10%
THE NEW NAVY
The Man and Their Grtøvances.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
the number of officers and mon was more than doubled. It rose
POST OFFICE.
resumed.
'MAILS VIA SIBERIA.
.Left London
Joly 81 Ang, 3
PH Shanghai
Aug. 17 Aug. 19
MAILS DUB. German, Prinz Ludwig, 22nd inst. Siberian, Lionu, 22nd fast.
Carl
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 1912
VESSELS IN PORT
SHIPPING NEWS.
ARRIVED, Diedürlehem, Ger, ka, 774,
Baron Cawdor, Br. *., 8,704, J, Q. Oh. Jurgim, 20th Aug.
Fallerton, 19 b Aug- Holbow pat -Haiphong and
and Kobe 19th
Mail Steamers
THE PENINSULAR
19th Ang Gen.-J. On Aug. Gan.-G. & D. AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO.
2
Gathemann, 16th Aug.- Bangkok and Swatow 15th Aug1| Gen.—B. & 8.
of India, Br... 5,940, BILL despatch VESSELN to the Undermentions1 PORTS on or shout
Betham, 15th Aug.-Van-
Kinkaman Maru, Jap. sz. 3,824, Heyawongen, Ger, a 1,087, E.
Konzuml, 20th Aug.–Mišk« 18th Ang, Doal-M. B E. Paltain, Br. a.s., 8,176, Chaplin. 20th
Aug-Liverpool and Sings Express poro 14th Aug., Gon-D. & .00. Kwangtah, Chi, 15., 1,596, Stewart, 91st AugShanghal 17th Aug., Gen.-U. M. 8. :N. Do.
Haiching, Br, a., 1,267, W. C. Pass
from 62,400 to 131,100. But Only fully prepaid letter-and-post- since 1904 it has soareely moved, | carda se transmissible by the Biberian' Of the seamon of the new Navy and it stands to-day at only 136, Bonte to Europe. Letters for this it may be said, in the words of 000. As the result, for the last mate should be surperscribed via Sibusis. Goneral Butler's famous epitome, eight years promotion has been "The men aro splendid," says difficult to obtain. Men quali- The Parool Post to the Chin Mr. H. Wilson, writing in the find for advancement have had to provines of Eupeh and Hunan la zow "Daily Mail" They have all the wait years and to stagnate in their fine fighting qualities of the race rating. which under Drako and Nelson
They have felt this change the carried the fing to such unimagin more coriously because prices able glory. In physique, with the have risen sharply in the last exception of some of the short sixteen years, On shore their atvio men, they are generally families find that it costs much excellent. They are well oducot more to live; and even aflont the od and intelligant and over paymaster's stores are more costly. when they have quitted the Thus, where a few years ago the Navy can usually be picked out sooman paid only 8d. a yard for by reason of their good man-his flannel, of which ho noods nors. In the old daya a code of considerable quantities, he has
MAILS CLOSH. savage punishments was required now to pay ls. The brown shoes Fort Bayard-Per 'American, 22nd to maintair order afloat. In the which used to cost him 3s. 7d. al
Aug., 10 am.. now Navy, if the
hopes pair are now 49. ld. A few articles Weihalwei and Tientsin-Per Bui-Nippon, of the reformers are fulfilled, may be cheaper, but, generally
chów, 22nd Aug., 1. a.. ̈ it will Bon bo possible speaking, the rise in prices has Saigon-Per Lyeemoon, 22nd Aug.,
I r.st.
Chun to dispenso with punishment affected his daily life and left altogether by appealing to the him with loss money for his home Macao-Per Sui Tal, 23nd Aug.7.1.15 » seaman's patriotism and sense of or for himself. "Since 1000 prices Shanghai and North China-Per! honour, which is the system that nehore have gone up 17 per cent.
Chena, 22nd Aug., 8 r.”....... obtains in the Japanese floet.
What the Men Look For.
