THE BRITISH SEAMAN.
REASONS FOR HIS
DECADENCE.
Sir Walter Runcimao, Bart, was elected president of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom at the annual meeting, hold at Cannon-stroot Hotel, London.
In the course of las prosidonitial address homado roferenço to British sonnen and the decadence into which had fallen lint pride of race which in other days used to be the charm and strength of. our-mintical supremicy. Apathy and prejudice had.saton liko n canker into this vital part of our national organisin. The advent of steam brought with it a now order of things. The necessity of continuing to train seamen in stearners,ins had been the custom in sailing vossole, was considered by some misguided, though estim able, people to completo fallaey. Of course, it was nothing) of the sort, but the truth did not readily seize the modern imagina- tion.
It was ludicrous to imagine that sonmen could not be trained on stormers to do the specific work of steamors, and those who had had long yours of successful ex- perience of this mode of creating modern samen would vigorously nd vocato it as the best and wisost mathod of keeping up the supply of mon imbued with robust elli- ciency. The flippant and alto- gether unsound reason given by some of the ownors who word opposed to carrying apprentices was that they lind trouble with them in various ways, and the answor to that.was: Do not be too oasily troublod.
Was it not worth the troublo ta know that they were using the means at their disposal for the purpose of rearing a race of healthy, woll-disciplined, com- potent men for their own sorvice. Compulsion was always distusto- ful, but if they did not bestir themselves by tackling this matter voluntarily, the legislature would, some day see in it a national, dangor, and find some plan that might be disagreeabla to them of enforcing a recruiting and train- ing syston in their own way,
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The shipping Federation was doing its best to populariso tho
system of apprentice- ship, and disinterested gentle-
giving unstinted thought, money, and time to encourage,the making of sailors. They were on the verge of a pos- sible shortage of men; indeed this contingency was inevitable if they continued to pursue a policy of insane defiance of an imperativo uty do the State and to the mer- cantile marino by refusing to train men for their own service whether on sail or steam.
In his opinion, in order to keep pace with the normal demand, evory British ship, sail or stom, should carry a full complement of boys, say, four in oach stoamer of from 2,000 to 5,000 tons doid- weight, and anything above that five or six.
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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
PORTLAND CEMENT.
In Cusks of $75 lbs. net. Lu Bags cf. 250 lbs. net. SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Managera. Hongkong, 16th Aug, 1910.
LEE YEE
STEAM
The Peninsular & Oriental Steam. Navigation Company.
STEAM FOR STRTS, CEY LON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITER-
-RANDAN, PORTS,`- PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED.
roa BATAVIA, CONTINENTAL INJA AND ÅMGUIDAN. Poate.
THE Steamship
"MARMORA,"
Captain G. II. C. Weston, n..., carry- ing His Mn usty's Mails, will be dos- patched from this for London dirést, via Bombay, TO-MORROW, the 18th March, 1911, at Noon, taking passen- gare for the above ports.
Silk and Valuables, all cargo for Frauco and London will be taken dirgot by this mail steamor, without transhipment.
Parcels will be received at this Office until 4.. the day before eniling. The contents and value of all packages are required.
เ
For further particulars, apply to
E. A. HEWETT, Superintendent. Hongkong, 17th Mar., 1911. [4 FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA, (Taking cargo on Through Bills of Lading to Rangoon, Madras, and Mauritius.)
THE Steamship
P LIGHTNING," Captain E. P. Smith, will be des patched for the above parts TO- [34]MORROW the 18th inst., tra
HAIR DRESSING SALOON HAB ALWAYS on Hand CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND TOILET REQUISITES FOR SALE.
13, D'AQUILAR STREET, HONGKONG.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
LI KWONG L0ONG & CO.
司公隆廣
CABINET-HALZ18 anD'Áur Decorators,
from Shanghai, has re-opened the FURNITURE STORE
at
No: 69, Dee Viaux ROAD CENTRAL, The only Shop in Hongkong with this nam..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON & Co., Lut., Agents. Hongkong. 17th Mar. 1911.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highest Class, Fastest and Most Luxurious Stanmore on the Coast, having splundid Accommodation for First-Class Passengers, Electrio Light. Excellent Cuisine.
