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18 Jan.
31 Jan
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21 Feb.
9 Mar.
8 Mar. 13 Mar.
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22 Apr.
8 May
12 Apr. 19 Apr.
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Sailings subject to alteration without notice.
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Next Salling:
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
ADVERTISED SAILING FROM HONG KONG,
NORTHWARD
FROM HONG KONG TO COAST PORTS AND JAPAN
Amor.
Tsinan, B. & S., Dec. 19. Cremer, J.C.J. Line. Jan. 2. Suiyang, B. & S., Jan. 4.
Shirai, B. (Apear), Jan. 6.
Chefoo.
Tsinan, B. & S., Dec. 28 Yochow, B. & S., Doc, 29. Yatshing. J.M. Co., December 19. Kwaisang, J.M. & Co., Dec. 30. Ninghai, B. & S., Jan. 1. Hupeh, B. & S., Jan. Hangsang, Jardine's, January 4. Taksang, Jardine's, January 7. Fatang. Jardine's, January 9.
Dairea.
Titan, B. & S., December 29. Antenor, B. & S., Jan. 3.
Kulmorland, Jebsen's. January 5. Fulda, Melchers', January 13. Talthybius, B. & S., Jan. 18. Teunur. B. & A., Jan. 20.
Foochow.
Ninghai. B. & S. Jan. 1.
JAPAN
Titan, B. & S., December 28. Susang, J., & Co.. December 28. Marchon Maeruk, Jebsen's, Dec. 30 "Afrika, East" Asistic & Co., Dec. 31. Pres. Grant, A.M. Lino, Tice. 31. Fushimi Maru, N.F.K., Jan. 3
E. & A. 8.8.
3.8. Co.,, Jan. 4.
erland, Jebsen's, January 5,
Panama East Asiatic & Co., Inquary 3 Shirala, R.I. (Apear), Jan. 6. Chitral, P. & O., January 7, Pres, Coolidge, Do'ler's, Jan. 8.. Andra Lebon. Messageries, Jan. 8. Mausang, Jardine's, Jan. 9
January 9. Potsdam, Melchers'. Tamerlane, Thoresen's, Jan. 9. Achilles, B. & S., January 10. Talthybius, S., Jan. 18. Hoang, Jardine's, January 18 Tencer, R. & 8., Jan, 20. Emp. of Russia, C.P.S., January 20
Keelane.
Faslimi Maru, N.Y.K., Jan. 3.
Shanghai
Vuelow, B. & S., Dec. 28.. Tsinan, B. & S.. Dec. 23. Yatsling, J.M. & Co., December 29, Kwaisang, J.M. & Co., Dec. 30. Luchow, B. & 8., Dec. 30.
Kaying B. & 8., Dec. 31 Noie Maru, N.T.K., Dec. 31. Houtman, J.C.
J.C.J. Line, January 1
Nellore, E. & A. 8.9, Co., Jan. 4.. Suyang. B. & S., Jas.
Hangsang, Jardine's 6/January 4. Taksang. Jardine's, January, Chitral, P. & O... January 7.
7
Andra Lebon. Messageries', Jan. 9. Fausang, Jardine's, January 9.
C. Biancamano. Lloyd Triestino, Jan. 9. Ainx, B. & S. January 15.
Emp. of Russia, C.P.§., Jazt 21.
Swatow.
Yochow, B. & S., Deo. 28.
Seistan, Douglas', Dec. 28. Yatshing, J.M. & Co.. December 29. Kaying, B. & 8 Dec. 27, Kwaisang, J.M. & Co., Dec. 80. Vinschar
B. རྩ་བ་ Time, 30. Jar. 4 Hangsang, Jardine's. January 4. Taksang, Jardino's, January 7. Fansang, Jardine's January 9.
Tentida.
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LIMITED PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION AT MODERATË BATES.
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Tolephones 23185 & 23169.
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BWATOW-HONGKONG,
SERVICE
Ballings
Sanays and Wednendaya at I pun.
3.S. BEISTAN Tuesday, 29th Déu.
Telegram: Furuprince
SWATOW, AMOY, FOOCHOW
AND RETURN,
Sallings Thedayı and Fridays'
Subject to alteration without notice
Aerial and Departures from the Company's Wharf (amer Blake Por} ROUND TRIP TICKETS W de bened from HONG KONG to FOOCHOW (Parodi Anchorage) nać return by the uma Stowmar the Hedand Rate of $155, Instalag Me
the Steamer is at Coast Parts.
