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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1928.

P.&O.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian Lines

(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS.

·TAKING. CARGO FOR

STRAITS, JAVA, BURMA, CEYLON, INDIA, PERSIAN GULF, WEST INDIES, MAURITIUS, EAST AND SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA. INCLUDING NEW ZEALAND AND QUEENSLAND PORTS, AND RED SEA, Egypt, CONSTANTINOPLE, GREECE, LEVANTINE PORTS, EUROPE, &c.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (Under Contract with. H.M. Government.)

3. 3.

Ton

From Hongkong Aboat

8,097

10,080

26th Jun.

4 p.m.

DELTA

MALAWA

KHYBER NELLORE KIDDERPORE

MACEDONIA

KIIVA

KASHMIR KARMALA MANTUA

KALYAN MONGOLIA

MOREA KASHGAR MALWA

DEVANHA

4th Fcb.

9,114 18th

cb.

6.863 25th Feb. 5,054 29th Feb. 11,120 3rd Mar. 0,136 10th Mar. 8,085 17th Mar. 9,128 24th Mar. 10,046

31st Mar. 9.144 7th Ani 16,504 14th April 10.953 28th Apr. 0,005 16th May 10.080 20th May 8,155 9th Juno

MACEDONIA 11,120 | 23rd June

Destination

Straits and Bombay

Marseilles & London. Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull Marseilles & London

Straits & Bombay **aracllles & London Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hall Marcilles & London Marseilles & London Marseilles, London & Antwerp Marseilles & London Marseilles & London.

Marseilles, London & Antwerp, Marseilles & London

Marseilles & London

Marseilles & London

• Passengers to Singapore only. Limited accommodation available for

2nd class passengers from Hong Kong to London.

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Carga ta Constantinople, Pireaus. Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of the Ebedival Mail Steamship Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

SANTHIA

TAKADA TALAMDA

7,754 28th Jan. ¦ Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

1a.m. 6,019 12th Feb. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta 8,018 26th Feb. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta'

B. I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent nccommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and corry a qualified surgeon.

THE CHINA MAIL,

NEW YORK BERMUDA

NOTABLE ADDITION TO THE SERVICE.

LUXURIOUS APPOINTMENTS.

NEW VESSELS.

HOW THE U.S. HAS FALLEN BEHIND.

INLAND INTEREST.

"There is no divergence of

COMPARISON FUTILE

THE OLD TIMES AND THE

- NEW.

LADY NOVELIST'S IDEAS.

The New York-Bermuda sérvice

Were the old times botter, or will shortly be strengthened by opinion among those who have worse, than the new? is one of the the addition of the new passen- our shipping interests at heart as poignant questions of the day. ger motor liner Bermuda, which to the urgent necessity for a re- But I would say that comparison is at present undergoing a series placement programme to provide is foolish and futile. There were of trials on the Clyde and in the new ships to meet the competition differences, because most of the Irish Sea. Built by Messrs. of the modern tonnage of the for- factors which go to make up life Workman, Clark and Co., Ltd., oign flag lines," Rear-Admiral belonged to their own time, and for the Now York and West John J. Halligan, Jr., chief of the would not be applicable to another. Indies Steamship Co., Ltd., she construction and engineering divi- We have progressed-science has constitutes a notable acquisition sion, United States Navy, said in made such wonderful strides that to the company's fleet, embody- an address delivered at a meeting to-day we feel always on the thres- ing, as she does, an elegance and of the Propeller Club,

hold of tremendous revelation, and dignity of tasteful internal ̧.de-] "There is," he added, "unfor-countless doors that wero closed corations, luxury of appoint-tunately an honest disagreement have already been thrown open ments, and comfort of furnish-as to the best plan of handling wide. Certain great verities re- ings, together with the most up-such a programme, but the im- main, however; the things that to-date equipment.

[portant thing is that it be done. matter; the eternal things which, The keel of the Bermuda was what method shall be chosen for love, honour, truth, loyalty, honesty It is comparatively unimportant after all, are the deciding things; laid in mid-October, 1926. The doing it. The Merchant Marine of purpose these continue to offer fact that the contract was only Act of 1920 is clear and definite. the prizes of life. placed late in August, 1926, allow- The all-important thing is that ing a total building period of six-under this law an

