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TUESDAY, JANUARY

1929.

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 DIES, 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.)

B. S,

Tons

From Hong Kong About

KALYAN

*ALIPORE

9,144 | 19th Jan.

Noon 3.273 24th Jan, MOREA

10,973 2nd Feb. *KIDDERPORE 5,431 7th Feb.

KASHGAR MACEDONIA *PADUA

0,005 16th Feb. 11,120 2nd Mur. 6,907 9th Mar.

Destination

M'svilles, C'blanca, 1'don & Hull.

Straits, Colombo & Bombay." Bombay, Marseilles & London. Straits, Colombo & Bombay. Marseilles, London & Hall, Marseilles & London.

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

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

THE CHINA MAIL,

-THE SAILING SHIP

COASTING AND RAILWAY:

COMPETITION

DE-RATING ANOMALY

London, A

Borrowful story

of the decline of the Bri- tish sailing ship Wa8. ré- lated at the ninth annual meeting of the British Sailing Ship Own ers' Association, Ltd., held at the Chamber of Shipping.

during 1928 than in 1927. The cultural and other specified' ship- experience of the sailing shipin-pors of the benefit of gen-trans dustry during 1928 has been simi- port, or to cause the dislocation lar to that fo its younger, but big and loss that is bound to result. ger, brother. -

if the matter is allowed to drift, The quarterly statistics publish- and I hope with the good offices ed by the Chamber of Shipping of of the Chamber of Shipping and idle tonnage do not show saling the Shipowners' Parliamentary vessels suparately. It is, there- Committoo the Government, and fore, a matter of interest to note Parliament will be persuaded to that the annual statement of "The take immediate action. Only this Navigation and Shipping of the morning' have I been told that so United Kingdom" for the year far as Northern Ireland is con- 1927 records that there were 14 cerned, pending the adoption of a sailing vessels of 6,605 not tons permanent bill there, the transl- which, although sea traders pre-tional scheme applies the de-rating viously had by December 31, 1927, benefits to the docks as well as to been unemployed for more than the railways as from December 1 two years, and 4 smiling vessels of Inst, 992 net tons, which had been un-

employed for more than one year and less than two years.

it desir.

Mr. A. Westcott (Plymouth), the chairman, said that since the re- port was published, shipowners whose vessels carry cargoes in the coasting trade, in competition with

Mr. T. W. Couch, in moving the the railway companies have been much disturbed at the policy of

emergency regulations resolution, criticised the Government, and the Government in giving the rail-

Sentimental Regret

added:Three times running in a way companies the benefit of the de-rating relief ahead of the time One notes with a certain amount period of national emergency the when the whole scheme will be of sentimental regret that the Do Government has found put into operation. Dock author-partmental Committee on Board of able to secure the special service itles and shipowners have urgel Trade Examinations for Masters from owners of vessels which hap upon the Government that unless Certificates in its report recently pen to have coal laden aboard of We don't ask a special re- Eca transport is put on an equal issues has recognised that a -- footing with railway transport as man need know nothing about sail-muneration' notwithstanding that regards the date from which the ing ships and yet be a competent our services at such times are of relief is to cominance, the balance navigating officer. While that special value. We only ask that we should not be compelled to of transport will be disturbed by committee think it desirable to re- the diversion of traffic from sea to tain an optional sailing ship suffer loss as compared with the rall, shippers will be deprived of qualification, they recommend that return we should receive in the their alternative of sea carriage, such special competency should market... facilities and labour at the ports take the form of an endorsement

on the ordinary, certificates.

them.

ARRIVALS.

Hong

Passengers arrived at Kong from Australian ports vis 8.3. "Taiping" Manila by the

will be thrown out of use, and serious, injury will be caused to The membership of the associa• · PASSENGER LISTS the coasting trade. I cannot thinktion for the year consisted of 664 the Government will permit such ships of 51,905 net tons, belong. injustice to follow from its action, ing to 343 owners, While these but that by giving attention to the figures show, as was to be expect warning of the dock authorities it ed, a slight reduction in the will complete its work with equity figures for the previous year, thero and to general advantage.

is still reason to believe that the were:→ Conditions are such as to drive membership of the association Mr. and Mrs. J. Hammond, Miss us in the sailing ship trade to any

comprises practically the whole of K. A. Ford, Mrs. L. Fergie, Mrs. length in seeking or even making the British sailing ship tonnage E. 0. Drake and two children, Miss business. For instance, one of actually engaged In sen trade.. A. Clinton, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. J. our members owning a salling

The report and accounts were Smith, Mr. C. H. Hudson, Mr. N. carried. barge of 77 'net tons, finding no

E. Yates, Mr. F. C. Stephen, Mr.

Lower Freights

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DEPARTURES.

