SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
ANPING, Chinese str., J. Warence, 18th December-Tientsin 10th December, General-Order.
ASTRAL, American str., b.195, J. A. Rum- 10th Deceatber-San Francisco 18th November-Standard Of Co. FUSHIKI MARU, Japanese str., Fuji, 10th December Karatsu 11th December, Coal.-Mitsui Busan Kaisha. EUGENIA, Russian str., 1,239, M. Weide, 10th December-Dairen 11th Decem ber, General Order. FURURA MARU, Japanese str., 3,178, T. Okasaki, 17th December-Hongay 14th Coal-Mitsui Bussat Kaisha. HAIHONO, British str., J. W. Evans, 17th
i
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18TH 1916.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN
LIJN
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY BERVICE BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA AND JAPAN.
ExFECTED
WILL LEAVE
FROM
ON ON "ABOUT
ON OR ABOUT
CANADIAN PACIFIC
OCEAN SERVICES
STEAMURD
FOR
LIMITED
LINES
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC
TJILATSAP
KOBE
£let Bee,
23rd Der.
· JAVA & HAKASSER
TRANS. PACIFIC
* TJIMANOEK
SHANGHAI
2911 Dec.
2011 Dec.
JAVA
JAVA
28th Deo.
· 3rd Jan.
SHANGHAI
• TJILIWONG.....'
JAVA & MACABBAR
27th Dea.
Sist. Des.
KOBE
* Wireless Telegraphy,
December Foochow 14th December; TJITĀROEM. General. Douglas Lapraik & Co. HAKUSHIN MARU, Japanese str, 897. S. Kowaki, 16th December-Saigon 29th December, Rise-Order. HONGKONG, French str., 730, A. Mar guerite, 17th December-Hoihow 10th Desember, General A. R. Marty. H8INCHAKO, Chinese str., 1,233, W. Munro, 16th December-Shanghai 13th December, General-Order, KIURIANG, British 1,228, Peacock, 10th Decouber almughai 12th December, General Butterfield & Svire. KWONGSE, British str, 1,928, Barins, 10th December Hoikow 14th December, General Butterfield & Swire. MYOGIBAN MARU, Japanese str., 1,740, T. 16th December Tsingtau Tusinoki,
10th December, Coal.-Miraui Bussan Faas ba.
SAIGOS MARU, Japanese str., 7,740, Y. Yamamoto, 17th December-Bombay
0th Decenter, General-Osaka Sho- yen kaisha.
The Steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have accommodation for a limited number of Saloon Passengers All steamers carry a duly qualified surgeon. Cargo taken at through rates to all ports in Netherlands India and Australis."
For Particulars of Freight and Passago, apply to the
York Building, 1st Floor.
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN. Telephone No. 1674.
JAVA-PACIFIC LINE
SOBRU MARU, Japanese str., 1.006, J. NETH.
Kurimura 10th December-Swatow
15th December, General.-Osaka Sho- sca haisha.
-STANDARD ARROW, American str., 7,770, D. S. Tucker, 16th December-San 21st November, Petroleum.-Standard Oil Co.
SUISANO, British str., 1,776, Simpson, 16th December-Singapore 4th December, General Jardine, Matheson & Co. Suwa MARU, Japanese. str., 18,927, T Sekine, 16th December-Singapore 7th December, General—N.Y.K.
TAISHUS, Chinese str., 1,216, C. A. Wester- lund, 16th December Shanghai 13th December, General.-Order.
TAXING, British str., 1,36,
. . Penefather,
18th December Blaniin 12th December, General Butterfield & Swire. TOMASHIMA MARU, Japanese str,, 858, Y.
Kawakami, 15th December
Yaye
yama 10th December, Coal-Order. WINGSANG, British str., 1,817, Morrison, 17th December-Shanghai 12th Decem- ber, General.-Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.
YEL MARU, Japaneso str., 1,580, Matsu- moto, 15th December-Amoy 14th DE cember, Coal-Dodwell & Cla. YINGCHOW, British str., from Canton,
18th December.
DEPARTURES.
December 16th.
ANNA, Norwegian sur, for Bangkok. ErayMEDON, British str., for Suanghai. HAIMUN, British str., for Singapore. HAICHING, British str., for Saigon. LOONGBANG, British str., for Mauila. NANKIN, British str., for Singapore.. NISSIN MANU, Jap-str., for Koelung. RIDJUN MARU, Jap. str., for Batavia, SATSUKI MARU, Jap. str., for Canton. SUWA MARU, Jap. str., for Shanghai. TAKBANG, British str., for Haiphong.
