·CHINA & THE CABLE COMPANIES.
NANKING SPOKESMAN REVIEWS POSITION.
AUSTRIAN CABINET.
TO INCLUDE SIX CHRISTIAN SOCIALISTS.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1930.
ASSESSMENT RATE INCREASED.
MR. BENNETT LEAVES. CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
HOPES FOR SUCCESS OF THE OTTAWA CONFERENCE.
London, Dec. 4.
Vienna, Dec. 4. Dr. Ender. the Governor of Nanking, Dec. 4. The Ministry of Communications Vorarlberg, has formed a Cabinet spokesman to-day made a state/with Herr Juhann Schober as Vice Memoranduta of Objecta and Ren- to Mr. Bennett, the
Chancellor and Foreign Minister, ment on the present situation
Ex-Chancellor Herr Ignaz Selpel, regarding negotiations between the Chinese Government and the who is in bad health, is unable to foreign cable companies, the participate.
The Cabinet will include six Eastern Extension, Great North- ern. and Commercial Paelfie, Christian Socialists, members of the
ex-recent Vaugoln Cabinet.-Renter. whose contracts with Chinn pire at the end of the year.
the The spokesman said that Ministry had arranged the early completion of a new radio station
landing righie. but the Chinese
could not Government
kgree,
(LLOYD ROYAL) SOCIETE ANONYME.
From ANTWERP.
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foreshadowed by Your Excel. lency's speech in the Budget De- Mr. J. II. Thomas was among a
"CAUCASIER" bate and which is explained in the host of friends who bade farewell
Canadian having arrived, consignees of cargo by sona attached to the Bill. It also Premier, on his return to Canada.her are informed that all goods are being innded at 'their risk Into the He raid; "Mr. Bennett came as hazardous makes a change in the duty re-
and/or extra-hazardous Kolowns of The Hongkong and Kow- lating to partition fees, and this close friend, and leaves an in has been surecsted by the con-even closer friend."
Toon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, Mr. Bennett, interviewed by whence delivery may be obtained. veyancing advisern of the Govern-
Reuter,
declared that Canada ment.
would do her utmost at the Ottawa conference to ensure the adoption of measures to increase Empire co-operation, --Reuter.
The Ottawa conference
is to continue where the Imperial Con-
inter-Empire economie affairs.]
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goods remaining undelivered after 19th December 1980, will be subject to rent.
All claims against the vessel mant be presented to the Undersigned on or before 17th December 1938, or they.
at Shanghal (making it possible though it was willing to disert the Brat reading of a Bill intituled ference left off in the discussion of will not be recognized.
the
payment
4E
The Colonial Secretary second- ed and the BBI was read a Brat time.
Tung Wah Hospital. The Attorney General moved shorter period.
certain to have direct communication with
The Chinese Government insists "An Ordinance to make America and Europe) and lead also that the Chinese Telegraph Ad- provisions relating to the corpora Arranged for China's debt of nearly $5,000,000 ministration must handle all in-tion named The Tung With Hos
and outgoing trathe in pital." He said: This is a Go to enquire if that amount repre- to the cable companies, In the coming
the companies erament measure but it affects assented the sum granted by China, to which
institution which is event of the present negotiations object on the ground that the
run by Government to entrants for Uni- breaking down, the Ministry washes administration would un-offeint people, and it represents, versity Local Examinations, both Chinese owned as far as is known the wishes ouator and senior, which he under- fully prepared to handle nil out- duly favour the
insisted radio station; to which the thin the Directors of this institution, stood the Government
rightly informed that Government paid all these fees?
myes. The Chairman:-)
going and incoming messages.
The Issures nove being discussed.
between the Government and the Government has replied that There to a very long table of coy. that scholars should enter,
companies were:
Firstly, Innding rights; second- ly. the future Interests of the companies in China; and instly,
cable rates
it appreciated the importance of the cables and would protect the companies' interesta.
