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Manila and Straits Settlements.
S.S. "JAPAN" M.S. "SHANTUNG"
Outwards to:
Bailing about
1st Sapt. BiTt Oct..
SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS.
Sailing about
Passongor Rates:
M.S. "SHANTUNG"
M.8. "CANTON"
22nd Aug. 24th Sept,
"A" Cluss
Hongkong to Genoa
£57
"B" Class
£52
Hongkong to 1st. North
£62.
457
Continental Ports.
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Agents:
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
: G. R. HUYGEN
Canton
Hoogkong.
KLAVENESS LINE
(PACIFIC
COAST-ASIATIC
SERVICE.)
M.S. PLEASANTVILLE"
THE
HONGKONG
A. & O. LINE'S DINNER.
MR. HOWNTREE ON CHINA- AUSTRALIAN TRADE.
Advocating the drawing up of
TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1931.
BAND CONCERT.
IN BOTANIC GARDENS ON MONDAY EVENING,
In the Botanic Gardona on Monday
a trade treaty between the Chinese) evening, the band of the 1st, Battalion and Australian Governments as a South Wales Borderers will by means of improving the existing D.5.0., and Ofleera, give an open-air courtesy of Lieut-Col. R. F. Gross, conditions
ons regarding the embargo concert, commencing at 9.16 p.m.
| ពត the entry to Australia of Chi-
A decision which doubtless will be nese emigrants and
Mr. A
greatly appreciated has been taken Rowntree,
the Manager of the by the organisera of the band concert. Sydney office of the agenta for the who have decided to allow servicemen
The Who? Where and When
of
GREAT MUSICIANS
in
Australnu Oriental Line, addressed in uniform free admission to the GROVE'S DICTIONARY
In large gathering of about three concert.
hundred Chinese merchants and ex- The following will be the pro-
porters at the Kwong Chow Res-ramma:
taurant Inst evening, at a dlonor 1-Overtare, "Buy Blas"
Mendelssohn.
of
EXPRESS
PARAKA
SERBICA
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE
party given by the local agents of
the Australian Oriental Line in 2-Three Dances, "Henry VIII" connexion with Mr. Rowntree's
German. vialt to the Colony.
(s. The Morris-b. The Shepherds In introducing Mr. Rowntree to 8-Grand Selection, "I Pagliacci" c. The Tarch). the guests, Mr. J. R. Manson, of
Leoncavallo. Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, said 4-Tango, "Serenade of Love" that Mr. Rowntree and other repre-
MUSIC.
Romberg.
in VOLUMES THIRD EDITION.
Call and Inspect.
M.V.
Bentatives of the Australian Oriental Lino agents' vielts to 5-Selection, "The Gondollera" Hongkong had helped much towards
Interval.
Sullivan.
Handel.
Arr. Dutholt,
the development and conduct of G-Largo In G., trade between Hongkong and Aus-7--Potpourri, "Song, o' my heart" tralia.
8--Grand Military Tattoo, Rogan,
Addressing the company. Mr. Rowntree said that if the Chinese desired to medify the regulations regarding the importation of pea inuls into Australia and removal of the embargo on other Chinese prv- ducts, it would be good for them to negotiate for a trade treaty with the Australian Government through the Chinese Consular authorities. Failing that he could not see what could be done regarding the Chin-
1.
Welsh National Hymn. Wladly Nhadan. -- The Warwickshire Lads and Larsen.
Hen
1.
4.
March of the Men of Harlech. God Bless the Prince of Wales.
God Save The King.
CANADIAN EVENT.
GENERAL.
khu ese complaint. Mr. Rowntree also SON BORN TO THE GOVERNOR recalled as an example the draw- ing up of a trade treaty between. Canada and Australia.
He coll- Chinese
Montreal, Aug. 14.
Lady Bessborough, wife of tho
cluded by thanking the merchants for the manner in which Governor-General, has given birth to a sun. Reuter's American Sør-
they received him.
