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FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ.

S.S. "BOLTON CASTLE"

LLOYD

due to mail on or about 15th Oct.

TRIESTINO

REGULAR MONTHLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT BERVICE FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE (FIUME). TAKING CARGO ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING TO GENOA, ALL ITALIAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANT, BLACK SEA AND DANUBE PORTS. REDUCED PASSAGE RATES.

BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE S LONDON

... £72.10.0.

£80.0.0.

NEXT SAILINGS.

OUTWARDS FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMĄ, KOBE & MOJL

S.S. "FIUME-L”

M.V. "ESQUILINO"

M.V. ""ROMOLO"

From Hong Kong

Sails hence on or about 19th Aug. Salls bence on or about 15th Sept. .... Salls hence on or about 13th Oct.

HOMEWARDS FOR BRINDISI, VENICE AND TRIESTE,

M.V. "REMO"

S.S. "FIUME-L".

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From Hong Kong,

Salls hence on or about 21st Aug. Sails, hence on or about 20th Sept. Salla hence on or about 18th Oct.

NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS

FROM CALCUTTA & COLOMBO TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.

S.S. "UMSINGA"

Sails from Calcutta 8rd Sept,

Regular Passenger and Cargo Service to South African Ports. Through Bills of Lading issued from Hong Kong.

For Freight or Passage on any of the above Lines apply to:--

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Telephons Central 1030,

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THROUGH BOOKING TO EUROPE AT REDUCED RATES. £120, £112, £110, £102 £88, via San Francisco. G$440, G420, vin Japan and Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghal, Japan Ports & Honolulu.

TENYO MARU...

•KOREA MARU

Monday, 22nd August, at Noon. Tuesday, 6th Sept.

Calls Los Angeles, omiting Hozolaju.

LONDON via Singapore, Suez, Marseilles & Ports.

HARUNA MARU

KAMO MARU

KATORI MARU

Friday, 26th August Saturday, 10th Sept.

Saturday, 24th September.

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.

MISHIMA MARU

TANGO MARU

Wednesday, 26th Aug, at 11 am Wednesday, 21st September.

BOMBAY via SINGAPORE & COLOMBO.

SEIYO MARU

Thursday, 18th August.

SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,

Mexico & Panama.

GINGO MARU

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHIPPING

SECTION.

CHINESE SHIPPING. 5,120 vessels and 3.45 million tons.

REPORT FOR LAST

YEAR::

The

NOTICE TO MARINERS

BELCHER RIDGE NAVIGA.

TION...

The following notice to marinera has been issued, by the Harbour

authorities, under date August 18:

Vessels.. when passing are to give a wide barth to the dolphins erected at these places.

dis-

Under authority conferred by The American flag appears to have farad much better, in so far as ton- Sub-section (18) of Section (99) nage is concerned, though theof Ordinance. No. 10 of 1899. It number of vessels, which in 1926 is hereby ordered until further was 5,838, declined by 270 when notice that no vessel shall pass compared with the preceding year, the vicinity of Belcher Ridge or Although the total number of and by 1,097 when compared with Rambler Shoal in the harbour of vessels entered and cleared at treaty the 1924 figure. The aggregate Hong Kong at a greater speed than ports during 1926 was smaller, the American tonnage was 6,85 million five knots. aggregate tonnage was somewhat tons in 1924, 5.85 million tons In Jarger than in 1925, says the Mari- 1925, and 6.49 million tons in 1926. time Customs report. The last This increased tonnage should be two years' Agures, however, are be attributed to the large tourist low those for 1924, as a result of steamers which called at Shanghai

B. L. OFFICER LOST. boycotta and military interference on their round-the-world trips. Next even in importance is the Norwegian flag, with Chinese and, at times,

Calcutta, Aug. 6. foreign shipping. In 1924 the. num- with 2,407 vessels, aggregating 3.3

the Mystery Burrounds ber of steamers' which paased million tons, which represents a

of Second Engineer through the ports of China was steady, if not very remarkable, in-appearance 132,213, aggregating 136.8 million grease on the two preceding years. Maclaren, of the British India "Ormara," whilst on a tons; these figures were reduced to Tho German flag has advanced from steamer

totalling 124.5 604 vessels and 2.48 million tons voyage from Calcutta te Rangoon. 120,092 ateamers,

1925 to 818 vessels and 2.99 Mr. Maclaren, who was a native million tons, in 1926, while the 1926 in results are 117,319 steamors, with million tons in 1926, and increases of Glasgow and 30 years of age, are also noticeable under the recently joined the ship at Cal- a lotal of 132.2 million toni.

his return from leave. decline in agiling vessels was even French, Dutch, Italian, Danish, and cutta on

He was taken ill while at sea and more constant, as it occurred not Russian flags. only in the number of vessels, but

the early disappeared during in the aggregate tonnage as well.

