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TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1928,

P. & 0.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian Lines

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

TAKING CARGO FOR

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*TRAITS, 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. 8.

Tona

From Hongkong About

9.128 | 24th Mar.

Destination

Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Hull.

Marseilles & Lemon

KARMALA

MIRZAPORE

6,715 27th Mar.

MANTUA

10.046 31st Mar,

Marseilles & London

*KALYAN

9,144 7th

Ap

Marseilles, London & Antwerp

MONGOLIA

10,604 | 14th

Apr.

Marseilles & London

INAGPORE

MOREA

5,283 21st 10,953 28th

Apr. Apr.

Marseilles & London;

Marseilles & London.

KASHGAR

9,005 1914 May

JEYPORE

MALWA

DELTA

INOVABA

RANPURA

KHYBER

NANKIN

RAWALPINDI

KASHMIR

5,318 18th -May 10,086

26th May 8,007 9th. Jutho Jung

0.980 16th

16.601 23rd June

9,114 7th

Bombay, Marseilles & London,

U. S. SHIPPING.

CARGO VESSELS THE GREATEST NEED.

VARIETY OF VIEWS.

THE CHINA MAIL,

"MASTER."

NEW OFFICE FOR THE PRINCE.

KING'S APPRECIATION.

PASSENGER LIST.

ARRIVALS

Passengers arrived at Hong Kong on the "President Grant" from Manila on March 19 wore:-

Mrs. W. & Miss M, Alnaworth, The need for Federal aid to

Bro. Anthony, Mr. E. Bachrach, London-As an indication of Miss G. R. Bayless, Mrs. C. A. and private shipowners as an alterna-his appreciation of the services Miss L. Blakley, Mr. and Mrs. P. tive to Government ownership rendered to the Empire for many A. and Miss P. Bode, Miss E. and operation of the United centuries, both in peace and war, Berger, Mrs. H. and, Miss D. W. States merchant marine was by the personnel of the Merchant Brown, Mr. L. Del and Mrs. C. stressed by Brigadier-General Navy and of the fishing fleets, Castillo, Mrs. P. C. Crosby, Mr. G. A. C. Dalton, vice-president of the the King has appointed H.R.H. Cuvillier, Mr. J. E. Duran, Rev. Merchant Fleet Corporation, in the Prince of Wales to be "Master J. Fitzgerald, Mr. Loe Fook, Mr. recent address (state New York of the Merchant Navy and Fish- and Mrs. R. and Miss I. and Matr. advices). He advocated the con- ing Fleets." struction of a fleet of fast cargo

G. and E. Gotanco, Mr. and Mrs. The decision of his Majesty, A., Matr. Antonio, J. M. and ships.

which was made after taking Alfonzo, and Miss M. Grimalt, Mr. "If the people desire a privately Ministerial advice, will be receiv-J, M. Ganrial, Mr. L, M. Heras, Mr. owned and operated United States ed with enthusiasm by the seafar-M. Heras, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. and flag merchant marine that shall ing community. The appointment Mstr. H. Keller, Mrs. M. L. and be commensurate with the volume of his Royal Highness, it may be Miss M. E. Lavender, Mr. W. L.. of foreign trade of the United said, does not in any way involve Marshall, Mrs. E. H. Meige, Miss States and be available for ser- the introduction of a military or P. Recto, Mr. P. C. Stuart, Mr. and vice as a naval auxiliary in the naval status into the Merchant Mrs. H. K. Stein, Mrs. G. Steele, event of a national emergency," Navy and fishing fleets. said General Dalton, "they must, position is without precedent, as

The Miss A. Sila, Mrs. Heung Shi. through the agency of their Gov- ar exhaustive. search of ernment, give to the private own official archives has failed er and operator of United States to disclose any similar flug vessels a direct or indirect pointment.

ap- financial aid that will place United originated with his Majesty, and suggestion States ships upon a parity with it was referred to the appro- foreign flag vessels of the same priate Departments for their con- sideration. The shipowners, re- "The only alternative to this, it presentatives of officers and men the U. S. merchant marine is to on deck and in the engine room, be placed on a permanent basis, is and those engaged in the fishing for the Government to establish industry, were all approached, and HE Steamship

overseas service.

