Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 28, 1939.
P & O-BRITISH INDIA (APCAR) AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES
(Companies Incorporated in England.)
Taking Carto on through Bill of Lading for STRAITH, JAVA & BURMA. CEYLON, INDIA, IRANIAN GULF MAURITIUS, E. MR. AFRICA, AUB TRALASIA, INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENBLAND PORTS, RED AKA, EGYPT, EUROPE, ETC.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL, FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS (Under Contract with M, Government.)
Aši vennela may call at any ports on or of the route,and the roule and all sailing are subject to change or deviation with or without notice.
Steamers
CARTHAGE
*+SOMALI
RAJPUTANA HANCHI *BANGALORE
HANPURA HAWALPINDI *HUTAN
CHITRAL CORFU
Cargo only.
•NOWSHERA
*NARINGA- TALMA SINDHANA SHIRALA
Tons From II'Iong about
14,000 2nd Sept. 7,000 9th Sept.
17,000 18th Sept. 17,000 30th Sept. 4,000 7th Oct.
17,000) 14th Oct. 17,000 20th Oct.
4,000 411 Nov.
13,000 11th Nov. 14,500 25th Nov.
† Calla Casablanca.
BRITISH INDía apcar
8,000 th Sept.
7,000 23rd Sept. 10,000 7th Oct. 10,000 21st Oct.
0,000 4th Nov,
Destination
|Hornbny, Morselllen & London.
'bay, M'aellies, Havre, L'don, Hull, HR, R'dam & A'werp. Bombay, Marseilles & London, Marseilles & London,
'bay, M'scilles, Havre, L'don, Hull, bg, B'dam & A'werp. Marielles & London,
Marseilles & London.
'bay, M'sellles, Havre, 1don, Holl, F. R'dam & A'werp. B'bay, Marseilles & London, Marseilles & London.
All vessels may call at Mallu
baILINGS (BOUTI)
S'pore, Porl
Swettenham, Penang Hatigoon & Calcutta,
DO.
DO.
DO.
DO,
* The "NOW HERA" and "NARINGA" de nut carry passengers.
B. I. Apear Line Steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd Class passengers.
TANDA
NANKIN
NELLORE
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN BAILINGS (NOUTH)
7,000) 2nd Sept.
7,000 30th Sept.
7,000 3rd Nov.
Manila, Rabaul, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne
& Hobart
Begular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Bhanghai and Japan and Iľ'kong to Australia.
RANCHI
*NARINGA *BANGALORE
NANKIN
RANPURA
BAWALPINDI
TALMA
SIRDHANA
• Cargo unly.
Hong Kong to Sydney-19 days.
BAILINGS TO BHANGHAI & JAPAN. ·
|17,000|31st Aug. 7.000 31st Aug. 6,000 1st Sept. 7,000 3rd Sept. 17,000) 14th Sept. 10,000] 14th Sept. 17,000|28th Sept. 10,000 28th Sept.
[Shanghai & Japan.
Japan.
Shanghai & Japan.
Shanghot & Japan.
Shanghal & Japan.
Japan.
Shanghai & Japan,
Japan,
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. Parcel measuring not more than 8 c.ft. will be received at the Company's Office up to Doon on the day previous to wailing,
For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freight, etc., apply
P&O 1'ding, MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.
Connaught in.c.
Agents
Phone 27781
BURNS PHILP LINE
Passenger & Freight Service To
AUSTRALIA
M.V.
"NEPTUNA"
due SATURDAY, 26th August
sailing MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY,
29th August
For
SAIGON,
MADANG,
SALAMAUA,
RABAUL,
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
Excellent passengor`accommodation with a large number of single cabins at no supplement, Built-in Swimming Bath and Spacious Sports Deck. First Class to Sydney:-
Single-£47.10.0d Return-£76.0.0d.
Passenger & Freight Agents:-
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Tel. 28031
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PHOTONEWS
Tatari Makonnen, former Emperor Haile Selassio of Ethiopia, as he appeared in London recently at wedding of Esme Barton, daughter of former British Minister to Ethiopia. Loft, his daughter, Princess Tsahai and his son, Prince Asfor Wosen.
Following vast 150th colobration of Bastille Day in Paris, native_chiefs from East Africa werd invited to a garden party in Elyseo |Palace park. President Albert Lebrun is in centro, hatless, greeting them. At left, General Honri Gouraud, war hero.
Lovely Eunice Kennedy. 17, daughter of U, S. Am- bassador to England, waits with her mother to be present- ed at court in Buckingham Palace, London. Nino other American women also were presented to Their Majesties.
Hitler And Duce Exchange Views On Peace Plan
Rome, Aug. 26. An exchange of telegrams between
women
mon
Director of the British Auxiliary Territorial Servico corps of 17,000 women recruited to aid in war, is Dame Helen Gwynne-Vaug- han of London. Thero
will relieve from cortain routine mili- tary duties. Dame Helen, 60, is a scientist, a Fellow of King's College, London, an expert in women's war work and has the rank of Chief Controller.
