"And I'm here to tell you that I've traveled quite a few thousand miles by water and I have yet to enjoy more genuine considera. tion for the passenger than one gets on the President Liners. The ship's officers do everything possible to make your voyage pleasant and the service the boys give you
is
a rare treat.”
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BE
THE Steamship
"SANTHIA having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Largo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns
Kowloon, A Delivery may be obtained as soon as
will
are t
where
Goods
is not cleated by 24th May, 1928, be subject to Bant,
Fire Insurance will be affected by us in any case whatever.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 25th, 1928.
SAMPAN CAPSIZES IN THE HARBOUR.
BOAT WOMEN IN DIFFICUL TIES.
RESCUE BY BATHING PARTY.
JKI.
The presence of the Canadian Pacific ateam launch Fancourer in the vicinity on Wednesday after. zoon proved fortunate for a num ber of elderly sampan women who were thrown into the water when their craft capsized in the harbour mid-stream almost opposite Helt's Wharf shortly after 5 o'clock. A Chinese-owned steam lauach was coming into the harbour with three sampans, in tow. The smal lest sampan of the lot suddenly
water-logged and sized. About six women were on board. One of them, a healthy looking woman, clambered on top of the overturned boat, while the others held on to the slippery side with their finger nails. An old woman was crying piteously and appeared on the point of losing her precarious hold any moment. Meanwhile the launch could do little to help with the number of sampans in tow and owing to the suddennees with which the mishap ,occurred.
became
PIECE GOODS TRADE.
JAPANESE COMPETITION.
DISTRIBUTION COSTS.
There is no doubt that Japan hàs progressed enormously in recent goods trade of China, which at one years in capturing the cotton piece time was almost exclusively British, says the China Express & Tele- graph, and unless the Lancashire industry can greatly cheapen its output the trade, except for the least sought after classes of goods more expensive and therefore the which Japan does not market, must eventually pass entirely into the handy of its rivals.
h
RUBBER INSTITUTE PLAN.
ELIMINATE UNSOUND
COMPETITION:
U.S. MANUFACTURERS” SCHEME.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE.]}
NEW YORK, May 3rd. A group of leading American rubber manufacturers has formed an organisation, to be called the Rubber Institute, with the object on a sound economic basis." of " putting the rubber industry
General Andrews, the former chief of the Prohibition, enforce- ment service, has been appointed ganisation Director-General of the new or-
It is atsted that the Institute is not a trust merger, but is designed to eliminate unsound competition.
U.S. SHIPPING BILL SIGNED,
part of the Acting Commercial Last week we quoted from a re- Counsellor at Shanghai a striking Dunlop's, Firestone's and Good- statement by a Shanghai merchant year's are among the leading rubber in printed cottone showing the dis-newly formed Rubber Institute, the with special knowledge of the trade manufacturers who have joined the cap-advantages under which British Director-General of which is
goods sufer" in competitions with General Andrews. analysis of distribution costs those of Japan According to his Japanese shipment starting off at the same figure as one from Man- cheater was cheaper in Shanghai by no less than 10 per cent and this without taking into account other cheapening factors, such as lower cost of production, transport, etc. Although reliable details are diffi- cult to obtain "owing to the absence of direct contact between Japanese merchants and those of other nationalites and the fact that they deal to a large extent with a dis- tinct Chinese clientele," reports from the British Chamber of Com Consul-General at Hankow bear out merce at Hankow and from the very closely the Shanghai state ment
Messra. Howard And Zimmerz To The Rescue.
was
AN UNEXPECTED STEP.
FARM BILL VETOED.
(REUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE']
WASHINGTON, May 3rd Jones-White Merchant Marine Bill, President Coolidge has signed the
McNary-Hauger Farm Relief Bill
NEW YORK, May 3rd. President Coolidge has vetoed the The Bill had been sharply criticis ed on the grounds that it proposed to do with American commodities something similar to the British rubber restriction scheme."
NEW. GERMAN CRUISER LAUNCHED. SOLE-SURVIVOR PRESENT.
(THROUGH REUTER'S AUESCY.]