The

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

an adequate merchant marine and they were unanimous in agreeing TH

From New York.

the hazardous and/or extra-hazar. dous Godowns of Holt's Wharf,: whence delivery may be obtained.

operate it as a Government acti-that if the position was created it having arrived, Consignees of Cargo

"CITY OF DURHAM" M'lles, Casablanca, L'don & A'werp. [vity, either directly or by some would be hailed with satisfac-by her are informed that all goods Straits, Colombo & Bombay

system of private management tion by all engaged in maritime are being landed at their risk into and have the lessee thereof paid affairs, by direct Government appropria One of the greatest difficulties tions through the Federal agency the officers of the Departments that is charged with the construc- engaged in dealing with the ques- tion, maintenance anl operation tion had to consider was what the Goods have left the Godowns, No Claims will be admitted after of the programme acceptable to would be the most appropriate and all Goods remaining undeliver. the people.

title. They had to have in minded after 22nd March, 1928, will New Markets Wanted. that no title reminiscent of n be subject to rent. Pointing out that no merchant "Service" rank would be accept- All Claims against the Steamer murine programmé acceptable to able, and ultimately it was agreed must be presented to the Under- the people has thus far been pre-that they could not better the signed on or before 29th March,, sented to Congress, General'suggestion his Majesty made, that 1928, or they will not be recognized. Dalton reviewed the world trade the Prince should be “Master" of situation and emphasised the need, the Merchant Navy and Fishing for the development of new mar-Flerts.

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

July Marseilles, London, Antwerp & Holl, 7,068 14th July

Marseilles & London 16,610 | 21st JulyBombay, Marseilles & London.

8,085 4th Aug. Marseilles. London & Antwerp. RAJPUTANA 16,568 18th Aug. Bombay, Marseilles & London.

Passengers to Singapore only. Limited accommodation available for

2nd class passengers from Hong Kong to London,

†Cargo only.

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to natantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by steamers of the Chedival Mail Steamship Co.

FALMA

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS:

TAKLIWA

SHIRALA SANTINIA

10,000 21 at Mar. | Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

2 p.m. 7,036 | 24th | Mar. | Singapore, Penang & Calenita 7,841 2nd Apr. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. 7,754 11th Apr. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta

B. 1. Apear Line steamers have excellent necommodation for 1st end 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with, wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South) Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island,

ST. ALBANS ARAFURA PTANDA

4,600 90th Mar. 0.000 4th Mny 0,066 1st June

Townsville, Brisbano, Sydney & Melbourne,

Regular monthly andlings from Hongkong to Japan and Hongkong to Installs.

The F. & A. 8.S. Co., Ltd., ateamers will also call at Shanghai. Iloilo. Cebu. Lulambugan, Tawas, Timer, Darwin, or other ports en route as inducement

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-

fars.

The Union SS. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom la New

Farland, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The P. & O. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal. The P. & O. Branch Service of steamers.to London via the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and indon via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN

SANTHIA

*LAHORE

TAKADA WOREA ARAFURA

TALAMBA RASUGAR *JEYPORE TILAWA MALWA TANDA *NOVARA

DELTA PANPURA

*NANKIN

ST. ALBANS

KHYBER

7,754 | 22nd Mar. | Amoy, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.

Daylight.

Mar.

6,252 24 Mar. 0.040 28 h Mar. 10.053 30th 1.0,000 3rd Apr. 8,018 11th Apr. 9.905 18th Apr. 5,318 14th Apr: Apr. 10,006 21st 10.086 27th Anr. 6,956 8th May 4,089 8th May May 4.00711th

May June June

14.001 | 25th

7.058 4.500 5th

5th

| 0.114 | 8th June

RAWALPINDT | 16,019 | 22nd June KASHMIR

8.985 6th July RAJPUTANA | 16,668 20ch July

* Cargo only,

S'hai, Moj, Kobe & Yokohama Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Y'hama, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama, Amoy, S'hai, Baji, Kobe & Osaka. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shal, Moil. Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy Mall, Kobe & Osaka,

Shai. Maji, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Onaka & Yokohama. S'hai, Moil, Kobe & Yokohama S'hai, Moi, Kobe & Yokohama Slut. Kobe & Yokohame. S'hal, Molt, Kobe & Yokohama. Maji. Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama, S'hai. Mall, Kobe & Yokohama, S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama Shal Moi, Kabe & Yokohama S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama,

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

• Passengers for Rengoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at

Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All Cabine are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. "gamera on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries. Parcela measuring not more than 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be received

et the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previons to sailing.

