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STRANDED LINERS.

'CORDILLERE HEELS OVER.

CREW LEAP FOR LIFEBOATS.

A: 5.30 on the afternoon of August 24 the radio officer of the steaméri "Cordillere," aground on the Tongsha Spit in the mouth of the Yangtsze, sent a last 5.0.5, the crew sprang to their life boats, cleared the side, and the ship slowly turned over on her Shanghai shippers have been pessimistic about the refloating of the "Cordillere." owned by

starboard beam.

LOCAL MOTOR COACHES

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY'S ENTERPRISE.

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REPULSE BAY SERVICE.

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INTERPORT GAMES

THE CHINA MAIL.”

OUR BUSY SEASON. SHANGHAI POLD AND SWEDDING TRAMS COMING.

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Hongkong is promised a very busy sports season during the next two months.

BOWLS.

BANQUE INDUSTRIELLĖ.

PRESENT SITUATION.

IMPORTANT SHANGHAI SUGGESTION,

which received currency there is little other than vague rumour to go upon. At one time some hope was entertained that a French oil concern, affiliated to the Standard Oil Company, would step into the breach, but it proved elusive. The French banks would no doubt have Complaint, dissatisfaction and in-come to the assistance of the Banque almost an axiom of local

The Interport swimmiot dignant comment, the like of which Industrielle had it simply been, a cate that when the Hongkong

invitations to the Far East have been evoked by the up, and a great deal too much seems hotel mpany decides to do a thing contest wish Shanghai is already has not been heard for years in the of its assets being temporarily tied it infiably does it thoroughly. settled, while thanks to the resource and energy of Northern Port to send here a Pal crash of the Banque Industrielle de to have been made of this prospect. the local manager, Mr. J. H Taggart. and a Bowls team have been sent out Chine, and in the circumstances these Instead of the asses being immobi- This view It therefore comes as no surprise to Shanghai has defnitely decided to learn that having once entered the sand up a Palo team which is expectexpressions are certainly anything lized however, the impression quickly the livery business. the Company will noted to leave there about Sept. 22 or but surprising. Through no want gained currency that they had dis are still doubts about our neighbours sufferers by this crisis we have received expression in the French press, comment Op the and unhappily was not announced Messageries Maritimes, since she rest content with a fine fleet of moter 23, but in the matter of Bowls there of sympathy with those who are appeared altogether.

corrective to prevalent straddled the med bar at the Yang-cars but also intends to inaugurate a 152e entrance. Tugs have been cheap and comfortable motor coach being able to accept the challenge, refrained from

difficulty in raising a strong repre our colamas full vent has been given optimism. The case of the bank in attempting to pull the vessel into service to the delightful spot its enter as they are experiencing great situation up to the present, but in here as a

to the discontent rife throughout the Hongkong is easy to understand. made famous-Repulse

sentative team. deep water, but without even budging prise has

whole of the Far East with the course The assets in the Colony are, so to her from the mud bed. The 34 pas Bay.

Plans which Mr. Taggart showed

events have followed, not only since speak, under lock and key: creditors sengers and mail arrived in Shanghai

the bank closed its doors, but from there can never be in a worse position by tender. The saloon stewards and a China Mail reporter reveal that the motor coaches will be of a superior cabin servants, who number 23, were

Dealing with Shanghai's difficulty, the beginning of the present year than at present in view of the E- brought to Shangbai by the French kind-the best that makers who

have specialised in this particular the N. C. Daily News to hand says when ugly rumours were first abroadquidation proceedings. But should the cruiser.

branch of mator engineering can pro"This is much to be regretted as the says a N C. D. News leader. These bank's affairs ultimately turn out to duce. Furthermore, they will in Hongkong bowlers put such a good expressions are certain to find their be less desperate than the indications corporate three improvements made game here last summer and are way to the proper quarter in France, suggest, they may find themselves specially for the Hongkong Hotel Co. eagerly looking forward to another and before endeavouring to explain better situated, hence the case for The first is the special nature of the visit from Shanghat. Hongkong ap something of the present state of delay in that quarter. As to opti- body, the second pneumatic instead of parently does not seem an attractiveairs, we may allude to one or two mistic official atterances in France.

