JAPAN'S NEW CRUISERS.
STRENGTH OF THEIR GUN POWER.
THE CHINA COAST.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22nd, 1927.
LATEST CHANGES IN OFFICER PERSONNEL,
The following are the latest POLICY OF MODERATE SIZED changes in officer personnel on the
SHIPS.
China Const
Capt. C. B. L. Stringer, of the Shanti, is on. Home leave, Capt. gone master, Shansi.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSA- GERIES MARITIMES, CONSIGNEE NOTION. 8.S. "YANG-TSE,"
BRINGING CARGO FROM DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, LONDON,
خين
&c.
ONSIGNEES are hereby informed
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.
AND
CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
FROM NEW YORK VA MANILA.
TONSIGNEES per Co.'s Steamer
CYCLOPS"
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,
THE Steamer ANKE
FRANKEN having arrived from BREMEN, HAM- BURG and Forts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their Cargo is being landed at their risk into tc Go- downs of the Hong Kong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whero Delivery can be obtained,
All Goods remaining undelivered after the 27th of June, 1927, will be sabjoot
With the launch of the Myoku at W. Lamont, from reserve, has that their Goods with the exception loop, where it will, lis at. Consignees to Rent
Yokosuka the first of Japan's new 10,000-ton cruisers is now afloat. These vessels have attracted a good deal of interest in naval circles on account of the statement that they - entry ä heavier armament, that the
Mr. W H. Scurr, second en- vesels of corresponding type built by other Powers under the Wash-gineer, Laichois, is on reserve.
Halliday, chief en-
Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, Godown
be obtained im.
to
are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kow, of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are
risk and subject to Cerms and Condi Mr. W. Anderson, chief engineer, being landed and stored into the Gotions of Swrage at Holt's Wharf. The downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon
will be Cargo
I be ready for Delivery from Shuntirn, is on reserve. Mr. J. B.
and after 20th June, Barclay, from reserve, has gone
Delivery may be
be landed whence
Optional Cargo will not chief engineer, Shuntion.
unless Notare in been given prior Mr. G. Boulton, second engineer,mediately after landing.
Claims
be rent to me on must
Steamer
arrival, but
but carried on from Yawning, on reserve. Mr. W.
or adore. Thunday, the 90th Lantant,
they will not be ardon, from reserve, has gone
port to port to the fual port of call to which the
option extends be recognized. Damaged second engineer, Sunning.
Surveyora: Mesara. by the Company's will be examined Goddard & Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 am, on Mon- day, the 27th June, 1927,
No Fire Insurance will be affected by as in any case whatever.
J. LIMAGE, A gent. Hong Kong, 21st Juno, 1927.
Mr. ," has gono chief en-
ington Agreement. This statement gineer,
They Lygineer, Changchow. Mr. W. Turner, chief engineer, Chengts, has gone chief engineer, Shari
is not quite correct. carry a bigger armament, but the weight of the guns (or rather the bore of the guns, which is the point that really matters) is restricted by the Washington Agreement, atid all the Powers appear to have
Mr: Ü. H. Maxwell, sup'y en- gene Kwangtung, has gineer,
cond engineer, Tran. Mr. W Gordon, second engineer, Tean, is. on reserve.
er
[5060
All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on nay Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45
4.M. And Neon within e Free Storage period.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, and all Goode remaining undelivered
tho
.be after
27th June, will subject to Rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must before the 11th July, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Engurence will be effected. BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE.
Agents 20th June, 1927.
[505%
Mr. F. C. Dart, acting second en- SERVICES. CONTRACTUELS DES be presented to the Undersigned on or
engineer, Tungchuw.
adopted the maximum of 8 inches. It has been found by experience that 50 calibres, represents the ex-gineer, Kingyuan, bas gone sup'y treme length for a big naval gun unless it is to have a very short life. A Jonger weapon, with a higher muzzle velocity, very soon needs retubing from erosion, and,
its
Mr. J. W. Bertram, second en- Kuungtung, has gone gineor, acting second engineer, Kingyuan. Capt. J. H. Smith, of Lenho,
moreover, has a tendency to droopas gone master, Sianguo which naturally militates against. Capt. S. J. Barden, of the Siang accuracy. As it is not very proten, has gone master, Lucnho.
