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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1929.

P. & O.-British India Apcar and

Eastern & Australian

Lines

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

TAKING CARGO FOR

#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 HM. Government.)

8. 8.

Tons

MOREA

KIDDERPORE

KASHGAR

MACEDONIA

"PADUA

KHIVA

From j

Tour Kour About

| 10,953 | 2nd Feb.

Noon

Destination

Bombay, Marseilles & London.

6.334

0.005 11,120 5,907

16th

2nd Mar. Oth

7th Feb. Feb.

Mar.

Straits, Colombo & Bombay, M'sellies, C'blanca, L'don & Hull, Marseilles & London.

M'soilles, London, A'werp, R'dam &

Hamburg

0,135 16th Mar. | Marseilles, London & Kull.

*Cargo only.

Frequent connection from Port Said for Passengers "and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Porta by steamers of the Thedival Mail Steamship Co.

BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS.

TAKLIWA

TAKADA ..TALAMBA

TALMA

7,030 14th Feb. 0,049 23rd Feb. 3,013 11th Mor. $ 10,000 12th Mar.

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

B.I. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for lat

THE CHINA MAIL,

NEW YORK 1

MANY COMPLEX TRAFFIC

In

PROBLEMS

PORT HAS LOST

1.

be

8.11-

B report to

issu- ed shortly by the Regional Plan Association of New York and Its Environs, which bodles the results of a study made as part of a complete, survey of the New York region, the adop ition of some comprehensive plan of

port improvement is advocated.

Development of port facilities, the report states, has been mostly In the nature of temporary expedi ents and not calculated to offer a permanent solution of the traffic problem. While attributing part of the decline in New York's pro- portion of the nation's tariff to the expansion of foreign trade in other parts of the country, the report says |that one reason for the decline, and perhaps the chief reason, has been the fallure to improve the port's facilities at a rate commensurate with the rate of expansion of the Ination's business.

INDO CHINA

STEAM NAVIAGÁTION CO. LTD.

SAILINGS SUBJECT TO ALTERATION. Destination

Steamer

Titan via Blow & Shal.. KWONGSANG Tian via Stow & 8'hai KWAISANG Tian via Stow & d'hal CHAKBANG Ttau via Stow & B'kat FOOSHING Kobe via Keelung. S'hal

Moji

HOSANG Oanka via Mojl & Kobe, NAMBANG Osaka via Moji & Kobė KUTSANG Straits & Calcutta

FOOKSANG Straits & Calcutta

YUENBANG

Bandakan Bandakan Canton

MAUSANG

KINSANG

CHAKSANG

Salling

Sun., Pil Fab, at Tuss, 5th Pob, at Wed, 8th Feb. nt 17th Feb, at

7am.

7 a,m.

7 am,

7am.

Wed, 4th Feb. at 7.a.m. Fri 15th Fob, at 7 a.m. .Sun., 24th Feb. at 7 a.. Sat. 2nd Feb at p.m. Tue, 12th Fob at 1 p.m. Fri, 8th Feb at 3 p.m. Wed., 20th Fab, at Noon Man., 4th Fob, at 5 1.5.

For Freight and Passage apply to:--

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,

Telephone Central 215.

Awaiting Solution

J

General Managers.

RANGOON

THE NEW IMPROVEMENT

SCHEMES

}

The chief city of Lower Burma, Rangoon, is also a port of import ance. It commands the mouth of the Irawadi, which is navigable almost over the whole of its length, and is becoming one of the great commercial highways of the Far East.

front. Public and private agencies have expended vast sums of money to construct new and better facili- ties, and there has even been a con- "Since 1890," says the report,siderable diapersal of traffic to un- "whila New York's commerce has congested areas within the port dis- increased greatly and the popula-trict. But for the most part the tion of the city has grown to more changes have been in the nature of than 6,000,000, the port has lost re- temporising expedients. latively, its percentage of exports and imports for the most part "Because of a deficiency of slowly, but steadily declining, ex-real co-operation, especially be- cept during the early years of the tween minor Government agencies war. The excessiva congestion and. corporation,

and because arising from the sudden increase of

to a reluctance subordin- of trade during the war emphasisedate individual to general Interest, of the members of which are Gov- more than aver the inadequacy of it has been impossible to put into ernment officials, or are appointed the facilities and methods employed execution any comprehensive plan by the Government. to handle traffic within the port. designed to solve the complex pro-rs are elected by the Rangoon Other mem- blems connected with handling at a Corporation, and by various cham- maximum of efficiency and economy bers of commerce and trade organi-- the enormous trade which centres sations. at New York. These problema

CONSIGNEES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

"ELLERMAN" · LINE

From EUROPE.

