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LLOYD TRIESTINO

FORTNIGHTLY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE FOR

BRINDISI, VENICE & TRIESTE

Taking Cargo on through Bill of Lading to Flame, Genoa, All Italian. Adristle, Levant, Black Sea and Danube Ports. Taking Passengers to London Overland via Brindia, Venice or Trieste

NEXT SAILINGS FROM HONG. KONG

B.V. "ROMOLOTM

8.S. “FIUME"

SS. "VENEZIA”

*Cargo steamers only..

For Shanghal

& Japan

Apr. 2

For Singapore & Europe Apr. 10 Apr. 26 May 11

All dates are subject to alteration without notice For Freight and Passages apply to:-)

Queen's Building,

Tel. C. 1030.

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents.

NYKLINE

THE CHINA MAIL.

SHIPPING

PROTECTION OF SHIPS IN CHINA

HELM ORDERS CHANGED

SECTION

COLLISION AT SEA.

Traditional Reluctance

to Leave Vessel.

NINE PERSONS RESCUED

.It was reported this morning

Pay and conditions on the strength that the river steamer Kwong Sal of the argument that they are concame into collision with a fishing fronted with unfair foreign com-junk at about 10.15 o'clock last petition, which might have been night, alleviated in some measure had the In an interview with Captain J. SAFETY CONVENTION NOT TO BE Merchant Navy concurred in the Acock of the Kwong Sal, a China

IMPERILLED

helm order change. The council Mail reporter gathered that at are confident that few sea-going about 10.15 p.m. on the downward officers would wish to increase the run from Canton the vessel ran difficulties of the Federation and into a small two masted fishing In presenting their annual report of other organisations that exist to junk off Shekwan, capsizing it. for the year 1929, the representa-influence improved pay and-condi- The fishing boat had no light tive Council of the Officers (Mer- tions by refusing to adopt a pro-whatsoever showing, and as it was chant Navy) Federation states gressiva polley on this relatively a dark night nothing could pos that very satisfactory progress unimportant matters of helm orders, sibly be seen. has been made, the number of federated officers by January 31 last being "considerably in excess of 10,000."

The federation, continues the re- port, has been deputed by the China | Coast Officers' Guild and the Marine Engineers' Guild of China, being members, to co-operate on their behalf with the London representa tives of owners who have shipping interests in the Far East in repre- senting to the Imperial Govern ment the absolute necessity for maintaining adequate protective measures against piracy in the China Seas. The federation has been and is actively engaged in

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and some

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1930.

CANADIAN PACIFIC

STEAMSHIPS = HOTELS

RAILWAYS

· EXPRES}

SHORTEST AND QUICKEST ROUTE across the PACIEC TO VICTORIA & VANCOUVER

17 Days Hongkong-Vancouver, 14 Days Shanghai-Vancouye). 11 Day Koba-Yancouver, 9 Days Yokohama Yancouver

Hong Kong Shal Kobe Y'hams [('ver

Leave Leave Leave Leave

Arrive Apr. 8 Apr. 12 Apr. 15 Apr. 17 Apr. 26 Apr. 30 May 3 May 8 May 8 May 17 May 15 May 18 May 20 May 22 May 20| June June 7 June 10 June 11 June 21] Jane 23 June 18 July 1 July July 13 July 10 July 13 July 15 July 17 7 25 July 23 Jaly 26 July 29 July 31 Aug.

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF ASIA

EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF JAPAN EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA EMPRESS OF JAPAN EMPRESS OF ASIA EMPRESS OF CANADA EMPRESS OF RUSSIA

Aug. 7 Ang. 10 Aug. 12 Ang RE. 21 Aug. 20 Aug. 23 ARE. 20 ANT

Aug. 26 - Auge 18 jept.

Sept. 4 Sept. 7 Sept. Sept. 11 Sept. 19 Sept. 17 Sept. 10 Sept. 23 Sept. 25. Þet. 4 Oct. 1 Oct 5 Oct 7 Oct. Det. 17 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 21 Oct 23 Nov. 1 Oct. 30 Nov. 2 Nov. Nov 8 Nov. 14 Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Nov 20 Nov. 29 Regular selling hour Noon.

{E/Asia and E/Russia call at Nagasaki the day after departure fu S'hai) |

↑

Atlantic sailinge from Montreal and Quebec every faw days toșiverpool,

Southampton, Glasgow, Antwerp, Cherbourg and Hambuj -

EASTER HOLIDAYS.