place to visit for a shit holiday dur- solid tyres, and the third better seat- ing accommodation. While very ex ing September-October, and cer points deserving special emphasis the only thing that can be said is

through the pensive, the use of pneumatic tyres ainly, to those bowlers who have The first of these is, of course. that that they seem to have been largely Shanghai damning telegram sent out in January pions aspirations, and as such accepted

ioduce by the Leygues Ministry that by French people. will ensure very comfortable travel one

The seating has been resummer, it Eers little

We have considered it advisable 'pick-me-up" trip Ministry being already in the throes

crisis which wrought to deal at some length with these arranged so that instead of sitting in a ment as

thoroughly represents of the row passengers will have individual Unless

gat together, its downfall-proclaiming the solimatters in the hope that the situation seats. This of course means that tive team can be

50 many it would seem advisable for the darity of the State with the great may be rendered the clearer; and in each coach will carry passengers less, further evidence that Association to defer sending bowlers financial establishments of the country fairness to our French friends we the Company is leaving nothing un-down, as other than a strong rink including the Banque Industrielle. must point out that criticism in

The would get a severe trouncing. done to ensure comfort

Hankow visit, on the other hand. Since the crash the telegrams have Paris has been full and unhesitating been abscure and sometimes almost Apparently we shall not know the seems likely to attract a strong re- presentative team and it is rumoured unintelligible, but their general toue worst until the matter again comes the Recs also intend to send a four of has been optimistic. In Hongkong, before the Tribunal of Commerce, their own. If this eventuates there moreover, a statement has been made and the sooner the Tribunal can should be some interesting bowling to in the Equidation proceedings which make its decision public the better be seen in Hankow during the latter might also be characterized as hope it will be for all concerned. part of September and Hankow willful. Yet the latter from our Paris present suspense is not only agonizing correspondent published last weak to the depositors who are in danger be hard put to capture the flag.

and written in Paris on July the of serious loss, but bad for business time when the first of the cheerful generally. In the meantime another, Commenting on the preparations telegrams were coming--contained no and very serious point arises, in fer the visit to Hongkong of the team, sach hopeful outlook, but showed connection with the sale and sub- help. Freach the part of the bank. What is the the paper saysThe present inten. that the other hanks in Paris were sequent dishonouring of drafts on: tion is for the tram to leave here not prepared about September 22 or 23 and the financial papers now to band contain position of a bank that does this. match to take place at the beginning articles of the same tenour. The knowing at the time its inability to of October. This is a return for liabilities, so far as could be gathered meet these newly-incurred obligations, to Shanghai at that time. were five hundred and continues such dealings practically Hongkong's visit a year ago, when, it will be re million francs, and one paper pub-up to the moment of suspension? membered, Shanghai was victories.lished an accusation on the part of Doubtless some very fierce light will also be possible to spend a day or an In view of the inability of sim an ex-army officer of disseminating be shed upon such matters by the

The heavy listing of the "Cordil lere" increased so rapidly during the successive periode of low water that the crew stood on the alert to quit i the ship. With each return of the tide the vessel straightened slightly, only to list more as the water receded. It was impossible for the tenders to get alongside save when the tide was at its highest, and ther only for a short time. However, the tendering. "Victoria" was waiting to pick up the boats of the crew as they left the capsized ship. The crew numbering nearly 200 are now quartered in the French camp near the French wire less station. The Mesageries Co. engaged rooms fer the 14 officers at the Kalee Hotel.

SAY LIGHTS DRIFTED.

A

went

typhoon, and the pilots were forced

Sketching a rough plan. Mr. Taggart showed our representative how it would be possible to maintain a regular service running to strict schedule and how at least two coaches could be held in reserve to meet a heavy demand for accommodation at Coaches will leave at either end. stated intervals, empty if needs be, in erder that the schedule may not be broken.

