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tioned,
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Bill of Lading.
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6&DUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPË VIA U.S.A,
VARYING FROM 279 to 4120--98 SALE
27
SAN FRANCISCO vie Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Asama Maru
Wednesday, 24th Fob. Tuesday, 8th Mor. SEATTLE, VANCOUVER vis Shanghai & Japan Ports.
Tuesday, 1st Mar. Tuesday, 29th Mar.
+
Shinyo Maru...
Hikawa Maru
Iliyo Maru
LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP & ROTTERDAM vin
Singapore, l'enang, Colombo & Sugz.
Haruna Maru
Katori Maru
Saturday, 5th Mar. Saturday, 19th Mar,
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.
Kitano Mazu
Atsuta Maru
MANILA
Shinyo Marui ...
Saturday, 27th Feb. Saturday, 26th Mar.
Wednesday, 2nd Mar.
BOMBAY via Singapore, Panang & Colombo.
"Tottori Maru...
Kaga Maru
Monday, 29th Fol. Friday, 11th Mar.
SOUTH AMERICA (WEST COAST) via Japan, Honolulu,
Los Angeles, Mexico & Panama,
Rakuyo Maru
NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.
LIVERPOOL vin Port Said, Constantinople.
Gunoa & Marseillos.
"Lyons Marui
Thursday, 17th Mar.
Monday, 14th Mar.
Monday, 29th Fab Tuesday, 8th Mar.
CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.
*Rangoon Maru
*Nagato Maru
SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.
Hakodate Maru (Moji Diroot:
Tango Mara (Kobo Direct) Yasukuni Mara
*Cargo only.
+3
Saturday, 27 Feb. Monday, 29th Feb. Friday, 4th Mar.
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SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.
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SHANGHAI KOBE
TO KOBE via AMOY.
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1932.
COOLIE RESCUED.
HUMANE SOCIETY AWARD FOR LOCAL SOLDIER. Awarded for an act of gallantry performed seven months ago, news has just reached tongkong that the parchment of the Royal Hu
FOREIGN VIEWS ON CRISIS.
BRITAIN MUST NOT BE ENTANGLED.
London, Feb. 21. "At all costs, the British people mane Society has been awarded to must and will keep out of war," Bondsman James Young of the declares editorial in
Observer. 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Suther- and lighlandera, now stationed in Shanghai.
"Direct
COMPANY REPORT.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI HOTELS, LTD.
The following report in to be made by the Board of Directors of the Hongkong and Shanghal Ikotola, Ltd., to the shareholders at the an non meeting on March 18:
Account
The Profi on Working
amounted the for the year 1931
$1,780,383.40.
Chinese - Japanese the main The Argylls, who were runbed "egotiation must be
in means of a settlement, and it to Shanghal from Hongkong view of the present disturbed ought to be encouraged and not situation, have been stationed in hindered. It would be the best the Colony for some time, prior and quickest means of effecting to which they were stationed in n Armistice. Tientsia. Bandaman Young's action which gained for him the Royal Humane Society award took place in Hongkong.
to
to
The Balance at credit of Profit and Loss Account (including the sum of $114,038.57 brought forward from the previous year) after charging Interest, Insurance, Maintenance and
etc. providing for Repairs,
and Loubtful Debts, amounted to $821,794.34, preciation and Bad which your Directors recommend ap portioning as follows: To Pay a Dividend of Gu
rents
per
share on
Do-
800,000 "Old" Shares $480,000,00 To Pay n Dividend of 10
• conta per share on 200,000 "New" Shares
"America and members of the Larue of Nations would reserve secure that any full right Chinese-Japanese agreement shall On July 8 a party of the Argyll respect their own real concerna and Sutherland Highlanders was and provide a belter foundation future returning to its camp at Samshi-in the Far Ent for the po, after a bathing party, on board interests of International pesce."
