1931-03-18 — Page 4

THE CHINA MAIL.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1931.

YK LINE

N.

REDUCED THROUGH TICKETS TO EUROPE VIA U.S.A. VARYING FROM £83 TO £120 ON SALE

SAN FRANCISCO vin Shanghai, Japan Ports & Honolulu.,

Wednesday, Tuesday,

1st April. 14th April.

26th March.

21st April.

SEATTLE, VICTORIA via Shanghai & Japan Ports.

LONDON, MARSEILLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM via

ASAMA MARU

SHINYO MARU

HIYE MARU ..

Thursday,

DEIAN MARU

Tuesday,

Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Suez.

SUWA MARU

Saturday,

FUSHIMI MARU

Saturday,

ATSUTA MARU

MANILA,

SHINYO MAKU

+ GENOA MARU

TOKUSHIMA MARU

SYDNEY & MELBOURNE via Manila & Ports.

Thursday.

Sunday,

BOMBAY via Singapore, Penang, & Colombo.

... Friday,

Monday,

21st March.

4th April.

26th March,

22nd March.

27th March.

30th March.

SOUTH AMERICA (West Coast) vla Japan, Honolulu, Los Angeles,

Mexico & Panama.

BOKUYO MARU

Wodnesday, 22nd April. SOUTH AMERICA (East Coast) via Singapore, Cape Town & Ports,

14th April. Tucsday, KANAGAWA MARU

31st March.

NEW YORK, BOSTON via Panama.

†TOBA MARU

LIVERPOOL via Port Sald, Stamboul (Constantinople), Genoa.

+ LIMA MARU

Tuesday,

Monday,

13th April.

CALCUTTA via Singapore, Penang & Rangoon.

# MALACCA MARU

Wednesday,

SHANGHAL KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

+ TOYOAKA MARU

IYO MARU (Rube direct)

Saturday, Saturday, Friday,

18th April.

21st March. 28th March 3rd April.

HAKUSAN MARU

+ Cargo only.

For further information apply to:-NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

Telephone 30291.

Private exchange to all departments.)

S 0.

K.

SAILINGS FROM HONG KONG SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.

Colomba

Fri

10th Apr.

LONDON, HAMBURG, ROT-| Alaska Maru

TERDAM & ANTWERP

vio Singapore, Colombo,

Suez & Port Said.

RIO DE JANEIRO, SANTOS Buenos Aires Maro.

Sun.,

29th Mar,

& BUENOS AIRES vis

Saigon, Singapore, Colom

bo, Durban & Capetown.

BOMBAY vin Singapore & Hamburg Maru....

Thurs.,

19th Mar.

DURBAN,

LOURENCO Canada Maru ......

Wed.

1st Apr.

MARQUES, BEIRA, DAR-

ES-SALAAM, ZANZIBAR.

& MOMBASA via Singa-

pore & Colombo.

MELBOURNE via

Manila. Brisbane Maru ....

Mon.,

6th Apr.

Brisbane & Sydney.

CALCUTTA vin Singapore & Madras Maru

Fri..

20th Mar.

Rangoon.

VICTORIA, SEATTLE, Africa Maru (from

TACOMA & VANCOUVER

Shanghai)

via Japan Ports.

NEW YORK via Japan ports, Kwangai Maru

Wed..

Mon.,

16th Apr.

6th Apr.

Los Angeles & Panama.

Call Direct at Boston,

Philadelphia & Baltimore.

JAPAN PORTS (Freight Ser- Seattle Maru

Tues.,

vice).

HAIPHONG vin Hoihow & Menudo Maru .....

Thurs.,

Pakhai (Fortnightly).

KEELING

via Swatow & Hozan Maru

Sun.,

Amey (Every Sunday

Noon).

TAO vin Swataw & Amoy

fortnightly).

For farther particulars please apply to:-

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

Telephone '28061.

PASSENGER LIST.

