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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25rr, 1983

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LLOYD'S REGISTER AND JAPANESE SHIPPING

LUNCHEON TO SHIPOWNER.

4 luncheon was given on March 14th

WU PEI-FU'S SUCCESSES

IN SZECHWAN. INTERESTING DETAILS OF THE

ADVANCE

by the Chairman (Mr. J. Herbert THE CAPTURE OF CHUNGKING AND Scrutton) and the Committee of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, at the society's

offices

Fenchurch Streat, London, when Dr. Fujishima. teclinical director of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, was the chief guest. Others present included Mr. S. Matsuyama (Commercial Attaché, Japanese Embassy). Mr. & Hora (Osaka

Shosen Kaisha). Mr. Noboru Ohtani

(Nippon Yussen Kaisha), Mr. S. Taka hata Messrs. Suzuki & Co.). Captain Okuyama (Kawasaki Kison Kaisha), and Mr. James Blair (Nippon Ka'sha).

CHENGTU,

Details received by Reuter's Peking Agency from Szechwan confirm the re orted successes of General Wa Pei Fu'a followers in that province

Some little time ago it had been re-

INTIMATIONS

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

MONDAY.

APRIL 30TH,

AT 8 PM.

ORGAN

RECITAL

FINAL

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MR. DENMAN FULLER,

R.

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Ported that General Hsi Ching Yang's forces were going to attack these of General Yang Sen and also that they were going to join them. Apparently these conflicting reports both had some truth in them, for it is now learnt that Yusen the troops mentioned split up, part of them joining General Yang Sen and The toasts of "The King" and "The part joining General Tan Mou Hsin.

SALE OF HIM.S. " MERLING Emperor of Japan" aaying Leen duly Somewhat heavy fighting is said to have honoured, Mr. Seration, in welcoming begun between these various forces on TENDEES are invited up to the 30th Dr. H. Fujishima, said: When you step | April 4th and to have continued en the

MAY, 1955, for the Purchase of the above Rained Vessel WITH ENGINES & BOILES into Lloyd's Register of Shipping gen 5th when severe combat raged within AND VARIOUS AUXILIARY MACHIY

ERY ON tlemen, you are on international ground. the walls of Chungking itself.

BOARD As we are sending a principal surveyor

Full particulars of the Vessel and Conditions of Sale and Permits to view my be obtained out to Japan-Mr. Cox, who is here Finally General Tan was completely de-on application to the Undersigned, nad Tender today-we thought it would be a nice feated and General Yang Sen, as already of $300, returnable when decision on the

Forms will

be isaned on jayment of a deposit opportunity to wish him Good-speed aud (unofficially reported, enterei Chungking tenders has been reached, also at the saras time to welcome our himself in triumph on April ath. Hu The vessel will be on view at H.M. Dock yard, friend Dr. Fujishima, who is visiting has now restored order there and has Hongkong from the 26th March, 1823. this country, and also some friends started in pursuit of General Tune Mou PARTICULARS OF EMS, “MERLIN? and compatriots of his who represent Hain who has fled northwards to Hochew, A twin-crew steel steamer of 1,100 H.P.;- Japanese shipping interests. It is no-

Meanwhila round Chengan events have Length between perpendiculars ...1850*

Breadth extrem thing new for us to have relations with also turned out in General Wu Pei Fa's

*****335* Japan. Wo have, I think, eines in this favour. On March 27th, General Teng Shih Hao sued a proclamation which Society a very large proportion of the

was not only scattered broadcast among Joverseas shipping of Japan-well' over

the Chinese and sent to the officials but 80 per cent. But the circumstances of

Chengtu.

GENERAL TAX'ą. DEFEAT.

The 3rd Ezechwan Army in Chengt closed the city gates and according to reports received very heavy fighting began on March 98th. Casualties were very heavy and many bullets and shells are said to have passed over the Consular buildings in Chengtu

the last few years have made it desiples were also sent to the Conguls in abi to modify the position of the Society

TO GRATIFY THE POWERS. to some extent, --because, frankly, wit

This prochumation stated that General want to maintain cur business in Japan, and we want to do anything consistent Teng and his army were advancing on with maintaining the security of the Chengt by order of General Wn Pei Fu class of this Society to faciliate business, in order to carry out the wishes of the aad to meet the wishes and regulations Powers expressed at the Washington of the Government of Japan. If we ex-Conference that China should have re

unifiention. It stated that his desire and peel the shipping community of Japan to employ us, to class their vessels it must that of Liu Taun How was to suppress brigands and so gratify the Powers by We cannot ex- Įbe for some good reason.

pect to go to a Japanese shipowner and unifying Chian pak him to class his ships with is unless we are going to reader him a service equivalent to the fees wo demand for the work we do, and I think there is. reason for supposing that we can justify our position. At the present day, when ships have increased very much in site and a large number of lives are risked in ose vassal, I think it ought to be a real ad- vantage to the cwaer to have behind him the security of a cortificate from such a Classification Society 'as Lloyd's Register, (Hear, hear.) I therefore look forward with confidence to Mr. Cox's appoint ment in Japan. He will find some Although this amounted to an absolute friends there. We hare a very inducn-surrender, no repoft had been received of tial Japanese Committeo, and at the head General Tang Shih Hao having actually of this committee we have Mr. Uchida, entered Chengfu when this account was whom we have had the pleasure of meet written. ing here. From my interviews and con- Iversations with Uchida I feel sure A later message by another agency

ARSENAL BLOWN UP.