December 17th.
BENAVON, British str., for Iloilo. GENERAL WERCELAND, British str., for
Penang.
ARPINO, Chinese str., for Canton. KAIJO MARU, Jap. str., for Swatow. KANCHOW, British str., for Swalow, KUMAKATA MARU, Jap, str.. for Bangkok. KOEICHOW, British str., for Canton TAIWAN MAHU, Jap. str., for Amoy. TRIGONIA, British str., for Canton. TSURU MARO, Jap., str., for Keelung. YEI MARU, Jap. str., for Canton. YINGCHOW, British atr., for Shanghai.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
AMERICAN MAIL.
The P.M. str. Ecuador left Yokohama on 19th instant, for Hongkong vid Kobe, Shanghai, and Manila, and may be ex- pected to arrive here on December 23rd.
The C.P.O.S. str. Empress of Russia left Vancouver on the 30th November,
p.m.
CANADIAN-MAIL.
MERCHANT STEAMER. The str. Japan from Calcutta left Singapore on 14th instant, and may be expected bere on or about the 20th inst. LATEST 8TZAMER MOVEMENT.
Owing to the coal miners' strike in Australia, the N.Y.E. steamer Nikko
OF THE
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
MONTHLY Savion BrrwIEK
INDIA, MANILA, HONGKONG & SAN FRANCISCO
Next Ballings for BAN FRANCI800 vs NAGASAKI. Subject to Change, Without Notice.
8,8.- *ARAKAN “
8.8. TJ ISONDARI"
1917
11th January,
11th February
The Steamers have accommodation for a limited number of Saloon Fassengers and carry a duly qualified surgeon.
Cargo taken on through Bills of Lading to all Overland Points in the United States of America and Canada.
PAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
For Particulars of Freight and Passage, apply to
York Building-
Managing Agents
184.
To Canada, United States and Europe via Vancouver In connection with the Canadian Pació Stallway Hongkong to Vancouver 17 days. Hongkong to Montreal 22 days. Hongkong to New York 22 days. Hongkong to Chicago 21 days.
**EMPRESS OF RUSSIA" AND "EMPRESS OF ASIA'
20,025 tons Displacement, quadruple screws, speed 21 knots. Largest and most luxurious ships on the Pacific. SAILINGS FROM HONGLONG (subject to change) SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, EMPRESS OF RUSSIA".. 25 Dec. | "EMPRESS OF RUSSIA "
16 Mar.
EMPRESS OF JAPAN"
"MONTRAGLE" -
3 Feb.
10 Jan, EMPRESS OF JAPAN
"MONTEAGLE":
28 Mar.
14 Apr.
"EMPRESS OF ASIA"
10 Feb,
Calling as Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea), Kobe and Yokohama.
Monteagle calla Moji instead Nagasaki.
"Through Bills of Lading mood via Yausoaver in connection with Canadian Pacifo "Railway to all Overland Folats 11 Chanda and the United states, also to Pauiño Comes
Pointe, European porta and West Indies.
For Further information se ta rates of Fraight and Passago, Sailing Lists, etc., please apply to
J. K. WALLACE, General Agent, Hongkong.
P.D. SUTHERLAND,
General Agent, Passenger Dept, Hongkong,
110
P. & O. S. N. CO.
ROYAL MAIL SERVICE
WILL despatch VESSELS to the Tadormentioned POETS on or about the DATES
TOR
STRAMBES
LONDON & BOMBAT TIAN
SINGAPORE FENANG (NOVARA COLOMBO, PORT SAIU Upt.HR. Hetherington BAE, and MARSEILLES
INDO-CHINA S. NAV. CO., LTD, SHANGHAI,M2 JIA KOBE
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG (SUBJECT TO ALTERATION).
FOR
STEAMMES
SINGAPORÉ,PENANO & CALOUTTA“ KUTSA NG "
+ SHANGHAI
HAIPHONG
+ MANILA
+ SHANGHAI
→ MANILA
ISANDAKAN
TO SAIL
Tuesday, 14th Dec, Noor Thursday, 21st Dec, D'light. "WINGSANG": "LOKSANG Friday, 2nd Dec, 7 AM "YUENSANG " Saturday, 23rd Dec., AP.. "KWONGSANG" Dunday, 24th Dec, Dlight. LOONGSANG" Saturday, 30th Dec, 2 PAL "HINSANG" Friday, 6th Jan, Noon. RETURN TOURS TO JAPAN.