The affairs of the port are ad- ministered by a Commission, some

President Liner

SAILINGS

Weekly Trans-Pacific Service

To Su Francico and Los Angeles The Sunshine Bele via Honolulu Fortnightly wings on Tuesdays Pres. Cleveland: ...Feb. 12th

Pres. Pierca

Pres; Taft

Fress Jefferson

"

To Seattle and Victoria The Short, Straight Route diskmarion

¿ Portsladely sillnes on Trandays" Pres Lincoln ..Feb. 5th 7 a.in. Feb 28th Pres. Madison .Mar. 12th Pres. Jackson

...Feb, 18th

..Mar. 5th .Mar. 28th Fres McKinley .....Mar. 19th

£120, 112 Special through rates ou Jurope win United States. Direct connections with all Atlantic lines. Choice of rali lines across United States and Canadis, liberalstop-overprivileges for sight-seeing.

Europe and New York Direct

ROUND THE WORLD..

Fortnightly sailings on Sunday via Maalla, Semin, Colombo, Suez Canal, Alexandria- Naples: Genon, Marwilni, New York and Bossa.

Pres. Polk .....Feb. 10th 8 a Pres. Johnson Mar. 24th 8 MUIN, Pres Adams... Feb. 24th & 2.m., Pres. Monroe..Apr. 7th 8-a.. Prez Garfeld ..Mar. 10th 8.a.m. Pres. Wilson...Apr. 21st 8 x.m.

To Manila

Pres. Cleveland Feb. 2nd 6 pm. Pres. Madison Feb 12th 6 p.m. Pres. Pierce...Feb. 16th 8 pum,

Pres. Jackson. Feb, 26th 6 puu. Fres. Tal...Mar. 2nd 6 p.m. Pres. McKinley Mar, 12th 8 p.m..

For Bookings, Passinger and Freight Information apply us Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Ballding, Ground Floor Telephons Central 2477, 2478 and 795 Cable Address "Dollar"

CANTON BRANCH-No. 4; Sha Kes Street.

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 tas accommodate any craft of 200 feet long.

Town Office: 64, Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong, Tel Caentral Na. 449, Shipyard; Sham-Sub-Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Fatimistas furnished on application,

Hong Kong, April 1, 1926.

"Much, however, has been done by the Port Authority and the city to alleviate the condition brought about by the concentration of com- merce along the Manhattan water-still await solution. Each year Commissioners for the year ending According to the report of the they become more difficult and com-March 31, 1929, steamers to the plex. The welfare of New York number of 1,526, having an aggre- and of the United States as a whole gate net tonnage of 5,880,057, and demanda that an urgent effort be 129 aniling ships, having a total; made to carry out a comprehensive net tonnage of 10,203, entered the plan whereby they may be solved. port during the year. Compared "In the meantime, New York is with the previous year, the number bound to suffer in prosperity, if not and tonnage of vesssis show an in- in rate of population growth, crease of 15 in number, and 63,553 from competition with other ports tons in net tonnage. The total sen- where planning and Improved sys-borne trade of Rangoon during the tems of organisation are being put twelve months under review was into effect. Whatever the expec- 5,558,831 tons, of which 1,968,688 tations may be as to future growth tons were imparts, 3,575,075 tons of population, it is certain that the exports, and 15,068 tons tranship- major factor in the past growth of ments. the New York region has been the As is the cage with all busy ports, facilities by land and water, based schemes are continually in progress, building of additional gedowns has EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South). ing and that all goods are being what she has provided for New a reinforced concrete wharf has was completed, and brought into on a unique natural situation, A projet for linking up Latter been put in hand. A new import "Nature cannot further improve Street and Sule Pagoda wharves by sale depot at Upper Pazundaung landed at their risk into the York-but man may do much more been studied in detail, and con- service on August 21, 1927; it cam- hazardous and/or extra-hazardous to utilise and develop the oppor struction operations will, it is anti-prises 32 godowns, having a total Godowns of Holt's Wharf. Kow-tunities she has placed in his cipated, commence shortly.

