CANADIAN
PACIFIC
"EMPRESSES"
ARISTOCRATS OF THE PACIFIC
Offer the Utmost in SPEED-SIZE-SPACE-LUXURY
Hiemers
AND
SERVICE
LANTI
Hong Kong Phar ghal Nagutaki
Hobe Yokohama Honolulu
Ariji
Brave LIRTS
Lenn
Empr. of Canada Empe of Rus Empe, of Japan Empe, of Asia
May 10
May 21
May 24
June 2
Juña 4 Juns 6
June 8
Jan 16 June 18
Jane 21
July 3 July
July 7
Jaly
Empir, of Canada
July 14 July 16
July 19
May 26 June 2 June 10, June 23 June 29 July 11 July 21 July 28
Arlyn
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1933.
11
REHABILITATION OF CONTRACT | CONSIGNEES' NOTICE. P & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND
SILVER
PRODUCING NATIONS'
AGREEMENT
BRIDGE
By W. E. McKenney
Washington, May 17.
It has been rightfully said that Agreement on the question of good false-carding in
nx art. the rehabilitation
of silver was it diffora from many other phases reached after four hours con- of the game in that it cannot be forence between the economic re-covered by general rules. presentatives of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"MIN"
Arrived Hongkong on Friday,
the 12th May, 1939, From DUNKIRK, ANTWERP, LONDON &c, via SHANGHAI. nained steamer are hereby informed Consignees of Cargo by the above that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and placed ot
their the Hongkong risk in the Godowns Kowloon, whence delivery can bo Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. Ltd, obtained as the goods are fanied.
Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN. LINES,
(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, Indis, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & 8. Afrien, Australasia, Including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sca Egypt, Constantinople,
Greece, Levantino Porta, Europe Etc.. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIM. GOVERNMENT.)
From Hong-
9. a.
Tona
CARTH GE **SOUDAN
The olement of psychology is predominant, for each false-card must be carefully planned with re- Although no announcement was gard to the mental caliber of the made, it is learned they agreed opponent it is intended to decelvo. upon a halt in the debasing of sil- The purpose of the play is to ver coins, the substitution of all-give an opponent false interenees
All claims must be sent to the NALDERA Vancouver vor for smaller currency, the re-an to the location of certain high
turn of silver to natural fineness cards or the distribution of a cer- 22nd May, 1933, or they will not be KAIBAR-I-HIND
undersigned before the Monday, the "KIDDERPORE June 7 June 18 in coine, and the employment of tain suit. Care must be
taken
recognized.
*BURDWAN July 4 silver in Central Bank reserves, that the false-card is not too ob Damaged Packages must be left in July 20
vious, for in that case the oppo-the Godowns for examination by tho Aug. 2
The rationing of aliver produc-nent will not be deceived.
consignees, and the Company's Bur- tion among producers, with the
Furthermore, the false infor- Veyor Mesare:-Goddard & Douglas limitation of production of cop-ences presented must be logical May, 1933. Consignees
at 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, the 18th per and lend, was also discussed. and must be adapted to his abilitya Revenue Officer
must have but no agreement was reached to grasp them. Many a brilliant any damaged dutiable goode
attendance when Reuter.
SPECIAL LOW SUMMER
EXCURSION
faros
To HONOLULU and Return
To VICTORIA, VANCOUVER or
SEATTLE and Return
To NACASAKI and Roturn
To KOBE and Roturn
To YOKOHAMA and Return
1st Class Tourist from C$365 C$196
from
432 Y216 225 255
240
TO MANILA
Leave Hong Kong
May 24.
Arrive Manila May 26.
Cuban Decree
Havana, May 17.
President Machado has signed a decree providing for the coinage of $6,000,000 worth of silver and the issue of silver certificates for the same amount.
These certificaten Will be guaranteed by coinaged allver to be held in the Cuban Treanury.----- Renter.
AQ-10-9 ♥K-J4
A-K-J-3-2
4J-2
NORTH
A7
VA-10- 9-3
AA-K-
5-3-2
❤Q-7-
•9-8-5
6-2
+4
WEST
A1-8-6-4
kong («boui) [14,000|20th May. 6,800 27th May.
16,000 3rd Juno. 5,300 6th June. 12,000 17th June. 6,000 24th June.
11,000 1st July. 16,000 15th July.
MANTUA RAWALPINDI
Cargo only.
Calle Case Blanos.
are
examined by the Co,'s Surveyors.
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. PAYRAS,
Agent.
· Hongkong, 12th May, 1939.