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possible explanation of the grounding of the "Cordillere," the Glaucus" of the Blue Funnel line, and a third steamer, the "Henrik," may be found in the report from the coast inspector that the Drink

vessel, in the water Poin: Light north channel entrance to the Yang tsze, is out of position and lies

Six of these coaches costing in the about one mile and a quarter sonth,

west of her region of $15,000 each, will arrive in and 85 degrees advertised position. The "Cordillere" the Colony before the end of next and "Glaucus"

aground month and will be put on the service within half a mile of each other. immediately.

The supposition is that the channel) The benefits that will flow from many. With a light had been extinguished by the this schens are

cheap but comfortable service to to take their bearings on the pilot Repulse Bay it will be possible ship which evidently had been for residents to build bungalows on blown northward by the storm, says the south side of the island. It will the China Press.

a false balance sheet. The position report presented to the Tribunal of The Shanghai agent for the Mes afternoon on the beach at Repulse members, who would be strong sageries Co gave little hope of being Bay, have tea at the hotel, and return candidates for the team if not almost able to save any of the cargo which in the coal of the evening. Many pertainties, to get away for the match, was undoubtedly desperate, so little Commerce, and the subsequent consists of cotton, wine, dyes, and will also welcome the inauguration it appears at present as if the Shang wonder that the Far East has now operations of the law in the event to prove more than merely interesting. other French commodities for Shang- of the service as it will enable them hai four will be E H. MeMichael. Hground for the most profound in- of a decision of bankruptcy are likely hai and Japan. The water in which to escape from the heat of the city Robinson, C. C. Boyd and J F. dignation.

Fortunately it is not our business! That, however, is a matter for the the "Cordillere" is lying is so shallow after office hours and enjoy a restful Brenan. This is undoubtedly a useful

to have to clear up that frightful future, and in the meantime it would that even a steam launch cannot get drive through the beautiful scenery combination, and much of its success

mess, although we can enter our seem advisable on the part of de- alongside save for a short time in which makes the road one of the or otherwise will depend on the training it undergoes between now high tide. The cargo will be ruined finest in this part of the world.

and the day of the interport We may emphatic protest against everything positors in Shanghai to take common and water soaked even if it can!

ake it that every facility will be given that contains the remotest suggestion action to protect as best they may be partially recovered. The manifest has been received, but the agent

48 ft. She

carried 114 first- for work together, and according of camouflage. On one or two points, their interests. The course we suggest does not know the value of the cargo.

and to reports from Hongkong this side bowever, we may be able to offer might be adopted by Shanghai alone second-class and bas cabled the Paris office for class, further information about what the 78 third-class passengers. Her speed will have to play at its very best if it an explanation which will assist or in conjunction with other ports ship carried. The ship and cargo was 16 knots, indicated horsepower is to retain the honours for Shanghai readers in grasping the present affected in the East. Surely the were insured, but the Shanghai office 7,000 and she was fitted with triple It is believed that Major Tinmis, situation. When the bank closed most effective method available is who appeared here a year age will its doors it applied to the Tribunal to join in briefing counsel in Paris watch affairs for thern. Dis expansion single screw engines does not know to what extent.

As regards interior fitments and be a member of the Hongkong team of Commerce for a reglement transacto the provision of saloons and state again. Otherwise information as to immel, that is to say, an order of satisfaction and indignation have rooms this older Fresch Mail steamer its composition is lacking, but report the court permitting an arrangement had ample expression, and will no business: The Tribunal this we suggest would focus their was considered superior to most of has it that it will be very strong The with creditors under which it could doubt exert their due influence, and

On the last Shanghai ponies will leave about her size in the Orient

that they may homeward voyage from Shanghai in September 10 so March the first-class accommodation have a rest after their voyage and granted this order, provisionally, and views into action.

affairs and decide whether such order should be made valid. Accordingly- A fortnight-ago the Shanghai was occupied to its fullest capacity then time to get into first rate con-appointed a judge to go into its by passengers from this port.

the whole of the bank's business is Lawn Tennis Association suddenly * 'GLAUCUS" STILL FAST.

the fact that the THE CORDILLERE'S" HISTORY.