M'scilles, London, A'werp, R'dam & road materials or other cargoes to Mr. A. Nicholls moved, and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Spender, Mr. L. G.

Hamburg.

carry, recently took the risk of A. Marwood seconded, the follow-Baxter, Miss Eva Lennon, Mr. W. J. purchasing a cargo of coal ating resolution, which was carried: Brown, Mr. W. R. Kennedy, Miss Hull, which he carried in his ves That this British Sailing Ship M. Owen, Miss J. Brown, Miss M. sel to a port in Suffolk, and then Owners' Association desires to call Mackinlay, Miss Fidge, Mr. J. retailed it locally after helping to attention to the position in which Duthie, Mr. McKee, Miss McQuire, discharge the cargo with his own coasting transport is placed by and Miss Kendon. hands,

the anticipation of re-rating in favour of the railways and not ot the docks, and to the fact that unless a special scheme is adopt- ed immediately diversion of trafic will take place, causing unemploy- ment in both men and facilities at the docks, injustice to coasting shipowners, and injury to the traders, who will be deprived of their normal facilities, and desires that the Government and Parlia ment, bé urged to deal with the situation immediately."

SANTHIA

TILAWA

TAKLIWA

TAKADA

7,75-1 29th Jun. 10,000 6th Feb. 7,930 13th Feb. 6,940 18th Feb. 8,018 4th Mar.

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

TALAMBA

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

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South).

ARAFURA TANDA

ST. ALBANS

to Australia.

Cebu,

6,000 lest Feb. 8,956 lat Mar.

4,800 | 30th Mar.

Manila, Sandakan, Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne.

Regular monthly sailings from Hong Kong to Japan and Hong Kong The E. & A. S.S., Ca., Ltd., steamers will also call at Shanghai,, Iloilo, Kolambugun, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as in- dacement offers.

Frequent connections from Australia with the following:- The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vla New

Zealand, Vancouver. Sun Francisco, etc.

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The P. & O. Poyal Mail steainers to London vie Suez Canal. The F. & 0. Branch Service of steamers to London vin the Cape. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

ARAFURA

6,000 0th Jnn, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama.

10 a.m, *KIDDERPORE 5,334 11th Jan. Moj & Kobe,

Daylight 10,000 14th Jan. ብነ 18th Jan. 6,907 24th

Jun.

TILAWA

KASHGAR

*PADUA

TAKLIWA TAKADA

MIRZAPORE MACEDONIA TANDA TALAMBA KHIVA

TALMA MALWA *NAGPORE ST. ALBANS

7,936 | 20th 0.040 28th

6,715 20th

Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.

S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. S'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Jan. Amoy, Meji, Kobe & Osaka. Jan. Amoy, Moji. Kobe & Osaka, Jan. Moji & Kobe, Feb.

Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Tel. Moji, Kobe. Osaka and Yokohama.

Amoy, Moji, Kobe, Y'hama & Osaka, Shanghal, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama, Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka. Shanghai, Moj, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama.

11.120 1st 6,956 6th 8,018 8th Feb. 19,185 15th Feb. | 10.000 | 18th Feb. 10.986 | 1st. Mar. 6.283 4th Mar. 4,500 5th Mar.

* Cargo only.

The Chamber of Shipping index, which deals only with steamer freights, shows that the last few months have seen the usual sen sonal improvement in the position. although steamer freights have for the whole ten months been lower

CONSIGNEES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

From U.S.A.

THE Motor Vessel

T "LEVERNBANK” having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardons Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained..