As the
The editorini concludes by the army launch Omphale. taunch approached the Samshulpo warning depan of the certainty To Carry Forward to
was seen in the of her downfall in the pier a Chinese water, on the
point of drowning, were other Powers compelled to some 20 yards from the shore. pronte an organisation. China The attention of everybody on would be slow, steady but finally the Inunch was immediately ntirresistible,--Reuter, tracted to the Chinese. Without Young
Recond'e hesitation.
into the water. jumped straight fully dressed, swam towards the Chinese and seized him, and then towed him to shore, unconscious.
First aid was rendered to the coelie and lè was not long before he revived and some little time after was able to proceed to his home.
Another Analysis,
future,
it
To Transfer to Repairs on Renewals Account
New Account
GIANT WHITE EMPRESSES
offer
REDUCED FARES
SANDS HONGKONG via Honolulu
to
Pacific Coast
or
Direct Express
and RETURN
GOOD FOR ONE YEAR.
lat CLASS From G$630
Also SUMMER EXCURSIONS ON BALE JUNE 1st TO AUG. Biss
(X),000.00
640,000.00
48,707.23
232,097.11
$821,704,34
Empr. of Ramis Empr. of Japan
Empr. of AviS
the
The above proposed allocation for the year, under review has been In corporated in the Accounts.
Directors: Mr. W. 11. Bell was invited to fill a vacancy on Board and his appointment requires confirmation.
Mr. J. Scott Harston retires rotation, but being eligible, himself for re-election.
by
offers
London, Feb, 23. "Scrutator"
the in
Sunday Times, analyses the British palley an the China-Japan crisis. and concludes that in view of British interests, it would be fully La
Auditors: The Accounts for the isolated artim, though ke
year under review have been nudited might conceivably be a goul toy Messrs. Perry Smith, Seth and A few weeks later the action of
term investment for British trade Fleming, who are eligible and after Boy Young, as he then was, was re-
to declare boldly for Chinx.
themselves for re-election. in 'omnand Orders
mediation "Neutrality, Burnell- by Brigadier Sagent. then commanding the military watchfulness will British Troops in China. Shortly serve our interest," he says, "aml fterwards information regarding to strain for this policy, wise but this act of gallantry was sent to unheroic, will test the best quali
the ill- the Royal Banane Society, with lies in our troops and the result that the society's parch.thorities in charge of the Settle ment kan How been awarded toment."-Reuter. Young.
MOTOR ACCIDENT.
CHINESE LAD DIES, OF INJURIES.
in
his
A fatal motor mishap occurred Rond Enst shortly Queen's after 1 p.m. on Saturday, when Ny Chruk, aged 14, was struck by a hire ear and received injuries which resulted
death in hospital.
The ear, No. 2660, was going towards the city at the time, and approached the Grand Theatre, it was passed by a Hongkong Hotel No. 5 Route bus. proceeding in the other direction. then, a small boy, who Just
seen the car. apparently had ai
the Torsook
the safety (1f veranlah and crossed the road, Appearing so suddenly, it is said, from behind the bus that the driver of the car and not suillient time to apply his brake and pull was that the up. The result
Varied Cummentary.
and bet
London, Feb. 21. Sensibility to the Chinese solidarity and sturdiness in the face of the Japanese onslaught is dis cernible in London comment on the Far Eastern news,
One 18 apprehenda that same crucial fsite will involte rish initiative, while other als for immediate netion by the Iwers In e-operation with America to restrain Tapan. The latest communiues are anxiously scanned by official and private circles.
HONGKONG TRADE.
EFFECTS OF THE SHANGHAI TROUBLE.
by The following reports
im- porters have been supplied to the General Chamber of
Hongkong
Cominerevl
Cutton plecegends and fancy cotton goods. Considerable quanti- ties of the new senang's goods are iza the market but deliveries are not up to standard. This is mainly due to the uncertain conditions exist- ing in the Coust parts as a result Theru of the Shanghai disturbanICER.
ITE is no new business to report fancier.
