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SATURDAY,' FEBRUARY 25, 1928,

P. & 0.-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.)

From

Топа Hongkong

GOVT. STEPS IN.

CHINA MERCHANTS COS POSITION.

NATIONALIST “SUSPENSION."

control.

THE CHINA MAIL,

NOTABLE SHIPS.

'THREE PASSENGER LINERS

OF 1927.

SIGNIFICANCE OF MOTORS.

|

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL' STEAM NAVIGATION CO.

STEAMER FOR STRAITS, COLOMBO, AUSTRALIA, BOMBAY, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, AND LONDON.

THROUGH BILLS OF LADING ISSUED FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF, - CONTINENTAL, AMERICAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN "PORTS.

THE

19

Failure of the directora to regis- It is a fact not without signi ter with the Nationalist Govern-ficance that the three vessels which ment the names of all shareholders are probably the outstanding pas- of the China Merchants Steam sengor liners of the year aro-all Navigation Co., Ltd., has prompted moter-ships. To designate any the Nanking Government to sus particular vessel as the skip of the rend the board of directors of that year is obviously impracticable. Steamship concern, And the Nationalist For one reason or another It might "KIDDERPORE Government has now taken over be applied to many. But if any carrying His Majesty's Mails will ships are to be singled out, it is be despatched from this port on Mr. Wang Pal-chung (Minlater not unreasonable to select the "Ber-or about TUESDAY, the 28th of Communications), was recently muda," the "Augustus" and the February, 1928, at Noon taking appointed by the Nanking "Saturnia." The "lle-de-France" le Cargo for the above Ports. Government as chief supervisor of rather a product of 1926 than 1927. Silk, Valuables and Tea for Italy, the China Merchants' Steam Navi-

The description of the "Bermuda" France and London (under arrange- gation to conduct an investigation suffices to show how notable a shipment) will be transhipped at Into its financial and business she is.

Bombay into the Mail Steamer affairs with a view to reorganisa- The "Augustus" is the largest proceeding direct to Marseilles tion, this action being taken in the motorship in the world, which fact and London. interests of shareholders. One of alone substantiates her claim to be

Parcels will be received at this

Mr. Wang's Arst actions after in-considered one of the year's out-Office until Noon, the day before stalling a small staff of supervisory standing ships.

salling. The contents and value of officers in the offices of the company

Four Main Types.

all packages must be declared. there, was to order the compilation Mr. A. T. Wall who participated For further Particulars, Apply of a list of shareholders.

with Mr. J. M. Dewar in the design to-

Meetings Banned. *

and construction of the "Saturnia", MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,

Agents.

Hong Kong 23rd Feb., 1928.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE BEN LINE STÉAMERS, LIMITED.

In the two months which have and her sister ship the "Vulcania," elapsed since the order was issued, points out that, initially, ne definite! approximately one-tenth of the type of propelling machinery was shareholders have been registered. favoured. Your main types of The majority have not complied, machinery with variations of each with the Nanking order, either were therefore investigated, twin with the object of ignoring the screws being considered the best. order or preventing the calling of These types were: (a) Internal- a general meeting of shareholders. combustion engines. (b) Single As a result, the Minister of Com-reduction geared turbines, with oll- munications, in a mandate, has fired cylindrical boilers at 220 lbs. ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS & suspended the directors and order pressure and 200 degs. F. super- ed his deputy at Shanghai, Chaolhest. (c) Single reduction geared Ninruilles, London. Antwerp & Hull Ti-chiao, to forbid directors' meet high pressure turbines with oil-HE

fired water-tube bollers at 500 lbs.

Destination

9. 3.

About

NELLORE

*KINDERPORE. 5,334 28th Feb.

Nooa.

Noon.

MACEDONIA

11.12A

Ard War.

0,403 25th Feb. Marseilles & London

Straits, Colombo Bombay

Marsailles & London,

TALPORE

5.273

th Mar.

*KIIVA

9,133

10th Mar

ASHMIR

8,985

+MIRZAPORE

MONGOLIA

KARMALA MANTUA

*KALYAN

+NAGPORE MOREA KASHGAR *JEYPORE MALWA DELTA

NOVARA RANPURA KHYBER

NANKIN

17th Mar.

