SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1929.
P. & O.-British India Apcar and
Eastern & Australian Lines
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND). MAI 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.).
N. S.
Tone
*NAGPORE
MACEDONIA
From Hong Kong About
Destination
| 5,283 | 2nd Nov. Marseilles, London, Hull, Hamburg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Straits, Colombe & Bombay. Marseilles. London. Hull, Rotterdam
& Antwerp.
*KIDDERPORE
+KASHGAR
11,120 0th Nov. 6,334 19th Nov. 9,005 | 23rd
Nov.
RAWALPINDI | 16,619 | 7th
Dec.
Bombay, Macneilles & London.
Blanca.
* Cargo only. Calls Casa 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,
P. & 0, LINERS
TENDERS TO BE INVITED FOR NEW VESSELS
TURBO-ELECTRIC PROPULSION
The "China Mat!" anderstands that the P. and O. Steam Naviga- tion Co. have prepared specifica- tions and will shortly be inviting tenders for two first-class passen- ger liners.
|U.S.A., BRITAIN AND crowded.
CHINA
INTERESTING GATHERING ON THE MALOLO
BUSINESS MEN'S VIEWS
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce invited the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. D. W. No details of these ships are Tratman), Sir Robert Ho Tung, yet available, but it is understood the Committee of the Hong Kong that they will be of the most up- General Chamber of Commerce, the to-date type, and it is also infer-Chairman of the Chinese Chamber red from the very excellent per and other representative business formance of the "Viceroy of
men to tifin on board the "Malolo" India" that they will have turbo, yesterday. Others present were electric propulsion.
the Hop. S Henry Pollock, Kt. It rather seems as though the K.C., the Hon. MR. H. Kotewall, P. and O. Company has now con- C.M.G., the Hon. Mr. W. E. stituted itself as a champion of Shenton, Messrs M. T. Johnson. this type of propulsion, and build-A. H. Ferguson, Allan Cameron, ing programmes of this company C. C. Scott, P. W. Parker, A. P. for the next few years will be Bungey, and F. McD. Courtney, and watched by marine engineers with others. no little interest,
CONSIGNEES.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED,
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"BENCRUACHAN" Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being land- ed at their risk into the hazardous The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf Godowns of
and Godown Co., Ltd., whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be ob- tained.
and/or extra hazardous
In
the United
A day inter the ship bas gone, the streets are normal, and We think no more of it than of the Incoming and outgoing of the tide. But with the "Malolo". It is different; her passengers come Amery us in the most friendly fazhion and as a crowning token of Anglo-Saxon goodwill they have asked us to share their hospitable board. I hope this is the first of many visits of a similar nature. It gives me the greatest pleasure that the brief vicissitudes of office have laid on welcoming the
me the pleasant task of juncture when the heads of the two 'Malolo at this great Governments have just been meeting in the hope of bringing a little nearer realisation that great dream of universal peace by which atone this world-not excluding China-can possibly be (Applause).
saved.
Sir Robert Ho Tung Sir Robert Ho Tung, who asked to address the gathering. thanked the hosts for the invitation
resources of
re
Mr. Robert Newton Lynch, Vice to be present and remarked that he President of the San Francisco. Chamber of Commerce, presided in coull scarcely, at such short notice, the absence at Canton of Mr. C. C. give an account of his adventures Moore, the leader of
-and he might say strenuous treat- the Cruise which the San Francisco Chamber at the North, He had has organised around the Pacific.
listened with much pleasure to the At the conclusion of lunch, the kind words of sympthy which had toasts of "H.3f. The King,"
been expressed towards China and and "The Republic of China" were pro-
he could assure the hosts that they posed by Mr. Lynch, the Colonial would be very much appreciated by Secretary proposing the health of
his Chinese friends. In the course "The President of
of his visit to the North he had the States."
honour of meeting all the four No Splendid Isolation
leading Generals in China and had welcoming the guests, Mr. the privilege of discussing with Lyneh said that, until the war, the them the prospects of the industrial and commercial development of the United States of America had re self-sufficing, but of late years from the Chinese Generals: that garded itself as, to a great extent,
country. He would give his American friends this message they had more fully realized that they were partners with the Engang surplus funds at their disposal No claims will be admitted after the fish-speaking world in the main-would be welcome for the purpose Goods have left the Godawas, and all
tenance of their common civilisation. of developing the Goods remaining undelivered after the 20th inst. will be subject to rent.
