THE CHINA MAIL, TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1940.
"CREEPING
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE CRAWLING
Agents: CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
"NUPER"
"TBINAN"
"YOCHOW"
"HUPEN"
"FOOCHOW'
"NEWCHWANG”
"TSINAN"
"SHENGKING"
"FUKIEN
SAILINGS TO
.Swatow
Swatow
inchon 0 Tientl Swatow
„Singapore, Macassar,
Sourabaya & Batavin Swataw
Bangkok
Shanghai
..Japan
• Sails from Custodian Wharf
"FOOCHOW"
"SINKIANG"
"HUPEIL"
**TRINAN"
"SHENGKING"
"NEWCHWANG"
"FATSHAN”
"WUSUEU"
ARRIVALS FROM
Japan
„Tientsin, Pusan &
Shanghal
Swatow
Swatow
Japan.
Shanghal Fecluns
RIVER SERVICE
Hongkong /Canton
DEF. Hongkong
5 am, 6th May.
A p. 1 May.
HK/MACAO DEP. H.K.
2 p.m. 7th May,
4 p.m. Int May
4 p.m. 3rd May •
5 p.m. 4th May**
4 p.m. 5th May
7a.m. 8th May 10 a.m. Bth May
3 p.m. 10th May 5 p.m. 10th May
13th May?
4th May
noon 4th May 10 mm, 4th May 10 a.m. 6th May 8th AIRY 7 a.m. 7th May,
Canton/Hongkong AIR. Hongkong 7.30 a.m. 3rd May.7 7.30 a.m. 8th May.
MACAO/UK
AIR. B.K. 4.45 p.m. 8th May,
Agents: BLUE FUNNEL LINE
Schedule Sailings to Europe via Aden, Port Said.
Casablanca, Havre &
"CALCHAS”
Liverpool
10th May
"AGAPENOR"
Genoa, Marseilles,
Liverpool & Blastow
25th May
"AENEAS"
Tangler, Casablanca,
Havre, Liverpool
Bih June
Non Schedule Sailing.
"ANTENOR"
Liverpool & Glasgow
10th May
ARRIVALS FROM
"AGAPENOR"
"MENTOR"
U.K, via Siraits & Manila
3rd May 14th May 16th May 24th May
NEW YORK SERVICE
“DOLIUS"
"AENEAS"
U.. via Stralis
"MENESTHEUS" from U.S.A, via Manila
25th June
Carriers option to proceed via other Forts to load and discharge
rarca.
Agents: AUSTRALIAN-ORIENTAL LINE LTD.
BHANNI”
"CHANGTE"
"SOOCHOSY"
"CHANGTE" "SOOCHOW",
SAILINGS TO
Sandakan, Brisbane, Sydury & Melbourne Sydney Japan
ARRIVALS FROM
...Jupan
Australia & Manila.
4 p.m. 28th Apr. About 18th May 23rd May
About 14th May 18th May
All The Above Subject To Alteration Without Notice
General Agents for:
Booking Agents for:
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL AIRWAYS, CATHAY PACIFIC AIRWAYS, SKYWAYS (FAR EAST) LTD. B.O.A.C., C.N.A.C., HI.K, AIRWAYS, P.O.A.S., PA‚A., P.A.L. and N.W.A.
For passage and Freight Particulars Apply To The Above.
1. CONNAUGHT ROAD, CENTRAL.
Telephours; 30331/8 Private Exchange
Branch Ofee-50 Connaught Rd., W. Tels. 25875, 32144, 21878.
HONG KONG-CANTON
A
M.V. "HONGKONG"
船輪江香
JK, DEPARTURE:
10 p.m.
10 p.m.
5/5/1949
CANTON DEPARTURE:
3/5/1949
9 p.m.
9 p.m.
9 p.m.
9 p.m.
30 p.m.
7/5/1919
10 p.m.
9/6/1942
TUNG ON WHARF
4/5/1949 6/5/1949 8/5/1049 10/5/1949
LUEN HING WHARF
Bubject To Alteration Without Notice.
