 1224.
CAPTAIN D. A. LUKHMANOFF, AGENT,
HOTEL MANGLOrs, Nos. 12 and 14, Third Floor.
SAN FRANCISCO TOYO KISEN KAISHA
HIRANO MARU
Capt. H. Fraser, KUMANO MARU
Capt. M. Winckler, MIIKE MARU
Capt.
"THURSDAY, 23rd May.
717]
7,000
[WED'DAY, 5th
June, at Noon.
6,000
May.
(MONDAY, 20th
4,000
5,000
COLOMBO MARU WEDDAY, 22nd
May. Capt. →→→→→→
Fitted with Now System of Wireless Telegraphy, * Carrier Dock Passenger, ↑ Cargo only
+ Calling at Keelong.
NEW
LINE OF STEAMERS
BETWEEN.
KOBE & CALCUTTA,
REGULAS FORTNIGHTLY SERVIC
FROM KOBE TO CALCUTTA, CALLING AT HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, PENANG AND RANGOON,
The next steamer from Hongkong ****.
"CEYLON MARU 6,000 tons, Capt. Y. Tozawa, Saturday, 18th May. 1912 PASSENGER
SEASON
EUROPE
CAPTAIN
1912
GENIC
POU
TRANS-PACIFIC
WESTERN 'PACIFIC DENVER AND RIO GRANDE
TRANS-CONTINENTAL
TOYO KIŠEN KAISHA.
Triple Sores Tiroire Flyers-20 Knots Speed.
8.6 TENYO MARU.....
S.E. CHIYO MARU...
·8.8. SHINYO MARU
AND
21,000 tons.
21,000 tons.
21,000 tona.
11,000 tons. (INTERMEDIATE.)
8.8. NIPPON MARU HONGKONG to SAN FRANCISCO vis CHINA and JAPAN PORTE and HONOLULU. Semi-tropical route-Daily tank bathing, cricket, baseball, dances and free newspaper containing World's happenings by wirələm. WESTERN PACIFIC — DENVER AND RIO GRANDE.
The T.K.K. liners connect at Ban Francison with the palatial trains of the Western- Pavifle and Deaver and Rio Grande Bailways to Chiengo vis Salt Lake City and Denver WITHOUT CHANGE.
Through Standard Sleepers,
Through Tourists' Bleepers,
Dining Cara Obscrvation Carn.
Electrio Lights-Electric Fans, Union Depots.
Now lands, oities and scene-hundred of miles through the gorgeous scenery of the Bierres Feather River Canon-and the Royal Gorgs of Colorado.
Convenient connections at Chicago with trains for New York Transatlantic Steamers) and other Eastern points,
FOR
STEAMER
TONS
FROM HONGKONG
MTYANAKI MARU KITANO
9,000
T. Mural
May
22nd.
9,000
F. E. Cope
June
Sch.
170
7,000
R. Takeda
June
19th.
FOR
SEATTLE.
INABA MARU KAMAKURA..
7,000
6. Tominaga
May
21et.
K. Boods
June 4th.
TAMBA
S. Wada
June
18tb
6357
RATES
7,000
7,000
For further information, apply tem
REDUCED
SUMMER
BETWEEN
HONGKONG AND JAPAN PORTS.
Commencing 1st Jaus, ending 30th September, 1912
SPECIAL EXCURSION TICKETS (1st and 2nd Class), available for 3 Months.
Yokohama Return. Kete Return.
142-43-44
1st Class 2nd
$135
$122
$ 81
$ 75
HOLIDAY AT HOME. AND A WAY TO GET THERE THAT'S A HOLIDAY.
WHY NOT
Boo the beauties of Japan, of Honolula, (the Paradise of the Pacific), of California, of Colorado, and the fascinations of Niagara, San Francisco, Chiago and New York.
AND THE WAY
Every "travel wine" tourist takes the deservedly famous U.8. MAIL Steamers,
of the
PACIFIC
S.S.
Moji Return. Nagasaki Return.
$108
$65
$95 $57
With option of Rail between Steamer's Calling Ports in Japan: For Further Information as to Fraight, Sailing, So., apply to-
T. KUSUMOTO, MANAGER.
(12-134)----656
PHILIPPINES S.S. CO.
FOR
} BAILING DATE
STWAMBHIP
RUBI
ZAFIRO
To
4000
4000
CAPTAIN
8. A Crosby
M. C. Smith
Mania, Mangarin, Hello and Cebu
* On 21st May, 4 P.M.
00.
Steamers of Limitless Luxury Splendidly appointed "Hoines on the Water!" Wireless Talography. Submarine Fog Signala. Excellent String Orchestra. Meals, for epicures under the superintendence of caterer of International Bepute.
The Cost: not more by this ronte with its unrivalled opportunities,
than by any other route. For a retura ticket to London
the cost is but £120, including berth and meals across America To San Francisco via Japan and Honolulu the cost is £45. For the INTERMEDIATE SERVICE First Clast accommodations are provided for £43 to London (retum ticket £74) and to San Francisco £25, SPECIAL RATES to. Ofiara, Army, Navy, Consular
Civil Service, on application.
“ŽŠTRAMERS,
NONGOLIA
PERSIA
KOPEA SIFFRIA
• CHINA. MANCHURIA
NILE
MONGOLIA
Tons Starting
27.000
9,000
18,000
38.000
30.200
...27,000
11.000
27,000
INTERMEDIATE STEAMERS.
TUESDAY** TUESDAY, TUESDAY, TUESDAY,
1912
21st May, at 1 P.M. 11th June, at 1 2.35.' 18th June, at 1 г.M. 2nd July, at 1. P.M TUESDAY, - 9th July, at 1 RY, TUESDAY, 16th July, at 1 P.M TUESDAY,. 30th July, at 1 PJH, TUESDAY, 6th Aug, at 1 ̧PM..
