NY.KLINE
THROUGH BOOKING TO EUROPE AT REDUCED RATES. £120, 4112, 4110 102 £83 via SAN FRANCI800 G$440. G$420 via JAPAN & SEATTLE. SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Porks & Honolulu
Taiyo Maru
www.
Tenyo Maru
Kashima, Maru
140
Hakone Maru
Tango Maru...
Taosday, 20th Mar. Tuesday, 3rd Apr. LONDON vik Singaporo, Suez, Marseilles & Ports.
Saturday, 24th Mar, Baturday, 7th Apr.
Wednesday, 21st Mar. Wednesday, 25th Apr.
100
N
BYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
Aki Maru
BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang & Colombo.
Tokushima Maru
Gonos Maru
Saturday, 17th Mar, Wednesday 28th Mar, BOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los, Angoles Moxico & Panama Bokuyo Maru
614
Thursday, 19th Apr. SOUTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) vi Singapore,
Ospotown & Ports.
Hakata Maru
...Tuesday, 10th Apr. NEW YORK and/or BOSTON via PANAMA.
..... Tuesday, 27th Mar. Mayabashi Maru LIVERPOOL via Singapore, Colombo, Port Said & Porte.
Saturday, 14th Apr.
+Lima Maru
t... *༣་
CALCUTTA vis Singaporo, Ponsbg & Rangoon.
Nagate Maru
NAGABAHI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
Aki Maru
**
Mishima Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Fushimi Maru
Tsuruga Maru
+Cargo only.
Wodnosday, 21st Mar,
Saturday, 17th Mar. Friday, 20th Apr.
Tuesday, 20th Mar. Wodnesday, 21st Mar,
For further information apply to:- NIPPON YUSEN HAISHA. Tal Contral Nos. 292, (private uxobanges to all Depts.)
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN-
Bleamers
Tiisendari
Tiisaroca Tilbodas
- Tjitarsem *Tjizalak
Tjikembang
LEIN
REGULAR FORTNIGHTLY BRRVICE BETWEEN
JAVA, CHINA AND, JAPAN,
From.
Batavia
Expected Will leave ||
(on or abnur | on a shout
For
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH:
In Port 17th Mar | Amoy, Shanghai
& Koolung 21st Mar | Batavia 21st Mar Swatow & Manila 27th Mar | Amoy. N. China 28th Mar Batavia
S'hui, Khang | 19th Mar Java, Mila | 19th Mar
Java Mesr 28th Mar N. China 26th Mar Batavia
1st Apr 'Anioy, Shanghai
29th Mar
Tilsondari | S'hai, K'lung {
Tillsboet
Java, Mcar
Tilmansek
TJikarang
N. China 'Batavia
4th Apr 2nd Apr 9th Apr 10th Apr.| 9th Apr 11th Apr | 12th Ap# | 15th Apr | Amoy, Shanghai
& Koehng
& Koolung Batavia Amoy, N China Meur & Java
•
+ Vin Maczanat Via Batavin
MURDER INQUIRY.
HEARING OF THE LAICHIKOK AFFAIR.
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1928.
POSTAL UNION.
NORTH AND SOUTH 'DRAW UP AGREEMENT.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. P. & 0.-BRITISH INDIA, APCAR AND
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
rent.
From NEW YORK.
"CITY OF DURHAM.”
¿COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND } Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Stralto, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Pèrsian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sam, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantins Ports, durope, Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HM. GOVERNMENT.)
8. S.
Топа
From Hong Yong (about)
Destination
| 8,985 17 Mar. noon. I M'les, L’don', A'worp & Hull
9,128 | 24th Mar. | Marsollles, Casa Blanda
L'don & A'worp
The hearing of the case in
Peking, Mar, 16, which Sandngar Singh, an Indian The text of the postal agreement watchman formerly employed by is published. It provides for the The Steamship, the Standard Oil Company, la ap-establishment of Directorates In pearing on a charge of the mur-the North and South, each with a der of Jeta Singh, a fellow watch-Director General, co-Director-Gen-having arrived, Consigneda of Cargo man, on February 18, was again eral, and Deputy Director General. by her are informed that all Goods The present Co-Director in the are being landed at their risk into the continued befora Mr. W. Schofield
North will concurrently act as Co- hazardous and/or extra-hazardous at the Kowloon Magistracy yester Director in the South, where he Godowns of Holl's Wharf, whence De- KASHMIR day afternoon,
will have a representative. In future livery may be obtained.