Another report sintes: Business is reported in Grey and
TROPA White Shirtings on a fairly impor- tant sente, There has been
fur enquiry
"Set" en-go.
and clearances since Chinese New Year The Prine Minister
have shown improvement. Clearance Chequers, but Mr. Baldwin holda of the new Spring cargo has com the fort at Downing Street, while
menced and local prices for mont the Foreign Offfee, Admiralty and
lines are satisfactory. Manchester prices are alightly firmer and manu- War Office staffs remain on duty facturers are reported to be harder from early hours.
at
to deal with as a result of the mil- Small groups of neople includ-vance in raw materini. ing relatives and friends of busi-
mes peuple and military men nt
Shanghai, are assembled at White- hall in order to glean any news of danger to their friends.
from
Supply of Munitions,
Unsubstantialed rumours arc radiator truck the bay on the side and knocked him over. The current regarding the supply of injuries inflicted to the head and munitions to
East. the Far
lender a fatal character, | Reynolds Newspaper in 4 hotty, were of R and the victim died the same avows that France is receiving evening after admission to the large armament orders Government Civil Hospital.
Japon wh
while another quarter The driver of the hire car has ridicules a suggestion that British mude a statement to the Traffic Arms are supplying the Chinese Otee in which he has set out the and Japanese with vast quantities farts of the accident.
of munitions, in view of the fact that trade returns of the British world-wide export of munitions in January show a 50 per cent. de- crense compared with January last year-Renter,
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.
| SIR WILLIAM PEEL PRESENT ON SATURDAY.
circus,
Harmston's well-known after a very successful season in Kowloon, is now winning Iregh
| laurels at Wanchal. There were big crowds at the four shows dur-
new
U.S. Considering Chian's Appeal.
Washington, Feb. 21. It is understood that no
present uotes to Japan are at
the being considered by State Department.
The latest Cotton prices to hand are those of February 18:
6.87. 7.God.
Mid American "Spot" F. G. F. Egyptian Sakel Woollens. As deliveries have prac
are tically censed and replacements not expectral for ni Yeast a month, there is nothing of interst to report.
Another report states:
of Locat prices for most classes Woollens
and arc unsatisfactory clearances are limited. A fair carry- over to next season seems likely and there are not signs at present that dealers are contemplating freal pur- chuses for July/August, shipments.
Metals.Market dall. Flour.-Market firm.
VEHICULAR FERRY.
H.K. & YAUMATI CO.'S TENDER ACCEPTED.
The Government hus accepted the tender of the Iungkong and Yaumati Ferry Co., Ltd., for the vehicular fer- ry service between the island and Kowloon. When completed, the fer- ries will run between Jubileo Street Pler and Jordan Pier, Jubilee Street Pier and Mongkoktaui Pier; and Jubi
The Chinese appeal to the Do attempt ing the week-end, and on Saturdaypartment yesterday, to night His Excellencs the Governor again to persuade Japan to distee Street Pler and Shamshulpo Fler. Sir William Peel attended the 9.30 continue her aggression, is being show.
Performances were marked by some brilliant acrobatles, horse riding and wire juggling.
considered.-Router.
Feeler Put Out.
London, Feb. 21.
pont-
operations on January 1, 1933. If possible, the service will commence The vessels for the service, other than special typo vessels, must be steam or motor, of a service speed of not less than 10 knots. The special type vessels must be fitted with Diemel engines. The ordinary vessels must during the first year be sufficient in number to maintain a ten-minuter"
years
The best item was undoubtedly Feelers appear to be cautiously provided by Dare-Devil Mos attempting to discover the cowitche un his "Leap for Life" on tion of the United States as re- u high-powered motor cycle. With gards the special League Assen Service and have accommodation for debate on the Chinese-not less than 250 passengers. During in a short distance he sped up an bly
and subsequent inclined ramp and hurtled thirty Japanese crisis. Cryptic message the second
has announced must be sulllelent to cope with all feet through the air.
from Washington The Palamor family, a clever that Mr. Stimson has declined to traffic requirements.