*

Leave

The China Coast Officers' Guild Five men and four women were fully endorses the Federation's ac-rescued and taken aboard except tion at conferences held at Trinity the master, Wong Yau, who show- House and at the Chamber of Shiped great reluctance in leaving his ping in voting in favour of the boat whilst it was still afloat. change. '

The Captain asked the Chinese Fires in Coal Cargoes

master what sort of a craft he During the year an inordinate was in command of. The reply number of fires in vessels carrying was that the vessel was a small coal cargoes were reported in the fishing junk registered at Shaukl Casualty Liat. In the majority of wan, but as it had not been there cases they arose in respect of coal for ten years, he had forgotten its despatched from the UK. to Aus-number, tralia an unusual trade, initiated As the master of the junk would HONG KONG TO MANILA & RETURN G$70. in consequence of a coal strike in not desert his craft Captain Acock Australia. Several vessels

in gave him a red lamp which federated officers were servfood, and then proceeded to Hong ing were involved, and the Federa- Kong,

An old woman of 61 years REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING the matter, and regards with tion has consulted a number of

utmost concern FROM £88 TO £120 ON SALE

any possibility of these officers with a view to ascer- board estimates the value of the the modification or abolition of the taining, if possible, what preven-junk at $10,000, the fishing ap existing system under which ative measures (if any) can be paratus at $700, the clothing and supply of properly trained and dis- taken to ensure greater immunity Jewellery $500 and a pair of cannons ciplined European guards is avail-from the hazard of Ares in the at $1,000. able. The piracy of the Hal Ching, carriage of these cargoss.

Ás a

The s.8. Kwong Sai la owned by with its

the Shiu On Steamship Company, altendant brutalities, result several constructive pro- affords very definite proof of the posals, which it is hoped may prove

Ltd. danger which exists in the China] of value, have been submitted' to Seas, and will continue to exist the Government Departments con- until law and order are established | cerned and others interested. in China.

The general manager visited)

SAN FRANCISCO via Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.

TENYO MARU

• CHICHIBU MARU

* Matten Voyage from Yokohama. TATSUTA MARU

Wednesday, Friday,

Monday,

SEATTLE, VICTORIA Via Shanghai & Japan Ports.

LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM vin

2nd April, 4th April.

14th Aprli.

MISHIMA MARU

Friday,

4th April.

SIBERIA MARU

Saturday,

19th April.

Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.

KATORI MARU

Saturday,

ATSUTA, MARU

Saturday,

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.

ɅKI MARU

Wednesday,

KAGA MARU

Wednesday,

5th April 19th April.

23rd April 21st May,

11th April.

14th April

BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.

AWA MARU

+ NAGANO MARU

Friday,

Monday,

SOUTH AMERICA (West Const) via Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,

Mexico & Panama.“

GINYO MARU

Saturday, 5th April.

SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) yia Singapore, Cape Town & Ports, which British shipping has been

KANAGAWA MARU

NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama,

+ LISBON MARU

+ TSUYAMA MARU

Saturday,

5th April

Wednesday, 16th April. Thursday, 1st May. LIVERPOOL via Port Said,-Constantinople, Genoa.

+ LIMA MARU

... Monday, 14th April. CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon. BHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

SUWA MARU

† Corgo only.

Monday,

* MORIOKA MARU (Moj! direct).... Sunday,

14th April.

18th April

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S. K.

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

LONDON, HAMBURG, ROTTERDAM & ANTWERP-Via Singapore

Monday, 21st April,

Colombo, Enez and Port Said.

ALASKA MARU

RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS & BUENOS AIRES-Vis Saigon, Singapore,

Colombo, Durban.& Caps Town. BUENOS AIRES MARU" SANTOS MARU

BOMBAY-Via Bingapore & Colombo.

HEINAN MARU

Friday, 25th April.

Tuesday, 20th May.

Friday, 4th April.

SHUNKO MARU (Calls at Saigon). Monday, 7th April. DURMA MARU

.... Saturday, 19th April. DURBAN, LOURENCO MARQUES, DEIRA, DAR-ES-SALAAM,

{ BAR & MOMBASA-Via Bingapore & Colombo.

CALCUTTA—V4 Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.

TACOMA MARU

BORNEO MARU

Friday, 4th April. Friday, 18th April,

CARGO COOLIE INJURED

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES

on

The council learns with great Goneva and was permitted by the A coolie named Leung Wah-chl, satisfaction, on reliable authority, League of Nations authorities to was severely injured in the head, that it is proposed to hold an Inter-attend as a spectator at the various last night, when a hatch cover fell national Conference in London committees. He reported that he on him whilst he was working during 1930 on the matter of load holds the view that the intention cargo on board the s.5. Kumsang line, and it is hoped that the re- of the Labour Conferences held at 8.15 p.m. He is now in the sult of the conference will be the under the auspices of the League Kwong Wah Hospital in a serious establishment of an international of Nations is to deal interna- condition. load line to be observed by all tionally with matters that concern maritime nations. One of the the employers on one side and the effects of this conference may well workers on the other, and it does be that unfair competition, to not appear to have been contem

that plated

these conventions? exposed in the past, will be should deal with matters affecting eliminated. Members ex the the officar personnel, or others in federation have for several years a supervisory capacity. The com- conference petency of any of the British urged that such should be convened. It would seem "workers" delegates at Geneva in that the possibility of successful | 1929 to discusa such matters as the results in the Load Line Conven- professional capacity of captains tion may in come measure depend and officers questioned. The upon the ratification of the Safety council hold the view that it should of Life at Sea Convention of 1929, and this consideration has in con- siderable measure influenced the council in the policy it has adopted In the matter of helm orders.