Passenger Tickets & Freight Particulars Obtainable At:
TAK KEE SHIPPING & TRADING CO., LTD.
AGENTS
136, CONNAUGHT ROAD CENTRAL (Office Hours, Tel. 22338, 27091)
OR
TUNG ON WHARF
(Before sailing boots, Tel. 20545)
TAI CHING SHIPPING CORP., LTD.
HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE
S.S. “MARIEKERK”
LOADING 4th MAY
FOR
WANILA, SINGAPORE, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID,
ANDRIA, GENOA, MARSEILLE 8. ANTWERP,
ALEX-
ROTTERDAM,
AMSTERDAM, HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN, GOTHENBURG
& OBLO.
Tanks Available for Of in Bulk
ROYAL INTEROCEAN LINES
·Incorporated in the Netherlands as
Koninklijke Java-China-Fakotvaart Lijnen N.V., Amsterdam King'sTM Bumming, Connaught Road," Tela 28010, 28016, 28017.
DISEASE"
New York, May 1,
Vice-President Alben Bark- ley today (urged the American people to dedleata themselves to the task of keeping Commu- ism-"that wicked, creeping. crawling economic disease" out of the United States.
Mr. Barkley spoke during a loyalty day rally at the Pole Grounds, whitel was attended by some 30,000 persons despite light
rain.
The meeting was presided over by Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, who delivered u apecini prayer at the conclusion of the two-hour service,
Mr. Barkley said: "We should dedicate ourselves 1. see to it that' that wicked thing that creep- lug, crawling economie disease be not permitted to gab foothold in the United States of America,"
He then told of the dangers of Communiam and Indirectly praised the Atlantic Pact.
We
"We have entered upon a ve fure never before attended. will sucrifice fair treasures and OKET Hives. If
needed though 1 hope not--for fais priceless heritage cantiol he measured in any terms."--Uulted Press.
POST OFFICE
MAIL NOTICE
Outward Mails
AIR MATE, TO UNITED KINGDOM
tu
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AIR MAIL TO BINGAPORE
Comoveuring from Tuesday, May 3, 19ED Further Dokker the Airmat in Sluggapore will be closed as Totham-
M
Torsdays and Thursdaya Канці
(e) 430 PN
Catwentil
PTO Kowloon:'(Reg. p.m., (Urd.) 4.30
bundaya Go Hung Kne
JO jun. (Saturday), (0nd.j
.. 48- day); CPO Kowloon (Reg.) 4.30 13. !Śature?), (Gra) || 8,5%, {BuHYEJ},
Thakin Nu (left) Premier of Burma, enjoys a cup of tea with his excellency' Bhri C. Rajagopalachari, Governor General of India during vielt. to Government House, New Delhi. Associated Press Photo.
China Economy
Depends ECA Oil Supply
On
Shanghai, May 2.
Nationalist China's economy would become para- lysed in only a few weeks if the United States were to divert shipments of ECA oil—as it did some cotton last work.
This is becouse the US$46,000,000 petroleum pro- gromme at present is furnishing fuel to run power and lights plonts in Shanghai and Can.. ton and 56 other cities.
It is supplying kerpsene whicit lights millions of rural homes. It is supplying fuel to operate all demestic ships and airlines and bus lines in a dozen cities.
In 30 etties it is supplying fuel for power to operate factories em- playing thousands of workers which support millions of peopl American aid fuel runs nore than 2,000 rice and vegetable oil mills in Kiongsu and Chekiang provinces alone.
ECA is supplying all the oil and petrol being consumed by the civilian population in Nation alist China, Only non-users of ECA petroleum are the military forces, international airlines and ships bunkers.
Approximately 50.000 barrels of Unlena otherwise atrics), Kegistered
American aid petroleum are be- Articles and Parcel Posts close 80 minutesing expended daily in Nationalist earlier than the ordinary mail. It malia close before 10 1.10. Itegistered and Parcel Ponta cives at 6 pm, on the pre- vious day.