Mr. Lee Yow-tong, the President of the Wn On Commercial Society (American and Australian Ex-
rier.
porters Society, Hongkong) dealt the dollar to a minimum. with the necessity for the altera- We, however, hope that the tion of the Australian immigra-economie depression is but a tem tion law and
phenomenon. We expect embargo on Chinese porary
the situation will sooner or later re products, as a way to improve pre- Hent Sino-Australian trade depres. turn to normalcy and business will sion. He mentioned that he was slightest iden when the tariff wall revive. But we do not have the informed yesterday by a telegram sent by the Chinese Chamber, of be pulled down the restric-
and Commerce at Sydney
of the lens on Oriental Immigrants re- generous contribution made by the moved.
We
earnestly request, as Australian Oriental Line, Ltd., to-we did before, that when Mr. wards. the flood relief in North Rowntree returns to Australia he China, and the previous charitable will use his influence to have the deeds done by the same concern in tariff reduced and the immigration assisting unfortunate
Chinese law relaxed. emigrants to return to China,
Economic Depression.
Mr. Lam Long-kai, the Manager, of Messrs. Sun Hang Yu Co., said: On Mr. Rowntree's first visit Mr. Liu Chung-hang of Messrs. here last year I had the opportunity. Kung Woo Chong, also spoke, in of seeing him in person and listen- the course of his remarks he said:g to his excellent speech on the We have no doubt that Mr. Rown-possibility of increasing business tree contemplates studying ship-between Hongkong and Australia. ping business conditions between Ile has so far suce
cement- succeeded in the Orient and Australia, but weing the commercial relations be belleve he must have been some-tween the commercial firms of
these what disappointed over the seem-two plac
The two steamships ingly stagnant conditions. The Changte and Taiping of the Aus Taiping and Changte operating on tralian Oriental Co. Ltd. are well the Hongkong-Australia ran, are known by Chinese passengers to be fast and strong bonts. Provisions very beautifully decorated on hoard are amply supplied, Chin- speedy, with abundant, delicious ese passengers are
Ac-food and good service of- well commodated and taken care of by fered.
agents, Mesara.
and
TSANG FOOK PIANO COMPANY.
8, Des Vœux Road, Central. (Entrance Ice House Streat.) Telephone C, 24048.
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Next Sailing
"TAI YANG"
on
AUGUST 18th
for
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SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO. LOS ANGELES. NEW YORK & BOSTON,
For Passenger and Freight information please apply --
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agents.
Telephone-28021.
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(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straite, Java, and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & &. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Perts, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Porta, Europe Kc.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS.
(UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
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TOKYO, JAPAN
the shipping Compradore, Mr. Woo Butterfield & Swire, and Chinese Hay-tong, and their Chinese pas-
are nelive in their work and senger agents, Messrs. Nam Talanger agents, Messrs. Nam Tai sincere under the eBleient management of in
in transactions, giving the local agents, Messrs, Butter- tention and concession to the pas
ving special at- Held & Swire.
Unfortunately in sengers and consignors. Unfor- aldition to the present general tanately the Australian Govern- economic depression, the Australlan ment continues to enact laws res. Government has built up such a tricling the importation of Chinese tariff wall, which is as high as Mount Evereat, that it is utterly steamships have lens goods to carry. Government to amend these restric-
as goods. impossible for Chinese exportera It is my sincere hope that whon- tions. to climb over it. At the same time, ever opportunity offers. Mr. Rown. Other guests also offered com- the alarming fall of silver prices tree will ace his way to assist thements on the question of improved reduce the purchasing power of Chinese in their approach to the Sino-Australian. trade.
the consequonen being that
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK Co., LTD.
Telegram:
"MANIFESTO. HONGKONG."
Head Office and Works:
KOWLOON, HONGKONG.
Tilephones!? HONG KONG OFFICE 11910.
KOWLOON DOGS 41018.
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, STEEL, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.
On Ljerde:
mit of
aproved
Curt
Steel
Manufac inters.
LRYbORK
Call Flags
FASTAMT
Deller
Maker
| Khlowright
I" BURDWAN
*Cargo only.
Tons
From Heig
kong (about)
Destination
CATHAY !*SOUDAN
+KALYAN MANTUA
+KASHMIR
15,909 22nd Aug, M'los, Havre, L'don, H'burg.
Rotterdam Antwerp & Hull
| 9,000 | 29th Aug. ¦
| 15,000 | 12th Sept.
[ 6,800 | 19th Sopt.
9,000 26th Sept.
11,000 10th Oct
9,000 24th Oct.
6,500 31st Oct.
Calls Casa Blanca.