The situation of the Steamer

now in process of investigation, and awakened to The Cordillere was built in the

Mr. Frederick Stevens, repre private yards of the Compagnie "Glaucas "is about the same. The list! Messageries Maritimes at Marseilles of the vessel is not so heavy as was sentative of the American Group inthe it is in connection with this investign Challenge Shield had been missing announcement that were vigorously prosecuted and the in 1897, and has been in commission that of the "Cordülere" up to the time Chinese Consortium. was to leave tion that the branch here recently for four or five years. Inquiries continually since the day she was she keeled over. The agents, Butter America on August 16 and is expected published sa launched. Originally she traded bel-field and Swire, are nevertheless very to arrive in China on September. 11. arrounts would be made up to the Shield has now been found lo a ween Bordeaux and Rio de Janiero. anxious concerning the "Glaucus," and Mr Stevens will be accompanied by date of suspension, be certified by Chinese establishment where it had

two steamers, the his wife and his daughter. The party constituents as correct, and there been seat to be engraved. In 1912 she was transfe.red to the have ordered

"Kiukiang," so will land at Yokohama and Mr. after be sent to the head office. These

Mr. W. S. Fleming, the American Far Eastern route, and after war" Elpenor" and the breke out received a quick overhant assist the tugs in towing her off the Stevens will spend a few days in will then have to be examined by Attorney, who has been very promin

Japan conferring with the Japanese the judge of the Tribunal, and untilently in the limelight lately

week, for ing and reft, and "trooped" prin bar.

The third steamer, Ire "Henrik," bankers there. He will then come cipally in European and Middle Eas tern waters. Throughout her history chartered by the Kailan Mining to China by rail, being eager to pass such examination is completed, no Shanghai, sailed, last

ran aground on through Korea and Manchuria. One statemed of the bank's affairs can America, but sent to the Press the ship was only in one accident, a Administration,

There is no reasons to camouflage the Liuch apo Bank during high of the first matters that probably will be arrived at. Between two and parting letter in which he wroLE *- collision with the Blue Funnel str. "Hyson" which occurred in the Inland tide. Her caprain reported there is be considered by the Consortium on three months must therefore elapse Sea in 1915. Both vessels were towed no danger The "Henrik" carried 2,000 Mr. Steven's arrival in Peking will before the finding of the Tribunal's my purpose in leaving China, as fam be the question of the projected plans judge can be ready, and until that going straight to Washington, D.C, The tons cargo, mostly coal, in coastwise Kobe for repairs. "Cordillere" survived the war without trade: Liuchiao Bank is also in the for the Hankow Canton and the is given it is difficult to see how any in response to telegraphic advices I north channel, about five miles in Szechuan Railways. Since Mr.Steven's announcement can be made. It will have received to be there in connec any injury, says the N.CD Notes

departure for America at the begin then be for the Tribunal of Commerce tion with an investigation I initiated The sister ship to the "Cordillere" is from the Drinkwater Point light.

As

March of this year. Lest certain Dominic." the "St.

thening of the summer, reports have the "Chiblt" which is also well known

sacliemnel will be made valid. If it evil disposed persons should misrepre and other tenders have reached Peking to the effect that the w.decide whether the reglement tran- in the Department of State early in on the Far Eastern rup. Both steamers "Victoria'

the Hankow-Canton have a 10,000 tons displacement and been standing by the "Cordillere" and workmen.on * gross connage in the neighbourhood "Glaucus" it was impossible to send Railway have been withdrawn and is not, the institution must be placed seat the purpose of my departure 1

paint. As to the optimistic reports at an early date." of 7,000 tons. The length of the tugs to the ship's assistance until have been transferred to the Szechuan in bankruptcy. So much for that would ask you kindly to publish this "Cordillere" is 444 ft., and breadth August 24.

return voyage of the "Cordillere "

The Messageries agert stated that the passengers booked to sail on the could either have their money back, or reserve passage on the steamer "Armand Bebic," sailing early in "Andre October,... or the steamer Lebon," cheduled for the third week in the same month.

into

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