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THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1928.

P.&O.-British India Apear 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.)

RANFURA ++MIRZAPOIE

+ NOVARA

Destination

E. 8.

Tons

From Hongkong About

16,001. 23rd June

6,735 20th Junc .6,980 30th

Bombay, Marseilles & London. Straits & Bombay.

June

9,114 7th

21st 16,619

July July 7,058 28th July 8,955 4th 6,3034 11th Aug.

KHYBER

RAWALPINDI

·INANKIN

KASHMIR -4KIDDERPORE

RAJPUTANA "NALDERA KALYAN

Aug.

16,508 18th Aug.

16,058 1st Sept.

Marseiller, Londen, Antwerp, Hull

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

Miller, L'don, A'werp 'dam & H'burg Marcelles, London & Antwerp, Stralin & Bombay,

Bombay, Marseillee & London. flombay, Marseilles & London,

0,144 16th Sept. Marseilles, London & Antwerp. *Cargo only.

"Calls Casablanca,

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrne and other Levint Ports by steamers of the

VKhedival Mail Steamship Co.

"TILAWA

TAKADA

·

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS. -

TALAMBA

10,006 25th 8.049 6th [:8,018 | 9th

June July July

Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.

THE CHINA MAIL,

MASTER MARINERS. show that the latter still approve

THE HONOURABLE..

COMPANY.

STATUS, ELEVATION.

· CARGO PILFERAGE,

cases,

of Buch Bources for Merchant Service officers, Why..should homeless and destitute boys be formidable that it is likely to be Cargo pilferage has grown ao trained to become officers in thei

a widely discussed subject at the Mercantile Marine, while no other International Shipping Conference avenue for similar advancement

in June, It is unfortunate that The "Company" which was the trades of their choice, for in have penetrated those who judge is open in other professions, or in the public indifference seems to launched in 1925, has now come the latter a tradesman) corrès- pleted her fitting out under the supervision of illustrious sailors, ponds with a seainan, not an offi-and impose punishment in suck Certainly the punishment car? One never reads of such and has been blessed by his Inds being trained to become for this form of robbery is inade- Majesty the King, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, judges, lawyers, naval, military, quate, says the "Journal of Com- or Air Force officers, doctors, stiffened there seems no hope of merce." Until It is considerably the Prime Minister, Admiralty,

merchants, shipowners, shop stemming the growth of this evil. Lloyd's, shipowners, and others

keepers, publicans, parsons or of influence in maritime matters. policemen, Master mariners are Some of the most astonishing cases

The Deputy Master, officers, and most of the crew have signed i sulliciently just and altruistic to "pilferage" should be looked upon to a fair proportion of lads being trained for the sea as bery is a mystery and a wonder. ing account, have been shipped, seamen, and, as in the Crown's Such an attitude defeats the end and the craft may now be con- Forces, receive promotion to off-of the law, which is presumably sidered ready for the purpose forcer grade if found worthy and fit. to administer sentences that act as which she has been built. The The Company could, and it is

come from Australin.

Yet why

memorandum of association says hoped will do something to grada deterrent to those who contem- that the company's primary ob-ually eliminate this injustice, for Plate repetition of the offence. In Ject is to elevate the professional until stopped their primary oba recent case in Melbourne, a man. status of the whole service, and ject cannot be attained.

pleaded guilty to stealing timber. there is no doubt that its forma-

It was a most brazen piece of rob-) tion alone has already assisted to- wards that end.

taken 7

The Sea, or Prison. A few days ago, at the Liver.bory. He went in broad daylight, pool Town Hall, the Discharged in a hired lorry, to the yard and rived when some practical work, methods of dealing with young to a man to construct an additional Has not the time, however, ar- Prisoners. Ald Society discussed carried away a quantity of Baltic timber, which he afterwards sold Apart from lauding its existence criminals. One of the members and founder, should be under-proposed that when a lad who had room to a residence in Port Mel

bourne. The defending solicitor been several times convicted, and Surely no other profession has was considered to be too bad for pleaded that the offence was a very trivial one, and then suggested that so many unsatisfied wants, none Borstal treatment, he should be the man should pay back the money where improvements would be sent to sea, rather than to prison. he received for the timber and bo more welcomed, and there is none Is the reason that immoral boys allowed out on "bond" as a first so dependent upon the efforts of should be placed in moral sur-

offender. The Bench inflicted a a powerful and representative roundings? If so, why not place body as is that of master mar- them in the Church, where moral-fairly substantial fine, with an al- iners upon the Company." ity is supposed to be on a higher ternative of three months' impri

The difficulty may be to know level than elsewhere? Such lads where to start, as master mar-might become good bishops, but doubt the result of a "collection" amongst other', mer-as is often iners aro generally too modest none of the clerics present sug-

the case. and shy to forcefully express gested such an opening for bad

Which only shows again their opinions; some are inarti- boys. Here again, there is an culate, and most leave their needs opportunity for the Company to and aspirations in be dealt with educate public opinion. by others.

