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Shinyo Maru
Wednesday, 1st May, Wednesday, 15th May,
Siberia Maru
SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports
Mishima Maru Iyo Maru
Monday, 6th May. Monday, 20th May.
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM via
Singapore, Penang, Colombo & Sucz
Haruna Maru (Calls Hull}
Kamo Maru
Saturday, 4th May Saturday, 18th May,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Porte,
Kaga Maru
Tango Maru
Bonogal Maru
Hakodato Mara
Waduer day, 22nd May. Wednesday, 20th June.
BOMBAY via Singapore, Panang & Colombo,
Friday, 27th Apr. Wednesday, 18 May.
SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via Japan, Honolulu,
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SOUTH AMERICA (EAST COAST) via Singapore,
Capetown & Ports.
Hakata Maru
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'Lisbon Marti
LIVERPOOL via. Port Said, Gonon & Marscillon.
Toyooka Maru .......
Thursday, 30 h May;
Monday, 8th May,
Monday, 29th Apr
!
Tuceday, 21st May,
Monday, 29th Apr. Welinesday, 8th May,
Thursday, 25th Apr.
l'uesday, 30th Apr.
Tuesday, 30th Apr.
Saturday, 4th May.
CALCUTIA vín Singapore, Penung & Robgoon.
Tokushima Maru
Malacca Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
Muroran Maru
Tajima Mart
Atsuta Maru
***
Sado Maru (Calls Nagasaki)
Cargo only.
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CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
The Steamship,
JAYA PACIFIC LIJN,
From SEATTLE, LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO.
The Steamship,
"BENGKALIS"
"D'ARTAGNAN" Arrived Hongking on 23rd April, 1920, from MARSEILLES &C.,
having arrived from the above porto, Consignees of Cargo by the above consignees of cargo by her are named steamer are hereby informed notified that all goods are being lund- that their goods with the exception of od at their risk into the hazardous Opium, Treasure and Valuables are and/or extra-hazardous godowns of being landed and placed at their risk the China Provident Loan & Mortgage Ja the Godowns of the Ingkong Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the Kowloon Wharf & Godawn Co., Ltd., wharves delivery may be obtained. Kowloon, whenco delivery can be obtained as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared within 7 days, including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
Goods not cleared by the 1st May, 1929, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and dumaged packages are to be left in the ga downs, where they will be examined All claims must be sent to the on the 80th April, 1920, at 10a.m. undersigned before the Thursday, the by Messrs, Goddard and Douglas, 2nd May, 1929, or they will not be Hongkong.
Claims against the steamer must recognized.
Damaged packages must se left in be presented in writing within ten the Godowns for examination by the days after arrival of steamer, other- consignee, and the Company's sur-wise they will not be recognized. veyor Mesare. Goddard & Douglas at No Fire Insurance will be effected 10.00 am, on Monday, the 29th April, by the undersigned in any case
whatever.
Billa of Lading will be counter- nigned by
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAn lijn,
1,020,
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No fire insurance will be effected by)
us in any case whatever,
L. LESDOS,
Agent,
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1920,
MASSAGE HALL MRS. S. UZUNOYE Expert MasseURD
87. Queen's Road C., 2nd Boar
MRS. SEKAI MASSAGE Wyndham Strest, lat floor,
Hongkong.
METALS
Agents.
st all kinds especially for ship. building and engineering work. Complete stock. Bisi Turni, Immediate delivary
SINGON & CO.,
ESTABLISHED A‚D. JEN
Phou
HING LUNG BL
Odl
DUTCH TEA TRADE.
POSSIBLE EFFECT OF BRITAIN'S ABOLITION OF DUTY.
The Hague, Apr. 24. Heer Van Sasso Van Ysselt, à member of the Catholic Party in the Second Charbor, has given notice of a question to the Minis- ter of Finance with regard to the abolition of the tea duty in Bri- tain, asking whether the existence of a ten-duty in Holland of 75 florins por hundred kilogrammes
THURSDAY, APRIL 21. 1323)
CALDOS TRIAL.
AN EMPLOYEE. QUESTIONED BY THE DEFENDANT.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', DUNKIRK, LONDON and STRAITS. The Steamship,
The case against J. dos Caldos, who is charged on six counts of fraud arising out of two alleged incidents in connexion with the promotion of business in Kow. loon, was resumed before Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon Ma-informed that all
Consignees of Cargo age horoby gistracy yesterday afternoon." | landed at their risk into the hazardous
"BENNEVIS"
Goods are being
11
P. & 0. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Poralan Gulf, Mauritius, M. & § Africa, Australasia, Including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Gresce," Levantine "Ports. Kurope, Ets. PENINSULAR 8 ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL, STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT, WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
S. B.
Mr. L. R. Andrewen, Assistant and/or extra hazardous Godowna of Crown Solicitor, appeared for the The Hongkong and Howloon Wharf prosecution.
and Godown Co., Ltd., whonce and/or ALIPORE It was stated at the last hearing from the wharves delivery may be MANTUA le not calculated to harm the that the evidence of Mrs. Caldos
obtained,
IN4QPORE would be taken as soon as possible, the Goods have left the Godowns, and KIDDERPORE but owing to the absence of an ill-all Goode remaining undelivered after KALYAN terpreter her testimony had to be the 1st May, 1920, will be subject to left over until a later date. It
Dutch ten trade and shift the market to London; and whether the Minister le prepared to, con- aider measures for the immediate future to prevent such an oven- tuality-Router.