BERLIN, May 23rd. The sole survivor of the German
On the launch Fancouver, which was then passing some way out, a bathing party proceeding towards Lycemun for a swim in Sai
Summning up the reports, the Wan Bay. The coxswain immedi-Acting Commercial Counsellor notes ately steered in the overturned eampaa and Mr. W costs and proximity to the market the direction of of opinion that cheaper production J. Howard, one of the party, jump are the chief factora in giving ed overboard almost fully dressed, Japan her present strong position followed by Mr. George Zimmern in the Chinese piece goods trade.' and a Chinese engine-room hand. Although their system of marketing Attention was first given to saving may be more economical than the the old woman who was then on British be eliminating certain in- the verge of collapse. Life belts termediaries, there is no evidence and floats were thrown out from the that the Japanese have yet attempt. launch and by this means all the cit develop any very elaborate women were javed.
sales organisation in the interior.. This, however, is only a question of time. Once peace and order have been restored the pushing cruiser Koeln, which was sunk in Japanese merchant, with his better the North Sea during the War, was understanding of the Chinese and Present at Wilhelmshaven on the his knowledge of the written, occasion of the launching of the language, will find a way to the new 6,000-ton cruiser. Koeln by the great markets in the interior, and widow of its predecessor's Captain. this not only with cotton goods but. with artificial silk and fancy goods, in both of which lines they are also reported to be making considerable progress.
A police launch arrived on the acere soon after and took the rescued women on board.
The prompt attention given by the gentlemen mentioned, as soon as they noticed the mcident, was instrumental in saving the life of at least one old woman. ⠀
CHINA IN PARLIAMENT.
QUESTIONS IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
BRITISH RATEPAYERS AT TIENTSIN.
WILLIAM POWELL, LTD. PROPOSED REDUCTION OF CAPITAL
The proposal is to reduce the capital from $350,000 to $100,000. The capital is represented or 50,000 shares of $7 each, of which 42,000 have been issued.
An extraordinary general meeting In the House of Commons on of the shareholders of William April (Hitchin, U.) asked the Foreign 9th to consider the advisability of 3rd.-Major Kindersley Fowell, Led, will be held on June Secretary whether he had received reducing the capital of the Lom a resolution, passed by a recent pany. meeting of the ratepayers of the Tientsin British Concession, warn- ing His Majesty's Government that, by proceeding further with the scheme of rendition at the present time, they would inflict incalculable loss upon, their own nationals and give genuine satisfaction to nobody; what answer, if any, had been sent to the resolution; and whether negotiations for rendition were be ing continued and, if so, with
whom
The change, if agreed upon, wil. be effected by reducing the nominal amount of all the shares in the Company from $7 to 82:
As regards the 42,000 issued shares the reduction of 88 will be effected by cancelling 84.60 of their nominal value and returning : 50 cents per share to the holders.
PEAK TRAMWAY,
Mr. Locker-Lampson: I have not received a copy of such resolution. Negotiations have not yet been TE- sumed, but the British ratepayers at Tientsin, with the approval of his Majesty's Government, have pro- DIVIDEND OF TEN PER CENT. posed amendments to the existing. regulations abolishing all dis- crimination against Chinese in res- pect of the franchise and the com- position of the Council. A recent report in the Press states that these amendments have been duly carried, and were very favourably received by the Chinesa,
China Merchants' Steam Havigation
Company.
Subject to confirmation
by shareholders the profita for the year ended April 30th, 1928, amounting to Together with the amount brought forward from last year
Totalling
Lieut. Comdr. Kenworthy (Bull, Will be allocated as fol Central, Lab.) asked the Secretary
lows:
of State for Foreign Affairs whether Pay a Dividend, of 10 his attention had been called to- the position of the British officers
per cent on 23,000
the China Merchants Steam Pay a Dividend of 10
shares fully paid up.
Navigation Company in China; was he aware that about 170 of them had
received no wages since the end of November and others had been waiting for a much longer time: that the control of the company had been taken over by the Nanking. Government, and the Nationalist wuthorities appeared to be taking no action to ensure that the wages were paid; and that many of those men, with families, were on the borderland of starvation; and what action His Majesty's Government proposed to take for their im mediate relief.
Mr. G. Locker-Lampson, Under- Secretary for Foreign Affairs.—
$53,241.18
21,712.to
$73,953.75
per cent on 50,000 Transfer to Reserve Fund 10,000.00 shares $5.00 paid up... 20,000.00 And carry forward to
next account».
The new cruiser, which is equip- ped with oil engines, has A minimum speed of 32 knots.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL
STEAM NAVIGATION Co STAMAS BANPURA"
AKRITIN HONG KONG on
34TH MAY, 1928. FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRAL- TAR, MARSEILLES, MALTA, PORTSAID, ADEN, COLOMBO
STRAITS.
CON
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Vessel are hereby informed
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,
THE Steamer
THE
"PLAFZ having arrived from BREMEN, HAM- BURG and Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their Cargo is downs of the Hong Kong Kowloon being landed at their risk into the Go Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, where Delivery can be obtained.