Philippine islands-Per Zafira, 22nd The modern seaman is no longer Themen now look for a distinct sailor pure and simple. As the advance in the rate of pay and for result of the revolution in the art a free kit from the Government. of naval war he is now a mechanic When weremember the very large and an engineer, and the main advances in wagen granted to Go- part of his duty consists in work-vernment employes salore, with ing the mass of machinery which a strong trado union backing, makes up the moderm ship. But such as the Post Office servants,
་་་་
Shanghai
Siberian
P.M.
and North China-Per Tjilatjap. 22nd Aug., 8 r.m. Shanghal and North Chian, and Japan vin Nagasaki- (Europe via Sibosia-Per Prinz Ludwig, tad Ang, 6
P.X.
he is still, as of old, a handy the case of the Navy soems un- Straite and Ceylon-Por Candia, 22nd nan." There is nothing to which answerable.
Aug., & M.
The System of Punishments.
Shanghai,
Hollow,
Ningpo,
22nd Aug., 5 P.M.
North Onion, and. Japan vin Yokohama For „Nippon, 22nd Aug, 5 r.M.
and Hai,hong, Pakhui Saigon-Per Bangkiang 22nd Aug., & P.M.Z NE Shanghai and North China -Por Hangchow. 22ad Aug.,
5 P.M.
Haiphong, Pakloi and Saigon-Por Hongkong, 23rd Ang,, .0
A.M.
Sato, Amoy and Foochow-Fer Ha'ching. 28rd Aug, 10
A.M.
Maco-For Sui Tai, 289d Aug., 1.16
P.M,
Philippine Islands, Australia, Tasmania Zealand-For and. Now
Aldenham, 24th Aug., 19
A.X.
|
on yr 24th July, and Shang-
hai 12th g. Malls and @ 1-4. P. R. Co, Hangohow, br. 38., 999, 13. W. King 7th Aug.-Iloilo 81st July, GenB. & 8. Hongkong, Br, ..,.789, Cornalinamen, 20th AugHaiphong · 17th- Aug., Gon.-A. R. Marty. Hopsang, Br.s.., 1,859, J. M. Ĥny. 17th Aug.-Singapore 8th Aug., Gen, M. & Co
8. 21st Ang. Bingapore 15th naba Maro, Jan. 9... 8.837,
18th Aug Aug., Gen.-0 W. Co.
Sanghal 16th Aug., Flour,
more, 21st Aug.-Bwatow 20th Aug., Gen—D, L. & Cop
Bwed. ... 7,010, E. Eggen.
Bang, Br. m. 1,418, O. Qu Mattock, 21st Auga to 20th Aug., Gen.-J., M. & Co. Chenoa, Br 3.5., 1,850, L. Joner,
91st Augntos 20th [* | Aug., Gen.—B. & 6. Taisbun, Chi, s.8., 1,216, R. G. Pars
more, 21st Aug.-Canton 20th Aug.. Gen.. M. 8. N. Co.
Erricken, Nor. ... 1,844, Argenser. 21st Aug.-Newchwang 4th Aug., Coal.-M. B. K.
Huichow, Br... 1,279, G. Hooker,
21st Aug.-Canton Arg., Gm.-B. &8.
26th
--N, Y. K...
Kalfoku Mari, Jap., 1,909, C.
Matrunkima, 20th". Ang,—
the DATES namrdie.. FOR
Darko Vinas Tur
DALL
LONDON & ANT- 1 WERPY.B'ronx, Pasand, Ö'nde, PURT SAID AND MARNHILLDE...... BANGHAI,
8
MOJI, KOBE YOKOHAMA ..
ASSAYE
TE, HEIL ON
Nyon,
4.W. Cockinan,... Stang,
CANDIA Cap. R. B. Shone;
PALMA
D'light 23rd Aug.
Prehand Passage
About
Treighto
Call. W. A. Clark,n..n.} 3014 Au
INDIA
+"
About "reight; SHANGHAI... W. Gord in...n.2941 Aug Passage
For farther particulars, apply to
14
Hongkong, 20th August, 1919.