The proposed passenger farea ure quartette of acrobats, pleased with comment on the "League's invita 10 cents, first class; 4 cents, second some lightning exhibitions of skill. tion" to the United States class; and 2 cents, third class. One each commercial vehicle Another strength,
"turn"
participate in the Assembly, but driver to introduced a few "peta" from the enquiries at Genova reveal that will be allowed to travel free; chau- jungle. The funny part of the the question of inviting the United feurs of private cars will be chargedt show
the hands
States has not even been discussed Ave cents per head. "Chocolate" the lending clown and by the Langue Secretariat or the his assistants who kept the crowd
Council. In a simmer of good humour.
Destination.
10 TSINGTAU via SWATOW
8 SHANGHAI
Stoamers
flopsang
Sailings.
TO SINGAPORE PENANG
Hangsang Noviken
Hosang
Kutsang Yuansang
Yuoneenk
Wod. 24th Fob at Sun, 28th Fob at Wed. 2nd Mar at 7am..
Wad. 24th Feb at Wod. 2nd Mar at 3 pm. Satur. 19th Mar at 3 p.m.
Wed, And Mar at
7 a.m. 7 a..
and
noou.
7a.m.
-TOKOHAMA U OSAKA
:
TO OSAKA vin AMOY,
Suisang
Satur. 19th Mar at
7 B.11.
MOJI & KOBE-
Mausang
Yusang Hinsang
Wod. 2nd Mar at Satur. 5th Mar at Thura, 10th Mar at
noon. noon.
noon.
ED TIENTSIN via SWATOW
? CHEFOO
TO SANDAKAN
7 a.m.
Ohoongshing Tuos. 1st Mar at 7 a.m.
Tues. 8th Mar at Chipshing For freight or passago apply to
· JARDINĖ. MATHESON & CO., LTD.
`Telephone 90311.
General Managers
WAH
in
COALITION CABINET.
M. TARDIEU TO LEAD FRENCH MINISTRY.
Paris, Feb. 20.
of
It ia ulao rumoured at Geneva that Russia might be invited to participate-Router,
Mediation Advised.
Washington, Feb. 21.
the .to itcrewed opposition economic blockade of Japan, for
Amongst the other charges are:- motor-cycle, 20 cents; motor-cyclo and vido-car, 50 cents; motor-car nat exceeding one ton, $1; motor-car not exceeding 30 cwt., $1.50; motor-car exceeding 30 cwt., $2; lorry not ex ceeding one ton. $1; lorry exceeding one ton, $1 for first ton and 50 centa for each additional Lon.
which petition was presented he concluded-Router: to President Hoover, has been ex-
The new coalition cabinet has pressed by Senator Borah.. been formed with M. Tardieu as
ha declared, "Such action," -
Dutch Safely. The Hague. Feb. 21. The Government has decided torpedo
to
Empr. of Canada Empr. of Roosis. Empr. of Japa
RETURN LIMIT 31st DEC.
1st CLASS From G$540
TOURIST CABIN G$300
Hong Kong Kibenghal Nga
Le
Leave Minr. 4 Mar. 7 Mar. htar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 25 Mar. 20 Mar. 29 Apr. 8 Apr. 14 Apr. 22 Apr. 25 Apr. 26 May May
Kob
Lente
Yokohama Honolulu
LEATH Mar. 10 Mar. 12 Mar, 20 Mar. 22 Mar. 28 Mar. 31 Apr. 2 Apr. 13 Apr. 16 Apr. 21 Apr. 29 Apr. 30 May 11 May 13 May 10
Laur
Yanovsket
Atri
Mar. 21
Apr. 3
Apr. 11
Apr. 26
May 9
MAY 24
Empress of Asia
Satis
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To Seattle &
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Pros, Taft...
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27th
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Bailing about
M.V. "SHANTUNG" M.V. "NAGARA" Passenger Ratos:
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27th Mar.
"A" Claas
"B" Class
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£57
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Premier and Minister for Foreign "might easily lead to position into nund Immediately Affairs, and M. Laval as Minister which the United States would bo bont to Shanghai from the East Agents:
protect Indias, particularly for Labour, None of the other forced to declare war Miniators are internationally well- "We should continue our efforts the interests of Dutch subjects.—
effect friendly mediation," Router.
known.-Router.
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