MOTOR CAR INSURANCE
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COVER
AT
MODERATE RATES OF PREMIUM.
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Hongkong Bank Building,
Phone: 28121.
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MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
Sailings from Hongkong.
T. MARSEILLES via Saigon,
Singapore, Colombe, Djibouti
(Aden) Suez, Port-Said.
SPHINX....
15th Sept. PORTHOS...... 29th Sept. CHENONCEAUX... 13th Oct. 27th Oct. ATHOS IF..... D'ARTAGNAN..... 10th Nov. ANDRE LEBON... 24th Nov. FELIX ROUSSEL 8th Dec.
G. METZINGER... 22nd Dec.
To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai
# Lobe.
CHENONCEAUX... 15th Sept. ATHOB II. 29th Sopt, D'ARTAGNAN.......... 13th Oct. ANDRE LEBON... 28th Oct. FELIX ROUSSEL... 11th Nov. G. METZINGER... 25th Nov, SPHINX.
9th Doc. PORTHOS.... 23rd Dec.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djibouti.
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Telephones: 26651.
Cia den MESSAGERIES MARITIMER,
8, Queen's Building.
LLOYD TRIESTINO
SPECIAL FAST SAILING
S.S. "GANGE"
on
+
28th NOV., P.M.
for
BRINDISI, VENICE, TRIESTE
LONDON & CONTINENTAL CENTRES OVERLAND
VENICE
22 Dec. A.M.
Due
LONDON
23 Dec. P.M.
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Agents.
GLEN LINE
FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON:
1st June 30 November
1st December/31st May
per-
THE HONGKONG
--NAVAL ARSENAL
REMOVAL.
(Continued from Page 2) luting to births and denths the Attorney General said:-1 clane to moye that this item on the agenda be withdrawn. Amendments to the Bill have been suggested, and those amendments are of such a nature, that it would not be pro- to take them into committee after the second reading, us they involve points of principle nu ar properly discussed in the second reading. It has been decided to withdraw this Bill, and to start again on a Bill containing there amendments, to be read time at some subsequent meeting of this Council. I beg to move that this item on the agenda bo withdrawn.
# Arst
The Colonial Secretary second- ed, and this was agreed to.
Adjournment.
H.E. the Governor.-Council stands adjourned sine die.
STERLING SALARIES.
Mr. Braga Curious Regarding Change From Dollar Basis. The meeting of the Finance Committee was held following the Counell Meeting, the Colonial Secretary presiding. Votes total ling $278,410.74 wefe considered and approved.
Regarding vote of $6,880.74 to provide for the difference be tween dollar and aterling senle of salaries for
Accountant the and Superintendent of the Money Order Office, the Hon. Mr. J. P
said, -1
curious know whether this change from a dollar basis to a sterling basis has been referred to the Retrench- ment Committee,
it
TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1931.
EYES FRONT!-
Looks like the head of giant fish, doesn't it? It's the blade-like prow of the hugo new Italian liner. Rex, in dry dock
Genoa. The haler through which the anchor chaine are dropped give the illusion of eyes in this picture. The King and Queen of Italy will watch the launching of the
great ship.
£25,000 CANCER GIFT.
CONTRIBUTION BY BRITISH MOTOR MAGNATE.
The Chairman fafter examining the file) cannot see that was, but the officer who put it for ward was the Chairman of the Re-
London, Sept. 3. trenchment Committee, Mr. Brems..
Sir Wan Morris, the motor Mr. Braga --It seems to be un mantifacturer, tas mule another figtunate that at a time when the big contribution to mertical charity, Colony is talking of
of retrenchment,
having given £25,000 to the British and there are suggestions for
Empire Cancer Campaign for the further retrenchment in the ess
Festablishment of a research fellow. which timales,
all members of no!
in radiology at Mount Vernon the Council
may agree with the hip
hospital, Middlesex. Government, that here we
have a
This brings the total of Sir Wm. very flagrant case of a
change from economy to greater expendi-lorris's donation to medical chari- ties in recent years to over half ture on the part of this Coquella million pounds. British Wireless. That is one point. The next point is that if my
rightly. His "emory made it
PVC me specet
of
The
and
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship
shiPORTHOS"
Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday," the 1st September, 1931. From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that thoir goods with the exception of Opium. Treasure and Valuable are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godown of the longkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kowloon, whence delivery can be ob tained as the goods are landed.