Passengers departed by the Dollar Steamship Liner "President Taft!- for Seattle and ports to-day were:

Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Bosque, Master J. Bosque, Miss E. Bosque, Mr. W. Bauman, Mr. G. Bellers, Mr. M. David, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Davis; Master O. Davis, Mr. L. M. Coln, Mr. A. F. Vitale, Mr. L. A. Aldridge, Mr. C. A. Dougjerty, Mr. E. Foster, Mr. G. P. Field, Mr. A. Mr. A. Anderson moved, and S.. Fenton, Mr. J. R. Henderson, Mr. S. West seconded, the follow-Mr. C. C. Hanna, Mr. W. K. Harri- Ing resolution on unsafe berths, son, Mr. R. C. Bradley, Mr. and which was carried: "That this Mrs. H. H. Hunt, Mr. Ng Hok-moy, British Sailing Ship Owners' As- Mr. T. Chan, Mr. Shen Wai-sheng, sociation (1) reaffirms its resolu-Mr. Shao Fung-chuan, Mr. A. Karl- tion of December 6, 1927; (2) beck. Mr. W. K. Dhung, Mr. Weng

Charter-Parties

re-

urges the Chamber of Shipping to Ying-yu, Miss M. B. Fidge, Mr. and do everything in its power to Mrs. G. B. Enders, Mr. K. C. Chan, bring the matter to a satisfactory Mr. and Mrs., Carl Shank conclusion; and (3) suggests that, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Johnson, Mr. if necessary, members of Farlia- C. C. Jonca, Mr. C. P. Mollison, ment be asked to draw the atten- Miss L. McNeil, Miss C. W. tion of the House of Commons to McBreen, Mr. A. J. Rossini, Mr. the unsatisfactory conditions of J. J. Strahle, Mrs. F. P. Wing, Mrs. No Claims will be admitted after.| affairs."

H. A. Wilber. Mr. P. L. McArdle, the Goods have left the Godowns.

Mr. M. C. McGuire, Mr. W S. and all Goods remaining undeliver- Mr. C. Cremer moved, and Mr. Misgalaki, Mr. K. P. Miller, Mr. ed after 12th January, 1929, wiit R. S. Coles seconded, the follow-G. M. Oskman, Mr. P. N. Sweeney, be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Vessel ing resolution, which was carried: Mr. C. J. Szekeres, Mr. B. L. Tomp must be presented to the Under Owners"

That this British Sailing Ship son. Mr. R. J. Walsh, Mr. W. W.

Association - (1)

Whitehead, Mr. J. N. Cox, Mr. and signed on or before 19th January,cognises that the power of ship- Mrs. C. Fleissner, Miss Esther 1929, or they will not be recogniz-

owners to secure fair and reason-Chan, Mies Pansy Chan, Mias Myra ed.

able terms of charter-parties must Chan, Mr. A. Goldschmidt, Mr. C. be in direct relation to the com- Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. Chow Lin-sen, pleteness of, their documentary or Mr. Fred Lee, Mr. K. H. Fung,

anisation; (2) welcomes the ac- Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Waung. tion of the Chamber of Shipping in investigating the matter in close association with the clubs, and (8) having in mind that the im- provement of charter-partles is one of the most important func-. tions of the association, earnestly hopes that the sailing ship clubs. will co-operate wholeheartedly with the Chamber in the investiga- tions which are being made, and

tion's membership, including every British sen-going smiling vessel, in order that the industry can pre- sent'n solid front," shui #

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Saturday, 12th January, 1929, at 10 8.m.

No Fire Insurance has been

effected,

Bills, of Lading will be counter- signed by

THE BANK LINE, LTD., General Agents. Hong Kong, 8th Jan. 1929.

COPENHAGEN,

All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., stresses the need of the associa WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS. . Passengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expensés at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer.

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge., Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries. Parcels measuring not more than 2% (tx2 ft.x1 ft. will be received at the Company's Offico up to Noon on the day previous to sailing.

For further Information, Passages, Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to:

MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.

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

THE

THE Motor Vessel

"DANMARK{"

extra-hazardous Godowns of The

No claims will be admitted after

having arrived, Consignees of cargo

Mr. T. W. Crouch moved, and are hereby informed that all goods Mr. N. S. Furneaux seconded, the are being landed and placed at their following resolution, which was risk Into the hazarddus and/or carried: "That this British Sail- Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf &ing Ship. Owners' Association re- Godown Co., Ltd., where delivery solves that further representations can be obtained as soon as the goods be made to His Majesty's Govern- ment urging them to take steps to aru landed.

amend the standard form of emer

detention of vessels, so that when shipping is deliberately detained. through the refusal of customs clearance, the object being to hold Ruth porsels or their cargoes at the diapoant of the Government, due compensation is paid in res pect of such vessels.

NEW YORK, BOSTON & BALTIMORE, the goods have left the Godowns,gency regulations dealing with the

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

"LINE.

“BLUE FUNNEL" ___]

(OCEAN SIS. CO., LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL S.3, CO., LTD.)