ASAHI
BEER
DESTINATION
Bombay, M'ler & L'don B'bay, M'los, Havre, L'don, H'burg, R'dam, A'werp & Hul) Bombay, M'lsa & L'don Straits, Colombo & B'bay Bombay. M'les & L'don B'bay, M'les, Havre L'don, H'burg, R'dam A'worp & Hull Bombay, M'ies & L'don Bombay, Miles & Lidon
Frequent connections from Fort Bald for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinoplo, Fireans, Smyrna and other Levant. Porta- Scamers of the Whedvial HAI BB Cu
TALMA TILAWA
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS..
10,000
31st May,
10,000
10th Juno,
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
8,000
24th June.
Spore, Penang & Calputta
SANTHIA
D. 1. Apcar Line steamors have excellent accommodation for let and 2nd class passengers.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).
TANDA NANKIN NELLORE
Fole Agents
PLSENER BEER
PRIZES
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA LTD.
HONGKONG
7,000 7,000
2nd June.
30th Juno.
7,000
Manila, Rabsul,
Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne.
EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
THE
For further information please apply to:
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San Francisco via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.
Taiyo Maru (atarts from Kobe) Thurs., 27th May.
Chichibu Maru ..
Tatsuta Maru
Aanma Maru
Seattle & Vancouver.
Wed., 7th June. Wed., 21st June. ..Wed., 5th July.
Hiyo Maru (starts from Kobe) Mon., 5th June. Heian Maru (starta from Kobo) Sat, 24th June. London, Marseilles, Antwerp & Rotterdam via
Singaporo, Penang, Colombo & Suez.
Kashima Maru
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..Sat., 27th May. ..Fri., 9th June.
Sat., 24th June.
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*Genoa Maru
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*Malacca Maru
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........ Tues., 23rd May, ...Sat., 27th May. ..........Mon., 29th May.
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BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
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To
PACIFIC PANAMA—ATLANTIC COAST PORTS. CANAL ZONE, COAST PORTS. Agents:
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
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SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC
SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS (with limited, but exceptionally good, passenger accommodation). Homewards to:
Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam (Amsterdam) Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports.
via
Manila and Straits Settlements
M.V. "NANKING"
X.V. "TAMARA"
Outwards for:
SHANGHAI & JAPAN PORTS.
'LOVING REAL PEACE.'"
STATEMENT BY JAPAN'S WAR OFFICE
Tokyo, May 17.
"Japan is second to none in lov-
of
circumstances,
10-5 Dealer
7-5-3 SOUTH | 4A-8-6
#8-5
♦ Q-10-7-6
Se K-Q-4
The Bidding
47
falae-card has failed because the [Incorrect Inferences were tog ab
struac for the player at whom they were directed.
Against a poor player who does Ing real peace, but if there is not understand the fine points of assurance that peace means the eard-reading only the most obvi maintenance of the status que
OUN false-cards will Aucceed, regardless Japan will be unable to subscribe Against an export the same plays to the suggestion," declared a War would be utterly transparent and
would fall of all deception. Ofee spokesman, rommenting
To-day's hand illustrates false-card which was perfectly Expressing a belief that Japan adjusted to the situation and the' might agree to the proposal to declarer's ability. give a pledge that there will be
| upon President Roosevelt's 'upprul.
a
East and West were vulnerable,
o increase in armaments during North and South were not. South the period proposed by the Con-and West passed, but North open- ference, the spokesman considered the bidding in third position ed that the suggestion that the with
one diamond. Eust over-
nations abstain from sending arm-called with one apade and South ed forces outside their borders is raised to two diamonds. That unfortunate as it is liable to emclose the bidding, for Enst feared barrass Japan, owing to the present a penalty if he re-bid. operations in North China.
The Play
Beyond characterising it 15 "very important" the Foreign East opened the king of spades, Office at present declines to com-following with the ace, On the ment on President Roosevelt's ap-second lead West discarded the peal, as it has been made direct seven of clubs. to the Throne.-Reuter.
"Not Concerned."
Nanking, May 17.
He reasoned that his partner's vulnerable overcall showed some strength outside of the spade sult. That strength might consist of the ace of clubs, intermediate Engrossed with the develop-heart honours, or both. Weat ments in North China, Chinese also knew that the declarer was officials have evinced no special reasoning the hand out in a interest in Mr. Roosevelt's appeal, similar manner, and was mentally which is considered to be of little placing an ace in the East hand. concern in the Far East, especially China.
SAHI
BEER
LAGER BEER
SPECIALLY HEREWED
FOR EXPORT.
COMPANY
NYAYT OUSTO
LOWITER
BEST
Y
Declarer also knew from East's failure to re-bid that he did not queen. The opponents then cash- The view was voiced that the hold two outside aces and it was led their two aces and defeated the appeal was prompted by the trenda question whether he held the contract one trick, taking two of events in Germany and Geneva.ace of hearts or the nee of clubs. spades and a ruff, two hearts and
West's seven of clubs discard was a club. -Reuter's Special.