Moji 14th Aug. Coal.-H. P. 40. 8. N. Co.'s office. B. K, Lartes, Br. 68, 1,840, Page, 19th
Aug-Saigon 14th-Aug Rico Wo Fat Bing. Lockenn, Ger. 6.5, 1,020, W. Tauberi, 18th AugLabuan, Gon,— B. & S. Loeng Sang, Br. M.B., 1,088, Leask.
16th Aug.-Manila 'A÷g,, Ges.-J., M. & Co.
Holl
Lycemoon, Ger. B., 1,2
18th
18th Aug-Saigon 9th Aug., Gon-H. A. L.
H. W, D. BALLARD,
Acting Superintendent.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
BREMEN.
Machow, Ger. .., 998, R. G. Zellaer, IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL
16th Aug Bangkok 15th Aug., Rica-B. &..
16th Aug.-San Francisco
20th July, via Shanghai 13th
Aug., Mails and Gen.-P. 11. 8. Oe..
OLBARANCES AT THE HAI- Paria, Am. 4.K., 2,744, J. H
BOUR OFFICE, American, for Kwongchawwan." Hamun, for Swatow. Delam, for Oklcutta. Mutira, for Yokohama..
Chipshing, for Canton. Lysemoon, for, Balgon,. Landart Schall, for Bangkok. Erricken, for Caut ne Machew, for Hoogay.
DEPARTED.
Ang. 21, Lutsow, for Hamburg. Sosku-marn, for Aaplog. Haloun, for Swalow. -- Chipahing, for Canton,
he cannot turn his activities. The second grievance concorns Japan and Yokohamns-Par Tjibodas, There is no job which sque man the rations. As issued to tho in some part of the ship will not mon, the daily allowance is valued be able to carry out. The torpedo at d., of which id. may bo an, for example, can make a takon as the man likes. The very paseable performance in other 5. must be spent as tho righting a faulty watch. In tho Admiralty ordains. There is no seaman there is certainly no fault to be found with the quality deterioration. On the contrary, of the food. It is excellent. But he is better than of old, more—and the writer took many opi- temperate, far better educated, nions on this subject the Vid. is and just os brave.
not sufficient. In the judgment The Three Orlevances. of an expert perfectly conversant Yet it must not for one moment with every pline of the question, be assumed that all in well on the another penny a day would make lower deck. On the contrary, a great difference, and lad, would thore is intense discontent. Thora enablo the seaman to live in com- was a rumour to the effect that fort. the mon in the noblo floot nasem blod at Spithead would refuse to The third grievance is the sys- weigh anchor and proceed to sea, tem of minor punishments, and by way of calling attention to muinly centres upon "10A," Stnits their grievances. Of course the which is awarded for minor story was absurd.. There was no offences. The seaman under this Delegos such conspiracy. The modern penalty passes under the control Seaman does not mutiny; he of the ship's police, is not allow simply leaves the service and ad to smoke, may not take his takes his discharge. The nation meals in his mess, and must eat losos well-trained men and suffers under the eyes of a sentry, accordingly.
Many, if not most, naval officers There are three main griov-fare of opinion that the time has ances of the seaman, of which come when the system of Maono-Por Sui Tai, 24th Ang, 1.15 the frat is the most important, punishments and of discipline They are the rate of pay, the ra-atlost should be modified. Soutabaya-Par Kaifuku-maru, 24th tions and the system of petty Thore will always be punishments. The able seaman's people who will allege that with- pay was fixed in 1852 at 18. 7d. a out" 10A" the Navy will “ day. In the sixty years that have dogs." But the same was said alapsed since that data it has when the abolition of flogging risen by only one penny.
with the cat was mooted. Com- Rates Extremely Low. mon sense prevailed; the cat is! When all allowance is made dead; and the Navy, far from for the fact that the man in pro going to the dogs," is infinitely vided with food and shelter, the more orderly and better disci rate is extremely low in compari-plined than it was in the grim old Shanghai and North China-PerHE, R. H. son with wages ashore. For the times when anything up to 48 able seaman represents the pick lashes could be given by a captain Shanghai and North China-Pa of the artisan class and his period and up to 500 lashes by a court-
some
80 to
and Sourabaya-Per Chan
mang, 24th Aug., 11 a.m. - Bay, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Esat London. Mossel Bay, and Cape Towa-Per Daron Cholung, for Chutan,, Tsingtau, Chefoo and Newchwang-Persi gan, for Haiphong,
Cawdor, 24th Aug., 11 a u. | Michael Jebsen, for Holbow,
Wingang, 24th Aug., 11
A.N.