"Corner" Feared.
London, Apr. 24. The Manchester Guardian says the danger of a "corner" in tea as a result of the removal of the duty in being freely discussed in the lobbles of the House of Com
mona,
It is feared the abolition of bonded warehouses will leave the market open to rigging. It is alleged that certain influencen are already working to take advantage of the position; and it is argued that, now that stocks will not be required to pass through bond, it will be possible to conceal supplies and hold them for a rine, Renter.
i
No claims will be admitted after
rent.
MOREA
¡JEYPORE
RAJPUTANA Cargo only.
was subsequently stated that the All claims against the steamer must LAHORE defendant's wife, who had pre-bo prosented to the Undersigned on or viously stated that she was leaving before the 15th May, 1929, or they DELTA for Shanghai in the immediate will not be recognized. future, would not, ba, sajling for All broken, chafed, and damaged the northern port as early as was Goods are to be left in the Godowns, originally intended.
where they will be examined on the Chau Yuk-shan, described as a 30th inat, at 10 am, by Messrs, clerk, was called to give evidence Goddard and Douglas, and after recounting his meeting ed.
No Fire Insurance has been effect with the defendant which led to his
Bill of Lading will bo counter. employment at the Philippine-signed by, China Co., witness was cros8- GIBD, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., examined a great longth by accused.
Hongkong, 24th April, 1920,
Replying to the defendant, wit- ness agreed that Caldos did not ask him for accurity, but the Fill- pino in the business was the one who desired a deposit before wit- ness was engaged. When witness went to the insurance company, two sales girls accompanied him to effect an Insurance policy, but they were told that the insurance company's regulations did not
Agenta,
FALL OF CHEFOO.
THE RETURN OF LIU WELCOMED.
Chefoq, Apr. 24. General Liu Chen-nlen officially CHANGTEH TROUBLE. permit females being insured. denies yesterday's report that Answering further qucations. Chang Chung-chang has captured witness said that it was the Fill-Muping. pino who had suggested that all the employees were to place a de: posit with the company.
EVACUATION OF SEVERAL FOREIGNERS.
Peking, Apr. 24, Five foreigners from Changteh ; have been evacuated by 11.M.S.]
Further Admissions.
The, dufendant:
Didn't I teil
Tops
From Hong- kong (about!
Destination
1 5,273 | 25 Apr. 5 p.m. | Straits. Colombo & B'bay 10,946 | 27 Apr. noon. Bombay, M'ies & London
|
|
5,2-3 | 4th May. | M'los, London, Hull, A'werp, 5,334 8th May. Straits, Colombo & Bombay
Rotterdam & Hamburg
9,1441 th May, į Marscillen, L'don & Hull 10,953 | 25th May, | Bombay, Miles& London
5,252 1st Juno. į Marseilion, London, A’werp,
Rottordam & Hamburg 8,097 8th Juno. | Marseilles, L'don & Hull 5,318, 15th Juno, ] Marseilles, London, A'worp,
Bombay, M'les. & L'don Rotterdam & Hamburg
| 10,568 | 22nd June.
Constantinople Prreus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamers of Frequent connections from Port Said for Pausongors & Cargo - to
the Khodivial Mail 8.6. Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR
10,016 27 Apr. 7.30 a.m.
TILAWA TAKLIWA i 7,936 ! TAKADA 6,949 TALAMBA 8.018 TALMA
árd May. 11th May.
21st May.
10.000 í
9th June.
SAILINGS
S'pore, Penang & Caloutts | 8'poro, Panang & Rangoon S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Ponang & Caloutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutia
B. I. Apcar Lino steamors have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgaon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
*ARAFURA TANDA
6,000
Hth May.
Manila, Sandakan, Thurs,
6,956
31st May.
Island, Townsville, B'bano
4.500
5th July.
Bydney and Melbourne,
ST. ALBANS *Calls at Port Holland,
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia
The E. & A. 8.8. Co., Ltd, steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloile, Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en routé as
offers.
Widgeon-Mesara, Tootell, Gabb, the Filipino that to ask for a te. Bonally being attacked by Liu inducement Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-
Rose, Pelling and Ming Jacobson,
The Widgeon was unable to proceed beyond Hanshou on the Tungting Lake, seventy i fran Changteb, and the party lund to proceed overland to the Widgeon, which is sailing for Hankow to- day. Router.
ENQUIRY ORDERED."
THE "SOUTHERN CROSS" AND "KOOKABURRA.“
Canberra, Apr. 24.
The Commonwealth Government has ortiered a comprehensive en- quiry into the forced landings of the Leroplanes "Southern Croas" and "Kookaburra,”—Reuter.
