CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO. LTD.
COPENHAGEN
The Motor Vaisi,
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AMERICAN MANCHURIAN
LINE
From NEW YORK & MARSEILLES.
The Steamship,
"CITY OF KOBE." having arrived, Consignees of cargo by her are informed that all goods are being landed at their risk into the
having arrived, tonsignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the haiardous and/or extra hasardous Godowns of the Hongkong hazardous and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Lady where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns and and all goods remaining undelivered after the 17th January, 1980, 4 p.m. will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will to examined by Messrs. Anderson & Aahe on the 15th January, 1930, at 10 a.m.
and/or extra-hazardous godowns of Holt's Wharf, whence delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after 16th January, 1930, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned
THE HONGKONG
CORRESPONDENCE.
-The Dollar Value.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1930.
TELEGRAPH,
DOOMED TO DIE.
CIUNA'S TERRIBLE FAMINE TOLL
[To The Editor of Hongkong Telepraph.)
Sir, Whilst I have no desire to enter into a controversy with "A..T.5" on the currency que tion, may I suggest that he en- deavours to make the position a Ittle clearer on the point of the precise basis of the Colony's cur- rency?
He submits that the Colony has always been on a silver basis, and, on or before 23rd January, 1930, or with an ignorance which I venture they will not be recognized
hours of 10.45 a.m. and noon, within
be presented to the Undersigned Tuesdays or Fridays, between the before the 20th January, 1930 or, they will not be recognised..
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CONSIGNEES' NOTICE..
THE BEN LINĚ STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS and MANILA.
*Peking, Jan: 13," Mr. Grover Clark, the special Investigator for the China Inter The Steamship, national Famine Relief Commit- tee, has retarned from a tour of Shansi and Shensi, in order to see what reliefs have been accom- plished in those provinces.
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"BENVENUE" Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land- ad at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous 'Godownis "of" The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be
In Shansi, three million dollare" were spent in relief last year, two thirds of which was raised with obtained. the province..”
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No claims will be admitted after 'the Goods have left the Godowns, and In Shenal, two millions was axall Goods remaining undelivered after. All claima against tho stormer must All broken, chafed and damaged to suggest is less real than goods are to be left in the gedowns, sumed, asks, what is meant by put-pended, of which a bare hundred the 14th inst, will be subject to rent All claims against the vessel muti) where they will be examined on 'why ting bur.currency on a note, basis. thousand dollars was raised in the be presented to the Undersigned on er
province. Missionaries, declare
before the 28th inst, or they will not Permit me to recall that in Octhat the money has been properly be recognised.
an. used.
All broken, chafed, and damaged the Free Storage Period of one week.tober last it was officially
Goods are to be left in the Godowns "No Fire Insurance has been effected.nounced on behalf of the Banks
where they will be examined on the Bills of Lading will be countersign-fthat they had agreed to "the re- ad by.
establishment of the currency of
13th inst, at 10 am. by Mosars. THE BANK LINE LTD.,
the Colony on à silver basis."
Goddard and Douglas. Agents. Obviously, the Banks could not Hongkong, 10th January, 1830.
re-establish that which was already established. Their announcement meant that the Colony was revert ing to the silver basis. Frem will what? Perbups "A.LT.S." tell us.
No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1950.
Agenta.
KLAVENESS LINE
(PACIFIC
COAST-ASIATIC
SERVICE.)
(A. F. KLAVENESS & Co. A/S. OSLO, NORWAY.)
REGULAR TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE. Hongkong direct for:
SHANGHAI, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, PORTLAND,
M.S.
VANCOUVER, SEATTLE and TACOMA. BONNEVILLE"
Londing H'kong End Jan.
Also issuing through Bill of Lading for United States, Gulf and Atlantic porta, with transshipment at San Francisco by quickest route.
INWARD BOUND:
M.S. "PLEASANTVILLE" M.S. BRONXVILLE
li
due Hongkong 22nd Feb, ...due Hongkong End Jan. Accepting cargo for Singapore ans! Java porta, For Freight rates and all other information plenae apply to a
THORESEN & CO., LTD.
· Queen'■ Buildings.
Agents.
Tel. C: 450 & 2003.
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COMMON CENTS.
OBITUARY.
MR. EMANUEL E. ELLIS OF SHANGHAL
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Despite these large expendi- tures, the conditions in some parts are horrible, as the unusually severe winter has wiped out hun- dreds of thousands whose half- starved condition, and lack of fires und even clothes, prevented them from fighting against the cold.
In some parts of. Shensi a tem perature of thirty degrees below zero was recorded, the lowest of. the past forty years.
The worst famine section Is the Wel River valley in Shenal. year ago the population was six' million, of whom two million have died during 1929, mostly from famine causes, It is estimated An announcement has been ro that a further two million are ceived from Shanghai of the doomed to die before June, as death of Mr. Emanuel E. Ellis, there will be no spring crops, ba the well-known share broker, who cause no grain was planted this was formerly in Honykong prac winter and because transportation ticing under the name of Ellis and affleultie, will prevent relief from Co. The deceased passed away outside. Transportation is prac on Saturday at the age of 142tically wiped out, the animals be
ing eaten and the vehicles broken up for firewood.
years.