Malls are closed at Kowloon Central Pawl Offer half an hour curlier than the GPO king time.
Canton
TUESDAY, MAY 3
Closing Times by Ale
And Baskow, Sowetojen CPO) 7.30 .m., 10 ■.m., 12.30 p.m., 230 p.m.; (GPO) 7 m., 1.30 6.5%. Noon.
Airmail for Shanghai, (Bz) 5 mm, 1996.
(Ord. m. 3/5,
Alemult for Rwnbow and Atey, (leg.)
* N., (On) 9.
Airmail for Swelow, Any mai Tsingtao.
(Rega 3 pom, (int) 3,30 pm.
Alemnit for Hollow, (Hegg) 1 p.m. (Orda
3,3 m.
Airmall for Benzoch, Calenta, Karachi learn. Nairobi, Mombaan, Dared Salaam, Marias, Johannesburg and Calen win Karachit, Alexandria, Rome and London, Kowloon Cro:
4 p.m., (Orl.) 4.40 p.m.; GPO: (Beg:) 4,39 p.m., (42ml) 5 pm,
Alemall for Sinenpure, (Reg.) 4.20 p.m.
(Dr.)..
Airmall for Blanabad, (Reg. 4330 pm
(Ord. p.
Alemall for Mendia, Honolulu. TINA navik
Canada, (Reg.) 4.30 p.m., (Ord.)
1.1.
Air Parcel Poal for Manila, Hounlulu m
UBA, (Kowloon CPO) 430 p... (OPO) & p.m.
Ordinary Airmali (printed matters, main-
ples and small packet posts) fur Mulin, Guam, Honolulu Mi USA, (Kowloon C10) 4.30 pm. (GPU) & r.m.
Almalt for Bangkek. (Reg.) 4.10 p.m.,
(Ord. p..
Closing Times by dea
Hwstow, 2 p.m. Manila, 2 p.m. ་ Bangkok, p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4.
Closing Times by Air Airmail for Bhaughal, (Her.) & T.m. 3/5,
(Ord.). Ba.m. 4/3,
Age Limit For Young Miners
Pittsburg, May 1. The Coal Mines Committee the International Labour
ernment could take measures. to stabilise conditions And the US. of is not ready to pay out the mil-Organisation last night adopted lions of dollars necessary to de- three separate resolutions fix- velop the resources of China-ing minimum age limits to pro- even if the resources are suffi-tect clont to be developed.
How Long?
President Truman said that It is hoped that by the time ECA expires.. China will be
young workers under-
ground.
Two resolutions, supported by Government and employer dele- gales except for the United States and Canada, set the age at 16.
The third, bucked by worlter delegates of the 10 nations re- presented, Oxes 17 as the limit. the motions conflict Because will they
now be submitted to the International Labour Organ- isation's Geneva for final decision.
governing body in
William Lawther, Presl-
the Union of Mine Workers, strongly British National
supported the third resolution.
able to carry on by herself. ECA still has not expired and oficials in China hope it will be able to carry on the petroleum programme at least through Sep- tember. But with the worsening war siluation, no one now is predent of pared to say how long ECA will continue to function.
When the Communists captur- ed Pelping and Tientsin, ECA was forced to close its regiona! offices. Last, week the threat of Communist capture of Shanghai caused ECA to move Its Chine headquarters to Canton.
China. In 10 days ECA releases as much petroleum as Chino can
a whole year. produce in a
Chinn is not an oil-producing country and oilinen say it probably never will be. There are only two areas in all China where oil is being produced and production of bóth: is very small. One of these is the Yuinen felds in Kansu province|ly and the other Is on the island of i Taiwan.
Oil Areas
L
Oli mapa show which might be producing areas
which might be But alimen
агод
other areas "favourable"
and
The area in which ECA is able operate is growing increasing- smaller.-Associated Press.
STEEL CUTS?
Cleveland, May 2.
The magazine "Steel" prerlies
Sir
to 10.
The age limit of 17 years would be a "humane and human step, he declared. He hoped that the would eventually be raised
session Before closing their the delegates accepted in prin. ciple a sub-committed's report оп the re-training of disabled miners.
