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SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Perts & Honolulu.
Chichibu Maru
Wednesday, 29th Apr. Wednesday, 13th May. Tatsula Maru
SEATTLE. VANCOUVER vin Shanghai & Japan Ports.
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Tuesday, 2nd June. Tuesday, 30th June,
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Terukuni Maru
Hakusan Maru
Saturday, 2nd May, Saturday, 16th May.
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Kamo Maru ...
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"Tottori Maru...
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Saturday, 25th Apr. Saturday, 23rd May.
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Monday, 27th Apr. Thursday, 30th Apr.
SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via Japan, Honolulu,
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Rakuyo Maru
NEW YORK, BOSTON viu Panama
*Tsuyama Maru ...
Saturday, 23rd May.
Saturday, 2nd May,
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Genon & Marseilles.
CALCUTTA vin Singapore, Ponang & Rangoon.
"Tayooka Muru
*Akila Maru
Nagaio Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Dakar Mura
*Pinang Maru Moji Direet
Kaga Maru
Kutori Maru
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INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1931.
AFTER 34 YEARS.
HON. MR. C. Mcl. MESSER TO KETIRE.
After a record of nearly 34 years' service, the Hon. Mr. C. McI. Menser, O.B.E., the Colonial Treasurer, Who is leaving for Home on leave to-morrow, will be with connexions severing his Hongkong, as he will ratire at the expiration of his leave and will not be returning to the Colony.
Home on
It was in November, 1897, that Mr. Messer was appointed a Cadet. after a brilliant University career
REFORM MEASURES IN SPAIN.
ROYAL PALACES HANDED OVER
Nanking, Apr. 23.
to
The Nanking Foreign Ministry has telegraphed Mr. Wang Lin-ko, acting Chinese Minister in Spain,
bin formally Instructing
the new Spanish recognize Republican Government. Rensha
Madrid, Apr. 23.
The Finance Minister declares that measures against the export of capital have been most ruceesa- fol.
in
NEW
VICTOR
RECORDS
for
APRIL.
He instances the cases Di at Cambridge where he distin-twenty-nine people who had with- guished himself in mathematics.drawn their money from a single gaining a Tripos. After nerving establishment and who bave now In the Colonini Secretariat and decided to restore it. Similar res later on Land Registration work ports have been received from the
provinces. in the New Territories, he was, in
The minister of the Interior an- 1901, appointed Acting Colonial Treasurer and made a Member of nounces that the Government in-
Legislative tends to suppress gambling the Executive and Councils. In June, 1902, he was Spain, even in the casinos.
Acting Registrar The Royal palaces ut appointed General (now Secretary Chinese Affairs), and niso member of the Governing Body of Queen's Cailege. For some three. years following he was identified with administration in the New nounced that all officers whil Territories, and in 1907 he acted itiven four days in which to take 8, Des Voeux Road, Central, as Postmaster General, while in the anth of fidelity to the Repub
for
Д
Seville TSANG FOOK PIANO
COMPANY,
and Barcelona have been handed over to the respective municipali- ! ties.
Tha War Minister lzns an-
the following year he was Hendlie.--Renter
of the Sanitary Department. Then for Ave years he was Pont. master General, twice acting as Colonial Treasurer in addition. it was in 1913, that he became Acting Captain Superintendent of Poller, and held the substantive from of that past appointment
1918. to December April, 1913 This was during the trying period of the war years, and Mr. Messer the identified with was closely organisation of the Police Reserve and many other special branches of police work that arose out those times. He was honoured by His Majesty the King with the award of the O.B.E. decoration whilst he was still in charge of local police matters.
Question of King's Trial,
Paris, Apr. 2
The
In an interview with the Madrid correspondent of the paper Ezeel- wine. Senur Zamorn anid it was un- likely Spain would take steps to try Alfonso for his alleged mis- derds. The question would be teft to the Constituent Assembly.
Krister
Is He King?