All Goods remaining undelivered after the Sist of May, 1928, will be subject to Rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by
oma whatever,
tant their Goods are being landed and | used Packages must be left in the
pinoed at thxx xx in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where cock Consignment will be sorted out obtained as the Goods are landed. Mask by Mark and Delivery ma be Uptional Goods will be landed here the contrary Six hours before arrival of unless Instructions have been given to tho
Steamer
eluding date of arrival, will be subject to Goods not cleared within 8 days, in-
Godown for examination by the Can- signees and the Company's Surveyors, Medars Anderson & Ashe at 10 am. on the 99th of May, 1929.
No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Dodowa, and all Weeks of the Ship's arrival here, after Claims must be presented within Two which date they will not be recognised. their Bils of Lading to the Undersigned Consignees are requested so surrender for countersignature.
MELCHERS & 00,
Agents, NOZUDEUTSCHE LLOYD, BIRKEN,
Fire Insurance will be affected by un in any case (whatever.
Damaged Fackages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Can-Hong Kong, 24th May, 1928. [6300 signees, and the Company's Surveyors, MOSTE, GODDARD & Douglas, at 10 meg
Monday
lays and Thursdays, within the
Q
Free Storage period.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undirsigned an or bedora 18th June, 1928, or they will not be recognized.
Goods have left the Godowns,
No Claims will be admitted after the
MAUKINNON, MAUKENZIE & Co.,
Agente Hong Kong, 24th May, 1928. 16290
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
FROM NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA,
THE Steamship
No
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE
8.8. "GENERAL METZINGER" BRINGING CARGO FROM MARSEILLES, &c. ALSO CARGO FROM BORDEAUX, COGNAC, &c, EL. 58. "FORMIGKY" TONSIGNEES
bersby informed me that their Gooda with the exception of Opium, Tressure, and Valasblue are being landed and stored into the Godowas of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whence Delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
- All Ollins must be sent in to me on" or before Thursday, the 81st May, 1978, or they will not be recognized.
Damaged Package will beeramined by Company's Barveyors, Mensis. Goddard & Longlas in the presence of the Consignees at 10 am on
us in any case whatever. Saturday, 26th May, 1928.
No Bus Turano will be affected by
"LLESDOS. Agent, Hon Kong, May 22nd, 1928. (6280
the "CITY OF CHESTER " LONDON, April 25th.
having arrived," Consignees of Cargo Since the public felt a sense of by her are informed that all Goods are 1995, it was not surprising that the downs of Hoit's Wharf, whence Delivery Personal loss when Madame Tus being landed at their risk into the Gaud's was burnt down in March hazardous and/or extrashazardous Go- large numbers of visitors who may be be admitted after the
obtained. thronged the new Tussaud's in Marylebone-road, N.W., for the Goods are left the Godowns, and all private view. yesterday afternoon Goods remaining undelivered after 30th should appear to be welcoming back May, 1828, wil be subject to Bent the wax-works like old friends.
Al Chins against the Steamer There they all were again, re-
ted to the Undersigned. be presented Mat modelled from caste which had not they who un, 1975, or been destroyed, along with many will not b be recognised. new ones, housed in the spacious are to be left in the Godownt, where they All broken, chafed and damaged Goods, airy rooms, in which the exhibits Fridays, between the hours of 10,45 kilo new building, with its well-lit and will be examined on any Tuedays or are seen to even greater advantage and Noox, within the Free Storage than of old.
period of Únie
Wook.
The new Tussaud's, with its cinema and restaurant, will be open to the general public to-mer-
ταπό
In the Grand Hall leading off the first floor it was almost impos sible yesterday to approach the Royal Family group, and many of the women suggested it was a pity that Princess Elizabeth had not been modelled.
Among the new celebrities were Valentino and Lindbergh, Jimmie Wilde was present in the flesh as well as in war, and so Oliver Lodge,
Was Sir
No Fire Insuranos has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
THE BANK LINE, ÚTD. General Agenta, Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1928. [6291
"A FINANCIAL MAZE.
SIR ALFRED MOND'S
WARNING.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSA- GERIES MARITIMES.
CONSIGNEE NOTICE
8.8. "BI-KIANG.". BERGING CARGO FROM DUNKIRK, BOTTERDAM, ANTWERP,
LONDON, &c.
+
CONSIGNEES are hereby informed.
that their Goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored into the Go downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon, Whence Delivery may be abtained im mediately after landing.