Mr. N. Richardson, second officer, ible the Japanese havo departed from general practice in this mat Kutwo, has gone second officer, ter, their new sin. guns are pro- Kingwo bably of much the same weight as those which will be mounted in the 10,000-ton cruisers of other nations.
Mr. G. I. Lawson, second officer, King, has gone second officer, Kutro
Mr. J. R. Evans, second officer, Pingo, has gone supernumerary,
Washing
Mr. J. J. MeĻenyy, from reserve, has gone second officer, Tunguo,
Mr. G. Earlum, chief officer, Sings, is on reserve,
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE.
5.6. SPHINX." BRINGING CARGO FROM MARSEILLES. &c. ALSO CARGO FROM BORDEAUX, .LA PALLICE COGNAC, &c. Ex 8.9. "JEAN DOUBLET AND CARGO FROM LA PALLICE,;
CONGAC, &c.
Ex 8.8. "MEINAM"
ONSIGNEES are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception being landed and stored into the Godowns of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence Delivery may be obtained immediately
landing. after
All Claims must be sent in to me on or oflitefore. Thursday, the 30th instant,
ar they will not be recognized..
Mr. L. H. Hitchings, chief eer, Wuishing, is on Home leave,
Mr. W. J. Jack has been appoint- supernumerary engineer, Loong -Shipping and Engineering,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BTEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s
Ranks Next Durselves. In cruiser strength, na we reeent ly pointed out, Japan ranks next likely to to ourselves, and is maintain that position unless the United States faunches a big pro- gramme. Four of her new 10,000 fon vessels, of the Nachi class, are in a well-advanced state, although the name ship herself has been re- tarded by considerable damage duced to two immense dockyard eranes falling right athwart her, which started and fractured a good many of her plates. Japai is really better. off for post-war cruisers than any other, nation. Between 1920 and 1920 she has added no fewer than seventeen to her fleet, beginning" with the eight ships of the Ko class, of 5,500 tons, carrying seven b.5-in. guns, and designed for 38 Koots-still probably the fastest cruisers in the world. high-speed cruisers of 7,100 tons are due to pass into service this yeu"." favours Japanese policy, rather smaller cruisers and more of them as best suited to her strategioul needs. She does not maintain any naval forco in distant waters, and has no remote possessions to pro Lect. The protection of her trade
Two more
STEAMER KALYAN." ARRIVED BONG KONG ON
177 JUNE, 1927.
FROM ANTWERP LONDON GIBRAL TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO
AND STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
Damaged Packages will be oxamined by Мевать. Company's Surveyors, Goddant & Douglas in the presence thes
at 10 m. on- of the Consignees at Monday, the 27th June, 1927.
No Fire Inanrance will be effected by
in any case whatever.
J. LIMAGE
Agent Hong Kong, 21st June, 1927. [5056
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. OHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA TION CO., LTD.
AND
FROM UNITED KINGDOM VIA SINGAPORE.
Damned Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed AT THEIR ISK in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Whast and Godown Com
Godowns at Kowloon, where each in war time would be limited Consignment will be sorted out Mark are hereby notified that the Cargo
can be obtained as
Any conceivable focal zotrva." enemy with which she might find herself in conflict is bound to be very distant, and the temporary loss of her European or American trade would not prevent Japan from sarrying on hostilities inde- finitely, so long as her communica- tion Manchuria remained open- Naval and Military Record.
U.S. DIESELIZATION.
MORE SHIPS TO BE CONVERTED.
The United States Shipping Board has decided to proceed with its programme for the conversion of nore steuners into motor vessels, it having formally authorized the taking of steps leading to the con- version of from 12 to 10 of the United States Government's present cargo ships from steam to Diesel propulsion.
ha
by Mark and Dunded.
the Goods aro
Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions have been given to the contrary 6 hours before arrival of the Steamer,
Goods not cleared within 8 days, including date of arrival will be subject to Ront.