London, Apr. 21. of "Is he King Alfonso or Mr. Al- fonso7" queried a Labour mem- ber in the flouse of Commons when Mr. Clynes stated that no appli- cation ind been received King Alfonso's behalf for permis- alon to reside in Britain.
on
Asked whether a landing visa had been granted to Alfonso, Mr. Clynes replied that so far as he knew Alfonso came to Britain under corresponding with
For the past twelve-and-half years he has been Colonial Trea- A. M. surer, succeeding Mr. Thompson in December, 1918, and in addition has been Custodian of Enemy Property. Estate Duty conditions Commissioner. Assessor of Rates, those always prevailing in differ- Collector of Stamp Revenue, and, eat countries at one time, Acting Postmaster visits, General in wedition. On the re- vision of salaries, dating back to January 1, 1930, the sterling salary of his post has been £1.800 per
year.
Apart from his ocial work. which has brought him into con- tart with a wide rirele, Mr. Messer has been an ardent motorist, and a keen supporter of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club.
When he leaves on Saturday, he
with will take
him sincerest wishes for a long and happy re- tirement.
YANGTSZE STATION.
relating to Royal
In the hubbub due to several members rising simultaneously, Labour cries were heard of "What about Trotzky -Reuter,
VALEDICTORY.
PRESENTATIONS MADE AT TAIKOO DOCK.
Among those leaving for Home te-morrow is Mr. Willam Kerr, Head Foreman Engineer at Tai- kon Dockyard, who is retiring after over twenty years' service at the Duck. Mr. Kerr first саме Fast If the service of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, and later joined the China Navigation Company, from where he was drafted to Talkoo. He is now retiring to Lachwinnoch, Renfrewshire,where London, Apr. 23.
Mrs. Kerr is awaiting him.
Presentations by the stuff of Rear Admiral. F. Rose has been the Dockyard took place on Wed- appointed Senior Naval Officer of resday, Mr. Kerr being made the. the Yangtze station, vier Rear-recipient of an Underwood port-" Admiral C. K. Mclean as from the able typewriter and a silver-moun- 28th of August.-Renter.
ted blackwood tray.
NEW SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER APPOINTED.
Mr. F. J. Shervell, the Acting Rear-Admiral Frank Forres- ter Rose, D.S.O., entered the Navy Manager, who presided, spoke in in 1892 and became a Lieutenant terms at high praise of the ser in 1901, Commander in 1913, Cap-vices Mr. Kerr had rendered to tain in 1918 and Rear Admiral in the Dockyard, and called on Mr. Nelson to make the presentation. 1929. He served in the Europeas Mr. Kerr's popularity and kindly War, commanding H.M.S. Laurel in the action of Heligoland in disposition were commented upon, August 28, 1914, at which time he and the best wishes for a long and was wounded and mentioned in happy retiremont were extended, despatches. Ife commanded the to which Mr. Kerr Third Destroyer Flotilla of theplied. Atlantic Fleet in 1921, was Direc It is interesting to record that tor of Operations Division, Naval Mr. Kerr, as a wireless enthusiast, Staff from 1925 to 1927, command-was one of the first to instal a ed Royal Naval Barracks, Ports-wireless set in the Colony. mouth, from 1928 to 1929 and was was often a helpful critic of the Naval A.D.C, to the King in 1920 local broadcasting studio.
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Full particulars upon application.
Round-the-World
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Fortnightly silinga on Sundaye via Maalim, Abraite, Culembo, Hues Canst, Alexandra, Nupine, Čepon, Kazuakitan, New York and Bostami Pr. HAPrison Sun., May 3,8s.m. Pres. Monroe B., June 14, Pros. Hayes Sun, May 17,8 a.m. Fres, V. Baren B., June 28, 8 a.m. Pres, Fillmore S., May 31, 8. Prot. Garfield B., July 12, 8 n.m..
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Kwaisang Hangwang
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Kumsang Sulsang
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TO SINGAPORE PENANG
R CALCUTTA
TO OSAKA vin AHOY.
SHANGHAI, MOJI & KOBE
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TO SANDAKAN
Maurang
Hinsang
Wod. 13th May at
10 TIENTSIN via SWATOW
Chipahing
FOOCHOW
Kutsang
Fri. 1st May at
noon.
noon.
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