(Time for und Voyage & Daya)
For Freight sudi Pasnago apply to m
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,
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General Managara
ARRIVALS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, Shantung British str., Capt. J. White, 1,568 tons, trom Swalow, lying at buoy No. B14,-.'& 8.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 Burdwan British str., Capt. T. E. Danial, 2,879 tons, from Singapore, ..general cargo, berthing at Kowloon
Wharf.-K.M.:& Ca
Hong Kheng, British Atr., Capt. D, B. Bonnerais, 3,976 tons, from Bings poze; general oseb, lying at buny Nơi Áo Họ Thông & Co. Moorcot, British str., Capt. B. H. Richardson, 4,039 tons, from Miike, caying at buoy, No. B25
.
Tel. Nos, 28037 and $8038,
CLEARANCES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27 Kwai Sang for Tigor Island.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 'D'Artagnair for Shanghai.
Hai Tan for Swatow.
cost, lying at buoy No. B16
B. Le B.
1
Ying Chow, British str., Captain W. A. Orwin, 1,218 toas, from Bangkok, general cargo, lying, at buoy No. B36-B, & 8.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24
Indis, British str., Capt. B. C. Dyason,
Mollar British str., Captain Nancy Moth
Duncan, 1,409 tons, from Muroran,
ying at buoy No. 412.-O., Nanchang, British str., Capt. J. Mid letos, 1,488 tons, from Hongay,
Yochow, B. & S., Dec, 29.. Kwaleapp. J.M. & Co., Dee, 30. Ninghai, B. & S., Jan. 1. Hupeh, R., & S., Jan. 4. Hangsang, Jardine's, January 4. Taksang, Jardine's, January 7. Fausang, Jardine's, January 9.
Tsingtao. Kulmerland, Jebsen's, January 5. Fulda. Malchers', January 13.
Wet-Bal-Wet Ynchow. B. & S., Dec. 28, Ninghai, B. & 8., Jan.. 1 Hupeh. B. & 8., Jan.. 4.
EASTWARD
FROM HONG KONG TO NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA.
Balboa.
New Orleans, Thoresea's, December 31. Marchen Maersk, Jabsen's, Jan. 1. Rakuyo Maro, N.Y.K., Jan. 12.
Baltimore.
New Orleans, Thorcaen's, December 31. Noto Maru, N.Y.K., Dec. 31. Marchen Maersk, Jebsen's, Jan. 1.
Boston and New York. New Orleans, Thoresen's,-December 31. Koto Mara, N.Y K., Dec. 31.
Marchen Maersk, Jobson's, Jan. 1... Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, January 2
Cristobal.
New Orleans, Thoresen's, December 31 Noto Maru, N.Y E., Dec. 31. Marchen Macrak, Jebsen's, Jan. 1. Pre Van Buren, Dollar's, Jaanpry 3
Honolite.
Pres: Coolidge, Dellar's, Jan. 8, Rakuyo Mara, N.Y.K., Jan. 12"
Los Angeles
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Noto Maru, N.Y.K, Don. 31. Marchen Maersk, Jabsen's, Jan. 1. Pres. Coolidge, Dollar's, Jan. 8. Rakuyo Mara, N.Y.K., Jan. 12.
PARADOR New Orleans, Thoresen's, December 31. Noto Marn, N.Y.K. Dec 31, Marchon Maersk, Jabeen's, Jan. 1. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, January 2.
Philadelphia.
New Orleans, Thurcaen's, December 31 Noto Maru. N.Y... 31. Marchen Maersk, Jebsen's, Jan. 1.
San Francisco. Pres Coolidge, Dollar's, Jan, B.
Seattle.
Prek Grant, A.M. Line, December 31. Talthybius; B. & 8., Jan., 18..
Vancouver, BC.
278 tons, from Tourane, general | Talthybius, H. & B., Ján, 18. cargo, lying at Kowloon Bay John Emp. of Russia, C.P.B., January 20. Manners & Co.
B. Sorensen, Norwegian str., Capt.
Victoria, 5.0.
J. Morthensen, 4,538 tons, from Pres Grant, A.M. Line, December 31. Hankow, general cargo, Iving a Taltbybius, B.. & S., Jan, 18,
Rap of Russia, C P.8., January 26. Kowloon Bay-A.P.C.
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 28, 1937.
SOUTHWARD
FROM HONG KONG TO COAST PORTS, MANILA. AUSTRALLA.
Australian Ports, East and West Naukin, E. & A. 8.8. Co., January 2. Neptuna, Gibb'a, January 9. Taiping, B. & S., January 14.