**
The steamers "KUTSANG,**** NAMBANG," "Latsang" and "FooxSANG," leave about every 3 wooks, generally call at Shanghal en route for Japan, returning via Koke (Inland 858) and Moji to Hongkong. Time occupied, 23 days. This service is supplemented by the YASHING, "Kumaxe,” leaving Hongkong at regular intervals for Yokohama (when sufficient ndacement is offering), Kobe and Moji and rebaraing thence direct to Hongkong. Time occupied, 10 days.
These vessels have all modern improvements and are fitted throughout with Hectric Light.
A daly qualified surgeon is also carried.
* Steamers have superior accommodation for First Class Passengers and are fitted throughout with Electric Light
Taking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Yangtase Ports, Cheloo, Tientem, Dalny, Wellniwəl
Taking cargo an Through Bills of Lading to Kudet, Lahad Datu, Hoporan, Tavao, Veukan, Jesselton and Labusu
UNDER STRAITS GOVERNMENT PASSPORT REGULATIONS All Europesa Passenger leaving the Colony for Stratte Battlements are required to produce on arrival at destination passports with their Photographs and description affixed thereto.
Telephone No. 915..
For Freight or passage, apply to
JARDINE,
NOTICE.
THE MITSUT BUSSAN KAISHA'S Steamer TOKAI MARU" w be despatched by the TOYO EISEN KAISHA for Japas, Honolulu, San Francisco, Mexiccand Central and South American Porta on FRI DAY. the 19th January, at Noon.
For information regarding freight, eta, kindly apply to the undersigned.
T. DAIGO, Agent, Toro K182 KA18H4, Hongkong.
R
[1440
Mare has been detained in Sydney. Ac MITSUBISHI GOSHI KWAISHA
cording to latest advices she was to sai! from that port on the 15th instant vié Brisbane direct for Kobe, not calling at Hongkong. She is due at Kobe on the 2nd January.
SANTAL MIDY
These tiny Capsules --- superior
to Copaiba, Cubebs, and Injec |tons — OURE the same di-
seases as these druga in |FORTY-EIGHT HOURS
without înconvenience. Each Capsule bears the same, Paris, 8, rue Vivienne Beld by all Chamista.
COAL
(Mrravnikax Co)
DEPARTMENT.
BOLE PROPRIETORE OF
OOHL MUTABE TAKASHIMA KISHIDAKE, YOSHINOTANI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, SATO, KANADA. SHINNEW. KAMIYAMADA, BIBAI AND OYUBARI COLLIERIUM. ÁGENT FOR SAKITO COAL
HEAD OFFICE MARUNOUCHI, - TOKYO
BELKOR ÖFFIONI :—NAGASAKI, MOJI KARATSU, WAKAMATSU, OTAKU, MURORAN, HAKODATE, KOBE OBAKA, KÜRE, TOKYO, TOKOHAMA, NAGOYA, TSURUGA, VLADIVOSTOUK HANKOW, PEKING, LONDON, NEW YORK, SHANGHAL HONGKONG, HAIPHONG ard CANTON.
Cable Address —"IWABAXI” Cotor mál, A.B.C. Sik. Ed, Western Union and Bensler's,
Agonalen
CHINKIANG-Hegre Guarius & Co. MANILA Memes, MacondRat & Co. SINGAPORE Mazze. Box Co, Xan GLASGOW.Mrs. A. B. Enows,
MOVANLANH & Co. Kan.
For Partienus, apply de
K. KATO, Házagus, Na. 2. Peller Börnek, Hungko
MATHESON & CO. LTD.
General Managers
8
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES
NOTICE TO CONSIGNTES.
8.8. “CARMARTHENSHIRE,” From UNITED KINGDOM AND INTERMEDIATE PORTS
WING to an outbreak of fire on board this
OWING to su on
Average Contribution of 10 per cent. will he collected
The General Average Bond will require to be signed and deposits made before countersignature of Bill of Lading can b given
H
The 5.8." CARMARTHENSHIRE” is due here about 16th December,
For further particulars apply to-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lin,
Agents for
THE BOTAN, MAIL STEAM PACKET COL Owners of the Shire" Line of Steamers
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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
SS. BENAVON," FROM MIDDLESBRO," LONDON AND STRAITS.