411
Claime must be sent in to me on or before
or theyday, the 28th May, 1928,
be recognized.
Damaged Packages will be examined by the Company's Burveyors, Messrs.
was the annual dinner of the London the Consignees 20:10 am. on Friday, Sir Alfred Mond, speaking at Goddard & Douglas in the presence of Most of the guests looked in at Master Printers Association at the the 25th May, 1928, the Bear Pit on the entrance floor, Connaught Rooms, Great: Queen.
No Fire Lasurance will be affected to and Sam and Barbara, the beste street, W.C., discussed the needs of in any case whatever. who, after a long and honourable industry.
career at the Zoo, have returned, cleverly stuffed, to delight the
affected
L LESDOS, Agent Hong Kong, 19th May, 1928, [6269
by
BRITISH INDIA S.S. CO., LTD.
: FROM KOBE.
For the last few years, he st few said, we have been wandering public again. $55,000.00
Though the cinema, which lies round a kind of financial maze, in farther west than the exhibition, which it seems to me we have been does not open until Thursday even-
favishing money on paying the un- Helen of Troy" will be shown for on a policy, both with regard to ing when "The Private Life of employed, and have been carrying the first time, it was lit up and the tion, which must deliberately lead THE SALMA
our fiscal problems and our taxa orchestra was playing to entertain to unemployment." He added having arrived from the above Ports the guests, who expressed admira- tion at the simple and charming style of this large new picture theatre.
10,953,75
$73,053.75
EXCHANGE RATES.
(URITION WIEKLES SRVICE. ]
BUGBY, May 22nd,
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Belgol jailed from Hong Kong yesterday for northern ports, carrying naval supplies
Paris Geneva Berlin
194
28.23
90.40
Vienna Lisbon
34.695
Buenos Aires New York
Stockholm -Prague
2.3/32 471 4.88.2/10/ 12.00
Copenhagen Oslo Helsingfors Madrid
18.10
18.2
18.10
Bucharest
*1613'
Rio...
194 20,725 785 15.50/84
·276) · 1/6.31/32 $34.99 (92,70-20
Yokohama
Shanghai
Hong Kong Silver (spol Silver (for
Damaged Packages must be left in the Damaged Packagas must be left in the According to my information the Godowns for examination by the Con Godown for examination by the signess and the Company's stirreyors, Consignees and the Company's surveyors, rat three parts of the question Memra. Goddard and Douglas, at 10 Meara, Goddard
and Douglas, at 10 are generally in accordance with B., Mondays and Thursdays, sipas da
the facts, except that the number All Olaima murt be presented within Mondays and Thursday. -Tm days of the
arrival here, Ten
arrival here, | siderably less than 170, Represen- after which
cannot be
after which date they
be tations have been made to the Nationalist authorities on the sub *No. Claims will be admitted alter Bo Olaims will be admitted after the Ject of the securing payment of the the Goods have left the Godowe, Goods have left the Godowns,
wages due to the British employees MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. in this, as in other, nationalised
Hong Kong, 16th May 1928-6263. — Hong Kong, 17th May, 1928. [6266 concerni
1 days, off-the-Bit Presented within of British subjects involved is con- // Amsterdam
W
cannot
Athens Bombay Brussela Milan (Continued at foot of next column.)
That is why we emphasise the Consignees of Cargo are hereby in enormous importance of the grave formed that their Goods are being.. problem of combining the Bank landed and placed at their risk in the of England and the Treasury Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and
Godown at Kow the Government and those con
note issue. I am in hopes that Godown Delivers may be obtainsa
laan, where
1928,
by
trolling the destinies of the Bank BE NOOI BA thà are landed, NE of England are clear sighted ***Goods not cleared by 30th enough to see the danger, we are
will be
be subject to pointing out.
Bens in any case
Damaged Paskagoa musk
They never saw in balance-sheets,
No Tire
Sir Alfred said, an Item Good the Godown for axamination by the Con relations between employers and signes and the Company's Borywyors employed £8,000,000, and at Wolars. Goddard & Douglas at 10 am, those good d relations were worthild in Konders and 1hugada vacs
thans:
8009983ble, WA Clalia wast:be^
things.
The
presented witin
Ten days of the Steamer's arrival'héré,
greatest need of industry after ich date bay, esquct be 1/10.13/16 was loyal co-operation between recogised
2/10 those engaged in it the adoption No Claims will be admitted after 2/11/o the most up-to-date methods of the Goods have left the Godowni. 23:11/10 manufacture and anlesmanship, and MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & 00 28.3/10
Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1928. [6287.
combination.