Safely Effectéd

a

Labour conference

Geneva. at

Arrive Manila

Leaver Hong Kong Apr. 1,5 p.m. Apr. 3 EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Apr. 18, p.m. Apr. 20 EMPRESS OF ASIA

Manila

ASTITO

og Kong

Apr. 4

pr. J

Apr. 25 Apr. 27

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of

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7th

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have in store one of the most inter-

The ss. "Tal Ming" and "Tal Hing," a.s.esting trips you can possibly taks." after leaving Hong Kong, call at Samahni, Shlubing, Takhing, Dosing For Information ppl to

com-

A record run by the Cutty Sark, be possible to influence improved the famous sailing ship, is recalled conditions for British officers in by the retirement of Captain W. E. negotiation with British shipown-Smith, D.S.O., from the ing interests without recourse to a modoreship of the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company. Captain Should such efforts ultimately prove Smith served his apprenticeship in The helme order controversy has fruitless they make improvements the Zenobia and the Cutty Sark. been prominent in the technical impossible then It will be "I was in the Cutty Sark in-1885, and general Press throughout the necessary

when she lay in Woolloomooloo whether year, but records disclose that less the time has arrived to negotiate Bay, Sydney, and her rival, the than twenty officers have them with the Shipowners Interna-

Thermopylae, lay close by," he selves raiged the subject in

said. "Captain Woodget, her skip- con- tional

Shipping Federation in versation or correspondence. This conjunction

per, sword that he would get home with dificers, fact alone can be taken as proof ganisations in other countries, but did not have a dry stitch on my in front of his rival. He did. I that any suggestion that the the council does not consider that back for nearly three weeks. We

to

consider

or

service is exhibiting strong feeling the latter will prove gecessary.

generally on the matter is unwar-Until these o avenues have been simply let the water do what it ranted. The council find upon first explored the council consider that liked, and our oliskins were only inquiry that a number of officers the officers' personsel of the British useful to keep out the cold wind. are, quite naturally, adverse to the Merchant Navy should not be We had a fresh to modernte gale all the way. Our best stretch was change, largely on justifiably senti identified with the numerous and

The mental grounds. If the case be varied lower deck ofganisations 1.014 miles in three days. presented to them, as merely a represented in the workers' groups Cutty Sark got home well ahead of! matter in which Government off at Geneva. ́ ́

her rival, and made a récord for! ZANZE-İcials, shipowners and laymen

the trip.

The attention of the council has generally, are interfering with a been drawn to the certain differ- time-honoured custom of the sea, ens in procedure at shipping in- they naturally oppose the change; quiries held in Natal and the but it found in every case, when it United Kingdom. The federation

VICTORIA, SEATTLE, TACOMA & VANCOUVER--Via Japan Porta from is pointed out that the success of submitted to the Department of

Bhanghai *

ARIZONA MARU (frồm S'hai). .......... Tuesday, 15th April

MELBOURNE Via Manila, Brisbané & Bydney,.

KADRAS MARU

HAIPHONG Via Hollow & Pathol

MENADO MARU

the whole Convention may be Justice of the Union of South wrecked if the helm order change Africa that the Natal procedure

is not accepted, that they are host strongly against action calculated to imperil the Convention.

Monday, 7th April

Thursday, 3rd April, 10 am.

the

Friday, 4th April

NEW YORK-Via Japan porta, Ban Francisco & Panama.

HAVRE MARU

JAPAN PORTS:

KINE MARU

KASADO MARU

BATAVIA MARU ..........

KEELUNG Yia Bwatow & Amoy.

- HOZAN MARU

TAKAOYI BWATOW & AMOY..

TAKAQE KEELUNG.

BATAVIA MAHU♪..........

Friday, 4th April,

Tuesday, 8th April. Thursday, 10th April

Sunday, 6th April, Noon.

Thursday, 10th April.

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It is the considered opinion of

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WARSHIPS IN PORT

British shipping Industry, They understand that the Honourable Corporation of Trinity House, the |Honourable Company of Master British warships in port this more-

Mariners, the Chamber of Bhip-bag, were: ping, Liverpool Shipowners" "Asso- In Basin of R.N. Dóckyard: ciation, and Lloyd's are in favour Tamar, Bridgewater, Herald, Iroquois, of the change, and note that under Seamar, Moth

North Arm: Sandwich

Somme, Birdar.

No. 1 Bucy; Hermes, "No" d∙Buoy: Suffolk. :

NY Buoys Bepay." No 11 Bucy; Marasion,

writing interests share the view West Wall: Stormcloud, Berspls, that captains and officers and men of the Merchant Navy are come petent and able to put the new. system into practice if called upon to do so." The council is convinced that the opinion of the majority of sea-going officers is that the change in system can be safely effected without increasing perils of (navi- gation. So

Holding this vlaw, the council feel well, justified In considering what bearing, if any, the subject has on the Federation's main ob- fect the improve

pay and Fonditions of which merchan

vions th

der

No. 13 Buoy Bruce,

Foreign men-war in port waresm US gunboat Mindenno. Vi

Portuguese Cruiser Adamzator, Chinese. Gunbost Klan Yu..

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