UK
No Fice Insurance will be effected by
suy cap whatever,
Damaged Packages must be left in the
NÓNSIGNEES per Co.'s Steamer
"PYRRHUS"
FOR EUROPE AND AMERICA,
INDIA, AUSTRALIA, &c. Comprehensive and Complete Report of the
NEWS OF THE FAR EAST "
Is given in the "HONG KONG WEEKLY PRESS,"
with which is incorporated "THE CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT."
30 Cents per Cops. Subscription, paid in advance-813 per sans for delivery in Hong Kong; including Postage to any part of the world-1
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any onse whatever.
Darsaged Packages must be loft in the Godown for examination by the Con- signars
and the Company's Surveyors Meern. Anderson & Asbo at 10 a.m. on the 24th of June, 1027.
No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godows and all Claims must be presented within Two Weeks of the Ship'e arrival here, after which date they will not be recognised,
Consignees are requested
surrender the Undersigned their Bills of Lating to t for countersignature.
to
MELCHERS & CO.,
Agenta, NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN, Hong Kong, 20th June, 1927. [5053, THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
FROM LEITH, MIDDLESBRO", ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship "BENARTY," YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardons Godowns of the HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHART AND GoDown COMPANY, LA, whence, and/or wharves Delivery may, be from the obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods are left the Godowns, and all Goods
24th remaining andelivered after the
will be subject to Rent.
All Claims against the Steamer det br presented to the Undersigned on or before the 8th July, 1927, or they will not be
recognised.
All broken, chafed and damaged Gooda are to be left in the Godowne, where they will be examined on the 24th instant, at 10 AM
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Lro.,
Agents
Hong Kong, 17th June, 1927, [5042
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN-
JC JL
York Building
Handkean
LIJN.
Tel Address JAVALYN
Tel Central 1571
-REGULAR FORTNIGHT SERVICE BETWEEN JAVA, CHINA 4ND JAPAN
EXPECTED WILL
LEAVE ON OR ABOUT
STEAMERS
will be discharged into Holt'e Wharf, Kowloon, where it will be at Consignees risk and subject to Terms and Condi tions of Storage at Holt's Wharf. The Godown on and I after 20th June." Cargo will be ready for Delivery from
Cargo will not be landed TJITAROEM Optional here, naless Notice has been given prior
to Steamer's arrival, but carried on from TJIKEMBANG port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends.
All broken, chafed and damaged Gooda
examined
TJISONDARI TJILIWONG
FROM
ON OX ABOUT
Fon
22nd June AMOY & N. CHINA ...JAVA,MACASSAR In Fort
MACAESAR & JAVA lu Fort 22nd N. U. & Axor
SHANGHAI BATAVIA 26th June 30th 30tb SHAL KLUNG 28th 21 JAVA, MANILA
& A MOT 29th
JAYA, MACARSAR 4th July
Godowns for examination by the Clou- aro to be left in the Godowns, whore they N.C.
Rignees, and the Company's Surveyora, Mesers. GODDARD & DOUGLAS at 10 am on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
bo
will
on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 AM. and NOON within the Free Storage period.
No Claima will be admitted after the
& AHOY 4th BATAVIA
10th
A KLUNG 18th
JAVAL
All Claims against the Steamer must Goode
bave left the Steamer's GodowAAG
STANICA 17th
presented to the Undersigned on or before 7th July, 1927, or they will not be recognized.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godown.
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,
Agents. Hong Kong; 18th June, (927. [5047
HONG KONG METEOROLOGIOAL
REGISTER.
Hong Kong Observatory, June 21st.
Pravious On DatejOn Data
Day
Barometer.. Temperatur
When the programtime is completed the Shipping Bourd's fleet of motor- ships will number 25. It is official- ly stated that the Board has taken this action "with a view to obtain- ing the advantages of greater speed, wider cruising, and larger cargo Humidity.... space than is possible in the cass
Wind-
Direction of steam driven ships."
Force The speed of the motor-vesaria will be about 13 knots faster than Waathor.... the steamers which are being con- verted.
Three important contracts have been entered into in connection with the installation of Diesel en-
st
jat 2 p. 6 a.m.
nt p.m.