The members of the present cruise
China. In reply, the question All claims against the steamer must were not on a tour of exploitation would possibly be asked, "With the before the 12th November, 1929, or ions and information that would there security in China?". To this be presented to the Undersigned on or
but were anxious to gain impres exception of Hong Kong, where is they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed, and damaged be ultimately of mutual benefit. Sir Robert said that his answer Goods are to be left in the Godowns, They recognised
in China the was, "Can anyone point to a single where they will be examined on the greatest reservoir of humanity in instance in which Д justifiable 28th inst. at 10a.m., by Messrs. the world, with potentialities be-claim on China has not been Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been affect-yond the reach of human imagina-cognised, or a trust abused by any ed.
tion. The solution of China's pro- Chinese Government?" Bills of Lading will be countersign-blems was essential to the safety of
Sir Robert referred, with pleasant ed by,
civilisation and demanded the in-recollections, to a visit he paid to telligence and, spirituality
Sun Francisco in 1918 when he had entire world and, particularly, of the honour of being entertained by the Anglo-Saxon peoples.
the Chamber of Commerce there, and by his oldest friend in the United States, Captain Robert Mr. James Mills, of the Regent Dollar, to whom he would like to be University, of California, mention. remembered. The Chinese had ed that he was a Canadian who had always counted America as one of The tide-table given below has been compelled, on grounds of their best friends. Sir Robert Ho been obtained by aid of the Tide-pre-health, to live further South, dieting Machine, which includes 40
In Tung concluded by thanking their EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South), components for the better prediction visiting the third, greatest port in host for their sympathy and pro- of tides, from the result of the the world they had been greatly mised co-operation in the taak of analysis of the tidal observations, struck by its commercial advant- bringing about peace in Chins, a taken at the Kowloon tidai observa ages and natural beauty.
They task to which he had devoted him- tory under the direction of Dr. Doberek during the years 1887, 188
were impressed with all that the self with no selfish motive and in and 1839,
British people had done, and were which he would continue to work doing, in all parts of the world: as long as he lived. The problem they built on solid foundations, was a difficult one but he did not unselfishly, for the good of all races despair. (Applause.) living within their borders. Mr. Mills also complimented Sir Robert The Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Ho Tung on his efforts to bring replying on behalf of the Chamber about an u lerstanding between the of Commerce (in the unavoidable various factions in China, and con- absence of the Chairman, the Hon. cluded with a reference to the con- Mr. B. D. F. Beith), said it was a versations between Mr. Ramsay pleasure for members of the Cham- MacDonald and Mr. Hoover, reber of Commerce to-do-all-they- marking that the spirit that greeted could to make, the visit enjoyable Mr. MacDonald when he landed in and informative to the visitors.. the United States was the true In a brief reference to the carly spirit of America which honestly history of the Colony Mr. Shenton 28 7.8 m 18 18 sought for peace and hoped it mentioned that in the very earliest Noinferior U. nor Lo
TALAMBA
*TAKADA
SHIRALA
TALMA
TAKLIWA
TILAWA
8,018 28th Ost.
2.30 p.m. 6,949 6th Nov 7,841 16th Nov. 10,000 22nd Nov, 7,936 13th Dec. 10,000 17th Dec. Call Rangoen.
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta. Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta, Singapore, Penang & Calcutta.
II. Apcar Line steamers have excellent accommodation for 1st and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are filled with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
NELLORE
►TANDA
❘ 6.853 1st Nov (
6,956
29th Ner.