While not brilliant, the year

morning watch. The total number of sailing vessels under review was more advantage- entered and cleared in 54,109, representing 4.0 million ous to the freight trade than its MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. tons, and in 1925 and 1926 the predecessor. It is true that

The Ben Line 8.8. "Benalder" numbers were 47,654 and 41,677 turbed conditions in the interior vessels respectively, with a total of often interfered with the arrival of from Leith, Middlesbro', Antwerp, 3.6 million tons in 1920 and 2.4 goods at the seaboard for shipment London and Straita ia due to million tons in 1926. The total abroad, but, on the whole, trans-arrive here to-day.

oceanic shipping was fairly active figures for 1926, steamers and sail-throughout the year. The export left Singapore for this port on The P. & O. s.s. "Kidderpore" ing vessels combined, are 158,996

of tea to Europe and North Africa, August 11 at 6 am. with the out- vessels and 134,659,606 tons,

though somewhat retarded by the ward English Malls, and is due against 167,746 vessels, with a total high prices demanded at firat by here to-morrow at about 6 am of 128,202,625 tons, in 1925.

dealers, developed eventually along A glance at the Shipping tables normal lines as the demand increas appended to this report will show that Great Britain, who still holds the larger share of the shipping, recovered some of the tonnage lost in the preceding year, without at taining, however, the 1924 level. considered, business in 1926 was sailed from Colombo on August. $; 36,474 vessels under the British flag. satisfactory and showed an im- and is due to arrive in Hong Kong aggregating over 47.6 million tone.provement on the results obtained on August 18. are recorded in the 1926 Shipping in 1925. tables, as against 36,937 vessels

1924 was

ая

Fright.

dis.

The P. & O. 8.8. "Moren" left ed. The trate in raw slik was Singapore for this port yesterday steadily maintained all along, while at 9 am. with the outward English an increasing business was effected Mails, and is due here on August in the shipments of bean oil in bulk 18 at about 6 a.m.

The 8.5. "Fiume-L" (D. & Co) from Dairen to Europe. All things

The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of

and 42.9 million tons in 1925. Freights to Europe were main-Canada" left Yokohama on August, During 1924 British shipping had tained at conference rates and re- 12, and is due at Vancouver on registered 48,886 vessels, with a mained unchanged, except in the August 21.

The C.P.S. "Empress of Russia" total of 567 million tons. Next in case of sesamum seeds, the rate on (Capt. A. J. Hosken, R.N.R.) is due Importance of tonnage comes Japan which was increased from 46 to with 29,654 vessels aggregat-65 shillings per ton in November. here from Manila at 7 a.m. on ing 38.9 million tons, an increase of For other goods rates were as fol- August 22, and will sail for Victoria via Shanghai, 2,393 vessels and 3.86 million tons lows: fine silk, from 40 to 45 shil- and Vancouver, over the 1925 figures, and of 3,360 lings, and yellow and wild silk, Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama, at vessels and 4.18 million tons over from 31 to 36 shillings, per hundred- noon on August 24. those for 1924. Chinese shipping, weight; tea, 75 shillings, per ton of on the other hand, suffered some 40 cuble. feet; skins and furs in what from political disturbances, cases, 125 shillings; and general being-often commandeered for mili- cargo, 76 shillings per ton of 40 tary purposes to such an extent, cubic feet. There was ample ton in fact, that towards the end of the age available at all times; freight: year Chinese steamers were with rates were considered to represent drawn from their run and kept fairly remunerative level; and safely in harbour: The result is had conditions been more normal, that the Chinese flag has declined a prosperous year might have been from 44,734 vessels, with a total of registered for shipping companies. 29.9 million tons, in 1928 to 39,614 vessels, aggregating 26:45 million

1026, a decrease

tone, in

of

The C.P.S., R.M.S. "Empress of Asia" left Vancouver for Hong Kong, via Japan ports and Shang- hai, on August 11, and is due here on August 29.,

The following vessels of the Compagnie des Messageries Mari- times are expected here

"Athos II," August 30. "D'Artagnan." September 18. The M.V. "Esquilino (D. & Co.) from Brindisi, is expected in Hong Kong September 15.

Freight rates to the United States alse remained practically the same

The 8.B. "Bolton Castle" (D. & as those of the preceding year, though a reduction of 50 cents gold Co.) sailed from New York on July for 100 pounds in the transporta-19, and is due to arrive in Hong tion of raw silk, by a Japanese com- Kong on September 24, AMERICAN AUSTRALIA ORIENTpany, caused some flutter in the

freight market for America.

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NAGASAHI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

18th August. ........ Thursday,

Saturday, 27th August.

Tuesday, 13th September.

Friday, 19th August.

Thursday,

18th August,

Tuesday,

23rd August,

Tuesday,

23rd August.

24th August.

SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

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LIMA MARU (Calls Moji)

ATSUTA MARU

GENOA MARU (Calls Moji).