29.81
29.81
29.74
88
22
87
68
B3
67
BW
6W SW
•
2
4
+1.
OPD
0
0.10
4.09 0.25
Bain Highest open-air Temperature, 20th: 8 Lowest open-air Temperature, 2st: $1
B-Blue sky; CCloudy; D-
gines, the vessels concerned being Drizzle; F-Fog; L-Lightning: the last three of the first group of M-Mist; O-Overcast; P-Passing ships selected for conversion. These ships are: (1) Yamachichi, which showers; Q-Squalle; "R=Rain; T-
is to have its Diesel engine install- ed at a cost of $400,000 by the New- port News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company; (2) West Gamma, by the Bethlehem Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company for $410,000 and (3) Seminole, the installation. to be made by the Todd Shipyards Corporation at a cost of $436,000.
It is understood that, when the fleet of 25 motor-ships is ready, they will be assigned to the long-yoyage trades to South America, to Austra lia, and to India.
This conversion programme of the Shipping Board has been gon- orally criticized on account of its admittedly high cost, but the Board
Thunder.
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE. From June 22nd to 28th, 1927. HIGH WATER..
Date of
Kong
Standard
Time.
LOW WATER
Hong
Kong
Height:
Standard
Time.
Height
1. In... ft. in. Wed. 22m 4 4 4 8m 7-43 3
2-3258 0 57 a 1.4
18 Thur 23 m 4 397m 9 49
95 4 10 43 al Fri. 245 J1 850
634 5211 87 2
feels that, by the award of its coa-Sat. 253 6171
bracts for Diesel engines and for
8 48
0 48
their installation by Americas Ban. 26 m 6 47 6 3m 0 18 shipyards, it is encouraging the
development of the Diesel engine. Mon. 27 building industry in the United
the
7 246 6 m
9
843
Statos, and is giving the shipyards Tues 28m 8 9 7 2 1 82 10 498 18. invaluablo experience, says Daily Telegraph.
and all Goods remaining undelivered TJIKINI after the 27th June, will be subject TJISAROFA...
TJIKARANG
to Reut.
All Claims against the Steamer mast bo presented to the Undersigned on or before the 11th July or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insuranco will be effested.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agents.
20th June, 1927,
N. C. & AMOY 18th 'JAYA, MACASSAR 18th 24th BATAVIA 8'BAL, KLUNG 26th
Wireless Telegraphy.
1
BATAVIA
2nd July SAIGON & JAVA
AMOT&N. CHIFA BATAVIA
BATAVIA
6th
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常
14th
SHANGHAI
14th
"
22nd
SAIGON & JAVA
20th
2011
28th
ΕΠΑΝΟΜΑΙ
17
28th
BATAVIA
¡MACASSAN & JAVA
¡AMOY & N. CHINA
The steamers are all fitted throughout with Electric Light and have accommodaten for limited number of saloon Pausengers. All steamera Carge taken at through rates to all porta in carry a daly qualified snyrtoo, Netherlands India and Australia
[5051
101.
For Particulare of Freight and Passage, apply to the
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TELEGRAPHIU ADDRESS "MANIFESTO," HONG KONG,
CODES USID Al, A.B.O. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Edition a
Western Union and Watkin's, Benson's, Marconi
Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers, Iron and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.
S.S.
“CHANGTE.
BUILT AND ENGINED AT KOWLOON DOCKS of THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK 00, LTD,, TO THE ORDER OF THE AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LTD., FOR AUSTRALIAN HONG KONG SURTZOK, Please address enquiries to the Chlef Manager,
R. M. DYER, B.Sc., M.IN.A., KOWLOON DOCK, Hong Kong ́.
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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE,
INCLUDING
HUGO STINNES LINIEN
COMBINED FREIGHT AND PASSENGER SERVICE, CABIN CLASS ACCOMMODATION FOR 50 PASSENGERS. FARE FROM HONG KONG TO GENOA~~£73, 0o, 01. OUTWARD.