ST. ALBANS NELLORE
4,500
1990 Srd Jan. 5,853 31st Jan.
Calla 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.9. Co., Ltd., steamers wir also call at Shanghai,' fhoito, Cebu, Kolambugan, Tawao, Timor, Darwin, or other ports en route as in- ducement offers.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:--
The Union S.S. Company's steamers to the United Kingdom vis New Zealand, 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 Caps. The New Zealand Shipping Company's steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents. Hong Kang, 22nd October, 1929, -
HONG KONG TIDE
The times and heights are given for Kowloon; but they may be used for the Victoria Naval Yard and Abanteen, the differences being very smoli,
The time of high and low-water must not be considered to coincide with the times of slack-water and change of current, the two phenomena being quite distinct.
DATE
October 26 to November 1, 1929.
HIGH WATZI Lower Water. Standard October Tinses
Standard
F. Times
Ht
of the
Hong Kong's Commercial Advantages
British and the Colony
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All vessels call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS ANGELES en route.
Passengers desiring to travel, by this interesting route will find the accommodation provided well up to their expectations, and at a cost most reasonable.
42 Days To New York.
For Passenger and Freight information please apply:--
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings. Agents,
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ENGINEERS and SHIPBUILDERS, HOILER MAKERS, BRASS and IRON FOUNDERS. All work done in this establishment is guaranteed. We have over thirty years' experience. We own two Slipwayo and ca accommodate any craft of 200 feet long,
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Hong Kong. April 1, 1924.
EASTERN PORTS
Details of Health Bulletin
The health bulletin of Eastern ports for the week ended October 19, issued by the Director of Medical and Sanitary Services, gives the fol lowing cases
Plazao
Alexandria: 6 casos, 1 death. Bagdad: 2 cases, 1 death. Rangoon; 1 death Colombo: 2 cases, 1 death. Sourabaya: 1 case.
Cholera
Calcutta: 81 donths. Rangoon: 1 death. Tuticorin: 10 cases, & deaths. Bangkok: 1 case.
Pnom Penh 35 cases, 27 deaths. Shanghai: 2 cases. Swatow: 8 deaths.
Smal-pox
Berbera: 2 cases, 2 deaths. Aden: 3 cases.
Bombay: 4 cases; 5 deaths. Calcutta: 4 cases, 4 deaths. Coching & caser.
Karachi: 1-case, Madraz 10-cases, 1~denth Pondicherry: 1 case. Balavia: 3 cases, 2 deaths. Samarinda: 2 cases, 2 deaths. Shanghai: 1 case.
That pledge had been carried
At the conclusion of timin the
joined hands with Sir Robert' and special privileges in Hong Kong but out to the letter. (Applause.) gentlemen of the Anglo-Saxon held the Colony free to all nations nation in secking a solution of the and all flags, guaranteeing to the visitors were taken over the numer- problems, which vexed the nations. Chinese that their religion, tradi-ous handsome eatoons of the (Applause.)
tions and customs would be respect-["Malolo."
Bat.
16; to
W.
+1
Sua. 17
€ 287,0
Mon,
0 18 a 1.8 7 28 a 54 143 &.
5616. r's a
49
would cover the earth as the watera proclamations it was always made cover the sea. In that spirit they clear that the British claimed no ed.
1.9
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN.
Taos. 19
88 8:0
as 6.9 m to 13 a
Wed. 34
7 67 6.0 m3
35
SHIRALA
Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Osaka.
Thare 31
Amoy, S'hai. Moll, Kobe & Omka. Moji, Kobe, Osaka & Yokohama. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama, Moji & Kobe
8 49 57
Fri.
-1.8 2X6 a
38 X.J
TALMA
TANDA
RAWALPINDI
*ALIPORE
*LAHORE TAKLIWA
KHYBER MALWA TILAWA RAJPUTANA
*JEYPORE
7,841 | 28th Oct,
Daylight 10,000 31at Oct. 6,958 5th Nov. 15.619 Oth Nov,
5,273 10th
Nov. 5,304 11th Nov. 7,036
17th Nov. 9,114 21st Nov.
10,980 23rd Nov. lat Dec; 7th Dec. Dec.
10,006
16,508
5,318 : ป
• Cargo only.
Shanghai, Moj, Kobe & Yokohama. Moji, Kobe & Danka.