DEPARTURES.

24th Mar.

19th Max.

22nd Mar.

Gem. Maa

BRANDY & co.

Si. George's Buliding, Chaler Bood.

Buliding and Bapales of Bisunters and Motorhips of every kyps,

Telephone: T Night: 57108

BRIPSHANDY."

Telegram

SOUTH CHINA MOTOR-SHIPBUILDING

&

REPAIRING WORKS, LTD.

To Kwa Wax-ROWLOON BAT. 1elephone: 67061 Day and Night. Works Manager: W. B. TE,

Telegram Horyand."

Installation and Rezalı ot Dlove! Engisor and Motors for Karine and Batoonry a speciality.

H. K. ELECTRIC COMPANY.

(Continued from Page 1.)

I submit that pence per unit. these comparative figures demon- strate very forcibly the fact that

the local consumer has received the benefit of an efficient service at an extremely moderate charge.

I now propose that the report and statement of accounts for the year ended December 31, 1930, bein adopted and when this has been seconded I shall be pleased to an- swer any questions you may de- sire to ask. (Applause.)

MR. J. H. TAGGART,

Unit Output. The figures you have given us with regard to the increase achieved pleas. the unit output are

and provide дл elc- ing.

the confusion ment tending to of those critics whose pessimistic predictions have at times inferred that this Company's output is rapidly nearing saturation point.

to

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

20,000 Irish March Up Fifth Avenue.

AGENDAS PRINTED IN GREEN.

New York, Yesterday. Twenty thousand Irishmen cele- brated St. Patrick's Day with a traditional march up Fifth Avenue, Several notable politicians, includ. ing Mr. F. D. Roosevelt, the Gov- ernor of New York State, and Walker occupied stands Mayor along the route.

As a matter of Intereat, it would Mr. J. H. Taggart in seconding appear from the figures referred to the proposal said:-Mr. Chairman that present consumption is in the and Gentlemen:In rising to vicinity of 70 units per capita of

A modern note was given to the second the motion from the Chair, the island population, whereas, ac- I feel confident that I voice the un-cording my impression, in celebration by the arrival at the animous views of shareholders pre- Britain the unit consumption starting point in an autogiro of sent when I affirm that we have reaches 400 to 500 units per capita Mr. John F. Curry, the Tammany Ilstened with no little interest to of the population. Due regard Hall leader. The agendas and the very lucid resume you have must, i know, be paid to the some-order papers of New York State given us covering the affairs of the what different mode of life pre-Senate and the House of Assem- were printed in green.-Reu- Company for the past year. I am vailing; nevertheless it would cerbly

beter's American Service. equally confident, also, that share-tainly appear that what may holders are at one with me in re- termesi the spectre "Saturation garding the resulta achieved as Point" is a phantom at present far eminently satisfactory, particularly beyond the horizon so far as this in view of the somewhat abnormal Company is concerned. notwith

circum- Bomewhat conditions prevalent during the standing the major portion of the period under scribed area within which review.

operates.

extremely

over

it

the

The serious drop in exchange ex- Forty Years of Service,

undoubtedly perienced during the year con- Shareholders will stitutes an

adverse desire to be associated with the factor to a Company which, from Board in their expression of ap the nature of its activities, is com-preciation to Mr. W. H. Wickham in pelled to maintain a large inden-respect of his pioneer work and tured personnel; is of necessity a valuable services on behalf of this

continuing heavy consumer of imported fuel. Company and has to meet considerable gold lengthy period of over forty years. commitments from time to time in In his well earned retirement, which Anuncing additions and replace- we trust he will be long spared to ments to plant, etc."

enjoy, it will doubtless be a source Mr. of no little satisfaction to Wickham to watch the steady pro- gress made by the undertaking upon he bestowed the origin of which much labour; with which he has been so long and honourably 1890- cinted, and to the success of which he has largely contributed by his expert advice..