Goods not cleared within 7 days in- cluding date of arrival, will be sub- ject to rent.
to the
All claims must be sent undersigned before the Thursday, the 10th September, 1031, or they will not be recognized.---
Damaged Packages must be left
in the Godown for examination by the consignees, and the Company's and Surveyor Meaara:-Goddard Douglas at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, the 6th September, 1931.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. ONL
Agent. Hongkong, 1st September, 1931.
THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. COPENHAGEN.
of cargo
The Motor Vessel.
"DANMARK” having arrived consignees are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., 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 all Kooda remaining undelivered after 9th September, 1931, at 4 pm. will be subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Messrs Anderson and Aahe on the 8th September, 1931, at 10 a.m.
All claims against the vessel must presented to the Undersigned before the 12th September, 1931, or No Fire Insurance will be effected. they will not be recognised.
Bills of Lading will be countersign. cd by
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD..
Agents. Hongkong, 2nd. September, 1931.
BERLIN BOURSE.
MUCH EXCITEMENT AT THE REOPENING.
Berlin, Sept. 3. Excited Acenes, with huge crowds thronging the streets, marked the opening of the Berlin Stock Exchange for the first time since the crisis.
Directors and stairs of banking institutions had a strenuous week, and worked till the oarly hours of the morning, preparing for the opening.
in his budget yery
Chairman---The whole before the Council last year, that point is that it is to give Mr. Hoed the policy of the Government and Mr. Dixon what the Govern would be le employ a larger mum-ment considers to be a fair deal ber of officers, not necessarily in in connexion with the question of the highest grades of the public the conversion of salaries, from service, on a dollar basis. Ob- sterling to dollar, and from dollar vlously the holder of the office, to sterling. until his retirement from the Mr. Braga. So it is not the
dollar intention of was 00 3
the Government at public service basis, and this change which we any time to place those appoint are called upon to-day to provide ments as such on a sterling basis.
000, ia is it? for to the extent of $300,000, not
The Chairman-Mr. Reed in the direction une
but rather in the reverse Mr. Dixon come under a sterling economy, of economy, and as such i do not basis by this change, which has think it is fair that the Colony been done in order to do justice The latest instruction from the committee to should incur this larger expendi-in the eyes of the Postmaster Gen-Stock Exchange ture, when it had been so offeral, who recommended it to the members is to keep their nervss
take engaged Government, to these two officers. steady and not
notice of ciently served by men
Mr. Braga In the case of these foenlly and paid on the basis of a
ese disquieting
measures dollar salary,
two men there may not be the for counteracting the effects of The Chairman-Do you under-same objection because they hap, which are in readiness. stand that this is for the game pen to be very old and efficient
A quiet bourse is expected owing members of the public service, but the point I would like to make as to the lack of capital.-Reuter,
matter of principle is that we should keep as much as
as possible to the dollar basis, since the re- venue of the Colony is entirely in dollars and cents, rather than in curring larger expenditure.
The Chairman.I think the Go- vernment will take careful note
two
nten
men
Mr. Braga-For the same two The Chairman.—Yes, Mr. Braga-Well it is not so clearly stated.
The Chairman.--it is for Mr. Reed and Mr. Dixon.
Mr. Braga did not stand that.
under-
rumours,
of your suggestions but the par- ticular money with which we are concerned at the moment is the #alary of Mr. Reed and Mr. Dixon. Do you agree?
Mr. Braga.--Yes.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
Telegram:
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"MANIFESTO. HONGKONG KOWLOON, HONGKONG.
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TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG vla STRAITS & COLOMR9.
Motor Vessel "GLENAMOY" -
approved
-Cust
15th Sept.
Steel
11th Sept. N
Manufac
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
Steamship
"PEMBROKESHIRE"
Steamship "GLENIFFER"
Motor Vessel "GLENOGLE” Motor Vessel "GLENBEG"
9th Oct.
23rd Oct. 6th Nov.
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T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN."
In No. 1 Dack. Skip Dimensione:="688′0′′ 0. A. × 85′6′′ X-45'6" MI4.
26,000 tons Gross.