Ball
Tjiandane, J.C.J. Line, January 4
Bangkok.
1
Barontsz, J.C.J. Line, Dec. 29. Yingcho, B. & 8., Dec. 30.
Batavia.
Tjisaroes, J.C.J. Line, Jan: 4/5. Malayan Prince, Farness', January 11.
Belawan-Dell
Creanor, J.C.J. Line, January 8 Trave, Melchers', January 14,
Brisbane.
Noukia, E. & A. S.S. Co., January 2. Taiping, B. & S.. January 14.
Cairne Taining. B. & S., January 14.
Cebu. Tjisadane, J.C.J: Line, January 4. Anna Maersk, Jebsen's, January 5.
Gaiphong. Kwangtung, B. & S., Jan. 3
Hathow.
Muinam, B. & S., Dec. 29. Kwangtung, B. & S., Jan. 1
Попка
Shanlung, B. & S., Dec. 30
Madang Neptuna. Gibb's. January 9.
Makassar. Tindane. J.C.. Line. January 4,» Malayan Prince, Furness', January 11.
Manila
Pres. Coolidge, Dollars. December 31. Pros Van Buren, Dellar's, January 2 Nankin, E. & A. B.S. Co., January 3. Thisadane, J.C.J. Line, January 4. Anna Maersk, Jebsen's, January 5, Patroclus, B. & S., January 11, Malayan Prince, Furness, Isquary 11. Taiping, B. & S. January 14, Emp. of Japan. C.P.S., January 14. Potsdam, Melchers', January 18,
Melbourne.
Nankin, E. & A. 8.8. Co., January 3. Neptunia. Gibb's. January 0. Taiping. B. & S.. January 14.
Rabaul.
Nankin, E. & A. 8.8. Co., January 2 Neptuna, Gibb's, January 9.
Salamaux. Neptuns, Gibb's, January 9.
Sandakan.
Hinsang, J.M. & Co., Dec. 31. Malayan Prince, Furness', January 11 Tai Suen Hong, J.31. & Co., Jan. 12.
Scerabaia.
Tjisadane, J.C.J. Line, January 4. Malayan Prines, Furness', January 11,
Baigon.
Athos II, Messagerier', Dee. 29. Neptuns, Gibb's, January 9.- D'Artagnan, Messageries, January 11.
Sydney
||
Nankin, E. & A. 8.6. Co., January 2. Neptuns, Gibb's, January 9, Taiping, B. & S., January 14,
Townsville. Taiping, B. & 8., January 14.
Thursday Island. Taiping, B. & 8., January 14.
WESTWARD
FROM HONG KONG TO KUROPA
AFRICA, ETC.
Ados. Kashima Maru, N.Y.K., Dec. 30. Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Gannterkerk, J.C.J. Lino, January 4. Titania, Thoresen's, January 5, Rawalpindi, P. & O., January 8. Patroclus, B. & S., January 11. Corfu, P&O., January 22.
African Ports. Barentsz, J.C.J. Line, Dec. 28.
Antwerp. Kashima "Maru, N.Y.E., Dec. 90. Soudao, P. & O., January 1. Gansterkerk, J.C.J. Line, January 4. Gleniffer, J.M. & Co., January 4. Titania, Thoresea's, January 5, Beamobr. Loxley's, January 9.
Bombay. Toyama Maru, N.Y.K., Dec. 29. Bouds, P. & O., January 1. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Conte Verde, Lloyd Triestino, Jan. 2. Rawalpindi, P & O., January 8. Kidderpore, P. & O., Jin. 15. Corfu, P. & O., January 22,
I
Boston and New York. Marchon Maersk, Jebsen's, Jan. 1, Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Malayan Prince, Furness', January „li. dremen *11 Trove, Melchors', January.14.
Calcutta. Kumsang, J.M & Co., December 31. Talms, B.I (Apear), January_1. Tsushima Mari, "N.Y.K., Jan. 6. Kutsang, J.M & Co., January. 8. Sirdhana, B. (Apear), Jan, 15. Suisang, Jardine's, January 17.
Casablanca, Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Titania, Thoresen's. January 5.
Colombo.
Toyama Maru, NY.K.; Dec. 29. Kashima Marn, N.Y.K., Dec. 30. Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Conta Verde, Lloyd Triestino, Jan. 2.
Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Santos Mara, 0.8.K., Jan. 2.
Pres.