CONSIGNEES of Carge are hereby inform
ed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hardous and/or extra hasardons Godowns of the Hongkong and Kewloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda bave left the Godowas, and all Goods rermining undelivered after the 18th inst, will be subjesi to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 26th ina, they will not be recognized.
All broke, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 18th ist, at 11 x.n.
Ne Fire Insurance has bean anested. Bills of Tadior will be ecuatersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Ageniu. Hongkong, 11th December, 1916. ⠀⠀⠀ (1449
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NO SAIK
Noon 29th Deo
BIKARKS
(Connecting at Colombo with Mail 4.5. "Moolan."
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30: Boe
About
Direst Servius.
{NYANZA
TITORE SET COLTOOTE TIETEE
Capt. J. Gant, B.Mk
SHANGHAI, MOJI & KOBM
LONDON. Via BINGAPORE,}
PENANG, OLOMBO SOMALI BUMBAY PORT BAID said - MARSEILLES"
L. D. Pinokasy
About
Dire
6th Jun (80x10
About
Direct
17ta Jaa. Service
WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMBRS. Retorn tickets at a fare and-a-half available to Europa for two years, or Intermediate Forts for six months, Round-the-world and through tickets to New York, at Special Rates.
BRE SEPARATE ADVERTISEMENT.
For PASSAGE RATES, HAND-BOOKS and
P. & 0.8. N Cb
FREIGHTS, apply to
E V. D. FARR,
Acting Superintendent,
BRITISH INDIA S. N. CO., LTD.
NEW SERVICE OF STEAMERS BETWEEN YOKOHAMA, KOBE, HONGKONG AND BANGOON,
Efteamers are despatched Eastward land Westward at regular intervals making Passengers and Cargo at Carrant Bates.
For Freight or Passago, apply to"
том
Telephone No. 216.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. LTD..
R.M.S.P.
PASSENGERS.
ADA ARRIVED,
Per Soshu Maru, from Swatow, Missen A. and H. Carvalho.
Per Taming, from Manila for Hongkong, Mr. H. G. James, Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, ir. L. P. Reynolds, Me J. R. McKenney.
Per Hailong, from Foochow, etc., Dr. and Mrs. Hooker, Mr. G. L. Greig, Mr. A. Hanson, Mr. E. Herts, Mr. E. T. Binger, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Lay, Mr. R. Grundy, Mr. L. A. Wilkin, Mr. and Mrs. Lerrige.
DEFARTED.
Per Vankin, for London, etc., Mr. E, C. Hendery, Mr. D. P. Sethna, Mr. A. J. Ferrel, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Devore, Mr. D. Naftaly, Mr, J. C. Hanning, Mr. W. L. Wadleigh, Mr. T. Dennett, Mrs. H. Adams, Miss F. M. Raphal, Mr. J. A. Dove, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Thompson, Miss J. M. Baunders, Mr. F. W. Harris, Mr. C. E. Chubb Mrs. Bishou, Sir Charles Eliot, K.O.M.G., Mr. VW Vyrs, Miss Dean, Mr. V. H. Muller, Mr. S. Kanai, Miss R. Fehr, Mr. H. V. Davis- son, Mr. A. M. Topalian, Mr. J. D. Keny, Mr. C. H. Owen, Mr. P. A. van de Stadt, Miss Ruth, Miss L. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Blandin and 2 infants.
Mr. Per Suwa Maru, for Japan, etc., and Mrs. Lampsors and baby, Miss Low, Miss Wishart, Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Casca- den, Mrs. Alston, Miss Alston, Miss Cardens, Mr. Cullen, Miss Thring, Mrs. Brockhurst, Mrs. Wingfield, Mr. Bannis- 0. ter, Mr. H. E, Marchant, Mr. B. Avasia, Mr. G. Rowland and servant, Miss Rees, Miss E. Durward, Mr. lam,
Mr. Philpott, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ide, Mr. and Mrs. Bouman, Mr. and Miss Box, Mr. and Mrs. Wagener, Mias Wing- feld, Mro. Taggart, Master Taggart, Miss Brand, Miss Cock Mre. Pollard, Mrs. Chilver, Mr. M, Suzuki, Mr. S. Ogasa- wara, Rev. and Mrs. Rowland and 3 children, Mr. Sugawara, Mr. Hori, Mrs. Jackson and 3 children. Misa Duncan, Mr. Ohnishi, Mr. Katsuda, Mr. Kikuchi, Mr. Kogre, Mr. Takaichi, Mr. Miyano, Mr. Okada, Mr. Entwistle, Mr. Springer, Mr. Beatty, Mr. Yoshii, Mr. Osada, Messr amana, Hidaka, Iwanaga, Hirata, Sakurai, Katoh, Nomoto, Danno, T. Dong, Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Yamada and child, Mrs. Leas and 2 children, Mrs. Matsumoto and son, Mrs. Fuji Komatsu and child, Sister Shackleton, Misa Comp- bell, Rev. and Mrs. McWhirter, Master McWhirter, Misses MoWhirter, Mr. and Mrs. Warren and 2 children, Mrs. Calver well, Misscs Meadow, Mrs. Gange and 2 children, Misses Kingston, Smith, and Heal.