Price of Current. Whilst touching upon the subject of exchange, I feel sure share- alike note holders and consumers with sutisfaction your statement intimating that an increase in the price of current will not be impos- ed unless conditions develop to render such as action imperative,

In conclusion, I would like to take and, furthermore that in such an

this opportunity to congratulate the event reasonable notice would be

Board, the General Agents, and the forthcoming from the Company.

that, from the personnel of the Company, on the venture to think

results of the year's operations, viewpoint of shareholders, such an

which results reflect not only great action could only be regarded as

able administration regrettable, when it is taken into credit on the

also eloquent consideration that บท increased exerted, but bear price tends to restrict consumption, testimony to the soundness of the while to the consumer any rise policy pursued in keeping abreast in the price of necessities is al- of the times in the matter

modernisation of the plant, result- ways unpalatable.

ing in substantive demonstration of the stability of the Company. (Applause.)

con-

Consumption Avenues,

of

W. McKaan, Mrs. Anne Tonseth,

However, it must be borne in Master T. H. Tonarth, Dr. C. mind that this Company has at afl Butler

Simpson, F.

the utmost accorded Coleridge times Simpson, Mrs. Matiin Griffin, Miss sideration to the consumer, and has

Mr. Frank Austin suggested that B. Lekovitch, P. rendered excellent service at rates Per 8.6, President Madison for Jane Chase,

Vernier. R. Martin, W. H. S. bearing favourable comparison with the use of electrical current might especially for Seattle via ports on March 17:--

heating purposes. P. D. Graveth, H. P. Crane, Miss Davis, Haary Atkins, F. Haddad, the rates charged by similar public be "popularised," F. L. Deforest, Thos Fothering. Lulfy, R. L. D. Noronha, W. A. utility organisations, municipal or cooking and ham, John Gordon, Mrs. James Scharffenburg, Sir Arthur and otherwise, in other parts of the Whilst not claiming to be an expert As concrete example of himself, he suggested that the pos- Hayden, Arthur Hogan. Baltazar Lady Currie, Capt. A. P. Sprang, world. Lanuza, Miss

Master B. T. Fife, E. L. Nelson, this, it is interesting to note that, sibilities of increased consumption Katherine Locey,

based upon this Company'e existing might he explored by the Company, Major F. E. J. Penny. Mrs. K. Roze, Mrs. Van Breda

maximum charge of sixteen cents In this connection he thought that to would-be pur- Kol, H. B. Campbell, Dr. and

for even one or two lights only, the the initial cost Mrs. A. Betts, Mrs. Wm. H. Bliss,

unit at

chasers might be made as light as sterling coat per Irving B. Brown, John Darcy, Miss Junet Esch, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. The B.L... Talma left Singa- change 11d. equals 1.76 pence, and possible. Frazier, Mary K. Gordinier, pore for this port on March 17, at exchange 2/ equal 3.84 pence, Marthap., and is due here on March 22, whereas in Britain the rata for

lighting ranges from 3d to

Misa

Arthur Grimmet, Knauz, Frances Morris, Dr. Jasa.m.

SHIPBUILDERS,

SHIP REPAIRERS,

STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

BOILER MAKERS,

FORGE MASTERS, OXY-ACETYLENE, AND

ELECTRIC WELDERS, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL

ENGINEERS.

THE TAIKOO DOCKYARD & ENGINEERING COMPANY

OF HONG KONG, LIMITED.

Wireless Call SALVAGE. TUG “TAIKOO”.

V.P.G.N. 600 Meters

Tel. Address: "TÄIKOODOCK," HONG KONG.

Telephone No. 30211.

Call Flax: "Cz over “ANS. PENNANT.”.