Sometimes I have been asked to adequate explain my success over so long & teen months (compared with a nor-American merchant marine be period of year, and I have but one. mal building time of 25-27 months perpetuated, and that the con-answer-Youth might do well to for a vessel of this size and class),struction of the necessary replace- reflect upon it-hard work, concen- itself pays a well-earned compliment ships be started with a tration, scrupulous fulfilment of en- ment to the builders' shipyards and minimum of delay." engine works, and to the organisa-

gagements and promises, service Awakening of Intereat. tion of their staff. This may well

fret and service last. In theao Referring to the awakening of things Hes the prove a record time for construc interest in the merchant marine not only in the writing profession secret of success, tion for such a type of ship, esin inland communities, Admiral but in every other one in the world. pecially when the coal strike, con- Halligan said there has been an Annie S. Swan in "T.P.'s Week- tinuing from the contract date increased appreciation of sealy." until Nov.-Dec., 1926, seriously de-values, due in large measure to layed the production and delivery the development at the Geneva of materials and the progress of Conference. Farmers, manufac construction in the early stages. turers, and others, he said, are

The ship, which is intended first coming to realise that an adequate and one morning he took his sland for fast passenger and mail traffic fleet of American merchant ships in a group outside the gates of a between New York and Bermuda, is essential if the U.S. is to hold and secondly for ocean cruises, was designed by the well-known firm of naval architects and consulting en gineers, Messrs. William Explen, Son and Swainston, Ltd., who have designed and supervised the con- straction of so many motorships of prominence.

The service speed of 18 knots secured by her powerful quadruple

Pat was on the look-out for work,

crs here?"

its share of world trade. He large engineering establishment. quoted statistics to show that be- Presently the foreman come up fore the war the foreign trade of and inquired: "Are there any drill- the United Kingdom was 50 per cent. greater than theirs, while in 1926 they had become the leading nation in world trade, with a mar- gin of 7% per cent.

"American foreign trade in the calendar year 1926 required the screw machinery will make the ship services of 5,761 vessels, aggre-

"Yes," answered Pat, stopping forward.

The foreman engaged him at once, but he had not been working long at the machine, when it broke

down.

The foreman asked him in sar-

a considerable acquisition to the gating 26,330,000 gross tons, ac- castle tones; "And where did you. fleet of her waers, the New York cording to a report compiled by learn drilling?"

CONSIGNEES.

and West Indica Steamship Co., the Shipping Board," he said. "In the Territorials," was Pat's Lid, and her Increased speed will "The analysis showed that ships reply. enable their new liner to accom-of 32 different countries were ré- plish the voyage in a little under presented among the carriers of forty hours.

our freight and passengers. More General Description.

than two-thirds of the total were Considerable attention has been under foreign flags. American paid to the vessel's external appear-ships, numbered 1,678, with an ance, and her clean-cut lines, aggregate gross tonnage of cruiser stern, well-balanced super- 7,336,000. About 42 per cent. of structures, and two massivo funnels, tankers, 28 per cent. of the com- provide a graceful and pleasing bination passenger-cargo ships,

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) tout ensemble which will vie with and about 25 per cent. of the gen-

ABAFURA

TANDA

6,000 27th Jan,

10 m.

16,056 2nd Mar.

Maulla, Port Holland, Sandakan, Thursday Island, Townsville, Bris- bane, Sydney & Melbourne. ST. ALDANS | 4,500 | 30th. Mar.

Regular monthly sailings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Australia.

The E. & A. 5.8. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Iloilo, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawau, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route as inducement

dera.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vis New Leland, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The P. & G. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal.

The P. & G. Branch Service of steamers to London via the Cape,

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

CONSIGNEE NOTICE.

8.8.

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamere for Southampton and sengers, to the carriage of a great-about $600,000,000. The foreign obtained immediately after landing. fandon via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

TALAMBA | 8,018

30th Jan.

KIDDERPORE] 6.334 2nd Feb.

KIIVA

MACEDONIA TANDA

KARMALA

KASHMIR KALYAN TILAWA

MANTUA

ST ALBANS

0.195 Brd Feb. 11,120 4th Feb. 6,956 7th Fob. 9,128 11th Fub. 8,985 18th Feh

9.144

10,000

NAGFORE MONGOLIA 16,504

Y

MOREA

KASHGAR

18th

17th

Fab-

Feb.

20th 10,846 2nd Mar. 4.500 6th Mar. 5,283 13th Mar. Mar. 10,053 30th Mar. 0,005 13th April 10,980 27th April

8,155

11th May 11,120 25th May ⚫ Cargo only,

MALWA DEVANHA MACEDONIA

Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. Moji & Kobe

Shanghai, boji & Kobe Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama

anchal, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

Shanghai, Moji & Kobe. Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. Shanghat, Moll, Kobe & Yokobama. Moji, Kobe Osaka & Yokoh

Moil, Kobe & Yokohama.