Philippine Islands-Per Loongeang.
24th Aug., 1 P.M
Siberian
P.K.
Aug, 3 v..
Shanghal, North China, Ja-
| Dilwara, for Calcutta. Maitra, for Jajsu. Ceylon, for, Shanghai. Landmt Scheiff, for Swalow.
PASSENGERS ARRIVED.
Por Lutsow, srrived 20th Ang', par, Nagasaki, United States, South America and from Yokohami, &o,:- Chandn vis Vancouver Along, 8.
and United Elogdon via Cheong Fau-kong via Canada (Europe via B
Choong Tak-sing beria)-PerEmpresa of India.
Cheong Tao-chow. Caplen Chester Hannah. R. L.
*, 24th Aug;, & »M Swatow-Por Chipsting, 84th Ang., 6°
P.X.
Linan, 24th Aug., 5 1,4,
Kwongiang, 24th Aug., 5
F.M.
A.M.
.
MoDonald, J Moore, Mrs B. Nakamera
Nilsson, Mr. and
Mr. A. Schmidt, H. VIAL, O,. Wai Sona Lee Keng yu
Wong, P. S.. Yik Obi-kio Yas, 8. 0.
Por 8.5. Kwangtal, arrived 21st Aug., from Shanghel :- Gautier, Mrs..
of Borvice embraces the very best martial. As a matter of fuct, no years of his life. It is true that difficulty is experienced in the Swatow-Per Haimpe, 26th Aug. 1. the low pay has in some degree Marino barracks nahore, in main- been mitigated by the institution taining the discipline which is Sum 140g and Sourably-Per Tico- of various ratings in which ad the admiration of the Navy and Bentow, ditional pay can be earned. But which characterises that famous men may well be excused for amphibious corps, though there Straits and India is Calcutta-Per Jones, L. W. marmuring when they see how "10A " is unknown.
wages ashore have risen while
If the Government does not
their own earnings have remained meat the just claims of the sea- stationary.
Authoritative figures show that man, there will probably be no average rate of wages for the Brit- mutiny, but there will be oon-
atant and growing discontent afloat
ish working man in 1850, about which must react upon the the date when the seaman's pay efficiency of the Fleet. Discon
Siberian
Mall.
Lain, 26th Aug., 8 r.M.
Por s... Hatching, arrived 21tt Aug., Amoy and Foocho-Perfrom Swatow
Buimes, M. E. Vergelte, 8.
.Esitan, 27th Aug. 10 AM, Chalmers, Dr
A. Apear, 27th Aug., 11 v.m. | MacDonald, D.
Shangbai, North Chica, Ja- pan, Tia Naganki, Honolulu, Canada, United States, and Both America, VỈA SAD Francisco (Europe vis“ (815) berisa-Per Perais, 27th Aug., Moox.
Aug., 9 ►‚.
was fixed, was £50 a year. Hy tented men who believe them- Japan via Kobe-Fer Japan. 27th 1880 is had risen to £74; by 1890 selves to be unfairly treated will to 280 108.; by 1000 to £89, at not shoot well or perform evolu- Furman about which figure it still stands. tions with the smartness required That is to say, while the seaman's for viotory. The patriotism of wege has only advanced by one the lower deck is vory great, or penny in the sixty years, or some the intense disappointment caus- 8 per cent, wages ashore haveed by the failure to make any risen 78 per cont. The demande appropriation in the Navy Es Straits and Barmah--Par Itola, 28th upon the seaman have certainly timates of the present year or in increased. A higher standard of the disposal of the surplus for an Japan via Kobe Per Japaa, 18th capacity is required of him. His improvement in the men's pay
...
vis Keelung, Shanghai, North China, Japan via Moji, Vistoria and Battle-Pat Inaba-aura, 27th Aug. 8
Philippine Islands—Per Katong, 27th
Aug., 8 p.m.