The White Star liner "Celtic," loon, whence delivery may be ob-hands."

The floor area of 129,060 square feet, tained.

work will provide an additional capable of storing 40,600 tons of 21,179 teas, which went on the rocks off Queenstown became un- berth 515ft. in length, and includes salt.

insurable in the "re-insurance mar- the building of a double-storeyed Good progress has been made ket" at Lloyd's. This means that and all Goods remaining undeliver- MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS. nected with the development of the chemis,

transit shed. Numerous works con- with the King's Bank reclamation she is regarded as a total long. ed after 6th February,

The construction of the Tals was foreshadowed by the rate 1929

foreshore at Lanmadaw have been wall has now been completed at a of 80 guineas per cent, previously will be subject to rent.

atarted, and partially completed total cost of Rs. 88,66,281; upwards quoted for re-insurance. All Claims against the Steamer | must be presented to the Under

These comprise the erection of steel were used in the work. Reclama which fa during the year under review. of 7,680,000 cubic feet of stone The market will losa £230,000, signed on or before 18th February,

her insured value, to frame godowns roofed with asbestos tion operations at present being which must 1920, or they will not be recogniz

be added insurance sheet, the construction of new tim-carried out at the shore end of the against "total loss only," and a The Dollar Liner "President ber cargo boat jettles and pontoons, wall will eventually provide an ad- All broken, chafed and damaged Lincoln" sailed from this port for and the laying out of new roads, tional area of three acres, which heavy loss on cargo, even though

and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and above steamer are hereby in development of its transportation development and

carry a qualified surgeon.

*ARAFURA

TANDA

ST. ALBANS ARAFURA

TANDA

6,000 1 1st Feb.

4 p.m. 6.956 1 Mar. 4,500 30th Mar. 0,000 3r May 6,956 31st May

"Calla Hollo & Port Holland.

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

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, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other porta en route as ducement offers,

Frequent connectioris from Australiu with the following:- The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc.

The P. & D. Royal Mail steamers to London via Suez Canal. The P. & 0. Branch Service of stemmers to London via the Cape. The New Zenland Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.

MACEDONIA

TANDA

TALAMBA, KHIVA

MIRZAPORE TALMA MALWA

•VAGPORE

ST. ÁLDANS

KHYBER

MALDERA

SANTHIA

KARMALA LAHORE

11,320 | 1st Feb. Shanghai, Moji, Koba & Yokohama.

3 p.m. 6.958 5th Feb. Moji, Kohe, Osaka and Yokohama. 8.018 12th Feb. Amoy, Mojl, Kobe, Yhama & Osaka. 0.135 15th Feb. Shanghai, Mojl, Kobe & Yokohama.

Feb. Shanghai, Moji & Kobe.

Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka, 10.986 1st Mar. | Shangħin), Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. 6,283 4th Mor. Shanghai, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama,

Moji, Koba. Osakn & Yokohama. Shanghai, Moli, Kobe & Oraka.. Shanghai.

6.715 18th 10,000 10th Feb.

1,600

-

5th Mar. 6th Mar. 5,114 8th Mar,

7.754 15th Mar. Amoy, Moji. Kobo, Y'hama & Osaka. 18,088 15th Mar, Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama.

0.12822nd Mar. | Shanghai, Moji, Koba & Yokohama. 5,252 | 25th Mar. | Shanghai, Moji, 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 expenses at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer,

All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fang-free of charge. Steamers on London and Australian Lines are fitted with Laundries.

· Parcels - measuring not more than 24 (12 ft.x1 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.

cu. Building, Connaught Rd. C. HONG KONG.

Amat

The Steamship

"CITY OF PEKIN" TONSIGNEES of Cargo by the formed that her cargo has been transhipped at Singapore by 8.8. "Dollus" which arrived this morn.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns,

ed.

Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesday or Fridays, between the hours of 10.45 a.m. and Neen, with- in the Free Storage period of One Week.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Billa of Lading will be counter- signed by

THE BANK LINE. LTD, General Agents. Hong Kong, Feb. 1, 1929.