The spokerman concluded, that the Chinese Government is hot 11g out for a bigger inerente in The spokesman said the call the proportion of cable revenues campanie desired a twenty year payable to extension of their monopoly
it than the Vor- panies have yet offered,– --Renter
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To San Francsico &
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Fortnightly hiking on Tue
To Seattle & Victoria
Portilly sailings on Tunelaim
I rea. Jeffersoli ... Tren,, Dec, 15. Prus, McKinley
Pres. Lincoln
Pros. Madison
Tue, Dec 30 Pros. Grant Tues., Jao. 15 Pros. Cleveland
Tues., Dec. 9 ...Tnos, Des. 23
...Tuck, Jan, o
£120, £112 Special through rate to Europe via
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„SPECIAL ROUND TRIP FARES- ORIENT TO EUROPE via SUEZ CANAL
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ROUND THE WORLD'
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Pres. Wilson Sun, Fel, 72, Die tu. Pr. Harrison Sun, Jan 14, ..
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Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti (Aden) Suez, Port-Said.
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All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in, the godowns where they will be examined on 10th December 1930, at 10 am.
the
el.
ed by
Was
the
respondence and Obyrets and itra sons attached to the Bill The Directors are noxious that it should
Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson :---Šitre- | ass this year in order that the Flections
which take place early ly forced untries are rather ex- next year may be put upon a propensive, because you can take a horse to the water it you cannot per fnoting.
make him drink, and a very large proportion of those forced to en- ter surely have no hope of pass ing the examination.
The Colonial Secretary second- el and the Bill was read time.
Powers of Arrest.
het
The Chairman; it is not every. The Attorney General moved the Indy in the grunt-in-aid schools firal reading of a Bill intituled | who have to enter. I Cannot "An Ordinance to amend the lawnswer the question on the exort relating to the powers of arrestimit, but they are naturally ren- possessed by revenne ofizeri," He sonable. Faid: This is really a law ro vision Bill and it correcta, onils. NĪDZIN in the Ordinance of 1907, That is to say it brings them up to date by substituting the present Past Oller Ordinance for the wid Post Office Ordinance, and it also coutaius certain references to the Motor Spirit Ordinance which have been suggested by the Seere tary of State.
The Colquiel Secretary serioul- rd and the Bill was reid a first Lime.
Hon. Mr. Paterson: Could I have details, because this will come before the Retrenchment Commission and I think the vote might be left until then.
The Chairman: The principle might very well be considered by the Retrenchment Commission but this particular payment is one we are committed to. it would be rather convenient to get it panacil this year and pald in this way, and it will be a simplification of the method of accounting. The exact decision as to who and for whom the Government pays these The Counell then proceeded to entrance fees can be a matter to ronsider the second readings of be discussed separately by the saven bills, namely:
Retrenchment Commission. “Your the Police decision can hardly affect this
vote.
Seven Bills Passed.
A Bi to amend Force Ordinance, 1800,
A Bill to Tend Ordinance. 1897.
Hon. the Probates
..B to send the Summary Offences Ordinance, 1845,
A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to the District Watch Force,
Mr. Paterson-Yes, realise that.
Hon. Mr. S. W..Tao:—Will this
money affect the capitation grants
ut all?
The Chairman-No, not in any way. It is only a simplification of method. It
was rather
com-
A Bill to amend the law relating | pligated until now, and this will te theatrical performances at pilares of public entertainment.
A Hill for promoting the rê vision of the Ordinances of Nong- | kong by The repeal of Ordinances. and other Eartments which are sprat e no longer required and by the correction of errors. A Bill to amend the law to Companies,
put it on a very simple basis in the future.
The vote was approved,
Stanley Water Supply.
No Fire Insurance has been effect.
Bill of Lading will be countersign-
THE BANK LINE LTD...
Agents. Hongkong, 4th December, 1930.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED.
From MIDDLESBRO," ANTWERP, LONDON, STRÁITS and MANILA.
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"BENLAWERS"
Cimsignees of Cargo are arreby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkone and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Ltd., whence and/or from the wharven delivery may be obtained.
No valms will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns. all Goods remaining undelivered after the Nth December, 1939, will be subject to rent,
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 2nd December, 1930, or they will not be recognized.
All broken. chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godawns, where they will be examined on the 6th December, 1930, at 10, a.m., by Meaara. Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bits of Lading will be countersign- ed by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents. Hongkong. 1st December, 1936.