KARMALA Mr. W. K. Dunstan, assistant the Co-Director. General will be
No Claims will be admitted after Government Bacteriologist, gave appointed by both Directorates.
the Goods have left the Godowns, and
6,715 27th Mar. Straits, Colombo & Bombay evidence of having, examined the For the time being the organisa- 22nd March, 1928, will be subject to MANTUA
all Goeds remaining undelivered after MIRZAPORE
10,946 31st Mari Marseillos & London tunje, trousers and overcoat bo-tion of the postal service in the
*KALYAN
9,144 7th Apr
Marseillos, 'don & A'werp longing to the accused and finding North is to remain unchanged, All Claims against the Steamer stains of blood whith gavo post-while the South will temporarily must be presented to the Undersign- MONGOLIA 16,504 14th Apr. Marseillos & London Marsoilies & Londop" tive precipitin reactions of human establish
INAOFORE 5,283 | Ziet Apr. General Affairs and ed on or before 20th March, 1928, or
MOREA blood. It was possible, stated wit-Audit departments. All routine af-they will not be recognized.
10,953 28th Apr. Marsoilles & London ness under cross-examination, that fairs will continue to be carried on All brokon, chafed & Damaged KASHGAR 9,005 12th May. M'los, L'dón, A'wors & Hull the blood was from the accused by the Northern Directorate, but Goods are to be left in the Godowns,
IJEYPORE 5,318 19th May, Marseilles & London... himself.
the Southern will have the right where they will be examined on any
MALWA Tuesdays or Fridays, between the
10,986 26th May. Bombay, Marseilles & London
8,097 A contractor's workman living to check such matters.
9th June. M'los, L'don, A'worp & Hull hours of 10.45 a.m, and noon, within DELTA in the Chan Tal Keo matshed; The existing rules as to staff the Free Storage period of one weak. NOVARA 6,989 | 16th June. Bombay, Marseilles & London which is near the Indian watch executive work, and business trans
No Fire Insurance. has been effect- RANPURA 16,601 23rd Juno. Bombay, Marseilles & London men's quarters, was called and he actions (vide the postal compen-
KHYBER od.
9,114 7th July. M'los, Ldon, A'werp & Hull apoke of one of the men visiting dium) will remain unchanged, ex-
Bilis of Lading will be equntersign "Passengers to Singapore only. Limited accommodation hia shed to borrow a stone to cept where there is a conflict with
ed by,
available for 2nd class passengers from Hongkong to London, THE BANK LINE, LTD. sharpen a chopper on the night of the provisions of this agreement.
¡Cargo only. General Agenta." February 18,
PROPERTY SALE.
Frequent connections from Pori guld fur Prisongati & Cargo to Constantlaspin Pozens. Suyrus and other Lavani Perie hy Hisamera of the Khadivini Mai) A.A.'D❤.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR` SAILINGS.
TALMA TAKLIWA SHIRALA
7,936
| 10,000.1 20th Mar. noon.
24th Mar.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
B'pore, Penang & Calbütte
7.841
30th Mar.
S'pore. Penang & Calcutta
B.
The budgets governing the or- dinary, capital and apoelal expendi- When asked by Mr. T. S. Whyte-ture will be conjointly examined Smith, who appeared for the and passed by both directorates, Crown, about an Identification.
All funds will be deposited in parade which was subsequently the banka in the name of the Ad- held at the Yaumati Polico Sta-ministration, and be controlled by tion, witness said that he had ro-the Co-Director General.
TWO LOTS DISPOSED OF. · cognised a man who had the ap-i The annual working surplus will pearance of the accused as the be deposited in separate banks, and There was a small attendance man who had visited his shed on not appropriated without the con; at the Auction Rooms of Mesars. the night of the murder.
sent of both Directorates.
Lammert Brothers yesterday Witness Inter corrected this) The Directorates shall, wherever afternoon, when property situat statement by saying that he picked possible, use Chinese for of ed in Kowloon and Victoria were out the defendant as a watchman ficial correspondence, which will be disposed of. Neither lot elicited EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) employed at the Standard Oil Com-effective only if signed by the spirited bidding, the one being
Deputy knocked down to one, bid and the ST. ALBAND pany's installation at Laichikok. Director General, and
Director.
other to two, raises. There was a ARAFURA He had not seen the Indian who
Contracts and agreements with had borrowed the stone as it was other institutions will be effective notable lack of enthusiasm among TANDA too dark. He was always under only if drawn up after consulta-the prospective buyers, when the the impression that he was requir-tion by both directorates and sign-opening prices were announced. ed to identify a watchman bélonged by both.
Lot. No. 1 was ground situated
Apear Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgoon.
14,500.
6,000
30th Mar. 4th May. 6,656 1 1st June.
Manila, Candakan, Thurwe Island, Townsville, B’banë Sydney and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and ongkong to Australia
The A. B. A. Co., Ltd, stasmere will also mail at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu
Frequent connections from Australis with the following 3---.
The Union 8.8. Co's Bisamers to the United Kingdom víz Kaw Zaalan”,
Ing to the Standard Oil Company. Staff movements of employeesat Yaumati and registered as the
Continuing with his evidence of receiving more, than $150 a month Remaining Portion of Kowloon in kelambuzgan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other potte en roate sa inducement offers, the incident on the night of the must be agreed on by both direeland Lot No. 629 with the build- (murder, witness said that he gave toratos.-Reuter.
the man permission to use the stone and he then retired to his room. He later heard the sound of a knife or chopper being shar- pened.
The case was again adjourned.
RAID ON PIRATĖS.
EIGHTEEN ARRESTS.
COMPANY RESULT.
WATSON'S MAKE PROFIT OF $132,237.
ings thereon known as Nos. 513 toovar Fan Francisco, sto. 521 (odd numbers) Nathan Road, held for the remainder of a term
The P. & G. Royal Mail Boxmern to London via Snes Capai," The P. O. Branch Burvien of Steamers la Lundon via tha Capa.
The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Reamers of Bouthampton and London 'vla
of 75 years from December 1894, | Panama Canal. having an area of 7,175 square fest at an ainual Crown Rental of $34.25,
The opening price was $85,000 | IN AGPORE with, minimum bida of $200. Onе SANTHIA raise was registered and the lot 1LAHORE was knocked down to the Kwan TAKADA Hong.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
5,283
18th Mar
7,754
21st Mar,
5,252
24th Mar.
6,949
28th Mar.
10,953
30th Mar.
6,000
'3rd 'Apr.
8,018
11th Apr.
JEYPORE
KASHGAR TILAWA
6,318 | 13th Apr. 9,005 10,006
Crown Rental of $100.
Opening at $170,000 with mini- mum bids of $200, there were only .$84,000.00 two calls and the lot was knocked down to Mr. Leung Ching at $170,- 25,000.00 400,
4,227.50
INOVARA
10,086 6,989
TANDA DELTA RANPURA NANKIN KHYBER RAWALPINDI ICATIO only.
6,956 8,097
10,601
7,058
13th Apr. 21st Apr. 27th Apr.
8th May. 8th May. 11th May. 25th May. 4th June.
9,114
8th Juno.
16,619
21st June.
Mesara, A. S. Watson to Co. Ltd., announce that the profit for the Lwelve months ended 31st. October, Lot 2 was ground situated in MOREA 1927, amounts to $132,237.78, Victoria and registered as Sectión ARAFURA which, together with the carry for-C. and the Remaining Portion of TALAMBA Eighteen pirate suspects, believed ward of $57,106.89 from the pre-inland Lot No. 424 with the bulld to be members of the same gang vious year, leaves $183,344.67 ings therean known as Nos. 1 to 23 | who attacked the Ioi Cheong re-
(odd numbers) First Street, held cently, have been detained at Tavailable for appropriation.
The Directors will recommend for a term of 999 years" from Ping Sha, where the Canton Navy at the forthcoming annual meeting August 1855 and having an aren carried out a successful raid, of shareholders that this sum be of 6,548 square feet at an annual MALWA states a vernacular report.
allocated as follows: .. According to the scanty informa- To pay a dividend of 70 tion to hand it appears that the
cents per share which naval expedition took place a few!
will absorb days ago, following the Hoi Cheong Place to piracy.
The sterners are all Otted throughout with electric light and have recommoda son for a limited number of salénai-passengers. All steamers carry a duly quanfad surgeon. Cargo taken uk through rates to all ports in Netherlands-India and Kongkung and a few other vessels Australia.
For Freight and Passngs apply to the
Java-China-Japan Lijn.
HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.,
CANTON LINE.
Sailings from Hongkong-Daily at 8-n.m.
(Sundays and 11 p.m. 11 p.m. only). Bailings from Canton-Daily at 8 a.m.
Sundays and 4.30 p.m. 1 4:30 p.m. only), MACAO LINE.
FROM HONGKONG:
8 A.M. and 2 P.M.
(Weekdays only).
FROM MACAO
8 A.M. and 2 P.M. (Weekdays only).
EXCURSION TO MACAO.
SUNDAY, 11th MARCH.
The Canton gunboats Kongloo were among those taking part in the raid. There was also one full brigade of troops with the gun- boats and the soldiers, who landed and burned down a few houses andi a number of small huta, arresting the 18 suspects.
The Ho Cheong will return to Hongkong from Canton almost any day, with such of her cargo as the pirates failed to take away.
An average of 56,000 vehicles
Reserve Fund Write off Building Im-
provements...
Pay to the Chinese
Staff Superannuation Fund
Pay to the European Staff Provident Fund and carry forward. to
next account.
TEAPOT DOME ECHO.
5,000.00 5,000.00 | SINCLAIR'S CONTRIBUTION TO
REPUBLICAN FUNDS. 66,117.17
$189,344.67
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"'
Washington, Mar. 16. Senator Borah has announced thist he will endeavour to raise a Rapu- blican party fund with which to re- pay the $100,000 contributed by Harry Sinclair to the party funds in 1925-Reuter's American Ser-
vice.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG. Codes Used A1, A.B.C. Fifth Editions Engineering: First and Second Editions. Western Union and Watkins, Benson's Marconi
Dock owners Ship Buiders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boiler Makòrs, Iron & Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.
S'hai, Kobe & Yoko. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko Amoy, Moji, Kobo, Osaka
& Yoko
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko Amoy, S'hal, Mojí, Kobe
& Osaka
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Moji, Kabo & Yoko Amoy, Moji, Kobo, & Osaka 8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko Moji, Kobo, Osaka & Yoko Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Kobe & Yoko ... 8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoka
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Kobe & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notices WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS,
Parcels Measuring not more than 21 ft, = 21t. x lft. will be goived at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,
Agenti
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., C.,
BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE.
*01N SERVION OF THE
"BLUE FUNNEL LINE”
(OCEAN 8.8. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL, 8.8. CO., LTD,
AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
ELLERMAN & BUOKNALL 8.8 00., LTD.)
SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG :
8.8. "CITY OF DURHAM" '-
vis Buez Canal 18th Mar.
via Suez Canal 20th Apr.
via Suez Canal 18th May.
8.8. "CITY OF BOMBAY"
8.8. "CITY OF EASTBOURNE"
Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at owners”
option.
Subject to Change without notice.
For freight and particulars apply th
BUTTERFIELD #SWIRE dỸ THE BÁNK LINZ, LE., HONGKONG.
Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd., Canton,
Hongkong & Canton,
HONGKONG TO MACAO
MACAO TO HONGKONG
9.00a.m. "SUI AN" 1
5.00 p.m. "SUI AN“'
RETURN SALOON PASSAGE FARE: $5.00.
NOTICE: NO sailing to Macho at 2,00 p.m. Thursday 15th inst No sailing from Macao at 8.00 a.m. Friday 16th inst
GLEN LINE
Fare Hongkong to London 482.
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG vle STRAITS & COLOMBO:
Motor Vossal "GLENLUCE" (Via Oran) ... 12th Apr.
Motor Vessel “GLENGARRY" (Via Orán) Motor Vessel "GLENTARA" (Via Oran) ..... Steamship
2nd May.
16th May.
"CARNARVONSHIRE" (Via Oran) 13th June,
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
Motor Vessel "GLENGARRY"
Motor Vessel “GLENTARA”
Motor Vaasal "GLENSHIEL" Steamship
"CARNARVONSHIRE" Motor Vossel "GLENBEG"
22nd Mar.
7th
.... 13th
•
***
Apr. Apr. 28th Apr. 11th May,
For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to:
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD, AGENTS: THE OLEN LINE, LTD.
AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LTD.
41
Changte" & "Taiping.'
THESE NEW TESSELE MAINTAIN A REGULAR SERVICE FROM HONGKONG TO AUSTRALIAN PORTS. VIA MANILA, AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Through Bills of Lading issued to all Australian, Nuw
Zealand and Tasmanian Ports. Kenyttans & Mony Ur-to Data Fixar & Brodno OLAN Pausinors Acc#mw#WXNON
HONGKONG TÓ SYDNEY-19 DAYS,
9.S. "CHANGTE".
Passenger and Cargo Vossol Built and Engined at the KOWLOON DOCK by THE HONGKONG
& WHAMPOA DOOK CO., LTD., to the order of the AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LTD. For Australia-Hongkong Bervice.
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:---
R. M. DYER, B. Sc., M.IN.A., Kowloon Dock, Hongkong.
CHANGTH TAIPING
6th April
11th May
8th Juno
10th July
BEE KER
Du XoxoxoNU ON OR' ABOUT
BALLS MUKẸN ON ON ABOUT
18th April
18th May
15th June
17th July-
Agents,
CHANGTE
TAIPING
For Freight & Passago, apply to-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Tol. C, 36