Shanghai, Kobe & Yokoham Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moli, Kobe & Yokohama Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS.

at sea.

£

the most handsome Hiners afloat. eral cargo vessels were registered THE Steamship

"D'ARTAGNAN" The ship provides accommodation in Britain,

Sailing Vessels. for 616 first-class passengers, 75

BRINGING CARGO from Mar- second-class, and a large crew, but

also "The report reveals that there seilles, &c.,

cargo from her numerous and exceptionally are still some 347 sailing vessels, ROLLON" and cargo from Havre

Bordeaux and Cognac ex large and lofty public reception aggregating 280,000 gross tons,

ex 8.8. "MEINAM." almost 20.000 tons, give a much American foreign trade. Of that formed that their goods with the rooms, and her gross tonnage of actively engaged in transporting

CONSIGNEES aro hereby in- renter impression of her size than number 205 aggregating 190,000 exception of Opium, Treasure and her actual dimensions. By the gross tons, were American-flag Valuablea are being landed and adoption of motor engines, and the ships. It has been shown that stored into the Godowns of the elimination of firemen and trim-charges paid for the carrlage of HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF mera, more space than usual has 93,000,000 long tons of American & GODOWN CO., LTD., KOW- been devoted to the comfort of pas-Imports and exports in 1925 was LOON, whence delivery may be

proportion of stewards and cooks, trade total of 113,000,000 tons in All claims must be sent in to me and to more spacious and 1926 indicates that the nation's on or before MONDAY, the 80th more comfortable staff accommoda- freight bill was in excess of January, 1928, or they will not be tion for those who spend their lives $728,000,000, and of this sum a recognized.

DAMAGED PACKAGES will be conservative estimate indicates The adaptability of the liner for that $480,000,000 was paid to examined by the Company's Surve

yor Mesers:-Goddard & Douglas ocean cruises when the ship can be foreign shipping companies. spared from her normal service,, "Reports of the Shipping Board in the presence of the Consignees at 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 25th provides the passenger with many bureau of research indicate that January, 1928. advantages rare in vessels built for on October 1 the privately owned No Fire Insurance will be offect- a specific trade, as the designers American merchant marine in-led by us in any case whatever. have provided a shallow draft en- cluded. 1,230 steam and motor abling the ship to enter nearly all vessels of 1,000 gross tons and a gross tonnage of tourist ports of call, arranged an over with exceptionally strong hull to weather 6,034,845, more than 91 per cent. the severe seas of North Atlantic of this tonnage being in active on that date. Of this and other storm ceatres, large re-service. ception rooms and cabins with ade-number, however, only 170 vessels quate electric and ateam heating for were engaged in, foreign trade, cold climates, powerful ventilation, the remainder being employed in and extensive promenades. for coastwise or Caribbean routes, tropical touring, a stage and cinema The Shipping Board fleet on Octo- ber 1 included 801 vessels, 280, of for evening concerts, convenient ar- large crew accommodation for effi- trade." clent service, gangway facilities, and accommodation ladders for dis-*- (embarking and re-embarkation suit-

* Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotal expenser at rangements for dancing and gamea, which were engaged in foreign!

Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Ateamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Kaundries. Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft..x 1 ft. will be received

at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

For further Information, Passage Freights, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

F. & O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG. Agents.

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE,

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE

FUNNEL" LINE.

(OCEAN B.S. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL SS. CO., LTD.)

AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL' S.&. CO., LTD.)

A SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG, 8.5; "CITY OF KIMBERLEY".. Via Suez Canal

8.S. "LYCAON"

Via Suez Canal

8.8. "CITY OF ADELAIDE TAT. Vla Sder Canal 8.3. "RHESUS”

5.5. "CITY OF DUNKIRK"

Vla Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

20th Feb. 9th Mar.

28rd Mar.

6th Apr. 20th Apr.

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Gwners" Option

Bubject to change without notice.