WOR
Signor Mussolini, but no details are Brent known
Fowers when a plan Mussolini consulted the chiefs of to-day," he asserts.
formulated which is being examined the general stuffs on receipt of the first inessage and sent his reply, but follows a direct exchange
He emphasised that this attempt second message was delivered to between Herr
of viewa him from Berlin late
Hitler and Signor on Friday Mussolini. evening.
Mussolint has been in further con-Europe and America
"An Important movement in both ferences with political and military veloped to push Poland into the read in being de- leaders since its receipt.-Reuter.
A Way To Negotiation
TO HONOLULU, CANADA, UNITED STATES Signor Mussolini and Herr Hitler von Mackensen delivered a third
and EUROPE
via Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama EMPRESS OF JAPAN via Honolulu .......Noon, Fri, Sept. 1. EMPRESS OF ASIA via Honolulu ........... .Noon, Fri, Sept. 13. EMPRESS OF CANADA® via Honolulu, ....Noon, Fri, Sept. 29. EMPRESS OF RUSSIA
....Noon, FrL, Oct. 13.
Emprem of Russia & Empress of Asia call at Nagasak!
Air-conditioned equipment on C.P.R. Trans-Continental Traicu Frequent Canadian Pacific Atlantic sallion to European Ports
TO MANILA
"
*
EMPRESS, OF ASIA
Union
Building
Thurs, Sept. 7.
Talaphone
20752
Canadian Pacific
yesterday afternoon is revealed in an olelal communique.
to
Herr Hitler sent a further message Signor Mussolini lust night.
Rome, Aug. 26. The German Ambasscdor, Herr
message from Herr Hitler to Signor Mussolini.
to direct negotiations with Germany, "This movement has been fostered by London, Paris and even Washing- ton." Slynor Gayda asserts-United Press.
Envoy And Mussolini Meet
Rome, Aug. 27. The Italian Foreign Minister was bassador to Rome, conferred with Herr von Mackensen, German Am- present whille Il Duce replied to the Mussolini in the presence of Count Clano, Italian Foreign Minister, after a long meeting with Count Clano-
Commenting on the close contacts between Rome and Berlin, the news- Fuchrer. paper Messagero states: "The in- Meanwhile there is a strong note tense diplomatic netivity of the last of optimism here that the Fuehrer's Reuter. few days, which culminated yester-proposals will pave the way to peace. day, is providing hope,
It is manifest among political circles "This is evidenced by the journey view that Warsaw is willing to start and in the Press which takes tho to London of the British Ambassador negotiations.
In Berlin, Sir Nevile Henderson, who
solution given him by Herr Hitter.
Nonchalant Public
Rome, Aug. 28. Hallan public opinion is accepting
is carrying a plan for u peaceful The newspapers suggest that Herr the idea of war with considerable Hitler's proposal is similar to that nonchalance, but remains confident In a few hours we shall know it made at the close of the World War that it may be averted. Newspapers for returning Danzig and the Cor-stress the possibility that diplomacy reuson has finally prevailed-reason for relo. Gray and giving Poland may yet and a peaceful solution and guided by justlee.".
that divergencies between the nationa the right of way and a free port in Fresh hope has been aroused by the Corridor.
may
be settled by negotiations rather the reports that Germany is produc
In a front page editorlat in the than by
war. ing a peace plan.-Reuter.
Giornale 'Italia to-day Signor Both in Press and in publle opinion Guyda declares that a lost attempt to it is firmly held that a solution, by provent war is being made.
whatever method it is reached, con Rome, Aug. 20...
“The altempt begon last night with only be acceptable and lasting if Long communications have been the conversations between Herr founded on a recognition of German
and Hitler and the Ambassadors of the' and Italian claims Reuter, passing between Herr Hitler
Second Messagu
.
BANK NOTICES.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, & CHINA.
incorporated by Royal Charter 1853
Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,000 Reserve Fund,000,000 HEAD OFFICE:-LONDON.
Pald-up Capital ..................................... 43,000,000
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THE BANK OF EAST ASIA, LIMITED,
Authorised Capital ....... $20,000,000 DE Paid-up Capithi
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HEAD OFFICE:—HONGKONG *ID, Des Voeux Rhad, Central. BOARD OF DIRECTORE Sir Shouton Chow, Chairman, LA Koon Chun, Eng
Li Lan Bang, Ex P. K. Kwok, Esq. Wong Chu Son, Esq. Wong Yun Tong, Esq. Kan Ying Po, Zag Chan Chifug Bhick, Esq., FungPingWah, Esq. KAN TONG_PO, Faq, Chief Manager, LI THE FONO, Esq. Manager," BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:
Marin
Amritaar
Bangkok
Batavia Bombay
Calcutta
Agencies:
Clive Street
Fazile Pince
Canton Cownpore Cebil
Colombo
Dellif
Jarbin
Ipoh
Jollo *Karachit
Klang
Kobe
Kusla
Shanghai
- Singapore Sitiawan
Sourabaya
Launpur, Talping
Kuching Madras Manila
Medar
Haiphong Hamburg.