6,715 18th Mar.

9,128 24th

10,940 | 31st

5,283 Zlat

Straits, Columbo & Bombay Marsedles, London & Antwerp

Straits. Colombo & Bombay Marseilles & London Marteilles & London

Marseilles & London

Marseilles & London. Marseilles & London.

Mar.

Mar.

.9.144 7th Api. 16,504 14th Apr.

Marseilles, London & Antwerp

| 10,063 | 28th

Apr. Apr.

May

1. 6,318 | 10th

10.98 26th

18.097 9th

6.089 16th June

16,801 23rd June

1

0,005 12th

Marseilles, London & Antwerp. Mnyareilles & London May.

June

Bombay, Marseilles & London. Maramilles, London & Antwerp. Marselhos & London.

Dombay, Marseilles & London. Marsellies, London & Antwerp. Marseilles & London.

ings,

From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO',

PHILIPPINES.

HE Steamship

"BENLAWERS" CONSIGNEES of

Cargo

are

Chao has also been instructed by pressure and 250 deg. F. superheat. the Communications Minister to (d) Turbo-electric propulsion, con-hereby informed that all Goods are commence an immediate Investiga- sisting of turbo-alternators at 2,240 being landed at their risk into the tion with a view to selecting a new revs. per minute, with boilers as in hazardous and/or extra hazardous board of directors and bringing (b), delivering three-phase current about a meeting of all shareholders at 3,300 volts to synchronous to discuss plans for thorough re-motors, of 110 rays. per minute at organisation of the personnel and full power. afairs of the company. Sweeping i

PASSENGER LIST.

changes are likely to be brought 0114 7th July! 17.059 | 14th July

• Passengers to Singapore only. Limited accommodation available for

2nd class passengers from Hong Kong to Loridan.

+Cargo only.

about, it is indicated.

Firm in Difficulties.

ARRIVALS.

Godowns of the Hongkong and Kow- loon 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 undeliver- ed after, the 2nd March, will be subject to rent.

·All claims against the steamer

signed-on or before the 16th March, 1928, or they will not be recognised.

The China Merchants' Stenm Passengers arrived at Hong Kong from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Aavigation Co., long the foremost by the P. & 0. 8.5. "Nellore" from must be presented to the Under- Frequent connection

owns Yokohama & Shanghai on Feb. 24 Constantinople, Pireaus. Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of the Chinese shipping concern,

some forty coast and river vessels included:-Judge Sir P. Grain, Mr. Khedival Mall Steamship Co.

with displacements ranging from a and Mrs. 1. J. Toeg, Master J. Foeg, few hundred to 3,000 tons. The Miss K. Toeg, Mr. S. G. Phelps. vessels are operated on the Yang-

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TILAWA PLY MA TAKLIWA

110,00% 1 6th Margen, Denger & Galeotto | յդրող՝ 1կ Na Sinistra, Mason & Calcutta 17,030 | 20th Mar. | Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

B. I. Apear Linc stenmcra have excellent accommodation for 1st kod 2nd clues passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 1st March, 1928, at 10 a.m., by Messrs. Goddard & Douglas.

No Fire Insurance bas been effected.

taze between Shanghai and Hankow, Passengers arrived at Hong Kong Hankow and Chungking, Shanghai by the "Empress of Russia" from and Tientsin, Shanghai and Dairen, Vancouver via Japan and Shang- (Shanghai and Ningpo, Shanghai, hal, on Feb. 24, frèluded:—

and Wenchow, Shanghal and Foo- Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Ferguson, chow, and Shanghai and Canton. Misses E. and M. Ferguson, Miss Early in 1927, as result of mill- Naylor. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Han- tary strife and labour strikes, com-nibal, Mrs. H. Henning, Mr. J. M. plete suspension of sallings McHutchon, Miss E. Jones, Mr. J. F. brought heavy losses to the com-:Miller, Mrs. H. M. Ogilvie, Mr. Wei| tiplied by commandeering of their Monic, Mr. H. Arns, Mr. and Mrs. AMERICAN AUSTRALIA ORIENT

†TANDA 16,956 2nd Blar. Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island.pany, whose difficulties were mu!- Teh, Mr. Shih Wei-chin. Mr. E. N.