EAT AT
Jimmy's
1, D'Aguilar Street.
SHIPBUILDERS,
*
SHIP REPAIRERS,
BOILER MAKERS,
FORGE MASTERS,
OXY-ACETYLENE AD
ELECTRIC WELDERS,
MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL
intended to mark the ace of clubs A more astute declarer would in his hand so declarer would have realized that West had no place the ace of hearts with East. reason to call for a club lead even
To the third trick East led on though he held the ace. His sig other spade which West ruffed nal with the seven of clubs must and returned a small heart. De-therefore have been for a differ- clarer, having placed the nee of ent purpose, and that purpose hearts to his left, finessed the could only be to deceive the de- jack and East
with the clarer.
won
-DRY DOCK— Length 787 Fost.
THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
SALVAGE TUG “TAIKOO”
Wireless Call
V.P.4.1. 800 Matoru.
ENGINEERS.
Salling about
81st May.
4th July,
Sailing about
22nd May,
10th June.
£48
206
M.V. "TAMARA”
M.V. "PEIPING"
Hong Kong to Genoa/Marseilles Hong Kong to Rotterdam.
G. E. HUYGEN
Canton.
Passenger Rates:
Agents:
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Hongkong.
Tel. Addrasa 1—^"" TAIKODDOCK "
Telephone Ne, 20211.
10
Call Flag: ** ** aver ** MK, PENNANT."
Length on Blocke 780 Feet.
Depth on Centre of SE(HW.0.S.T.) 24 IL, 6 bea.
-THREE SLIPWAYS—— Capable of Handing Ships up to 4,000 Tons displacement.
Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents:
·HONGKONG, CHINAṇ& JAPAN.
ånd Aug,
Regalar Monthly Sallings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Bydney-19 days. Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-- Tho Unlos 8.8. Co Steamers to the United Kingdom via Now Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.,
The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & D. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Suca. The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamere for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
MANTUA SANTHIA
NANEIN
ΕΒΟΜΑΙΣ RAWALPINDI TAKADA
RANPURA SIRDHAN A ¡BANGALORE
iCargo only,
SAILING TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
|11,000] 1st June. Į S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 8,000 1st Juno. Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobo
& Yoko
7,000 || 4th June. | B'hal, Moji, Kobr, Osaka
& Yoko S'hai, Moji, Kobo & Yoko S'hai, Kobo & Yoko
6,800 | 13th June | 16,000 15th June. 7,000 | 15th June
16,000| 20th June. 8,000 29th June.
Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kaba
& Osaka S'hai, Koba & Yoko S'hal, Moji, Kobo &Osaka
6,000 12th July. I S'hai, Moll, Kobe & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. Parcels Measuring not more than 5 e.ft. will be
received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to calling!
For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freight, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Road, Central,
Agenta.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
To AUSTRALIA. Calling at Manila (P.Is.), Thursday Is., Cairn Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbouma,
CHANGTE TAIPING British Steamors:
(Oil Burndis) FASTEST & MOST UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVICES ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON AND STEWARDESS CARRIED,
Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand Hong Kong, Sydney-19 Days.
FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, £76 RETURN
STEAMER TAIPING
LONDON (via Australia) from £128.15,0. (Australian Newspapers on file).
Duo H'Kong Leaves 'Hong Leaves Monlin Due Sydney
In port. 19 May.
22 May.
7 June.
CHANGTE TAIPING
9 June. 11 July. CHANGTE 11 Aug. 22 Aug.
20 June.
23 Junio.
9 July,
21 July.
24 July.
9 Aug.
25 Aug.
10 Sept.
AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE, LIMITED. Butterfield & Swire, Agents-Hong Kong-Shanghai.
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MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS. Sailings from Hongkong,
TË SHANGHAI,
Felix Roussel Porthos Aramis Chenonceaux .. Athos 11
D'Artagnan.. Andro Lebon
'23rd May. 6th June. 20th June. 4th July, 18th July. 1st Aug.
15th Aug.
Fallx Roussel
29th Aug.
To MARSEILLES via Salgon, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Dijboutri, (Adon), Scoz Port-Sald.
Andra Lebon Felix Roussel
Porthos Aramis Chenonceaux Athos II
D'Artagnan
Andre Lebon
23rd May
6th Juns 20th June
4th July.
18th July.
1st Aug.:
15th Aug.
29th Aug.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail steamers at Port-Said or Djiboutri..
COMMERCIAL LINE
For DUNKIRK via Halphong, Salgon--Oran-Le Havre
8.8. Minor or about 12th May, 1933.2% For NOUMEA via Haiphong us. "LAPEROUSE”
on or about 14th May, 1933
For full Particulars; apply to
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3, Qüein's Building.