Shanghat, Moji, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Hoj. Kobe & Yokohama. Amoy, Moll, Kobe & Osaka. Shanghai, Kobe & Yokohama. Shanghai, Moll, Kobe & Yokohama.
All dates are approximate and subject to altoration without notice. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY FITTED ON ALL STEAMERS. Fassengers for Rangoon must defray their own Hotel expenses at Singapore while awaiting the on-carrying steamer."
All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge. Steamers of London and Australian Lines are fitto with Laundries.
28 8.4 2 BA
6 62 66 m 2 18
1945r.3 m 2 21
Bila 71,
3 33.j
Hong Kong's Spokesman The Colonial Secretary
(the Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman), who was called upon to respond for the Hong Kong community, remarked. that those present who know him well as a man of very few words Alleging that the Chinese au- could imagine the consternation with thorities are entitled to receive an which he received the news that an average distribution of the wharf- address was expected from him, age. dues collected by the Maritime especially when he saw so many Customs House, the Mayor of round him who were more practised Greater Shanghai has asked the in public oratory. However, It Commissioner of Foreign Affaims to was not a very difficult task to wel- approach the Shanghai Consular come the members of the Cruise of. Body with the suggestion that the the "Malolo.". "We who Chinese authorities should receive lived in this corner of The British have more than they are resolving at Empire," continued Mr. Tratman, present from this source. Funds are accustomed to see large ships says the Mayor, are urgently need enter the harbour and suddenly to
Parcels measuring not more than 2% ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft. will be receiveded for the repair and construction find our streets full of strangers
at the Company's Office up to Noon on the day previous to aalling.
For further Information, Passage, Freight, Handbooks, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & CO.,
P. & O. Building, Connaugła Rd. C, Hong Kong.
Agenta
HONG KONG AND MACAO LINE in Good Speed
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Dally Sailing from Hong Kong at 2.00 p.m. Sailing from Macao at 7.50 a.m.
Sundays excepted.
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These New Vessels Maintain a Regular Service from
HONG KONG TO AUSTRALIAN PORTS via MANILA and THURSDAY ISLAND Through Bill of Lading fasued to all Australian, New Zealand and Tasmanian Ports, Excellent and Meat Up-to-Date First and Second Cines Pannonger
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10th December
7th January, 1930
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17th December 14th January, 1930
BIG CONTRACTS
DANISH FREIGHT SITUATION VERY HOPEFUL
SHIPOWNERS' OPTIMISM
The freight situation as far as Danish owners are concerned is still very hopeful
In spite of the slow despatch in Baltic and White Sea ports and con gestion in the East Coast English ports, as well as in Garston, owners Copenhagen view the situation with composure and even optimism both as regards the autumn and the winter.
The placing of big contract (It is stated 750,000 standards) by tho Russian in England for next year givos the owners a hopeful view of next season.
Sunken Steamer
Consternation has been caused by the news of the foundering in the Baltic of the Danish steamer "Don," belonging to the Dania Steamship Company, with a cargo of about 3,250 tons coal for Helsingfors,
It was at first belleved that the vessel had struck a floating wine, but it is now generally supposed that the steamer foundered during the violent storm
-the time:
torm raging in the Baltic at
But these are mere
conjectures,
and nothing definite ne to the real cause of the mishap has yet been as- certained,
that the
As regards the theory Vessel struck a floating mine, since January this year six floating mines have been observed in the Baltic, and no less than eight in the North Sca.
It will thus be from this source still exists, although seen that danger the marine authorities have been ussparing in their efforts to destroy those relies of the war.
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DOCK OWNERS, SHIP BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER
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Single screw steel passenger and cargo motor ship. Dimensions: - 164 0* RP. 28′ 0′′ Mid. x 11' 6" Mid.; D.W, 470.ions; B.H.P. 360; Speed 10% knots. Bullt and machinery installed by The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co, Ltd, to the order of La Naviera Filipina Inc., Cebu for Philippine consting service.
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager:
R. M. DYER, B.Sc., HINA, Kowloon Dock, Hong Kong.
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