Gunsterkerk, J.C.J. Lino, January-4. Arizons Maru, 0.8.K., Jan. 4. Titans, Thorese's, January 5 Rawsipludi, P & O., January 8. Patrocius, B. & B., January 11. D'Artagnan, Messageries', January 11, Trave, Melchers', January 14 Corfu, P. & Q, January 2
!. Genos. Kashima Matu, N.Y.K., Dec. 30. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Gassterkerk, J.C.J. Line, January 4, Potsdam, Melchers', January 18:
Glasgow. Patroclus, & B., January 11.
Gibraltar.
Kashima Maru, N.Y.E., Dec. 30.
Rawalpindi, P. & O., Jannary 8. Corfu, P. & O., January 23,
Gothenburg and Other Scandinavian Porta. Paiping, Gilman's, December 27. Titania, Thoresen's, January 5..
To KOBE & OŠAKA
INDO-CHINA
STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
TO SINGAPORE PENANG & CALCUTTA
S.. "KUMSANG" 31 Dec, at 10 am, 9 Ind. at 2 p.m. 8.S."KUTSANG" S.S."SUISANG"
17 Jan, at 9 p.m.
via NAGASAKI
TO SANDAKAN
SHINSANG"
31 Dec. at 2 p.n.
S.: "TAI SUEN HONG"
Jan., at 0 m.
To TIENTSIN' via Swarow, SHANOBAT & CHETDO S.S. "YATSHI 4" 29 Dec. 10 a.m. 8.S. "KWAISANG" 30 Dec. at Noog- S.S. "HANGAN ( 4 Jan., at Noon S.S. TAKSANG" 7 Jan.. at 4 p.in. S.S. FA SANG" 9 Jan, at 10 a.m. S.S. "TINGS ANG" 14 Jan. 10 ..
SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION
For Freight or Passage Apply to sam |
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO..
Telephone: Na. AB11..
Halifax.
Malayan Prince, Furness', January „11. Hamburg.
1.
Soudan, P & O., January 1. Gasterkerk, J.C.J. Line, January Glenifer, J.M. & Co., January Titan, Thoresen's, January 5, Benmohr, Loxley's, January 9, Trave. Melchers' January 14. City of Singapore, Bank Line, Jan. 18. Chile, East Asiatic & Co., January 17. Potsdam, Melchèrs", January 18.
HTC..
Soudan. P. & .. January 1. City of Singapore. Bank Line, Jan. 15 Hull
:
Soudan, P. & O., January !..
Karacha Tairin Maru, 0.6.K., Jan. 3. Kidderpore, P. & O., Jan. 15.
Leith.
Benmohr, Loxley's, January 0.
༄AA་ Kashima-Maru, N.Y.E., Dec. 30.
Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Gleniffo, J.M. & Co., January 4. Rawalpindi, P. & O., January 8. Benmohr, Laxley's, January 9. Patroclus. B. & B., January 11.
Trave
Cremer, J.C.J. Line, January 0. Kutsang, J.M. & Co., January 8. Rawalpindi, P. & O., January 8. lieumoby, Lorley's, January D'Artagnan, Messagories', January 11. Patroclus, B. &f, January
Melchers. January 14. Kidderpore, P. & O., Jan. 15. Sidhaña, B.I. (Apear), Jan. 13. City of Singapore, Bank Line, Jan. 15, Chile, East Asiatic & Co., January 17. Susang, Jardine's, January 17.
P. & O., January 2 Corful
Scandinavian and Baltis Forta Titania, Thoresen's, January 5.
Southampton. Potsdam, Melchers', January 18.
Sues.
Athos II. Mensageries', Dec. 23. Pres. Van Buron, Dollars, Jan. '2. D'Artagnan, Messageries', January 11: Trave," Melchers', January 14.
Tangler.
Gaenterkerk, J.C.J" Line, Janusry 4. United Kingdom and Continent City of Singapore, Bank Line, Jan. 15. Corfu, P. & O., January 92.
TO KOBE & OSAKA
8.8. "MAUSANG"
9 Jan. at 7 a.
S.S. "HOSANG * ·
18 Jan, at 70.
S.S. "YUENSANG “
27 Jan. at 7 a.m.
LTD.
General Managers.
VESSELS DUE
Achilles, B. & S., January 10. Afrika, East Asiatic & Co., Dec. 31. Ajax, B. & S., January 18.
Andre Laboa, Messageries', Jan. 8. Anna Maersk, Jebson's, Jan. J. Antaor. B. & S., Jan. 2. Assuan, Jebsen's, January 8. Athos I, Messageries', Dec. 29 Bennybr, Loxley's; January 9.