Calls Karachi & Ports Swottenham.
|
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M'ios, L'don, "R'dm,
A'werp & Hull,
| Bombay, M'los & L'don
M'los, Hayrë, L'don, H'burg,
Rotterdam & A'worp·
Marseilles & London
Marsailles, & London
M'los, L'don, R'dm & A'worp M'los, Havro, L'don, H'burg.
Rotterdam & Antwerp Calle Djibouti.
Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo të Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Starmacy
of the Khedivíni Mafi 8,8, Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APGAR SAILINGS
9,000 10,000
*Calls Port Swettenham.
B. L. Apoar Line steamers have excellent accommodation The 101.. and 2nd class passengers,
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (Sonth)
2nd Sept. Manila, Rabaul,
*SANTHIA
*TAEMA
TANDA
NARKIN
NELLORE
23rd Aug. 8th Supt.
S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
S'pore, Penang & Caloutts
7,000
7,000 7,000
2nd Oct.
31st Oct.
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Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shangbal and Tagal and Hongkong to Australia,
Hong-Kong to Bydney-19 days, Frequent connections from Australia with the following (... The Union B.S. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom 'via New Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, etc,
Tыs P. & O. Royal Mail Steamises to London_und_
TM P. & 0. Branch Burvica of Steamers to London via Bous. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamer for Bouthampton London via Panama Canal,
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN CHEAP SUMMER TRIPE 10 JAPAN, JUNE, TO BEPTEMBER. INANKIN
7,000 [ 27th Aug. { B’hai, Kobo & Yoko TAKADA
KALYAN *ST: ALBÁNS
MANTUA SIRDHANA
I BURDWAN KASHMIR TILAWA
|| 7,000 | 27th Aug. | Amoy, 8'hai, Moji,, Kobe
Yoko & Osaka
| 9,000 | 28th Aug. | 8'hai, Mojí, Kobe & Yoko
4,500 31st Aug. | S’bai, Moji, Kobe, Osaka
& Yoko
10,946 | 11th Sopt. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko
8,000 11th Sept. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka 6,500 | 12th Sopt. | S'hai, Kobo & Yoko 8,985 25th Sept. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 10,000 25th Sept. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Yoko
1Cargo only. †Calls NagoyÜZ
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice.
Parools Mossuring not more than 5 o.ft. will be received at the Co's Ofor up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights eta”, apply to
MACKINNON, MAČKENZIE &
Agente.
P. & O. Bldg,, Connaught Rd., Org
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA" Calling at Mandia (P. In.). Thursday la. Calram. Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
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BRITISH STEAMERS: CHANGTE : TAIPING (svilkas)
FASTEST 223 MOST UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVICKASS ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARDER BIOP, SURGEON 16 STEWARDESS - CARRIKA Bajay Your Short Leam to Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Spatay - 19 Dayi
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REGULAR TRANS-PACIFIO SENVÍOE.".
JONGKONG direct for LOS ANGELES,
SAN FRANCISCO, PORTLAND OREGON, PUGET SOUND,
SEATTLE and TACOMA.
Bailing 91st Aug. Also issuing through Bills of Lading to Gulf and Atlantio Ports,
with transhipment at LOS ANGELES by first opportunity.... “ker **
SOUTH BOUND
M.B. "GRANVILLE"...
n.due 'kong 17th sailing 22nd Aug. Accepting cargo for SINGAPORE and JAVA PORTS,
Limited Passenger Accommodation Available. For Freight, Pasings. Bates and all other Information. Plaass apply to-
THORESEN & CO., LTD.
Qoean's Bulidings.
· Agents,
Tel. 30237.
T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN,”
La No. 1 Dock. Ship Dimensionas-$86′0′′ O. A. X 88′6′′ × 48′4′′ Mk.
-26,000 tons Gross.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 709′6′′ X 88′0′′, X 30′6′′ Over all, H.W. OST.. Salvage Tag "Henry Keswick." 2,000. LILP. Wireless Call Signal V.P.B.T, and Flag Call Bignal, T.ILQ.B. Sheerlegs expable of lifting 60 tons. Codes Used: Ai, AB.C. Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and Second Edition. Western Union. - Bailey and Waikina.
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Kindly sond enquiries to the Chief Manager, ↑
R. M. DYER, BSc, M.IN.A., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.
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