+
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Occupying to 10 days)
ATRĀMSHIPS.
CAPTAIN
LEAVING.
Haiyang... Capt. A. E. Hodgins... TUESDAY, 21st March; at 11 .. Haitan Capt. J. W. Evans FRIDAY,
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24th March, at 11 am.
19th Mar., at 10 M.
FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 3 Days). Haimun...Capt. A. H. Stewart...... SUNDAY,
Steamers will arrivo at, and depart from the Company's Wharf nour Blake Pior.
For Fraight and Passage, apply to
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Douglas, Lapraik & Co., General Managers.
THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.
Mail Service to Australia.
Steamers
Aldenham Empire
MAIL SCHEDULE
(SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION):
St. Albans............................
Arriva Hongkong
Leave Hongkong
for Australia.
from Australia
Mar. 24:
April 7. Mar 5.
April 6th, of Noon April 29th, at Noon.
May 27th, at Noon.
The above Steamera'are fitted with Refrigorating Machinery, onsuring a pleatiful supply of fee, Fresh Provisions, ote., and are lighted throughont with Electricity. All State-Rooms have Electric Fans, and Stowardess are carried.
For further particulars, apply to
Consigners
A duly qualified Doctor
Gibb, Livingston & Co., Agents.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM-EUROPE, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
Company'a Steamship,
"KAMO MARU,” having arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby inform- ed that their Goods are being landed | and placed at their risk in the Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, Hongkong to Boston and where each consignment will be sorted
New York.
(AGL
AMERICAN-ASIATIC SS. CO.
FOR BOSTON, NEW YORK VIA
PORTS & SUEZ CANAL, (With liberty to call at the Malabar Coast).
B.S.
**LOWTHER CASTLE" WHERE
HIGH-CLASS TO-MORROW, 18th March. 1911. FURNITURE of every da-
For Freight and further information, cription can be made to order in any
apply to design required.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
General Agents.
Have been patmuised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong, 17th Mar., 1911. [941 Telgmph Co., Messrs. A. S. Watson
Co., Firms and other leading EASTERN and AUSTRALIAN Establishments in the Colony, to whom STEAMSHIP COMPANY, - reference can be made as to tho Superior Workmanship and Materials et the Furniture, &c., supplied.
Mosts. A. 8. Watson & Co Lul arite as follows
"We have pleasure in stating that Mr. L KWONG LOONG furnished the Aunexe to our Dispensary and gave us every satisfaction."
(Sd.) A. §. Wataon & Co. 18th May, 1891..
ORDERS punctually attende and QUARGES most moderate.
AN INSPECTION INVITED. [874 | Hongking, 8th August, 1908.
30 & 32, Dos Vœux Road, Central. Hongkong, 4th Mar., 1911.
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Modern Appliances for quick construction and repair of Ships, Enginos, Boilors, Railway Rolling Stock, Bridges, and all Olessos of Engineering, Iron and Wood Work Electrical Drives, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Tools,
installed throughout the Works.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD,
general glass-ware last year is GRAYING DOCK due to a falling-off in the export-7471. by 6aft. by Nift. Gin,
of glass ornaments. Glass-waro Pumps empty Dock in
is rogarded as the principal of the 23-
50-ton
Hydraulic TESTING MACHINE for Chains, Wire Ropos, Rivets
and Metal Specimens.
TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING CO.
HONGKONG.
OF HONG KONG, LIMITED,
miscellaneous articles imported TUREE PATENT SLIPWAYS into China, and the import ofaking vessels up to 8,900 tons glass-ware from other countries displacement, providing conditions for lias shown a considerablo increase painting abips with most efficient comlts. of lute years,
100-Tox ELECTRIC CRANE of QUAYÉ ELECTRIC OVERHEAD CRANES Tanovesper
He Shore RANGING up to 100 Taxe.. Estimates given for Dosking, Repairs to Huli and Maclátory, Constructional Work. MANADRES
Tho Daily Mail" says that Mr. John Burna, President of the Local Government Board, doos not intend to take any action in rogard to the importation of Chinese hair, since the plague germ requires a living body, to garry it from place to place,
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BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Telegraphic Addre85 20
“TAIKOODOCK"
HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPANⱭ
to
LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, (Calling at Timot, Port Darwin and Queensland Ports, and taking through Cargo to Adelaide, New Zealand, Tasmania, &c.)