New York Pelping
(Peking)
Jankow
Penang
Tientsin
Tongkah
(Bhuket) Tsingtao
Yokohama
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and Generat Banking Business transacted.
CUMBENT ACCOUNTS opened and
Amoy Ilatavia Bombay Calcutta Haiphong Hankow
Beattie
Melbourne
Bemarang
Shanghai
New York
Singapore
Paris
Sourabaya
Peiping
Hwatow
Honolulu
Penang
Sydney
Kabe kowloon
Напкост
Tienwin
Balgon
London
San Francisco
Vancouver
Every description of Banking and Ex change business transacted, Loana grant- ed on approved securities,
Current Accounts opened in Local Cur. rency and Fixed Deposits received LOT one year or shorter periods in Local and Foreign Currencies on terms which will the quated an application.
Sale Deposit Boxes To Let.
KAN. TONG po,
Chirt Manager.
FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
or shorter periods in Local or Other Cur- rençles at rates which will be quoted on application.
·
THE BURNS PILY LINE
From MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, SALAMAVA, RABAUL and MANILA
BAVINGS ACCOUNTS also opened in Local Currency and Sterling witli interest allowed at rales obtainable on application, |· The Hank's Head Office In London undertakes Exccutor & Trusted business, and claims recovery of British Income Tax overpalu, on terms which may be The Motor Vessel ascertained at any of ita Agencies' and Branches.
R. A. CAMIDGE,
Manager.
Boy Scouts Camp
"NEPTUNA"
Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazar dous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/ or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd September, 1930, will All claims against the steamer presented to the Undersign- ed on before the 16th September,
.or
Week-End Under Canvas be subject la rent.
On Beacon Hill
must
More than 300 Boy Scouts from 1939, or they will not be recognized. different troops in Hongkong, Kow- loon and the New Territories campeded Warehouse Regulations consignees To comply with the General Bond- under canvas in the woods behind must have a Revenue Ofcer in Kowloon Tong during the week-end attendance when damaged dutiable The camp was an experiment and was goods are examined. the first of its kind held in the Co- lony.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, The site was between Beacon Hill where they will be examined on the und Lion Hock, near the Kowloon 1st September, 1939, at 10 a.m., by Reservoir, and almost directly above Messrs. Goddard and Douglas. the rallway tunnel. Tenta were
No Fire Insurance has been effected. pitched in clearings covering a fairly Bills of Lading will be countersign- farge aren.
ed by,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents, Hongkong, 25th August, 1939.
The Camp opened on Friday ulteṛ- noon, when the troops began to Bather Flag-staffs were erected and the troops were draws up for the flag-breaking ceremony. As the bugics
sounded, the Union Jack and sacrificing as their Commissioner in Chinese national flag were broken and the Scouts, stunding ut attention, saluted.
an emergency,
Saturday's Camo-Fire
Mr. Chan Fook-hung, District Com- After being dismissed, the Scouts missioner for Kowloon and the New busted themselves erceling their tenis. Territories, who was in charge of the On Saturday night, all-gathered camp fire, where they themselves singing to
Camp, addressed the assembly. He round n reminded them of the fourth Scout enjoyed Law, whic frlead to all and a brother to
which says that a Scout is musical accompaniment.
every
other Scout, no matter to what socibi
Various competitions were held, for
נן
which prizes were donated by class the other belonged. If the peo- friends. Each Scout who attended pins of the nations of the earth only the Camp was presented with followed tha! law, he said, there bandy and Informative album, would be more happiness and peace for troops in Kowloon and New The Camp was primarily intended
into
lect
Shui
in the workl
There had been very few op-
Territories, bus several troops from portunities in the past, he went on, Hongkong accepted the invitation to enabling
Scouters and Scouts to come participate. During the lost two close contact. That lack of years, the number of troops on the condirectly to
social gatherings possibly mainland has increased considerably misunderstanding, and there are now 27 in Kowloon prejudice and a falsc sense OI with vllinge troops in Tai Po Tan), superiority on the part of one class Fanling and Sheung or nation over the other.
The Camp was thrown open to the Mr. Chan said It was unfortunate publie on Saturday afternoon, and that the Colony Commissioner, the several prominent guests pald a visit. Rev. N. V. Halword, was unable to be Mrs. D. Booker and Mr. G. S. Wilby with them, as he was engaged in ussisted in conducting visitors around. refugee work in Kunming. When After two days and two nights the time came, he concluded, he under canvas, Camp was broken ul hoped all Scouts would be a self-4 p.n. yesterday.
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