Aug..11 ..
P.M.
Aug., xoox.
work is harder than it was and rations would already have Philippias Tolanda, Australie, Tasmania Whereas he was fairly well paid produced trouble.in
in 1852, he is now very poorly
paid.
Promotion More Difficult.
Barometer
Temperature is Humidity
Hain
August 20th, 10a.m.4 p.ts.
29.75
29.75
·79
90
78
86
0.00
TIDE TABLE.
Aug. 20th to 20th Ang, 1917
and New Zealand-Par Change'a, 28th Aug., B. P... T. bangbal, North China, and Japan vla
Kole-Par Namang, 89th Wa Aug., 11 am.
Obing Per and North Obinhos" 29 Ang.. 8.P.M." (B Island-Par Bubl. 28th
American Marines for Peking.
Colonal Randolph Dickins, For some years his grievance brigade commander at Manila, in the matter of pay was allayed has issued orders to the post com- Bhangal by two factors-firet the conti- mander at Olongapo to transfer nuous fall in prices which made to the legation guard at Peking Philippine his was go further, and then, 2 sergeanta, 7 corporals, 1 drum- Thontist came to a standstill, mer and 44 privates, and to com the cudnuous expansion in the pany E, second regiment, an ex- strengths of the floot, which en- peditionary duty at Peking 1 first simits and India via Onionita--Faz abled him to soure apandy, pro- sergeant, 1 sergeant, 2 corporala Kaotion. Between 1888 and 1994, and 28 privates,
Bwatow, Arany and Foooow--Par Halyang, 150th Ang4, -10
Fookning, 8014 Aug
High Water Hongkong
M
Fon
Sul Song, Br. .8., 1,780, 8. J. Payne, SHANGHAI, TSINGTAU,
20th Aug.-Barabaya 'and
Batavia 11th Aug," "Gen.— J., M. & Co.
Songkiang, Br. ..., 976, H. Mathian, 19th Aug-Haiphong and Hollow 10th Ang, Gen.-B. |
8..
Tjibodas, Dutch .., 2,958, Kroes. 20th Aug.-Macuar 10th Ang., Goa.-J. O. J. L.
Tjilatjap, Dalch as.. 2,470, J. O.
Jocker, 19th Aug.-Java Poria 10th Aug., Gon.-J. O. J. L.
LINES.
STEAMYLU.
TO SAIL OF
KOBE and YOKO- RAMA
PRINZ LUDWIG
Cap. F. O. Binzor 18,000
MANILA, YAP
MARONN, SAMARAI, NEWGUINEA, BRIS- BANE, SYDNEY and MELBOURNE
Ulv, Nor. s., 888, J. Pederson, 19th | RUDAT & SANDAKAN.....
Aug-Koban Port Vallal,
16th Aug., Goa.-T. & Co.
Wingsang, Br. 6, 1,517, Lishman,
20th Aug.-Manila 17th Ang,, Gea?,, H. & Co. Zafiro, Am. 8.8., 1,024, M. C. Smith, 19th Aug. Manila 17th Aug, Gen-8. T. & Co.
BAILING VESONL
Comet, Dr. 4-masted 'barque, 2,800,
W. J. Davis, 18th June-
New York 3rd Feb., Oll- *· 8.0. On.
SHIPS PASSED The Canal.
PRINZ SIGISMUND Capt. D. Loun
About WED'UAY,
91st August.
SATURDAYAAN.
7th September
6,000
At 9
{BORNEO
Capt. . Bembill
Middle of
September.
All the steamers, of the European Line are fitted with Wireless Talegraphy, New Bystem of Talefunken.