AND

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE. (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALL S.8. CO., LTD.)

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG,

8.8. "EUMAEUS”

8.S. "AUTOLYCHUB"

Via Suez Canal

„Via Suez Canal

12th January.""

8th February

and all goods remaining undeliver ed after the 12th January, 1920, at 4 pan. will be subject to rent. All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined by Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on the 10th January, 1929, at 10 a.m. » *** All clalms, against the vessel

Northern Ireland Lead must be presented to the Under Mr. A. Nicholls, in the course of signed before the 15th January, his speech on de-rating, said:— 1929, or they will not be recoguis-The coasting shipowner has been ed,

A carrying on under the threat of

Steamers proceed via Suez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners" Option. affected.]tion for the past seven years, and

"Subject to change without notice,

For Freight and particulars apply to:

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

No Fire Insurance will be bankruptcy or compulsory liquida-

Bills of Lading will be counter-be se ne fund to offset the sub- signed by 'AGNE

Bidy which the taxpayer has to BD-JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD, provide for the railways. It is cleatly not the Intention of the Government to deprive the agri-

Jn 1929

President Liner

SAILINGS

Weekly Trans-Pacific Service

To San Francisco and Los Angeles The Sunshine Bolt via Honolulu Fortnightly silines to Tuentari Pres. McKinley Jan. 15th Noon Pres. Grant

Jan. 29th

Pres. Cleveland....... Pres. Pierce

To Seattle and Victoria The Shurt, Straight Route to America Forentabi saillows on Tuesdays"

Jan. 22nd

Pres Jefferson Pres. Lincoln .Feb, 12th Pres. Madison Feb 26th Pres. Jackson

.Feb. 5th

.Feb. 19th

.Mar. 5th

120,112 Special through miesto Curopovia United States. Ditect connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rail lines across United States and Canada, liberalstop-aver privileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD

Fortnightly sailings on Sunday via Manits. Straits, Columbo, Socx Canal, Alexandria Nagles, Genoa, Marselies, New York and Bostan. Pres. Van Buren Ján, 13th 8 8.m.

Pres. Adams ... Feb. 24th 8 a.m. Pres Hayes..... Jan. 27th Bn.am Pres. Garfeld ..Mar. 10th 8 a.m. Pres. Polk... Feb. 10th 8 m. Pres. Harrison.Mar. 24th 8 a.m1.

Manila.

·To

Pres. Jefferson Jan. 15th 6 p.m. Pres Cleveland Feb. 2nd 6 p.m. Pres. Grant...Jan. 19th 6 p.m. Prs. Maillon Feb. 12th 6 p.m. Pres. Lincoln Jan. 29th 6 p.m. Pres. Pierce...Feb. 16th 6 p.m.

For Booklass, Pasenger and Freight Information apply to Hong Kong and Shanghai Dank Building, Ground Floor Telephone Central 2477, 2478 and 795 Cable Address "Dollar"

CANTON BRANCH-No. 4, Sha Kee Street.

American Mail Line

and

Dollar Steamship Line

WEEKLY SAILINGS

For KWONGCHOWWAN. S.S. "WINGLEE.” CAPTAIN F. SMITH

and European Officers.

First class Passenger accommodation, Fans, Electric Lights in every stateroom, Baths Hot and Cold. Excellent Cuisine.

The Round trip takes ono-week.

For Freight or Passage apply to:-

YIU YUEN là Con

87, Connaught Rood, W.

CHY LOONG.

NEW SEASON PRESERVED GINGER Best quality-Prompt attention to Exporters. Office:-231, Queen's Road Central, 2nd floor. Tel. Central 2530.

Factory:-500-504, Canton Road, Yaumati Tel. K. 889.

THE KWONG HIP LUNG CO., LTD-

ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, BOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work dona in this establishment is guaranteed. We hays over thirty years' experients. We own two Slipwayu and cam accommodate any craft 200 feet long.

Towo Ofles: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel, Central No. 459. Shipyard: Sham-Bul-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel-Kowloon No. B.-

Estimates furnished on application. Hong Kong, April 1, 1924.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: "MANIFESTO" HONGKONG."

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

Western Union and Watkins.

DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER

MAKERS, IRON, STEEL AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS,

ELECTRICIANS

Twin Screw Steamer “ELIZABETH,”. bulit and, engined by The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd, for the Federated Malay States Hallways, for service between Penang and Pral.

Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:

•R. M. DYER, ÉSE, MI.N.A., Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong,