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SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Destination.
Steamora.
Yatshing Hangsang
Kwaisang
TO TSINGTAU via SWATOW
# SHANGHAI
| Kwong ang
IN BATA và SHANGHAI.
Kutsang
MON, YOKOHAMA Z KOLE
TO KORE via MOJI
Suisang
# TOKOHAMA
TO OSAKA via MOJI @ KORE { Fookuang
CO STRAFTS & CALCUTTA
TO SANDAKAN
TO CANTON
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Hingang {Kwongsang
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
BRITISH PLANES.
AMERICAN COMPANY'S
SELECTION.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 "1929.
FAITH IN THE GOSPEL.
The Synoptic Problem.
·
BRITISH COAL.
HOW ARCTIC CONDITIONS HAVE HELPED ORDERS.
London, Feb. 20.
P. & 0. BRITISH-INDIA, APOAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) AN Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Stralis, žava and.... Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 9 Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Porto, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Granca," Lavanlius Porta. urope, Eto. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, `{UNDER' CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.
S. 8.
cent week had improved the The 'severe weather of the re- British coal traxic, and the demand for coal for foreign as well as home markets has already result- ed in greatly increased activity in the coalfields, many collieries Of the Synoptie problem little having orders booked which will: need be said. No one who reads keep them working at full capa- MACEDONIA the Gospels can deny that thereelty for the next two or three la dependence either on-one an- months and it is reported that all other or, more probably, on still business is at an improved price. ↑ MIRZAPORE
It is recognised that this revival of activity in the coal market NALDERA cannot be regarded as a boom
KARMALA
KHIVA KHYBER
. (Continued from Page £.), 165; Zaller 150; Taylor rotires to a date. between 130-186, Kolm London, Feb. 20.
gives 130; Schenkel, Renan, Mr. A. R. Martine, of New Nicolas give 110-115. It is al York, announces that he has ac-ways back, back to tradition till quired the American manufactur we reach Aube who gives 100 and ing and operating rights of the to-day we have Harnack agaigning Blackbura Aircraft Corporation of the dates 80-100. England. Mr. Martine announces that a G$10,000,000 American com- pany will be organized in the United States, and air lines will be inaugurated before the end of 1929 to South America vin Cuba and Central America, with an eventual "hook up" across the South Atlantic earlier sources. St. Luke tells us to South Africa, Mr. Martine, with expressly that he is drawing from a group of ongineers, has been in earlier sources. Libraries have Europe for five months studying boon written on the subject and it arises in part from the fact MANTUA the aircraft of fourteen countries we are far from a solution. If the that coal merchants in Britain, NAGPORE and says he contracted with the enemies of Christianity were wise whose stocks are low, have placed British company because its pro- they would talk less about the generous orders, and that urgent KALYAN ducts surpass any seaplanes bulit. Synoptie problem. To put the orders from abroad have been "Cargo only. Mr. Martine says the deal is most matter in a nutshell-if, for ex-received owing to the locking up Important, both from the military ampla, Harnack succeeds in prove of some of the European coalfields and commercial aviation viewing that the first edition of Mark and, of transport by water and point.
and the famous “Q" document ap- land, owing to frost. These con- Seaplanes of all kinds will be peared before 50, then our Gospela ditions may, of course, rapidly shipped from England until the are as near to the events which disappear, but the immediate out- TAKADA American factory starts operat- they narrate as we are to the Coro- look in the British coalfields is TALAMBA ing.
nation of King George V.
good, and the demand for tranṣ- TALMA port by rall and aca is exceptional- SANTHIA
The Blackburn Aoroplano Com- pany of Leeds are among pioneers of British aviation, and are par ticularly noted for their all-metal design of large flying boats.
It was in a Blackburn. Iris flying-head, recognising that it can no ed unemployment, as compared boat that the Air Minister. Sir longer be denied that in the Gos- with the preceding week. For pels we have the testimony of several weeks, the figures have Samuel Hoare, last year made Baltic cruise, and the Parliament-eyewitnesses whose sincerity is shown progressive improvement, ary Secretary for Air, Sir Philip unquestionable, scok another way approximately on the same scale. Sassoon, flew to India.--Reuter and to get rid of the 'miraculous and British Wireless.
the supernatural. "The Gospels,” British Wireless.
they tell us, "have described Jesus not as He really was, but the
heart of His Church and as the
Evolutionary Hypothesis, This brings us to the final stagely heavy. of Gospel Criticism. The Liberal A further decrease of 27,000 is School of which Harnack is the officially recorded in the register.
NEARLY DEFEATED. Christ, as He appeared to the
| MR. BALDWIN'S VERY TIMELY INTERVENTION..
London, Fob. 20.
faithful needed Him." They therefore try to dissect the Gos pels so as to find out what parta belong to the "Jesus of History," what parts must be rejected na pertaining to 'Christ of Faith The newspapers give promin-What is the principle of selection? ence to a scene in the House of The good old rationalist one which Sailings.
Common last night, when Mr. has turned up so often-whatever Baldwin's cleventh hour interven- is supernatural or miraculous Sun 24th Fob at 7a.m. tion saved the Government from must, for that reason, bo rejected Wed 27th Fob at 7am. defeat in a Commons debate on the as exaggeration" quite sincere Sun 3rd Mar at 70.m. question of compensation for Irish and unconscious-on the part of Wed 6th Mar at 7 a.m. loyalists who suffered loss dur the disciples. which took place ing the troubles in South Ireland. "from the earliest days and indeed Wod. 27th Fob at 7 a.m. The back bench Conservatives already during the life of Jesus openly revolted when Mr. Amery Himself." If this or any other of Introduced an estimate attempt the theories can get rid of the Fri. 8th Mar at 7amming to justify the Government's Resurrection, it may help the decision not to pay fully the claims rationalist case. But if it cannot, Satur 16th Mar at 3 p.m. ahové £1,000. Mr. Churchill's the whole structure falls to the
adamant attitude particularly an- Wed. 6th Mar at 3 p.m. noyed the Conservatives.
(To Be Continued.) Satur, 16th Mar at 3 p.m.) Satur. 9th Mar atp.an. Tues 19th Mar at 3p.m. Mon. 25th Tob at 5 p.m.
For freight or paasago apply to :—
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. Telephone 215. Central
General Managers
GLEN LINE.
Fare Hongkong to London £82.
SPANISH UNREST.
ARTILLERY CORPS DISSOLVED TEMPORARILY.
Топа
From Hong- kong (about)
Destination
11.120 2nd Mar. | Marolles & London
9,135 16th Mar. Marasillos, London & Hull 9,114 | 23rd Mar. | Marseilles, L'don & Hull 6,715 1st Apr. :| Straits, Colombo & B'bay 16,088 13th Apr | Bombay, M❜les & London
9,12820th Apr. Marseilles & London 10,946 27th Apr. | Bombay, M'les & London
5,283 4th May. | Maresillos, London, A'werp,
Rotterdam & Hamburg
| 9,144 | 11th May, I Marseilles, L'don & Hull
Pyrous, Bmyrna and giber Levant Ports by Bleamers of the Khedivial Mall 8. 8. De Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers & Oarge to Constantimpla
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
27th Feb. 12th Mar. 18th Mar: 11th Apr.
6,949 8,018 Į
10,000
7,754
S'pore, Penting & Caloniis S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutts
S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
B. I. Apoar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN
AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
*TARDA
6,650 ST. ALBANS 4,500 f ARAFURA 16,000 *Calla at Port Holland.
1st Mar. 20th Mar, 8rd May.
Manits, Bradakan, Thurs, Island, Townsville; B'bane 18ydney and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Bailings from Hongkong to Japan and · |Hongkong to Australia
The E. & A. 8. B. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Osbm Kalambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other parts en ronts as inducement cars,
Frequent connectione from Australia with the following :---
The Union 6. 8. Co's Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The F.0. Boyal Mail Steamers to London vis 8ues Oknál. The P. O. Branch Servies of Bleamers to London via the Caps.. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Blesmere to Southampton and Landum vis Panama Canal.
TALMA
Madrid, Feb. 20. The artillery corps responsible for the recent revolt has been The off- temporarily dissolved. cera will be regarded as civilians, and are not entitled to wear uniform or draw salaries until the corps be reconstituted in June. The officers have been ordered to pro- ceed within twenty-four hours to certain places of residence, where they will stay till further notice.
Discontent against the presont regime la particularly rife since ST. ALBANG Introduced promotion by merit, IGAMBADA the Royal decree of June, 1926, KHYDER ending the promotion by seniority Cargo only, adopted in the corps fifty years ago, on the protest of nepotism.
Olcers who will be commis- Bloned in the reconstituted corps will be obliged to swear fidelity
Baldwin, who immediately moved NEW P. AND O. SHIP. to the constituted government.
ground.
Anxious Government whips, fearing a division, brought in Mr.
to report progress, and enable the whole matter to be reconsidered, -Reuter,
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO.of
Stoamabip "CARDIGANSHIRE" (Via Oran} 6th Mar. Motor Vessel "GLENGARRY"
3rd Apr. lat May.
29th May.
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
Mator Vessel "GLENSHIEL"
Motor Vessel "GLENBEG
Motor Vessel "GLENAPP"
Motor Vessel "GLENSHIEL"
Steamship "CARNARVONSHIRE”
Mator Vessel "GLENBEG"
Steamship "PEMBROKESHIRE"
4th Mar
17th Mar. 1st Apr. 13th Apr.. 29th Apr.
For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to:
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. AGENTS: THE GLEN LINE, LID,
NEW YORK, BOSTON & BALTIMORE.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE
BLUE FUNNEL LIÑE”
(00EAN B.8. 00., LTD. AND CHINA Mutual 8,8, 00,,5Ltd,
AND
AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.
(ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL 8.8. 00., LTD.)
BAILINGS FROM BONGKONG
8.8. " CITY OF DUNKIRK"
6.8. "LAOMEDON"
via Suez Cana}||20th Mar.
vía Suez Canal 10th Apr.
: Stanmere proceed via Buez Canal or Panama Canal at owners'
י.
option.
Subject to Change without notice."
For freight and particulars apply to:--
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE of THE BANK LINE, LTD., HONGKONG,
Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd., Canton,'
Hongkong & Canton,
ARMS EMBARGO,
THE AMERICAN PLAN SHELVED.
Washington, Feb. 20. The Foreign Relations Committed the House of Representatives has "shelved" the resolution empower- lng the President to place an em- bargo on the export of arms and munitions to belligerents,
The measure is therefore killed a far as the present Congress la concerned, as it adjourns early in March-Reuter's American Service,
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF "VICEROY OF INDIA.”
London, Feb, 20. ' Acceptance trinis took place yes- terday in the Firth of Clyde of the new Peninsular and Oriental liner, the Viceroy of India.
The vessel is of 19,700 tons, and has turbo electric propulsion, one notable feature being single berth cabina for all first class sengers,—British Wireless,
LETTER GOLF
SOLUTION. ·
pas-
Here is the solution to the puzzle on another page.
DRAW, DRAY, BRAY, BRAD, BEAD, BEAK, BECK, BACK,
Reuter.
SALVATION ARMY.
PREMIER RÉCEIVES THE
NEW GENERAL.
London, Feb. 20. The Prime Minister recolved the newly-appointed General of the Salvation Army, and Mrs. Higgins, at the House of Commone yester day afternoon, together with most of the members of the High Council who have not yet departed for their commands,
Each member of the High Council was introduced to the Prime Minister, who afterwards ex- pressed his appreciation of the work of the Army, in a brief speech. British Wireless,
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG.
Codes Used A1, A.B.O. Fifth Edition, Engineering, First and Second Editions. Western Union and Watkins, Benson's Marconi.
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MIRZAPORE
MALWA INAGPORE
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
| 10,000 | 24th Feb. 6 a.m. | Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Onaka
6,715
1 10,980 5,283
25th Feb. 4 p.m. Shanghai, Moji & Kobe
1st Mar. | B'hai, Moji," Kobe & Yoka
4th Mar. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 5th Mar: Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko 8th Mar. Shanghai
4,500
9,114
5,307
9th Mar. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka-
All dates are approximate and subject, to alteration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.
Parools Measuring not more than 21 ft. x 2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to
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Agents.
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NYKLINE
THROUGH BOOKING TO EUROPE AT REDUCED RATESL 4120, 4112, £110 £102 483'vis SAN FRANCI800. ($440 G$420 vía JAPAN & SEATTLE.
SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu
Siberia Maru ...
Taiyo Maru.........
***
... be
Wednesday, 6th Mar. Wednesday, 20th Mar Wednesday, 3rd Apr.
Tenyo Maru*** LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM VIN
Blogapore, Penang, Colombo & Buaz.
140
Buwa Maru
144 bos
Saturday, 23rd Feb.
Fushimi Maru Hakozaki Maru...
Baturday, 9th Mar
Saturday 23rd Mar.
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE vią Manila & Ports.
Tango Maru
Wednesday 20th Mar.
Aki Maru
Wednesday, 24th Apr
Bolyo Maru...
...Tuesday, 28th Feb
BOMBAY vin Singapore, Penang & Colombe.
+Akita Maru
Tuesday, 5th Mar,
SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico & PanamA
Bokuyo Mami
SOUTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) vis Singapore,
Capetown & Ports.
Kawachi Maru ...
NEW YORK via PANAMA.
Kako Maru ...
Saturday, 9th Mar
Monday, 4th Mar
Tuesday, 5th Mar.
LIVERPOOL via Port Said, Genoa & Marseilles.
tLyons Maru...
* Bunday, 17th Mar,
CALCUTTA via Bingapore, Penang & Rangoon.
Penang Marn
+Muroran Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
Rangoon Maru (Kobe Direct) ........
†Nagato Maru
Lima Maru
Haruna/Maru-
†Cargo only.
Saturday, 2nd Mar,
Friday, 8th.Mar.
Sunday, 24th Feb.
... Monday, 25th Feb.
+23 aya
100
www
Thursday, 28th Feb Monday, 24th Mar.
Reduced let class Excursion Rates quoted between Manila and Australia.
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