Sailings from Europe for Shanghai and Japan :—
die bere on or about the 1st July M.B. "VOGTLAND" (F.A.L.) M.S." MUENSTERLAND" (H.St.L.)... due bera on or about the 14th July 88. OLDENBURG" H.A.).... dne here on or about the 29th July S.S. ADOLE V. BAEYER" (H.St.L.) dus bore on or about the 15th Ang. ...que hore on or about the 28th Aug. SS. SAARLAND" (H.A.L.). ....
HOMEWARD.
Sailings for Europe via Manila, Singapore,
Colombo-& Port Said:--
-sailing from here on or about the 24th Juve S.8. "TIRPITZ" (H.St.L.) ... IM.S."RAMBES" (HAL)...... sailing from bere on or about the. 4th July- M.S."ERMLAND" (H.St.L.) sailing from here on or about the 16th July IM.S. "VOGTLAND" (B.A.L)... sailing from here on or about the 3rd Aug.
Calling at Rotterdam and Hamburg.
Calling at Genos, Rotterdam and Hamborg.
a Lalling at Genoa, Marseilles, Rotterdam and Hamburg,
Calling at Genca, Marseilles, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Antwerp.
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For Freight, Famage and furthor Particulare please apply to
JEBSEN & CO.
12, Pedder Street.
M.M.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
Tel. 0. 2220. Tel, O. 4754,
LIGNES COMMERCIALES (CARGO Boaze), Monthly Sailings dirept to HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM, DUNKIRK:
4th July, */ "LT. ST. LOUBERT-BIE"
8.8. "YALOU" due to arrive from DUNKIRK, LONDON,
HAVRE about the 22nd July.
BERVICES CONTRACTUELS (MAL SERVICE)
Bailings from Marseilles.
Steamors.
PORTHOS SPHINX PAUL LECAT AMAZONE.. CHENONUEAUX
ATHOS II
Bailinge from
Marseilles.
Arr. at Hong
for Shanghai and Japan.
Kong & Saillage Hong Kong for
5th July
20th May
21st Junc
19th July
3rd June
bth July
2nd Ang.
17th June
19th July
16th Aug.
1st July
2nd Aug.
30th Ang.
.
29th July
30th Aug.
27th Sept.
RATES OF PASSAGE MONEY TO MARSEILLES (including Table Wine and Free Docter's Attendance).
A Ciiselet Class 99. Od. ed. | Brianzasƒ2nd
B.CLAB-flat Cins... 86. Os Od. STEAMERS 2nd. 81. Os. Gd.
£70. 01.01. Through Tickets to London and Lasding Towns of Europe. Accommodatione reserved In the Trains at Marseilles. (Bailings subject to alteration without notice). Cie, des MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
3, QUEEN'S BUILDING, Telephone: Central 740.
For full Particulars, apply to:-
CONSIGNATION-TRANSIT-REPRESENTATION.
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NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN:
NEXT
FAR EASTERN PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE,
Cabin class:
£73.48.08. Intermediate class £48.28.03.
SAILINGS:
To GENOA.
Regular Fast Four-weekly Passenger-Service. (Also taking cargo.)
ACROMODATION FOX 100 CABIN CLASS AND 150 INTERMEDIATE Ozass PASSENGERS.
1.3. "FOLDA"
1.5. "TRIER
6. "GOTHA"
8.8. "SAARERUECKEN'
ARHIVAL AT HONG KONG JARRIVAL FROM SHAND-
AND SAULINGE YOU'L HAZ AND SAILINGS POR SHANGHA AND
TAKU (TIBNTRIN).
28th June, 1927. 27th July,
24th August,
GENOA, ROTTER.
DAM & HAMBURG..
25th Jane, 1927.
28nd July, 22nd Angish,
17th Sept
Regular Fast Four-weekly Freight Service..
NEXT ARRIVALS FROM EUROPE:
2.5. "KOENIGSBERG
E.8.
"ANHALT
on or about 17th July in Hong Kong.
on or about 14th Aug. in Hong Kong.
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For Freight, Passage und farther Partionlara, please apply to:-
Telephone 0.4657..
MELCHERS & CO.,
3, Queen's Building, Chater Bond.
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