Follow the Royal Example.

sonment. The fine was paid; no

as a crime.

CONSIGNEES.

COPENHAGEN,

so there would be no clash if used THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., to signify the Merchant Navy, or in contradistinction to R.N. of the Royal Navy.

how many people look upon thiev ing of cargo as a peecadillo and not Traders in general, and especially shipowners, are con- When the Company in thefr His Majesty the King, in a mes-inced that until the punishment wisdom find some "good which sage to the Company, in March, for pilferage at the docks is al- needs assistance, or wrong which 1927, referred to "Our Merchant ways made imprisonment, with no needs resistance," they, will, no Navy" and recently H.R.H. the option of a fine at all, there will doubt, use their power in the Prince of Wales has been created be little hope of stamping out, or right direction. The following "Master of the Merchant Navy even reducing, this evil. It is to Are not be hoped, that the whole Bench of suggestions are submitted, in the and Fishing Fleet." hope that they will be examined these gracious example intended this country and the legal autho by the Company and the profes-to give the Company a lead as to ritics of all others, will respond to sion, and, if approved, that some the title by which our Service this appeal. action will be taken,

should in future be known? The Amalgamation of the Societies. Company might follow this Master mariners, on account of Royal example, and recommend being scattered all over the world, the adeption of the new title to and having only short spells in all concerned. It is observed that home ports, need more than men the initials M.N. do not appear in of any other calling a good pro- dictionaries as an abbreviation, tection society to look after their interests. At present they help to support three societies, viz., the M.M.S.A., the Guild, and the

Name of the Fused Services. Navigators, while some of the officers on consting vessels are

This long-standing want, which members of the Transport Union, was accentuated during the war, having arrived, Consignees of cargo and many--both masters and off. was dealt with at length by the are hereby informed that all goods cers of all classes of ships-are writer in "The Journal of Com- are being landed and placed at their attached to no society. There is merce" on January 8, 1927. The risk Jato the hazardous and/or Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, no need to refer, as an example, only difference which he would extra-hazardous Godowns of The Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney&to the large industrial fusiong now propose is with regard to the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & which have recently taken place, name of the fused services, which, Godown Co., Ltd., where delivery for, we know from past experi- in accordance with the Royal can be obtained as soon as the goods No claims will be admitted after ence that individuals are power example, should be the Merchant are landed.

Navy, instead of the Naval the goods have left the Godowns, less, while groups are strong.

The Company will know that Reserve.

It was submitted in that artled after the 18th June, 1928, at and all goods remaining undeliver! the inclusion of all certificated master mariners in one society cle that. the schemes proposed 4 p.m. will be subject to rent. would give them power hitherto would-

All broken, chafed and damaged The Union SS. Company's steamets to the United Kingdom via New unknown. They also know that 1. Bring into being a larger and goods are to be left in the Godown, Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

power elevates status.

better-organised Naval Re-where, they will be examined by: Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on the a better 16th June, 1928, at 10 am. Help to establish feeling between the Royal All claims against the vessel Navy and the other services. must be presented to the Under

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

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).

ST. ALBANS ARAFURA TANDA

Melbourne.

4,600 1.29th June 0,000 3rd Aug. 6,956 31st Aug.! Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong to

-Australia.

The E. & A. S.S. Co., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai; Iloilo, Cebu, Holambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porte en route na inducement . offers,

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-

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 fur Southampton

London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

TALAMBA

8,018 19th June RAWALPINDI 16,819 22nd June

This subject is mentioned first and because it is, in the writer's opin- ion, that which most vitally affects master mariners. If the company succeeded in bringing about the fusion desired and for ever after did nothing, its incorporation would have been worth while.

Andy. Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Tsingtao, Wel Hai Wel,

Kobe & Yokohama, S'hal, Maji, Kobe & Yokohama. S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama Moj Kobe, Osaka & Yokobama. Shanghai, Mofi & Kobe. S'hai, Kobe & Yokohama. 9,144 Brd Aug. S'hai, Moli, Kobe & Yokohama. 0.056 7th Aug: Meji, Kobe, Oaka & Yekohama. 16,088 17th Aug. Shanghai.

*NELLORE 6,853 3rd July -KASHMIR

8.085 4th July ARAFURA 6,000 | 10th July **KIDDERPORE 864 | 14th July RAJPUTANA 16,568 20th July

KALYAN

TANDA NALDERA KASHGAR

9,005 31st Aug. S'hai, Mojit, Kobe & Yokohama.

•Cargo only.

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

Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expensen at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All Gabina are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries.