LLOYD TRIESTINO N. CO.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CHARTERED 8.8. "TIMAVO"

From Trieste, Venice, Brindisi, Port Bald, Managua, Arien, Karachi, Bombay, Colombo, Penang and Singapore.

are

ONSIGNEES of Cargo "hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong Kong, and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Com- pany, Ltd., at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

Optional Cargo will be forward ad unless notice to the contrary be given before 31st instant,

No claims will be admitted after

NEW YORK, BOSTON & BALTIMORE the Goods have left the Godawa,

JOINT SERVICE OF THE

“BLUE FUNNEL” LINE

(OCEAN 8,5, CO,, LTD. & CHINA MUTUAL 8.5. CO., LTD.)

·AND

and all Goods remaining undeliver. ed after the 6th prox. will be sub ject to rent.

Singapore on Tuesday, and is due The M.V. "Remo" sailed from

here on Feb. 4.

improvement

Manila at 2 a.m. yesterday. Home- railway sldings, and drains. bound, she will sail as per schedule on Feb. 5..

...

•

The Ben Line aa. "Benled" from Middlesbro', London, Straits and Philippines, la Dunkirk, Antwerp,

due to arrive here on Feb. 6.

Australia" (R./W. Cruise) is due The C.P.S. R.M.S. "Empress of

at Hong Kong on Feb. 18 at am.

The a.s. "Plave" sailed from Karachi on Jan. 28, and is expect ed here on Feb. 18,

The M.V. "Viminale" sailed from Massawa on Jan. 28, and is expect- ed here on Feb. 28.

Projected arrivals at and depar tures from Hong Kong of steam. ers under the management of the Bank Line, Ltd;ure as follows:-

Arrivals at Hong Kong

S.S. "City of Khartoum," from Europe, Feb. 24.

S.S. "City of Guildford," from New York, March 2.

5.S. "Roseric," from New York, March 2.

Sailings From Hong Kong

8.8. "Poleric," Salgon, Féb. B. 5.8. City of Madras," London, Rotterdam and Hamburg, Feb. 0. B.S.Myrtlebank," Boston, New, All claims against the vessel York and Baltimore, Feb. 15.2"," must be presented to the under-1 8.5. "City of Khartoum, Shang- signed on or before the 18th prox. hat and Japan ports, Feb. 20. or they will not be recognised.

8.S. "City of Guildford.” Shang- All broken, chafed, and damaged hal, March 8. Goods are to be left in the Godowa 8.8 "Rossricit where they will be examined on Japan, March Se

Shanghal the 6th prox. at 10am. by. 18th February, our surveyors, Mears., Goddard & 2nd March. Douglas,

5th April.

No Fire Insurance - has been

SB of Lading will be counter- Mar delta y sigued by, Toply tower

DODWELL & CO., LTD. LTD, Hong Kong.

Agents, 198

AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE (ELLERMAN & BUCKNALI, §.S. CO., LTD.)" SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG.

... VI Suor Cabal

8.8. "AUTOLTOUS"..

8.S. "CITY OF GUILDFORD" Vin Spar Okhal 9.8. "LAOMEDON

Via Buss Canal St

Steamerz proceed via Buez Canal or Panama Canal at Owners' Option. effected.

Subject to change without..

For Freight and part

UTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Hong Kong & Canton: JARDINE MATHESON & CO., LTD, Canton. | Hong Kong, 80ti, Jan, 1929,

CON

Cons

S.S. “CELTIC"

A TOTAL LOSS: £230,000 INSURANCE

will be atilised for the storage of much of this may be salved. coal and mooring plant, and for other purposes.

Inland Traffic The equipment of the depot at Botatoung for Inland vessel traffic has been completed during the year, river and port approaches has been caused the road surface at St. A number of new surveys of the The swelling of wooden blocks

consists of 29 godowns, and one consideration. states "Engineering." The depot conducted during the year under George's-circus, Southwark, S.E., to Dredging opera-rise and burst with a loud noise open ahed, having a total floor areations were carried out in the last month." of 103,520 square feet, roads, rail- Danidaw reach, and in the berths toona, way sidings, and three double pon-at wharves and jetties of the port, Farther extensions subse- and sand allt totalling 917,500 tons quently became necessary, and the were removed.

Mrs. Sophia Bird has died at Loughborough, aged 105.

THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD."

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS : "MANIFESTQ” HONGKONG.

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