ST. ALBANS

ARAFURA

4 p.m:

4,500 | 30th Mar. Townsville. Brisbane, Sydney

0,000 4th May)

Melbourne

& vessels for transportation of troops Beith, Mr. and Mrs. Bethell, Mr. J. by military commanders who re- Brockett, Mrs. F. Y. Dong, Mr. H. tained the vessels even when they Feimann, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ho, were in no actual need of them and, Miss Koukenko, Mr. S. Y. Hsu, Mr, on occasion, kept troops billeted M. S. Kwan, Mr. A. H. Lay, Mr. aboard the ships.

M. S. Lee, Mrs. M. Fang, Mr. L. S. Appeal to Nariking.

Ng. Mr. H. Philips. Mr. A. Reid, Continued losses during 1927 Mг. W. N. T. Tan, Mr. C. W. Tong, Frequent connections from Australia with the following;- The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vis New even after resumption of sailings Mr. H. 0. Tong, Mr. And Mra.

+Calls Port Holland

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

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai, Hollo. Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route as inducement обств.

· Tesland, Vancouver, San Francison, etc.

The P. & D. Royal Mail steamers to London vin Suez Canal.

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

on the many routes operated by the Unjleng, Mr. T. C. Wong, Mr. T. S. China Merchants led a number of, Woo, Mr. E. R. Duckltt, Mr. V. W. shareholders to appeal to the Nan Ching, Mr. Y. S. Ho, Mr. J. W. Chen,

The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and king Government to intervene. Mr. S. K. Pang, Mr. W. T. Chen, Mr. London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

MONGOLIA

TAKLIWA

TRANS

SHIPALA

16.604 2nd Mar. 7,035 2nd Mar, 1.500 1 th Mar. 7.8419th Mar. Mar. 1,281 12th

10.046 16th Mar. Mar. Mar. 6.045 28th

Mar. 10.953

30th Mar. 1 6,000! 3rd Apr.

*NACTORE

MANTILA

*LAHORE | 5,252 19th

SANTHIA

17.751 1 21st

TAKADA

ACORD A

ARAFURA

JEYPORE KASHGAR MALWA TANDA NOVARA DELTA RANPURA NANKIN

-5318 10th Apr.

10

Shanghai. Kobe & Yokohama Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. Moll, Kaha Quỳn & Yokohama Amoy. Moji. Kohe & Osaka. Shanghai. Moji, Koba & Yokohama Shanghai.

Shai. Mell. Kobe & Yokohama Amoy, Molt, Kobe & Osaka. Amoy, Moil, Kobe, Osaka & Y'hama

Shri Noli. Kohe & Yokohama, Moll, Kahe, fanka & Yokohama. S'hal, Noii. Kohe & Yokohama, 5,005 : 14th Anr. Sha Moll, Kobe & Yokohama.

27th

Anr.! Ethel,

Mall, Kobe & Yokohama. Moy 1 6.PKA 8th

Kobe, Danka & Yokohama, May Shal, Mail, Kobe & Yokohama May Shai, Moll, Koba & Yokohama Maya, Kobo & Yokohams, June Shal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.

1 A,PRD 1. 8th 8,007 1 11th 10,401 25th 7.088 4th * Cargo only.

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

*Passengers for Hanzoon must; defray their own Hotel expenses at Cingaoors while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,"

„AD Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge.

omers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries, Parcels measuring not more than 24 ft. x 9 ft x 1 ft. will, he received at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

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

Agents

P.&O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONGKONG.

Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD. Agente,

Hong Kong, 24th February, 1928.

LINE. Operated for

U. 8. Shipping Board

By SWAYNE & HOYT. INC. FOR SAN FRANCISCO & LOS

ANGELES...