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 salling.

*For further Information, Passages Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to: MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

P. & O. Building, Connaught Rd. C., HONG KONG.

Agents

Supply of Officers.

While much as to the training of embryo officers in sail or steam has been written, their sources |of supply, which is a very im- portant subject, has been neglected. Lads who wish to be- come officers in the Forces of the

2.

serve.

THE

THE Motor Vessel·

"SIAM".

signed before the 21st June, 1928, or they will not be recognised.

3. 'Improve the requirements a

to the carriage of certi- ficated officers in all vessels. No Fire Insurance will, bo

4. Reduce the number of certi- | effected.

ficates of competency issued. Bills of Lading will be counter 5. Provide for the substitution signed by

of commodore, captain, lieutenants, etc., for master, skipper, maté, etc...

6. Be a tangible reward for ser- vices rendered during the

war.

Crown must attend certain train- The Company, owing to its in- ing establishments for the pur-fluence in high quarters, may be pose; this ensures, at least, in a able to bring this matter before large degree, the right type of those who have power to make boy, while their training fits the reformis indicated. them' for positions. they hope to

When these three services are eventually obtain..

made one, a Merchant Naval Of There are some Luch sources cers Club in each large port for Merchant Service officers, but would probably be formed. there are also others of different The foregoing are a few exam- type, as will be seen from the fol- ples of work which might be lowing extract from the "Daily undertaken by the Company: 'Telegraph'' :-

there are also other matters which might claim their at "Thanks to the beneficent acti- tention in furthering its primary, vities of this institution, 600

object, homeless and destitute little boys

H. Lyle Leitch. find a home in which they are clothed, fed and educated, where After a very quiet time. South each is taught the trade of his Shields shipping has taken a turn

BOSTON, NEW YORK & BALTIMORE, choice, or to qualified for service for the better, and no ftwer

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"BLUE FUNNEL”: LINE.

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

AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

(ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.S. CO., LTD.)

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

REBELENUS" L

"S.S. "CITY OF OSAKA”

8. "DARDANUS”

5.S. "CITY OF EV

8.S. “LYCAON"

Vla Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

Vin Suez Canal

Via Suez Canal

S

29th June.

18th July.

27th July.

10th Aug.

24th Aug.

as an officer of the Mercantile than 20 vessels signed com Marine."

plete crews at the port, 300 ten

This announcement was minde being engaged. There are, how- a few years ago, but recent acti- ever, still many ships faid-up in the vities of some philanthropists Tyne.

DODWELL CASTLE LINE.

FOR BOSTON AND NEW YORK SOCAND ATLANTIC PORTS, USA.

Sailing on the

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option.

Subject to change without notice.

For Freight and particulars apply to:--

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

T.M.V "GREYSTOKE CASTLE

(928.

·LTD.

JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,

- Agents. Hong Kong, 11th June, 1928.

7.

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Weekly Trans-Pacific Service

To San Francisco and Los Angeles To Scoile and Victoria.....

Bels via Honolulu. The Short, Straight Routa to America The Sunshine Bels:

Fortelehtly fallings on Tuesdays

Fortnightly sailings on Wednesday Pres. Pierce June 19th 10a.m. Pres. Jackso ...............Jane 2016 Pres. Taft

..July 3rd Pres. Mckinley ........July 10th.

July 17th Pres. Grant ...July 24th Pres. Jefferson Pres. Lincoln

July 31st Pres. Cleveland ............ Ange ́- 7th

120, 112 Special through rates to Europe vin United States. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rall lines Across United States and Caneda,liberal stop-over privileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND, THE WORLD,

Fortaighdy sabings on Sunday via Maelis, Straits, Colomba, frez Canal, Alexandria Naples, Ganos, Matsalles, New York and Button. Pres. Hayes

June 17th Sam Pres. Garfield. ....July 29th's a.m. Pres. Polk.....July Int Sa.m. Pres. Harrison ', Aur, 12th 8 8.m. Pres. Adams...July 18th 8 am, Prcs: Monroe .Aug. 26th 8a.m.

To Manila

Pres Hayes....June 17th 8m.m. Pres. Jackson..June 19th 6 pm. Pres Taft June 23rd 6 p.m.

Prea. Polk...July 1st Bam Pres. McKinley July 3rd 6 p.m. Pres. Jefferson July' 7th 6.p.m.

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

* Cabio Address "Dollar"

CANTON BRANCH-304 Ka Naam Tong Building.

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 is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience, We own two Blipways and can accommodate ́any craft of 200 feet long, an ̈

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THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO, LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: “HANIFESTO" : HONGKONG. S

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

S.S. TAIPING.”

Speed 1477 LILP.4090 D.W. 4215 tons.

by the Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.

R.M-DYERBS MINA, Kowloon Dock Hought