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 700′0′′ X 58′6′′ X 30′6′′ Over #lIZ, XLW. 0.8.7. Salvage Tag "Henry Keswick.” 2,000, J.ILP. Wirsiene Call Signal V.PET. and Flag Call Signal TH.Q.B. Bheerlegs capable of Ufting 80 tena. Codes Used: A1, ABC Fifth Editiont_Engineering) Firet and Second Edition. Western Union. Bentley and Watkina
Kindly sand enquiries to the Chief Manager,
R. M. DYER, BSc, MJNA, Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.
MUBURDE
EXPRESS
FALORA
SERVICE
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE.
via PANAMA. Next Sailing
M.V. “TAI PING YANG”
on
SEPTEMBER 18th
for
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK & BOSTON.
For Passenger and Freight information please apply -
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Queen's Buildings.
Agents.
Telephone 28021.
P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java und Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8. Africi, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Perts Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Levantine Ferta, Europe Hic
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
8. B.
CATHAY GARBETA [*SOUDAN
KALYAN "MIRZAPORE MANTUA *KASHMIR 1*BURDWAN
NALDERA †KASHGAR *Cargo only.
Tons
From Hong-
kong (about)
Destination
15,000-12 Sopt. noon. | Bombay, Miles & L'ion 5,300 16th Sopt. | Straits, Colombo & B'bay 6,800 19th Sept. I M'lee, Havre, L'don, H'burg.
Rotterdam & A'werp Marseilles & London, Straits, Colombo & B'bay Marsoillos, & London M'ies, L'don, R'dni & A'werp M'los, Havre, L'don, H'burg"
Rotterdam & Antworp
9,000 28th Sept.
6th Oct. 6,700 11,000 10th Oct. 9,000 24th Oct. 6,500 31st Oct.
16,000 7th Nov. Į Bombay, M'los & L'don
9,000 21st Nov. I M'les, L'don, R'dm, & A'werp Calls Casa Blanca, Calls Djibouti,
Frequent connections from Port Bald for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireans, Smyrns and other Levant Ports by Steamers of the Khedivial Hall 8.8. Co.
"TALMA
TAKABA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
10,000; 8th Sept. 9 p.m.
21st Sept. 7,000
*Calls Port 8wottenham.
S'pora, Penang & Calcutta
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
B. L. Apcar Line stammers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd clasN" PASSENSOFT,
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (Sonth}
NANKIN NELLORE TANDA
7,000
7,000
2nd Oct. 31HLfOct.
·7,000 1
2nd Doc.
Manila, Rabaul,
Brisbane, Sydney
and Molbourne:
Regular Monthly Sailings from Hongkong to Shanghal and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Bydnay-19 days, Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom vis New Zealand, Vancouver, Ban Francisco, eto,
The P. & O. Royal Hall Steamers to Londen and
The F. & O. Branch Barvice of Steamers to London via Snen. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Bouthampton and London via Panama Canal,
MANTUA
SIRDHANA
1 BURDWAN
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
CHEAP SUMMER TRIPS TO JAPAN, JUNE TO SEPTEMBER, 10,946 | 11th Sept. | S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko
8,000 1 11th Sept. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka 6,500 12th Sept. S'hai, Kobe & Yoko 8,985 1-25th Sept. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & YokoTM 110,000 25th Sept. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Yoko | 7,000 2nd Oct. S'hai, Moji, Kobo, Osaka
& Yoko S'hai, Moji, Kobe, Onaka
& Yoko
KASHMIR
TILAWA INANKIN
8,000 9th Oct. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Ceaks 16,000 | 10th Oct. 8'hai, Kobo & Yoko
9,000 17th Oct. 8'hai, Mojt. Kobo & Yoko 10,000 23rd Oct. Amoy, MojKobe & Osaka 11,000 | 24th Oct. S'hai, Moji, Kabo & Yoko
NELLORE
| 7,000] 5th Oct.
SANTHIA
NALDERA
KASHGAR
*TALMA
MACEDONIA
Harben
1Cargo only.
Call Flame
Baller
Ekipwright
Z
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. Parcels Measuring not more than 5 o.ft, will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to Bailing. For Passage Ratos, Handbooks, Froights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE &
j.&O. Bidg., Connaught Rd., O.. Agents.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manda (P. Le). Thursday is, Cairna. Townsville Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
BRITISH STEAMERS: -CHANGTE-STAMPING (supMenu)..
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