C. Biancamano, Lloyd Trisstino, Jan. 9. Canton, Messageries, Dec. 28. Carthage; P. & O., January 20. Chile, East Asiatic & Co., January 17. Chitral, P. & O., January 8. Cartu, P. & G., Janitary 21. Cremor, J.C.J. Line, Dec. 23. C/Eastbourno, Bank Line, Jan. 11. Duisburg. Jabson's, January 1. Emp. of Asia, C.P.8., January 27. Emp. of Japan, C.P.8., January 14. Emp. of Russia, C.P.S., Dec. 29.
City of Singapore, Bank Line, Jan. 15. £456,165 CLAIM BY Faida, Mulchers', January 13.
Corfu, P. & 0., January 2
Malta.
Rawalpindi, P. & D., January 8. Trave, Melchess, January 14. Corfu, P. & O., January 22
Marseilles.
Athos It Messageries', Dec. 19. Kashima Maru, N.Y.K., Dec. 30. Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar'i, Jan. 2. Bawalpindi, P. & O., January 8. Patroclus, B. & S., January 11. D'Artagnon, Massageries, January 11. Trave, Melchers', January 14.. Corfu, P. & O., January 22.
Navica
Kashima Mary, N.Y.X., Dec. 30. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2.
Odo.
Titania. Thoresen, Papuary >.
Penana
Kashima Maru, N.Y.., Deo, 30, Kumsang, J.M. & Co., December 31 Boudan, P. & O., January 1, Talma, B.I. (Apear), January 1. Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Gamsterkerk, J.C.J. Line, January 4 Tsushima Maru, N.Y.K., Jan. 5. Titania, Thoresen's, January
J.C.J. Line, January 6 Cremer, Kutsang, J.M. & Co., January 8. Rawalpindi, P. & 0., January 8. Patroclus, B. & S., January 11. Sirdhana, B.I. (Apear), Juo._ 15.
Suisang, Jardine's January 17. Corfu, P. & O., January
Flymonth. Rawalpindi, P. & 0., January 8. Corfu, P. & O., January 22
Port Said.
Athos II, Messageries', Dec. 29. Kashima Maru, N.Y.K., Dec. 30. Soudan, P.&O.. January 1,
Pres. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2. Conta Verde, Lloyd Triestino, Jan. 9. Gaasterkerk, J.C.J. January 4 Glenifer, JM &
Titania. Thoresen Rawalpindi, P. & Jantiery 8
Mesageries, January 11. B. & 8..
D'Artagnan,
Trave, Melchers, January 14.11. Chile, East Asiatic & Co., January. 17.. Potsdam. Melchers', January 18. Cartu, P. & O., January 22 Port Sondan Titania, Thoresen's, January 5.
Port Swettenham. Talins, B.I. (Apear), January 1. Birdhana, B.L. (Apear), Jan. 15.
Rangoon. Talma, B.I. (Apcar), January 1. Bijoua Maru, NY.E., Jammary 2. Tsushima Múru, N.Y.E., Jan. 5 Sirdhana, B.I. (Apcar), Jan. 15.
Rotterdam.
Kashima Maru, N.Y.K., Deo. 89. Soudan, P. & O., January 1. Geanterkerk, J.C.J. Line, January 4. Glenifter, J.M. & Co., January 4, Titanis, Thoresen's,
January 5 Benmohr, Luxley's, January 2 Patrocln, B. S., January 11. Trave, Melchors', January 14. City of Singapore, Bank Line, Jan. 15. Chile, East Aslatio & Co., January 17. Potsdam, Melchers', January 18.
.
-Singapore. Barentes, J.C.J3, Line, Dec, 28. Muinam, B. & S., Dec. 25, Athos II, Messsories, Dec. 9. Kashima Mara, N.Y.K. Dec. 30. Kursang, J.M. & Co. December $1.
"P. & D., January 1. Talna, B.I. (Apcat), January 1. Pres.
res. Van Buren, Dollar's, Jan. 2.“- Conta Verda, Lloyd Triestino, Jan. 2. Banton Mara, 0.6.K., Jan. 2. - Gleniffer J.M. & Co.,
4. January Arizona Maru. 0.9.K., Jan. 4 Titania, Thoresen's, January 5, Taushinia Maru, N.Y.X., Jan. 6.
SHIPOWNERS
Vessels On British War Service
REQUISITIONED BY RUSSIA
Six Finnish shipowners, describ ed by counsel as "practically the
Houtinen, J.C.J Line, Dec. 31. Katmerland, Jetson's, January 2. Kidderpore, P. & G., January 14. Marchon Maersk, Jebsen's, Dec. 30. Meerkerk, J.C.J. Line, Jan. 10. Nankin, E. & A. S.8. Co., January 1. Nellore, E. & A. 8.8. Co., January 1 Neptuna, Gibb's, January 6.