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Coastwise Trade WAB much

Consignees of Cargo ex. 8.5, more affected by the political dis- turbances which occurred through- "Benalder" are, reminded to take out the country. It is said that delivery of their goods which will steamer companies in general could be subject to rent after August 23. not meet their overhead expenses with the freights earned, because even when was a considerable movement of cargo and fairly good freights could be obtained, the charges for working the cargo had increased so much that little or no margin was left for profite. As an instance, the almost complete sus-

THEIR SECOND SUMMER THE

HARDEST. Teething and hot weather make their second summer a trying time Summer disorder of for little ones. stomach and bowels and infantile cholera may be quickly controlled and pension of business towards the suffering relieved by Chamberlain's Enny end of the year by the China Mer Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. chants Steam Navigation Company can be cited.

to take in a little sweetened water. Always relieves. For sale everywhere,

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1927.

CANADIAN

PACIFIC

QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC,

TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER.

SAILINGS 1927.

HKong Shaf Kobe

Leave LORTO.. Leave Leave

STEAMERS

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA: EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA. EMPRESS OF ASIA

Y'bama

V'ver

Arrive

Sept. 11

Aug. 24 Aug. 27 Aug. 30 Sept.: Sept. 14 Sept. 17 Sept. 20 Sept. 23 Oes. Oct 5 Oct. 8 Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Ont. 23 Nov. 4 Nov. 13 Oct. 26 Oct. 29 Nor. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 19 Nov. 22

Dec. 16 Dec, 25 Dec. 10 Dec. 18 Dec. 7 Jan. 4 Jan. 7, Jan. 10 Jun. 13 Jan. 22 Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 12 'Jan. 25 Jan. 28

Nov. 25 Dec. ₫

(E/Asia and E¿Ruzzia call at Nagasaki the day after departure from S'bai),

SPECIAL FARES TO EUROPE

£120

6112

£83

All first and second class rooms on the "Empress of Canada," "Empress of Asia" and "Empress of Russia" are fitted with hot and cold running water.

HONG HONG-MANILA SERVICE.

Leave Arriva Hong Kong Manila Aug. 80 Sept. Sept. 20 Sept. 22

Leave Arriva Manila Hong Kong

1

EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA Oct.

Sept. 10 Sept. 12.

1

Oct. 3

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LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP,Via Singapore,

Colombo, Sues and Port Bald. AMAZON MARU

.Saturday, 10th September. RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Via Saigon, Singapore,

Colombo, Durban & Cape Town. MONTEVIDEO MARU .......... BOMBAY-Via Singapore and Colombo.

CELEBES MARU

BORNEO MARU-

..Tuesday, 23rd August.

.Saturday, 20th August.

Saturday, 3rd September.

**..............Werinosday, 31st August.

.....Wednesday, 28th September,

DURBAN, DELAGOA BAY, BEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR AND

MOMBABA-Via Singapore and Colombo.

MEXICO MARU ·

CHICAGO MARU

CALCUTTA-Via Singapore, Penang and Rangoon

TACOMA MARU .................Saturday, 27th August. VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER Via Shanghai and Japan

Porta.

ARIZONA MARU (From Shanghai).

HAIPHONG_V ROLHOW & PARRO

TAIKWA MARU

MENADO MARU

JAPAN PORTS

KEELUNG VI■ SWATOW & AMOY.

MENADO MARU

TAKAO VL SWATOW & AMOY.

DELI MARU TAKAO, KBWLING & JAPAN.

GANGES. MARU DAIREN Via TAKAO.

BUSHO MARU

+ NITTO MARU

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Tuesday, 16th August. „Tuesday, 80th August,

Wednesday, 17th August,

Thursday, 25th August, 10 a.12.

Wednesday, 24th August.

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UNITED KINGDOM & CONȚINENT

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AUSTRALIA

Sailings from BINGAPORE on 7th of every month by "CITY OF PALERMO" or "CITY OF SPARTA"

to Java, Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney and vice versa.

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other services.

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BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE...ALERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

5.S. "CITY OF NORWICH"

S.S. CITY OF BOMBAY"

via Sirez Conal

via Suez Cana!

BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF KWANGTUNG

Waterlevels in English Feet.

Highest Y.L

North River at Tsingyumz... + 28′.7′′*

North River at Samshui' East River at Sheklung ...

Havre, L'dan, R'dam & H'burg.. Havre, L'don, R'dam & H'burg

ELLERMAN LINE

17th August

8th September AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE

11th September 9th October

Place of Observation

West River at Shiphing

Lowest W.L. WL

WILA

on

on

recard +41.0"

record

13/8

14/8

+23.5

Zalling

+12,9

+12.1

+18.2

falling

+8,5

+27.3" 16′2′′.

Biling from

Stor

Marvellos.

Kong & Sailings for Bibl and Japan.

Sailing from Hong Kong for Kapellen.

B

'20th July

DARTAGNAN...

12th Augunt 20th Augest

Dth Boptember

18th Aug. Both Aug. 27th Bejt 11th Oct. 25th fot.

8th Nov."

AMAZONE

SHENOSURAUX

ATHOS II...

ANGEES... 400

QAL. METZINGER. A

28th August 13th Sept. 27th Sept. 11th Oct,

RATES OF PASSAGE MONEY. TO MARSEILLES (including Table Wius and Free Déctor's Attendance);

A. Class 1st Class 499, 01. Od. B. Clan 5 but Class Steamers End $70. 0 0d. Steamers and

£85. On. Od.

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