3.8. "BEARPORT” ...Feb. 29 ́8.8. "WEST TOGUS"Mar. 17

S.8. "WEST FARA-

LON" ..............Apr. I For full information apply. "o-

SWAYNE & HOYT, INC. L. EVERETT, Inc.. General Agents

They charged mismanagement on D. H. Ruttonjec, Mr. C. P. Tao, Mr. the part of the directors, who are K. C. Chun, Mr. Romanoff. Mr. blamed for non-payment of divi- Watt, Miss S, C. Wei, Mr. C. Y. Lee, dends for five or six years. Cor Mr. C. Y. Kwan, Mr. E. D. Bush, "The Dollar Steamship Line ruption was also charged and, con-Miss K. Bush, Mr. A. F. Thompson, steamer "President. Toft” · will acquently, the Nenking authorities Mr. Tong Kue-chen, Mr. G. D. Jarrive here from Mánila on Monday, appointed supervisors to look into Armstrong, Miss A. (E. S. Chen, Feb. 27, at 3 a.m. She will sail for the affairs of the company.

Miss M. Kirkwood, Mr. R. L. Low, San Francisco and Los Angeles via. The action of the shareholders Mr. C. North, Mrs. E. O. Murphy, Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama and was the outcome of a dispute that Rev. W. M. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Honolulu on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at has raged between directors and F. M. Rich, Mr. and Mrs. H. 1. 12 noon."

Director A Fugitive.

| shareholders for years, a number of Smith, Dr. and Mrs. P. J. Todd, Mr. the latter vainly attempting to and Mrs. Chan Yick-chee, Mrs. G. N. effect reorganisation of the com- Arrington, Mr. P. W. Chang, Mr. pany, a move that was repeatedly B. G. Chen, Mr. B. M. Ho, Mr. T. E. blocked by the directors..

Chen, Mr. K. Y. Cheng, Mr. Y. T. Cheng. Mr. Y. 8. Dang. Mt. F. Dong The affairs of this big Chinese Mr. Y. H. Kan, Mr. K. M. Ho, Mr. shipping concern were complicated Y. T. Kan, Mr. S. C. Lan, Mr. K. S. somewhat last year, following the Lan, Mr. S. Y. Fong, the Misses S. Nationalist occupation of Shanghai, and M. Fong, Mr. and Mrs. Lee, Mr. by the flight of Fu Siao-en, K. Y. Lok, Mr. K. P. Luke, Mrs. wealthy Chinese who was then at Madeira, Mra. R. Roberts, Mr. J. A. the head of the concern, and was da Silva. Miss Y. W. Ng, Mr. J. sought on a warrant of arrest North, Miss C. S. Ork, Mr. B. S. issued by Nanking for alleged Ou-Yang, Miss G. H. Pang, Mrs. Illegality, in connection with elec-Y. B. Pang. Mr. C. C. Shen, Mra. tion of officers of the Chinese Uoankowa, Mirs, E. V. Vajinsky, Mr. General Chamber of Commerce.

K. K. Wong, Mrs. Woo, Mrs. Chang,

Fu Siao-eń was one of Shanghaf's Mr. K. C. Wu, Mr. M. C, Loh, Mr. foremost Chinese business figures T. L. Chen, Mr. K.-P. Chen, Mra. P. and during the regime of General Ian, Mr. S. C. Ng, Mr. C. Y. Ho. Sun Chuan-feng as over-lord of the Mr. and Mrs. Pang, Mr. P. S. King, Ave south-eastern provinces was one of his closest followers.

He

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE, disappeared completely the night

JOINT BERVICE OF THE

99

"BLUE FUNNEL' LINE.

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

AND

before the Nanking warrant was Issued and is believed to be either

in Japan or North Chinn.

EASTERN PORTS HEALTH.

The health. bulletin of Eastern Ports for the woek ended Feb. 18, gives the following cases, the The American Mall Liner "Pre-figures in parenthesis indicating sident McKinley" is due to arrive deaths;-

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. Francisco via Honolulu, Yokohama: Aden 63 (50), Bassein (6), Ran-

hero from Los Angeles and San Plague: Alexandria 1 (1), Suez 8,

(ELLERMAN & BIICKNALL 8.S. CO., LTD.) SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

Via Suez Canal

·R.S. “LYGAON".