For further Information, Passage Freights, Handbooks, etc., apply to:-

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO. ·

Agents.

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

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE,

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

“BLUE FUNNEL" LINE.

(OCEAN 5.6. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL 8.S. CO., LTD.) AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE

(ELLERMAN & BUICKNALL 8.M. CO., LTD.) SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

.... Via Suez Canal Via Suez Canal

S.S. "CITY OF DURHAM"

S.S. "CITY OF BOMBAY"

S.S. "CITY OF EASTBOURNE" Vis Sunz Canal

20th Mar. 20th Apr. 18th May.

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Optior

Subject to change without notice.

I

For Freight and particulare apply to:---

BUTTERFIELD`& SWIRE or THE BANK LINE, LTD., Hong Kong. Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., Cantos.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any kets in Africa, the Far East or As the titular head of the two Tuesdays or Fridays, between the South America to insure an outlet branches of the maritime indus-hours of 10.45 a.m. and Noon, with- for their surplus manufactured fry the Prince's duties will, noin the Free Storage period of One products. Past experience, he doubt, be largely of a nominal Week.

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said, has indicated that the main-character. The question of the No Fire Insurance has been tenance of the U. S. merchant uniform to be worn on special oc- effected.

still a marine cannot be entrusted solely :casions is

matter Bills of Lading will be counter to private enterprise, even with for determination, but this signed by thuncial aid from the Govern will likely follow closely the

THE BANK LINE LTD., nient.

standard, uniforma of master

General Agents. "There must then," he added, mariners. Probably the first oc- Hong Kong, 16th March, 1928. "be injected into this phase of the casion when his Royal Highness solution of the problem of creat-vill appear in his new office will SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES ing and maintaining an adequate be at the forthcoming dinner of

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. merchant marine a certain degree the Chamber of Shipping, but of Government supervision and there

are ⚫ several other control to insure that the trade engagements, such

CONSIGNEE NOTICE. visits AS request or futerey might be appropriate for the THE SOUL LECAT requirements of the United States to various seaports, where it

Steamship "The vessels under own own flag, and Prince to be present as that the national defence will not Master of the Merchant Navy and be placed in jeopardy by the fail-Fishing Fleets." ure of private capital and interesi to keep this national enterprise on a permanent basis and equip ped with the most modern and

port.".

suitable means of vessel trans Shipbuilding Costs.

BRINGING CARGO from

MARSEILLES, &c. CONSIGNEES are hereby in formed that their gode with th CONSIGNEFS' NOTICE.

exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and of Durham" are reminded to take & GODOWN CO., LTD., KOW Consignees of Cargo ex s.8. "City HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF stored. into the Godowns of the

delivery of their goods which will LOON, whence delivery may be be subject to rent after March 22. obtained immediately after landing. Consignees of Cargo ex 8.A.. All claims must be sent in to me on or before FRIDAY, the 23rd March, 1928, or they will not be recognized.

DAMAGED PACKAGES will be

In view of the handicap of the 36 per cent. differential in ship-"Paul Lecat" are advised to send building costs against U. S. own-in claims to the Agent before ers, in addition to the high cost of March 23. ship repairs and the high wage scale fixed for U. S. ship, General The new O.S.K. dock at Seattle, jexamined by the Company's Surve Dalton pointed out, American recently completed, was formally yor Messrs-Goddard &. Douglas owners cannot operate successful declared open at a ceremony on in the presence of the Consignees ly in foreign trade with mail sub- February 5 when a reception was at 10 am. on TUESDAY, the ventions or some other form of held on board the AS. "Arizona 20th March, 1928. aid from the Government.

Maru."

"You know, passengers really appreciate the unrestricted opportunity for recreation and relaxation aboard the President Liners. The big, wide decks, the open air swimming pool, the glassed in promenade, and the restful, inviting public rooms and lounges are such deciding factors in favor of these big, fast Liners.”

Weekly Trans-Pacific Service

To San Francisco and Los Angeles The Sunshine Belt via Honolulu fortnightly tailings on Tuesdays

Fortnightly railings on Wednesdays Pres. Lincoln .......Mar. 27th Pres. Grant Mar. 21st 7 nun. Pres. Madison .....Apr. 10th Pres. Cleveland .....Apr. 4th Pres. Jackson

Apr. 24th Pres. Pierce

.Apr. 18th Pres. Mckinley .May 8th Pres. Taft..