THE Steamship
* ALDENHAM," Captain Pilcher, will be despatched as abovo on WEDNESDAY, the 6th Aprit, at Noon
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Re- frigerating Chamber which ensures the supply of Frosh Provisions, Ice, &d, throughout the voyage.
The Steamer in installed throughout with the Electric Light.
A Stowardess and a duly qualified Burgoni aro carried. -
NB-T sare the additional com- fort of passengers the steamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in
stateroomd.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 10th Mar., 1911. [904 Regular Steamship Service to New York, via PORT and SUEZ (ANAL (With Liberty to Call at Malaber Coast).
PROPOSED SALLINUS FROM HONGKONG,
FOR BOSTON AND 'NEW
YORK,
| §.5. “QUAZEE”.....About 7th April. For Freight and further Inforination, apply to
DODWELL & CO, LTD., Agents. Hongkong, 14th Mar,, 1911. [900
lout mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods aro Iauded
Optional goods will be carried on Daless instructions are given to the contrary before Noon, TO-DAY.
Goods not aloared by the 21st March, will bo subject to runt.
No Fire Insurance bna been effected. Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by this Con- signoe's and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed bour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival hero, after which date they cannot be recognised. No claims will be admitted' after the goods hare elt the Godowns.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, 14th Mar., 1911.
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Intimations. A LING & Co.
FURNITURE AND PHOTO SUPPLIES.
DEVELOPING, PRINTING & ENLARGING. 19, Queen's Road. [863
HUNG ON & 00 SHOW ROOM AND STORE at this Promises Turmerly occupied by A CHEN & Co. 17A, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL,
GENERAL UPHOLSTELERS AND FURNITURE InvoRTERS AND DEALERS
ROCKERY, Cutlery, Elociro and
CRO
Ware of all descriptions, always on Silver Platod, Glass and Iron
band, for sale or hate at moderate rates,
Hongkong. 1st Jana, 1910. [419'
'PHONE
482.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. HONGKONG
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
:
" BORNEO,"
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, MALTA, PORT SAID, SUEZ
and STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above- named restel are hereby informed that their Goods are being. landed and loed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co.'s Godowns at Kowloon, where each Con- sigament will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained nå the Goods nra landed.
.::
Optional Goods will be lunded here unless instructions are given to the contrary within 5 hour.
Gooda. not cleared by the 2 let inst., at 4 p.m., will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in Any esso, whatever.
MOTOR
GARAGE.
Try Our
40 H.P. OLEMENT CAL
# SEATS
$8
An hour
24, IL P. RAMBLER CAR
4 SEATS 1
$7
A
Ab bout
Damaged packages must be left in the Godowas for examination by the Consignees and the Company's sur veyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas, at 10 am, on Mondays and Thursdays. All Claims must be presented within 12 H.P. REO CAR ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after whirl data they cannot be re- cognised. No Chaims will be admitted after the Gooda bayo left the Godowns.
E. A. HEWETT,
Baperintendent. Hongkong, 15th Mar., 1911. [4]
CLOUET CHAMPAGNE EXTRA DRY. 24 pints at $22,50.
FRENCH STORE,
G Queen's Road. Hongkong, 10th Mar., 1911.
PO SING. JEWELLER & SILVERSMITH | No. 1, Forrigen Starer.?
'ANTONESE BILVER WORK
CA
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of every description done re,
Moderate Pries.
Kmea and New Year Presentsing great variety and at sporial rates suite. able to all taaten and purves,
9 SEATS
$5
... An hour.
We Repair
CYCLES, TYPEWRITERS, MOTORS,
AT
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