The late Mr. Ellis will be re- membered by local brokers and other reafdents as the founder of the firm which was then known ns Ellis and Co., but which has now been changed to Ellis and Edgar. In 1924, the late Mr. Ellis resigned his seat in the loca! Stack Exchange in favour of his, brother, Mr. F. M. Ellis and went to Shanghai to practice after hav-| ing been for 16 years a share
Austal China Navigation Co. er in Honghong,
LIMITED
Service to Australia & South Sea Ports.
NEXT SAILING
5.S. "CALULU”
on JANUARY 15th
Co.er
for MANILA, SANDAKAN, RABAUL, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE,
For Freight and Passenger Information, please apply
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To San Francisco
& Los Angeles
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Perioighly sellings on Tuesdaye
Pres. Mckinley.
Pres. Grant...
Pres. Cleveland
Pros. Pierce
To Seattle &
Victoria
Postulghtly sailings un Tyradaya
Tues., Jan. 28 Fros. Taft Tues., Jan. 21, 1..
Tuos., Feb. 11 Pres, Jefferson... Tues., Feb. 4 Tues., Feb. 25 Pres. Lincoln
Tues, Mar, 11 Pres. Madison
Tues., Feb. 18
Tue., Mue. 4
£120, £112. Special through rate to Europe vin
United Blates, Direct connection with all Atlantic Une, Chalcs of rail lines across United States and Canada, literal aton-over privileges for sight-seeing.
Europe and New York Direct
ROUND THE WORLD,
Fortrightly satilugu on Sunday vie Mealls, Kirašiu, Colombo, Yuri Conal, Alexandra. Naples, Genua, Marseilles, New York and Boston, Free, Adimi Bun,, Jan. 26, 0 am. Pres. Fillmore Sun., Mar.0, $a.. Pres. Harrison Sun, Feli, 9, 6 a.m. Pres. Wilson Sun, Mar, 23, 0a.m. Pres. Johnson Sun., Feb. 23. 8.m. Pres. V., Buren Bun., Apr. 6, 8 a.m. To Manila
Fros. Taft
...Jax. 14, ú p.m. Pros. Jefferson...Jan, 23, 6 pan.'. Pras, McKinley ...Jan. 18, 6 p.m. Pros, Grant... ...Feb. 1,6 pm. Pros. Adams......Jan. 26, 8 a.m. Pres. Harrison Feb. 9,0 m. Round Trip Fare- Hongkong to Manila and Return, HK.$140.00
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For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information, apply to 12, Pedder Street, (Opposito Hongkong Hotel.)
Telephones Central 2477, 2478 & 795.... CANTON BRANCH:-No. 4 Shakee Street.
American Mail Line
and
Dollar Steamship Line
The deceased gentleman, who 1925 on a was in Hongkong in visit to the Colony, leaves a wife and daughter, the former being at present on her way to the Eust from Home.
High Cost of Fuel.
In many places, coals are $118 a ton, and charcoal is $190 for a Food, where thousand cattles. obtainable, is more than ten times the normal price."
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bills of Lading will be countersign- ed by, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
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Agents.
Hongkong, 7th January, 1980.
HOLLAND-OOST AZIE LIJN. (HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE.)
From AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG, BREMEN, GENOA and- ANTWERP..
The Steamship,.
“ALDERAMIN” having arrived from the above porta. consignees of cargo by her are notified that all goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous godowns of China Provident Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd. whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
the
Goods not cleared by the 15th January, 1930, will be subject to rent All broken, chafed and damaged tho to be left in packages are godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th January, 1930, at 10 a.m. by Messra, Goddard & Douglas, Hong- 1:ong.
Claims against the steamer must be
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EXPRESS
BIZANA
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
FRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE.
via 'PANAMA. FEXT BAILING.
M.S. "TAI PING YANG"
9 JANUARY 20th-
for
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES,
-NEW YORK & BOSTON,
48 Days To Naw York
For Passenger and Freight information please apply -----
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agents. Telephone C. 1080. -
P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
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COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND)-94 Taking Cargo on through. Bills of Lading for Straits; Java and Burma, Oeylon, India; Persian Gulf, Mauritius, X, & 8 Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Constantinople, Greece," -Levantine Porta, Kumpa to,
presented in writing within ten days PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS,
UNDER CONTRACT WITH HM. GOVERNMENT.)
after arrival of steamer, otherwise they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by the undersigned in any case what-
ever.
8. 8.
*KHIVA
Bills of Lading will be countersign-|
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN. MIRZAPORE
General Agents. | JEYPORE Hongkong, 8th January, 1080.
In one group of ten villages, the investigators found only one room with a roof. The rest of the houses had been demolished for the sake of the woodwork for fuel.ed by
In the Wet River valley are three hundred thousand soldiers, who have forced those who have food to give it up, but even they are now reduced to a ration of twelve annces of grain a day,
The investigators believe there which is only two ounces above the amount the relief societics is no hope of saving the two mil estimate is suffelent to keep bare lion expected to die before Tune. It would probably cost ten times life in a famine victim.
the purchase price of grain to gel The investigators took a quan-it into the famine aren, if Indeed tity of dough buns to one village COMMENT ON THE PLAN FOR of eight hundred people who had transportation were possible.