New Orleans, Thorman's, December 31. Noto Maru, N.Y.K., December 30, Panama, East Asistio & Co., January 5, Potsdam, Melchers' January 9. Pres, Coolidge, Dollar's, Dec. 31. Pres. Grant, A.M. Line, Dec. 29. Pres. Van Buren,
Jan. 1. Dollar's, Radnorshire, Jardine's, Jan. 5.
Maru, N.T.K., Jan. 9. Ralpindi, P. & O., January 7, Shirals, B.I. (Apcar), January
whole of the Finnish mercantile SoudB.1. (Apeur), January
marine," were the plaintifs in an
P. & D., Dec. 31.
匙 Somali, P. & O., B. & S..
January
Jan.
came before Mr. Justice Luxmoore
action involving £456,165, which, BIJA Tan. 30.
B.I. Apcar), Jan. 8.
in the Chancery Division recently. Teri Thoren l'1, Jan
The
were
defendants Brothers and Company Ltd., the bankers.
B.
Teucer, B. & S., Jan. 20.
Baring &
The plaintiffs claimed a declara- tion that out of the funds standing with the defendants to the credit of the Russian Government that sum had been assigned to them or to their predecessor in title.
The names of the shipowners in the case were Finska Angartygs
B.I. (Apear), January 18.
Dec. 28. Thoresen'
January 5. January 15, Tinegara, J.C.J. Line, January 20. Tisaroen, J.C.J. Line, Jan. 9. Titandane, J.C.J. Line, December, 30. Timondari, J.C.J. Line, Jan. 8. Toyams Maru, N.Y K., Dec. 23. Trave, Melchers', January 14.
Aktiebolaget, Anfartygs Aktiebola- | Russian Government. and handed get Finska Lloyd, Johann Walter forthwith to the British Govern-
ment. Paulin, trading as J. W. Paulin and Company, Rederiaktiebolaget Trio. Angfartygs Aktieolaget Tran- eito, and Rederiaktiebolaget Argo- naut.
The vessels were employed by the British Government in war service running between British and French ports. During 1917 were Baring Brothers denied that the five were lost and there Russian Government became in- claims in respect of four. Com- debted to any of the shipowners | perisation was paid for the others. respecting the amount mentioned. They pleaded that they were bank- ers to the Tsarist Russian Govern- ment in the ordinary course of business, subject to the excep- tion that in the case of suma to be debited to the account known said Mr. Milier. "that these Fir- as the Compte Special the ap-ish ships, in service under the proval of he British Treasury had to be obtained.
CASE FOR SHIPOWNERS Mr. A. T. Miller, K.C., for the shipowners, sald their claim was that the money was assigned to them in October, 1917 by, the then Russian Government out of money belonging to that Government.
HIRE AND COMPENSATION In this war service the vessels were entitled to be paid hire and to compensation for loss.
"One has the curious position,"
British Government, were paid for to the Russian Government at Bri- tion rates, but the Finnish owners nave received nothing.”
The Russian Government in Petrograd decided to pay the suma now claimed, he said. They or- dered payment up to August 1, 1917. Had it not been for the out- break of the Bolshevik Revolution and the displacement of the Gov- ernment by the Soviet Government in November, 1917, the cash would have been handed over.
Mr. Miller said the Rusalan, Gov-
In October, 1917, and continu- ously up to the present, he said, very large sums in sterling had been held by Baring Brothers un account of the Russian Govern- ment. He understood that the ac- counts were in excess of £4,250,000. erament had expressed a firm in- The account with which they tention of have nothing to do with were concerned was the Compte the case. They could not be forc-
ea to come into court. Special, in which there was,
of more credit balance
£874,000.
* than
The plaintiffs appeared as being the owners, at all relevant times, of the 13 Finnish vessels named in the particulars, said Mr. Miller, During the second half of 1918 the vessels were requisitioned by the
Bir Patrick Hastings, K.C., for Baring Brothers, said the bankers had
an enormous number of claims against these funds. It was' their duty not to pay the money unless title to it could be proved. Otherwise they had no interest in the matter.