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KASHMIR
COMORIN
HANKOW RETROCESSION
DEMAND,
Tokyo, Dec. 4. The Japanese Government has replied to China's recent note de- manding retrocession of the Han- kow Concession.
It is understood that the reply is
a formal acknowledgment of the Regarding a vote of $15,500. being the Government a share of note, and is entirely non-commital, the cost of the pipeline from as the demand is not regarded
seriously-- Fitchyp Tythm to Stantey, the Hon. Mr. relatingwen Hughes asked: noting. Sir. that the rate for Stanley is resolution ther 1214 per cent, in the
and we adopted earlier. Will this
All the above pornsed second and third readings became law.
Examination Fees.
U.S. UNEMPLOYED.
supply of water be taken into con EXPECTED TO EXCEED SEVEN sideration in fixing the 12% per
MILLION BY FEBRUARY. cent?
re-
At a meeting of the Finance
The Chairman:- In the
Washington, Dec. 4. Committee, which followed the arrangement of the Stanley rates Caunell,
Mr. Green, the Inbour Federa- votes amounting it will come in later on, but there tien president, estimates that the $195,431, were considered and
no sperini allocation of the passed.
assessment rate for special aer- Regarding a vote of $4,206 1or vicea as yet. If there is any e trance fees for University Local arrangement, the matter will have Examinations, the Hon. Mr. J. to be considered, Owen Hughes said he would ke
The vote was approved.
unemployed number 4,800,000, and will exceed neven millions by February if the present rate of in crease continues.-Router'a Ameri- can Service.
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO", HONGKONG.
Coden Used A1, A.B... Fifth Edition, Engineering, First and Second Editions.
Western Union and Watkins, Benson's, Marconi,
Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marino and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers,
Iron, Steel and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Electricians.
Tons
From Hong-
kong shout)
Destination
16,619 6 Doo, noon. i Bombay, M'les & L'don
5,273 9th Dao, B'liai, Moji & Kobe | 7,114 | 20th Doc. | M'les, L'don, Hull, R'dem
& A'worp
| 3,304 | 27th Dec. | M’les, L'don, Hull, H'burg,
Rotterdam & A'worp - 16,650 | 3 Jan. 1931. | Bombay, M’les & L'ĉon
5,318 10th Jan. | M'les, L’don, Hull, H'burg,
Rotterdam & Antworp
| 8,985 | 17th Jan. | M'ios, L'don, Full,
Rotterdam & Antworp 15,132 31st Jan. | Bombay, Miles & L'don "Cargo only, Calls Cana Blanca.
Frequent connections from Port Sald for Passengers and Cargo se Constantinople, Pyrous, Smyrne and other Levent by Steamers of the Khedivin) Mail S.8. Co,
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
TAKADA SIRDHANA | 7751 TIE WA 10,000
6.949
6th Dec 3 pm.
26th Dec.
6th Jun. 1981.
S'pore, Fonang & Calcutta S'pore, Ponang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta 1. 1. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are Atted with wireless d carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
TANDA
6,956. Š Deo. 4 p.m. Manila, Rabaul, 8T. ALDANG : 4.500 2 Jan. 1931.
Brisbane, Sydney. 6.853 NELLORE
31st Jan.
and Molbourne Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.
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Hong-Kong to 8 ydney-19 days.
Frequent connections from Australls with the following:-- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O, French Service of Steamers to London via EDGE,
The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton saf London via Panama Canal,"
SIRDHANA
RANCHI
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
ST. ALBANS
*MIRZAPORE TILAWA
PERIM KASHMIR
1 Cargo only.
7,745 | 5 ·Dec. D'light. Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Onaka
16,650
4,500
6,715
6th Dec. 9 a.m S'hai, Kobo & Yoko
8 Dec. 4 p.m. | S'hui, Muji, Kobu, Osaka
& Yoko
9th Dec, 6 a.m. | Moji & Kobe
[ 10,006 | 15th Dec. | Amoy, 8'hal, Moji, Kobo
& Osaka
7,640 | 16th Doo. Į S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 8,985 20th Doc. S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice..
WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS." -
Parcols Measuring not more than 2à ft. x2ft. x 1ft, will be rocolved at the Co's Offico up to noon on the day previous to smiling,
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