AIDS TO INDUSTRY.
FINANCIAL HELP,
London, Jan. 13. Mr. J. H. Thomus, the Minister For Employment, will this week dieguss with a number of repre- sentative business men the scheme for the financial assistance of in- dustry, which be announced on Friday,
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givil disturbances.
MANTUA ¡Cargo only.
Tons
From Hong-
kong (about)
Destination
9,135-18th Jan. | M'los, L'don, R'dm & A'werp 6,715 | 22nd Jan. 1 Strails, Colombo & B'bay
| 5,318 | 25th Jan. | Mʻles, L'don, Hull, ¤ bg, Rotterdam & Antworp
1.10,946 1st Fob. | Bombay, M'les & London "Calls Onéa Blanca.
Frequent connections from Port said for Passengers-& Cargo ta the Khedival Mail B.S. Co. Comtantinople Pyroos, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Stakana
TAKADA TALMA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR ` SAILINGS
6.949 10,000
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7,841
7,996
*" 10 006 1
23rd Jan. 2nd Feb. 10th Feb. 20th Feb. 3rd Mar.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
S'pore, Ponang & Caloutta
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
B. I. Apcar Ling steamers bave excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers, All stormers are fitted with. wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
nut tasted grain for three months stated to be that, given penee, TAKLIWA
The frony of the situation is SHIRALA The sight of the first food seen half a million dollars gold would | TILAWA for months turned the starved, serve to cut a tunnel through the half-dazed and moribund people mountains and tap the Yellow into snarling wolves, whom the River, and thus irrigate a million soldiers were forced to heat off acres of the Wei River valley and) with their whips before the dis- banish for 'éver the fear of fur- tribution of the food was possible. |ther famine.
In parts of south-west Shansi | "NELLORE the conditions are still serious, | TANDA The cause of the present condi- but Yen Hj-shan is constantly
ST. ALBANB tion is believed to be primarily sending relief grain, and Reed Calls Port Holland. that there were no crops between grain,
Probable Causes,
The next step, according to the Daily Herald, is for the leaders of industry to examine the possibili ties of reorganisation and develop the spring of 1927 and autumn of The investigators found it ab- ment and to submit schemes in the 1929, the latter being barely fif-solutely impossible to reach Kan- light of this scheme, whereby the banks undertake to support indus-teen per cent of the normal crop, su, owing to lack of transparta- Subsidiary causes are the bur-tion facilities, apart from walk- try in the extensive process of
'den of troops on the province, and ing-Reuter, nationalisation.-British Wireless,
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD,
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG. Cudeg-Used A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition, Engineering First and Second Editions.
Western Union and Watkins, Benson's Marconi.
Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine & Land Engineers, Boller Makers,
Iron, Steel and Brass Founders, Forge Musters, Electricians.
S.S. “TAIPING".
Passenger and Cargo Vessel Built and Engined at the Kowloon Dock by The Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Ltd., to the order of the Australian-Oriental Line, Ltd. For Austrain-
Hongkong Servies,"
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager--
R. M. DYER, B. Sc., M,LN.A, Kowloon Dock, Hongkong,
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
6,853
6,956
4,500
31st Jan, 28th. Feb.
4th Apr,.
( Manila, Sandakan, Thurs, Inland, Townsville, B'bane
(Sydney and Melbourne.
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia
The E. & A. S.B. Co., Ltd. steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu, Kulambugan, Tawas, Timor, Darwin, or other ports on route inducement offers.*
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-- The Union 8.5. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London via Suez Canal, The P. O. Franch Service of Steamers to London vis the Capa. The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton, and London Via Panama Canal.
KARMALA SHIRALA
KASHMIR
TAKLIWA
*Cargo only.
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN..
9,128 | 18th Jan. | 8'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yake 7.841119th Jan Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. 1. 8985 26th Jan. I 8'hai, Moll, Kobe & Yoko 17,936 1 30th Jan. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS,,
Parcels Measuring not more than 23 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will b received 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.,
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Ed., Ö.. Agenta.
GLEN LINE
Fare Hongkong to London #82
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAN & HAMBURG VIA STRAITS & COLOMBO,
Motor Vessel "GLENAMOY"
Motor Vessel "GLENAPP"
Motor Vessel: "GLENBEG”. Steamship,
"GLENIFFER“,
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA
Motor Vessel "GLENGARRY". Motor Vessel "GLENAPP": Motor Vessel "GLENSEIEL". Motor Vossel "GLENLUCE" Steamship "CARNARVONSHIR
12th Feb.
13th Mar.
7th May.
4th June.
VLADIVOSTOCK.
19th Jan
3lát: Jän.“
14th Feb,
"3rd Mar,
14th Mar
For freight, passage and furtherfparticulars, apply to:
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO LTD. AGENTS: THE OLEN LINE, LTD.