B.S. "CITY OF DURHAM"). Via Suez Canal

`8.8. "RHESUS” ;;

................... Via Suez Canal

9th Mar. 20th Mar...

Uth Apr. 20th Apr. 18th May..

BL.A. "CITY OF. DUNKIRE"... Vin Suez Canal B.S. "CITY OF CARLISLE" Via Suez Canal Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners'

Bubject to change without notice.

Kobe and Shanghal on Monday, goon (12), Colombo 8 (1), Singa- Feb. 27. She will sail for Manila pore 1 (1), Bangkok 1 (1). on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6 pm.

Chinese deck passengers to the number of 7,922 left Singapore for China during January, 1928, com Option.pared with 9,923 in the same month Last year. The total of Chinese fast immigrants who arrived at Singa pore fu: January was: 20,821, com pared with 40,089 in January, 1927;

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

Cholera: Calcutta (85), Nega- patam (2), Rangoon (8), Bangkok 8 (12), Saigon 1 (1) D

Small-pox: Ferim 1, Bassein 29 (5), Calcutta 3.(6), Madras 5 (8), Moulmeln 22 (11), Negapatam 1 Rangoon 68 (22), Pondicherry 6 (6); Colombe 2 Singapore 1, Belawan Deli7, Adelaide 1, Shanghai 5. Mnk- den 18, Dairen 1

415.

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 broad of beam and exceptionally steady. All are oil burners, swise 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 boules 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 delidously prepared menus will delight you." And how the orchestra adds zest to your dining.

The decks are spacious. The Glass-enclosed Promenade always popular, Dak sports, open air 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 President. Liners.

The great frequency of sailings and the liberal stopover privileges of the Dollar Secarnship and American Mail Lines have made these giant passenger liners out- standingly popular among travelers.

WEEKLY TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE

`TƏ SAN FRANCISCO and

LOS ANGELES

The Sunshine Beit vis Honolulu Fortnightly sailings an Tudaya

Pres Taft .....Feb. 28th at noon Presellervon

Pres. Lincoln

Pres.Madison

.Mar. 13th. .Mar..27th .Apr. 10th

Tɔ SEATTLE and VICTORIA The Short, Straight Routs 10 Amarion Fortnightly aneups on Wednesday

..Mrr. 7th. Pres. McKinley .... Pres. Grant... 1.Mar. 21st, Pres. Cleveland Pres. Pierce

...Apr.

....Apr. 18th

4th

Special Through Rates to Europe, via United States, £120, £112. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of railway lines across United States and Canada, with liberal atop-over privileges for sight-seeing,

To EUROPE and NEW YORK BOUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly wailings on "Tuesdays vis Manila, Streita, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa, Marcia, Boston and New York

Pres, Hayes ...Feb, 20th Ga.m. Fra Bix .....Alari 17th 6 a.m. Pres. Adams ...Mar. 25th 8 n.m:

Prem. Garfield,.Apr. 8th A x.m. Pres. Harrison .Apr. 22nd 0 a.m. Pres. Monroe..May 6th 8 x.m. TO MANILA

Pres. Hayes ....Feb. 26th 6 a.m. Pres. McKinley Feb. 28th 6 p.m. Prea Jefferson ..Mur. 5th 6 p.m.

Prem. Polk....Mar. 11th 8 a.m. Pres Grant..Mar. 13th 6 p.m. Pres. Lincoln Mar. 19th. 6 p.m.

For Bookings, Passenger and Freight Information Apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 1478 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 cam accommodate any craft of 200 feet long.

Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel. Central No. 459. Tel. Kowloon No. %. Shipyard: Sham-Sui-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong...

Estimates furnished on application

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “MANIFESTO" HONGKONG.

Codes Used: A1, A.BC. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Edition;

Western Union and Watkins.

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

"Baili 'and.

ELECTRICIANS.

SS TAIPING.

Speed

216 fons