This said the mining Industry Itself should take an interest in the vocational re-training of men who could be re-absorbed into the industry-Reuter.
others that there will be little steel buy- CARDINAL'S CALL "possible" during the next few weeks. It point out said buyers expect price cuts,
the great expanse of adequate. ly exploring and these areaL
developing
Development will run into mil- Hons of
The Trade nugazbe said that
Berlin, May 1. Konrad Cardinal Count Vou
steel executives are divided an Preysing, Bishop of Berlin, today this point.-Associated Press.
collars, dollars China SHIP MOVEMENTS
does not have and foreigners won't risk because of the upset poll- tical conditions. And if the areas are developed, It is pointed nut, it would be of no real value unless the country's transporta- tion system is developed at the some time.
The question has been asked why the United States has not tried to help China develop - her. own resources instead of just Anancing imports of oil, which a readily consumed.
The reason is the United States wanted to give China a respite from the rapid deterioration her economy so the Chinese Gov
Airmail for Bwakow and Arnoy, ·{fter.)
8.30 a.m.. (Ord) 9 am, Altmail for Okinada and Japan, (Reg.)
9.30 nm... (Ord) 10 ah1. Airmail for Mania, (Reg.) Noon, (Ord..
12.30 m.
Airmail for Runming. *(lez.) S p.tn..
(ed.) 8.30 p.m.
Alemail for Shanghai and Tsingtas; Alr
mall for Awatow, Amoy and Talaan. (Reg.) p.m. (Ont.) 3.20 p.m.
Closing Times by Ban
Parcels only for Canada via Vancouver,
FC; p.m.
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from Calcutta vie Streita.
due gird Miny salla 25th May for Japan,
• The ships have Refrigerated Cargo, EPROM.
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a 2016 May
dur
"KAUNA" •
16th May
il 22nd May
*th June
. "RICHMOND HILL" dne
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frotri Calcutta, vla Biralta,
for Straits, Bumbay
Karachi,
from Indie,
• Accept cargo on through bills of lading for Persian Gulf Portes,
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Ire Th.
luminth Day
for
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"those thousands of young people The SWEDISH EAST ASIA Co., Ltd.
who disappeared in
He was preaching in St. Jo- seph's Church and said it would San Francisco, May 2. be a great contribution to world Silver Walnut, Sea Serpent and peace if "these people along with President Taft sailed on Saturday our prisoners of war were return
Manila.Asspciated Press,
for
Fun
ed to their families."-Reuter.
ISTHMIAN LINE
(Isthmian Steamship Co. of N.Y.J
S.S. "LONGVIEW VICTORY
LOADING 21st MAY for
LOS ANGELES, and NEW YORK
For further particulars apply:
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
Agenta.
Tel. 21148 CHINESE FREIGHT AGENTS:- HIN FAT & CO., LTD, Tols: 23483 and 28823
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M.S.
"HALLAND"
Loading 12th MAY
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Agents.
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ARRIVALS FROM EUROFE
M.V. TÁMARA M.V. OLUF MAERSK
.18th May
#1
*
.27th May
M.V. HALLAND MV. TAMARA
SAILINGS TO EUROPE
..Loading.
จ
.12th May
..Early June
For
ADEN, PORT said, genoa, MARSEILLES, CASABLANCA, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM (AMSTERDAM), HAMBURG, COPENHAGEN, OSLO & GOTHENBURG.
For further particulara apply:-
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
Agents.
Tel. 31146.
ISTHMIAN LINE
(Isthmian Steamship Co. of N.Y.)
ARRIVALS FROM US. ATLANTIC COAST
8.8. "STEEL WORKER"
Discharging 3rd June. Balk for Baigon, Bangkok Batavia & Semarang 3rd June,
SAILINGS TO US.A. vis PANAMA
8.8. "LONGVIEW VICTORY” ..................... Loading 21st May!“ 8.8. “STEEL EXECUTIVE"
19th June
for
LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK.
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