Chang Chung-chang is at Lung- According to Japanese reports, kow. About 1,000 of Chang Chung-chang's stroops are still in Fushan city, which is now per-
was against the laws of capitulate in a few days.
Chen-nien. They are expected to ilongkong?
Locally the situation is quiet. Liu Chen-nien's return has allayed the anxiety of the people who are overjoyed-Reuter.
posit
Witness: Yes,
But the Filipino insisted?-Yes. On Monday (March 18) did you accompany me to the pawn shop to pawn a mandolin?—I was one of three men,
i
The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vin New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. RoyaĮ Mall Sloamers to London via Buez Canal. The P. & Q. Branch Bervies of Steamers to London viaˇtkä Cape. The Now Zealand Shipping Co. Steamora to Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
10,953 | 26 Apr. noon. i 8'hat, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 8,018 28 Apr. D'light. Amoy, 8'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
7.648 6th May. | B'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 6.956 7th May. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yoko 8,097 10th May. Į S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Toko 10,000 | 14th May. | Ahoy, Mojl, Kobe, Yoko
& Osaka 14th May. Moji, Kobe & Osaka ROSSINGTON COURT! 22 May. 1. B'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko GURNA | 5,248 | 22nd May, | Moji, Kobo & Osaka Cargo only
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice.
WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.
dant return deposits to employees When asked if he know why the who wished to terminate their con- MOREA mandolin was pawned witness retracta, but the Filipino always re- TALAMBA piled that he had been told by the fused to pay back deposits to em- defendant, that he (Caldos) was playees, insisting on them com- 1PERIM in need of money and had been unpleting the terms of their agree- TANDA able to ace the Filipino. .
ments before he would return any Witness agreed that he went money.
DELTA with the defendant to a carpenter's
TALMA The contracta, witness admitted, shop where Caldos told the men were only temporary documents, there not to create any trouble and the defendant had informed with the management of the shop the employees that they would re- until his return from Canton. The ecive a properly stamped agree- defendant always asked the Fillment when the business started. pino for money when the carpenter |
Speaking of a hotel which the pressed them for payment,
Filipino had told witness belonged Whenever Caldos required money to the Philippine-China Trading to pay any debts there was alwaya
said that he Arbuble hetween him and the Fill-was taken, together with the de-received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day provious to sailing
fendant, to an empty holol in Mid- Continuing, witness said that at dle Road and told that that be- first the Filipino had authorised longed to the firm. Later the The defendant to sign contracts, party went to the vicinity of the but not afterwards.
Star Theatre where the Filipino Witness agreed that whenever pointed out a smaller hotel which the defendant received money on | he said also belonged to the com- contraets he always used such pany. The Filipino had asked the Here is the solution to the money, to pay the firm's debts defendant to engage servants for puzzle on another page,
while the Filipino always put any this establishment, SNOW, SLOW, SLEW, SLED, money he received on contracta Further cross-examination · WAS SLID, SAID, SAND, SANK into his pocket. Witness further adjourned till the next hearing on BANK.
atated that he had seen the defen- Wednesday, May 8.
The "Kookaburra" came down when searching for the "Southern Cross," and has since been located, with the corpse of one of the air- inen discernible under the wing.]
LETTER GOLF SOLUTION..
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7
pino.
Company, wilness
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG.
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SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
Steamors.
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Hongkong Servicek
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager-
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Bailings.
Bun. 29th Apr at 7a.m. Wed. 1st May at 7 a.m, Sun. 5th May at 7 a.m. Wod. 8th May at 7 a.m..
Destination.
TO TSINGTAD «in SWATÓW
? SHANGHAI
Hopsang
Yatsking
Hangsang
Waisang
Hosang
* KOBE
TO OSAKA vis AMDY.
'SHANGHAI, MOXI # KOBE
Suisang JKutsang 1
Satur. 27th Apr at 7 a.m. Satur. 11th May at 7 a.m.
Sun. 5th May at 7a.m.
TI STRAITS & CALCUTTA
· TO SANDAKAN
| TO TIENTSIN
T) CANTON
( Kumsang Mausang Hinsang
Tues. 7th May at. 3 p.m. Wed. 1st May at 9pm. Fri. 10th May at 3 pm: {Choongshing Batur, 27th Apr at 7am. Sun. 28th Apr at 9 pm,
For freight or passago apply to:-,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.
General Managers
{ Yatahing
Telephone 215. Central
GLEN LINE.
Fare Hongkong to London £82.
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO,
Motor Vessel "GLENSHIEL"
Motor Vessel "GLENBEG".
Steamship "GLENIFFER" ...
Steamship "GLENSHANE”
1st May, 29th May..
* 26th June.
24th July:
29th Apr.
15th May:
27th May..
14th June,
22nd Juno,
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK,
*PEMBROKESHIRE”
Steamship
Steamship
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Stoamehip
"CARMARTHENSHIRE”
Steamship
Motor Vossel "GLENOGLE”.....
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For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to 3",
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