DRY DOCK

Length 787 Feet. Length on Blocks 750 Feet. Depth on Centre of

SW (HW.O.S.T.) 34 ft. 6 ins. -THREE SLIPWAYS-

Capable of Handling Ships Up

to 3,000 Tons Displacement. Electric Crane at Sea Wall, Capable of Lifting 100 Tons at 70 Feet Radius.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

HONG KONG CHINA & JAPAN

AGENTS.

ex-

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The Chairman intimated that the Company would bear the matter in mind, and were in fact looking into all avenues for increased consump- tlọn,

The resolution was then put to

the meeting and carried unanimous-

Jy.

Mr. J. P. Warren and the Hon.

were

Sir Shou-son Chow, retiring Direc tors, were re-elected by a resolution proposed by Mr. Paul Lauder and seconded by Mr. W. E. Smith.

Messrs. Linstead & Davis re-elected auditors for the enaning year at a remuneration of $2,600 by a resolution proposed by Mr. Wong Ping sun and seconded by Mr. F. Austin.

SEQUEL TO REVOLT IN SPAIN. Army Captain Sentenced to Death.

-JACA RISING SEQUEL.

Madrid, Yesterday.

A private court-martial hold In Huesca, which tried:81 officers and men, mostly cavalry, involved In the rising at Jaca in December, has conclud- ed. It is revealed from high au- thority that Captain Sediles has (Continued in next Column.)

been sentenced to death and nev- eral others to life and some to shorter terms.

STEAMSHIP

}

FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS

HONG KONG

to

MANILA

and Return

EMPRESS OF ASIA

Leave Hong Kong Arrive Manila

Thursday, April 2nd.

Saturday, April 4th

REMAIN TWO DAYS

Leave Manila Arrive Hong Kong

Sunday, April 5th

.Tuesday, April 7th

Round Trip Fares

First Class Second Class

G$68.00 G$45.00

CANADIAN PACIFIC

WORLDS GREATEST TRAVEL SYSTEM

who is break of six could have accom- I saw Waller Lindrum. An impressive account was given

as the plished with his eyes shut. I luring the trial of how the officers regarded by very many

greatest player of brilliards the would give much to know what his Imprisoned in the dungeo were powerless to control their su ordin-world has known, make a méso of thoughts are when he is reduced

who that any person

to the level of an ordinary cueist. ates, whose seditious shouts they cannon-

feels sutisfied when he collects a --Trevor C. Wignall. could hear outalde.--Reuter,

The Globe-Girdling S. S. RESOLUTE of the Hamburg-American Line

1-3. 5. RESOLUTE, leaving New York for her cruise around the world. 2--The beautifully decorated Winter Garden, the center of the ship's social life.® 3—Captain Fritz Kruse, commander of the 9. S. RESOLUTE. 4-The open-air Swimming Pool, a popular attraction.*

The Wonder World Cruise of:-

S. S. "RESOLUTE

JY

THE QUEEN OF THE CRUISING STEAMSHIPS.

Arriving Hong Kong 21st March a.m. Leaving Hong Kong 23rd March p.m.

Ports of Call:-Keelung with a trip to Talhoku (Formosa); Shanghai and Ching Wang Tao, with an excursion to Tientsin and Peking and a visit to the Great Wall (North China); Chemulpo,, with a trip to Seoul (Korea); Nagasaki, Beppu, Miyajima, a trip through the In- land Bea of Japan, Kobe, with an excursion to Kyoto where the Cherry Blossom Dance will be witnessed, a trip to Nara to view the famous. Deer Park--then Yokohama, with visits to Tokyo, Nikko, Kamakura and the Mississippi Bay (Japan); Honolulu, with an afternoon at Waikiki Beach, Hilo (Hawali); San Francisco, Los Angeles (California), Balboa (Panamą Canal); Panama City, Colon (Panama); Havana (Cuba) and back to New York.

Offering people a wonderful opportunity for sight-seeing and travel. FOR PASSAGE AND PARTICULARS APPLY:—'!!

JEBSEN & CO.

Pedder Building, 7th Floor.

Telephone 26661.