WEATHER REPORT.
On the 17th at 12.18,-No returns from Japan or Inde Criss.
Pressure has deoressed slightly in all other die rios, expt in the extreme South where it je nesrly stationary,
It is lowest over Borneo.
The monsoon is interrupted to north of Foeuon. It will remain fresh to moderats over the N. Chias Sen.
Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours ending at
Total since let
10 am, to-day, 000 inah. January, 78.81 Lachen, nguinst un arongo of - 838 inch.
The forecast for the 36 hours ending at "neom to-day le me follows is,
FoRaCar.
District
Hongkong to Gap Bock.
(N.E. winds, mo« ***derate; fine. winda.
... {NE
strong-
Formous Channel Mai
Bonth Comet of Chine between (The manne Hongkong and Lamooks No. L South Coast of Chios between, The same su
Hougrong and Hainan.. í No. 1 HONGKONG METEOROLOGICAL
BEGISTER
Hongkong Observatory, December 17th,
Previous On Dato On Dat
Day 1
at i p.m. 6; 1.10.
Baromete
2003
30 11
Agents,
TRE
Temposture. Rumidity.......
015
B7
49
91
THE
ROYAL
Wind Direston
Zorpo Weather
West
calm
MAIL STEAM
ᏢᎪᏟᏦᎬᎢ .
PROJECTED SÁILINGS FROM HONGKONG
SUBIECT To Change Without Norter.
STRANDERS
HOMEWARD.
TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE.
CO.
BAZN OF DEPARTURE,
SAILINGS TO VICTORIA, VANCOUVER, SEATTLE TACOMA"AND PORTLAND,
at
30.02
85
ESK
Highest open-air Temperature on 16th 6 Lowest open-air Temperature on 17th - 5 HONGKONG TIDE TABLE
From 18th to 24th December, 1916,
HIGH WATER.
ע
Monah
Height
Bright.
Low Water,
F'kong
H'kou
Mewn
Mean
Timm
Time.
Mon.
h. ft, in 18, 140
A
JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD.,
Agents,
65m 9 43 4312 10 18 Tres. 19 m 812 5 0 10 19
57 » Wed. 20 m
Thura. 21 6 #1
Fri 28m 7.33
6.42 a Satar. 23 m 8 35.
7.27 a Sun.
B.12
m
0 12
23 6 4 10 55 31
1. I 22 31 33.
1 47
2 1
2 32
48 3
17
For Freight and Further Particulars, apply so Telephone No. 116 Sub. Er. 18.
CHINA MAIL S.S. CO., LTD.
FREIGHT AND PASSENGERS
S.S. "CHINA "
WILL BAIL FROM HONGKONG FOR
SAN FRANCISCO
VIA SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE. YOKOHAMA AND
HONOLULU TO SAN FRANCISCO.
JAN. 31- APRIL 11 - JUNE 23, 1917.
AN UNSURPASSED HIGH-CLASS PASSENGEL SERVICE AT INTERMEDIATE BATES.
O. H. RITTER, Freight and Passenger Agent,
Prince's Balldings, loe House Streek.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS.
TO-DAT
8 p.m.-Auction of Crown Land at Palio
Works Dept.
TO-NIGHT
9 p.m.-A.D.C. Performance of "Kismet
in aid of "Star and Garter” Fund.
Wednesday, 20th Dec,
4.30 p.m.Matines Performance of “Kismet.” Thursday, 2lat Doc, vy
5.15 p.m.Lecture at Government House, Baturday, 23rd Doo, *---
9p.m-Extra Performance of "Kismet.” Sat. 23rd, Sun, 24th, and Mon, 25th Dec.
Bogey Competition af Fanling.
Monday, 25th Den.
Christmas Day-Public Holiday