LET US PLAN AN ITINERARY FOR YOU. -KING & BUILDING (oppesite Make Pier).
PACEPHONE No. 141.
FRED J. HALTON, AGENT.
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For Freight or Pase, spply to Hongkong 16th May, 1912,
AUSTRIAN
Monlin, Mangarin, on 30th May, 4 P.M:
Toile and Coba
General Managers. PHILIPPINER IS. Co.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
LLOYD.
(Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government. MONTHLY FAST DIRECT SERVICE TO TRIESTE,
VLA SINGAPORE, PENAM, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ AND FORT SAID. BOHEMIA, 7,900 tons, will leave as above on 19th May, 1912, 6 P.M. 9.8. "AFRICA 8,870 tons, will leave as above on 19th June, 1912, 6 P.M.
3.8.
TO SHANGHAI.
113
3.P. AFRICA 8.840 tone, will leave as shore on 4th June, 1912, Daylight.
Superior socommodation for 1st and 2nd Class Cabin and Steerage passengers. Cheap rates, Hongkong-Trieste Venice, £50 1st, 236 2nd Class. No surtax, no tipa, no inside Cabins, excellent cuisine, Doctor. Laundry, Wireless Telegraphy.
MONTHLY ORDINARY SERVICE,
8.8. "PERSIA," 12,500 tons, will leave for YOKOHAMA and KODE vis BHANGHAI about
30th May.
8.8. "E. FRANZ FERDINAND," 12,300 tons, will leave for TRIESTE, FIUME and VENICE, VIL SINGAPORE, FERANG, COLOMBO, BOMBA, KARACHI ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, on 1st June.
These steamers are fitted with comfortable one class socommodation for saloon sengers. Cheap rates, Hongkong-Trieste, Venice £43, no surtax, excellent cuisine, Doctor, Wireless Telegraphy,
ROUND THE WOELD TICKETS ARE ISSUED. CARGO is taken at through rates to all ports in the Adriatic, the Levant and Black Ses siso to North and South Americs For Information apply to
SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents,
Princes' Building.
Hongkong, 8th May, 1912.
[155
When taking out Postage over the SAN FRANCISCO SCENIC-ROUTE sak for Ticket form No. 626.
C. LACY GOODRICH,
GENERAL ORIENTAL AGENT,
17, WATER STREET, YOKOHAMA,
AND KING'S BUILDING,- HONGKONG
INTIMATION
SOLIGNUM.
Made in several shades of Brown, Green and Red.
NOLIGNUM is the boat preservative of wood from desay, "dry rot and vermin. It is easily applied, has great govering power, and possesses antiseptic and disinfooting properties which renderit partionlarly suitable for all woodwork of Hospitals, etc.
SOLIGNUM IS DEATH TO THE WHITE ANT.
The whole of the superstructural woodwork of the Now Star Ferry Pier at Hongkong has been treated with "Solignum."
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Sole Agents for Hongkong, Canton and Bonth Chins:
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
(MACHINERY DEPT.).
CHUBCH SERVICEN,
UNION CHURCH, Kennedy Road, Minister. Ter Hickling. 11 a Worship, Hymns 201 84, 37; Chant 95: Anthem, "The eves of all" (Clare); & p.m., Worship. Hymns 438, 223, 95, 132, 240..
WEATHER REPORT
On the 17th at 11.50 am.-Pressure has de creased slightly over central Japan, ant increased slightly over Formosa.
The Southern deprémion now extends as far north as Shanghai; otherwise it remain practically unchanged
Fresh 8.W, winds and squally weather may Still be expected over the N. Chins Sea.
Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours ending at 10a.m. to-day, 0.05 inoben
The forecast for the 24 hours wading at noợp to-day is as follows.
FORECAST.
DISTRICT Hongkong & Neighbourhood
(B.W. winds, Formosa Channel
strong. South coast of Chise between game as No. 1.
Hongkong and Lawsocks.}"
**
* BW, winds, fresh, squally; cloudy.
HONGKONG AND CANTON.
HONGKONG, METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
Hongkong Observatory May 17th
Previous On Date On Tabe
Day! at
at
at 2 p.m. 6 a.m.
2 pm:
Barometer
29.69
29.73
29.73
Temperature Humidity
85
E2 85
79
£4
76
SW
BW
BW
5
4
R HT
C4
0.00
Wind Direction ...
Forveti Weather ......
Rain
Highest open air Temperatura on 16th ...86 Lowest open air Temperature on 16th...80
Days of
Week
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
From 18th to 24th May, 1912. HIGH WATER,
OPHORE
LOW WATER
H'kong
Fi'kong
Mess
Mean
Tim a
Tixine.
b. m
ft. in.
7 8m 3 0
11 2+ af 4 4 4 47
9
328
5
38
18 m. 9'23
19 m 9 59
0m 3 -58
212 0 3 8 4 31
35
OWODOWOLON Height
Bat
South coast of Chins between Same as No. 1.
Hongkong and Hsinan...ƒ
Bun
30
0 39
Mon.
In 11 291 7 6
7 41
L'aon,
·22 Ju 3 30
386.8
028
8 54 al 0
Wed
23
No infer.high-
ner low water
216 5.j 10 2 1 0
8 33
11 3
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EXTE
FAXTRA COPIES of Daily Press are m
Sale daily at the following Storse- KOWLOON BOOK STALL, Ferry Whart Mr HUNG CHEONG, Hipbong Rol
Thur 24 m 5 40 4 4 3 49 a 6 0