For farther Pattioniais, apply to
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
MELCHENS & CO.,
London, July 26, 1919. Arrivals from Chins :-Hyson Iyo Mara, Arabien.
Hongkong, 12th August. 1919.
GENERAL AGENTS, HONGKONG and CBINA,
(7;
The following Tosele hare paased DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
|the Ornal :—Machaon, Nora. Ulymes.
London, July 80. Arrivals from China-Bayern,
E. F. Ferdinand, Elimalaya, Pele› *, Scandia.
The following youela baro pa red the Canal:-Caledonien, Prinz Ludwig. Prometheus, Salazio, Tydens.
Hongkong-South China Coast Ports.
Highest Class, Fastest and Most Luxurious Steamers on the Coast, having. splendid Accommodation for Fint-Class Passangers, Electric Light. Excellent Cuisine.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 8 to 10 days.)
STBAMERIPE.
HAITAN ......
CATTALE
LEAVING.
London, August 2 Arrivals from Obina ---Andalusia, HAICHING... W. C. Pirmor... | FRIDAY, 23rd Aug., at 11 4.M. : Darflingor, Hector, Schuylkill.
J 8. Bosch... | TUESDAY, 27th Aug., at 11 a.M. The follwing vessels passed the HAIVANG... A. E. Hodgins... FRIDAY, 80th Ang,, at 11 a.m. Canal :——Banlomond, Hinno Mara.;
During the months of July and August-Retura Tickets available for thras Palma
P. R. Friedrich, Secea, months will be lasued at a reduction of 20 per cent. on the anal rate to Foochow Stentor, Den of Glamia, ·
London, August 9rd. Arrival from China ----Syria.
London, August 6, Arrival from China :—Salazie.
The following vesseln báre, passed
FOR SWATOW AND RETURN. (Occupying 8 Daya). HAIMUN.............. | J. W. Erano...... | SUNDAY, 25th Aug., st 10 .."
Glenrdeze will arrive at, and depart from, the Do.'s Wharf near Blake Plar.
For Freight and Passage, apply to
the qui Douglas, Lapralk & Co.,
General Managers,
the canal:Hitachi Mare, Liberia, 20] Bramley.
Yondon, Angust 9.
· Arrivala fiom
Maru, Prometheus.
Chian -Himno
The following versela hara' passed the Canal:-Denbighshire, Namar, Oceanien, Bachran. Teenkil, Alonia | Thesano, Africa, Glenfarg
THE EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED.
Mail Service, to Australia,
MAIL SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION).
London, August 18, © Arrivals from „Chiga-Lothian, P. E. Friedrich, Stentor, Walk n Roll The following resuoja: bare passed the Canal-Ajax Koerber, Fing Ency Bimis, Glenshiel, Barmaze Prince.
London, August 16. Arelválak from Chins-Liberia, | ALDENHAM ............ 56 Dgranian, Tyoletw.,
EMPIRE M
Bonkoor
AURA
Like Inľowing vauala-hara, passað, No Infacher high ne lowest the Canal-Benaron, Ohins, Goshen,
***** Begoria, Tango Maru. -
London, August 20, Avivald from Oblas - Ajax, ***** x4 | Benvörlich, Toenkal
Np lularior high~· nor low-water,"
6.3
13 ALY 13 in an
41.
F" The Hollowing vassale bare parad 4 the Canali--Baron Mapler, Belleros phon, Benavon, Brasila'y Japan, Mindlane, Middleham Castle, Mlyának) Maru, Myrmidon, St. Patrick, Bidney,
Steamer
Anin Bongkong | Lay Bonpros
from Australia
for Australia.
On 3rd Aug. Hoon On the 9814.Ang., :| Od 14th Sept Nor
The above Steamers are fitted with. Befrigerating" Machlas plentiful supply of Tsa, Fresh Proridions, etc., and are Lighted Electricity. All State-Booms have Electria Fäss: and Stewardom are married.
For further partionlars, apply to
blished by the
Gibb, Livingston &
ad Central, in the Oity.