For Freight and particulars apply to: BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD., Hong Kong. Gong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., Canton.

able for any port or tender, large further with the restrictions of Bermuda waters, the draft on her refrigerated and dry storerooms; capable of keeping provisions in normal service is limited to 24 feet, fresh condition for long voyages, though this draft will be increas enormous fresh water storage tanks ed to about 26 feet 9 inches with capable of supplying all demands corresponding increased dead- weight. The ship is constructed for a third of the distance around

the world, a laundry for passengers without tumble home, and with personal requirements and ship's both sun deck and promenade "A" linen, a large rudder and powerful deck overhanging to increase pro-

monade areas. steering gear for navigating nar- row waters, powerful searchlights, · The ship throughout is built to anchor and mooring facilities for comply with all the requirements of riding in surf disturbed bays, and Lloyd's, of the various United many details too numerous to men- States shipping laws, of the British tion. These additional facilities Board of Trade and Factory Acts, not only combine in producing one gations of the Parame and Suez and to the regulations for the navi- of the world's finest liners for occan Canals. The ship has been strong- tours, but provide exceptional ad- vantages in safety of ship and in of the world, strengthened by webs ly constructed to meet the worst seas passenger comfort and entertain. ment on the liner's normal duties panting, stiffened forward to reslat and stringers to resist pounding and on the New York-Bermuda servico.

floating Ice, provided with deep an 'Hull Details.

ti-rolling chocks to avoid discom To conform to the limited space fort as far as possible, carefully de- available for swinging, the length signed structure to resist vibra of the vessel was restricted to 547 tional tendencies, and well designed feet on waterline, her beam being Joints and attings to avoid creak- 74 feet, with a moulded depth to Ing, rating and other disturbing "C" deck of 45 feet. To conform noises.

Your Own Room

Genuine comfort and every modern convenience attend you in your stateroom aboard President Liners. You will be delightfully pleased with the luxury and hominess of your accommodations.

The magnificent, President Liners are head of beam and exceptionally steady. All are all burners, swift express liners,

The public rooms are luxuriously appointed and inviting.

All staterooms are outside, splendidly furnished and equipped with beds-not berths. Each room has hot and cold running water, also fans, wardrobe, thermos bottles and reading lamps. Private bath and showers in connection with many rooms perfect the travel comfort of these giant passenger liners.

The Cuisine is world famous. The deliciously prepared menes will delight you. And how the orchestra adds nest to your dining,

The decks are spacious. The Glasrenclined Promenade always popular: Deck sports, open alt swimming pool, movies, evening dances,everything has been done to make your trip a happy one. Unexcelled anywhere-is the courteous and efficient service accorded you by the trained personnel aboard the Presillent Liners.

The great frequency of satiings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dallar Steamship and American Mail Lines have made these glant passenger liners out. standingly popular among travelers.

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

TO SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES

The Sunshine Beit via Honolulu Fortnightly andlings on Tuesdays Pres. Cleveland...Jan. 31st 5 a.m. Pres. Pierce ********

.. Feb. 14th. Pres.Taft.

.Feb. 28th. Pres. Jefferson

.Mar, 13th.

TO SEATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Rouse to Amerion Fortnightly satings on Wednesdays Pres. Madison Pres. Jacksor.

Pres. McKinley Pres. Grant

.Feb. 8th.

.Feb. 22nd.

Mer. 7th.

.Mar. 21st,

Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, C120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of railway lines across United States and Canada, with liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

To EUROPE and NEW YORK

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Tuesdays via Manila, Straits, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandela, Naples, Cienos, Marseilles, Boston and New York,

Pres. Wilson.....Jan. 29th 6 a.m. Pres-Van Bnreu.. Feb. 12th 8 a.m. Pretayes... Feb. 26th 6 n.m.

Pres. Polk.....Mar, 11th 6 a.m. Pres. Adam....Mar. 25th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield ..Apr. 8th 8 m. TO MANILA

Pres. Wilson.....Jan. 25th 6 a.m. Pre Madison ....Jan. 31st Ga.m. Pres Pierce..... Feb. 6th 5 p.m.

Pres Van Buren Feb. 12th 8.a.m. Pres. Jackson..Feb. 14th 6 p.m. Pres. Taft.....Feb, 20th 0 p.m.

For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795

Cable Address "Dollar".

Dollar Steamship Line

> and

American Mail Line

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.

་

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipways and can accommodate any craft of 200 feet long.

Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel, Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Bul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong. - Tel. Kowloon No. 9. Estimates furnished on application.

J. LIMAGE.

Agent. Hong Kong. 20th January, 1928.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924. -

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “MANIFESTO” HONGKONG.

Codes Used; AI, A.B.C. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Edition;

Western Union and Walkins.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE' MASTERS, ELECTRICIANS.

S.S. “TAIPING.”

Speed 14.77 LHP. 4000 D.W. 4215 fons.

Built and engined by the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:

R. M. DYER, B.Sc., H.I.N.A., Kowloos Dock, Hongkong.