.May 2nd

To Seattle and Victoria The Short, Straight Route to America

120, 112 Special through rates to Europe via United States. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines across United States and Canada, liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Sunday vis Manila. Stralis, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandrin, Naples, Gencs, Massailles, New York and Boston. Pres. ams.Mar. 25th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield ..Apr. 8th 8 a.m. Pres. Marrison Apr. 22nd Ga.m.

Pres. Monroe..May 6th 8 a.m. Pres. Wilson...May 20th 6 am,

Pres. Yan Buren June 3rd 8 a.m. To Manila

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Pres. Ancoln Mar, 20th & p.m.,'Pres. Madison Apr. 2nd 6 p.m. Pres. Adaras

..Mar. 25th 8 a.m. Pres. Garfield.Apr. 8th 8 x.m. Pres. Cleveland Mar. 27th 6 p.m. Pres. Pleres.Apr. 10th 6 p.m.

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

Cable Address "Dollar'

American Mail Line

and

Dollar Steamship Line

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD.

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment la 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-Sul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Tel Kowloon No. B.

re-

No Fire Insurance will be effect ed by us in any case whatever.

L. LESDOS,

Agent, Hong Kong, 14th March, 1928.

Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.

He recommended the immediate Initiation, of

At the request of the British a building pro gramme to replace older and slow.Government inquiries have

er vessels with others of modern cently been made along the type and speed. The greatest French coast for wreckage of the need, he said, is for cargo vessels steamer "Sylvia," which

dis- with a speed of 14 to 16 knots to appeared in January. A Cher- meet the competition of foreign bourg message now states that a flag vessels in this field. Service-life-belt bearing the name "Sylvia, able cargo vessels of this speed, Portsmouth," and a mast were he said, will cost between washed ashore last month and £340,000 and 2400,000 each. They were deposited in the Town Hall should be built, he added, not on of Rozel.

a standardised basis, hut with a view to meeting the special re- quirements of the trade for which they are intended.

MOVEMENT OF STEAMERS.

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CONSIGNEES.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

CONSIGNEE.NOTICE.

THE Steamship.

"D

The D, & Co, s.8. "Bolton Castle" sulled from New York on February

"DOCTEUR PIERRE BENQIT" 4, and is due here on March 25. Bringing Cargo from Dunkirk, The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of Rotterdam, Antwerp, London, &c., Russia" from Hong Kong on March

CONSIGNEES are hereby inform-

7 left Yokohama on March 16 ated that their goods with the 8 p.m., and is due at Vancouver on exception of Oplum, Treasure and March 26.

The C.F.S. R.M.S. "Empress of stored into the Godowns of the Valuables are being landed and Asia" (Capt. A. J. Hailey, R.N.R.) HONG KONG KOWLOON WHARF from Manila, is due hero on March & GODOWN CO, LTD., KOW- 26 at 10.00a.m., and will berth at LOON, whence delivery may he Pier No. 5, Kowloon Wharf. She obtained immediately after landing. will leave here for Victoria and All claims must be sent in to me Vancouver, B.C., vla Shanghal, on or before WEDNESDAY, the Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama on 28th March, 1928, or they will not March 28 at 8 a.m.

be recognised. " The D. & Co. 8.8. "Venezia" sáll-} DAMAGED PACKAGES will be ed from Port Sald on Feb. 20, and examined by the Company's Sur- is dus here on March 29.

veyor, Messre. Goddard & Douglas The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of in the presence of the Consignees Canada" left Vancouver for Hong at 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, the 24th Kong, via Japan porte and Shang-March, 1928.

hal, on March 17′ and is due here No Fire Insurance will be effected on April 5.

by us in any case whatever.

L. LESDOS,

Agent. Hong Kong, 19th March, 1928.

The D. & Co. M.V. "Toledo" sail. ed from New York on February 18, and is dos here on April 12..

Estimates furnished on application.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “ MANIFESTO” HONGKONG.

Codes Used: Ai, A.R.C. Fifth Edition; Engineering: First and Second Edition;

Western Union and Watkins.

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

S.S. “TAIPING.

Speed 14.77 LH.P. 4090 D.W. 4215 tons.

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

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:

R. M. DYER, B.Sc., MINA., Kowloon Dock, Hongkong.