At last on March 30th, the Chengtu arenal is reported to have blown up. Gen. Teng claims to bave inflicted 20,000 Lia Chen Hsun is reported to have issued casualties on his enemies. Finally General a preclamation saying that owing to lack of ammunition and supplies he could fight |

more and that he would give up his Governor of Szechwan dual post of Commander-in-chief and Civil

CHENGTO OCCUPIED.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LTD., lie the advantages of classi. announced that General Yang Sen's com

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No. 4711 Dentifrice

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$1.00 and $1.75 Bottle

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fication with this Society. (Hear, hear.) mander, Liu Tsun Hao has occupied the we have very much pleasure in seeing Provincial capital of Szochwan, thereby you here today, Dr. Fujishima, and we giving another province over to General hope we are going to do some good busi Wa Pei Fu's control. ness with you.' I ask you to drink success to Japanese shipping, and I couple with that the name of Dr. Fuji- shima. (Applause.}

It took two weeks for word of the fall of Chengtu to reach Peking. Communica tions were cut and the news was sent out by way of Yunnan and Hongkong. Gen :

entered the capitol on the night of March oral Lin in his telegram reports that he a great pleasure for me to meet so many 30th. In the fight for the city, some two distinguished gentlemen in the word of thousand men were killed. and he captured shipping. Beyond expressing my thanks stores of arms and ammunition, Some

Dr. Fujishima replying, said: It is

and plasure, I have very little to any damage was done by fire an! by looters. which might interest you. I can tell you; however, a little good news. Dur

about 1,070 tons

Depth (Flat Keel to Upper Deck)-157 Nominal Displacement" Present Mean Draft

Where.

Built

By whom..

Bunker capacity (coal)

Fresh Water capacity

.....Sheerness

1941

H.M. Dockyani ..103 Toas

Reserve feed water capacity... 9:6

Economical speedi

Coal Consumption

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.

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speed)...

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AUCTIONS

PUBLIO AUCTION.

THE Undersigned have received instructions to all by PUBLIC AUCTION, on SATURDAY, the 28th day of APRIL, 1923,

at 11 o'clock, AM, at their Bales Room. ICE HOUSE STREET, VICTORIA, HUNGROÑO, the Very Valuable Leasehold Property situate at Victoria aforesaid and registered in the Land Office INLAND LOT NO. 93, together with the buildings thereon, consisting of

of Seven Desirable Dwelling Honse now known as No 43, 45, 47, 49, 41, 53 and 53, WYNDHAM STREET, Victoria, atoresaid, in One Lot. THE PROPERTY CONSISTS OF:—-

All that Piree or Parcel of Ground situate at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, "and registered in the Land Office as Inland Lot No. 069, together with the mossunges ar tenements and other exestions and buildings thervor, and at the date hereof known as NOR. 41, 45, 47, 40, 51, 53 and 55, Wradham Street, Victoria aforesaid, held for the term of 999 years from the with day of June, 1848, created Leass therein by a Crowa dated the 9th day of September 1999, and made between His the owners of the other part, subject to Majesty King George V. of the one part, and the payzaent of the annual Crown Beat of $123, payable by hall-yearly payments on the 25th day of December and the 25th day of June, in each and every year, during the said term, and to the observance and performance of the Lessee's coavesants and conditions therein

and contained. For further particulars, apply to

reserved and

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Mr. LEO. DALMAUA Y CASTRO,

Solicitor for the Owners

or to

MESARS. HUGHES & HOUGH,

Auctioneers.

PARTICULARS of

VALUABLES LEASEHOLD; PROPERTY

Situate

No. 13, WING HING STREET. VICTORIA, HONGKONG,

Tol ke Sold by Order of the Mortgages

By

PUBLIC AUCTION,}

IN ONE LOT On

MONDAY,

The law Day of Blax, 1923, at 3 o'clock P.X.

BY

Messra. LAMMERT BROTHERS

AT THEIR OFFICE, DUDDELL STREET.

Stee! ....Framing, O. B. Plating, Upper and I ower Decks, Forecastle and Poop Stringers, Bulkheads, &c. Iron......... Davits, Stauchions, &,

THE Aice or parcel of ground situato WoodSheathing, Forecastle, Feopat Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and

HE Property consists of First ALL

Upper and Lower Decks auch registered in the Land Offico as SECTION A of INLAND LOT No. 2166 together with Sheathing the messunges erect Wing Bling Street and

or buildings terro known as Secondly

Metal

Flats in Hole ..Sheathing,

Wood Fastenings, Stem, Sternpost, Rudder, Shaft Brackets.

DECKS.

now

· ALL THATrip of land at the rear Lower, Upper, Forecastle,: Boat Deck and of the said Section A of Inland Lot No. 2166

Poop.

being a scavenging line. All of which pre- mises are held for the residue of the term of ENGINER

76 years from the 15th day of May, 1910, Vertical Triple Expansion. surface conden created by the Crown Loase thereof together

sing, total H.P. 1,400 at 200 rpm.

with the valuable machinery now situate in Cylinders 11: 19"; diameters x 2 ft.

stroke.

or upon the said premises as i at No. 1 Gordon Street.

Particulars and Conditions of sale may be, obtained from

Steam pressure 210 lba per Sq. in..............2 Sets. BOLLERS.

Water tale Belleville typ".

Stear

pressare, max. 200 lbu, per Sq. in. reducing to 210 lbs, at engines. 4 No. AUXILIARY MACHINERY.

Engine air compressing for boiler tuba

1 No. sweeping

Main ericulating sad aariliary pumps 2 No. Electric light engines with dynamos... 2 No, Fan, force draught, for boiler roums... 2 No. Feed pumps

hire and bilge pump

Starting engine

Steerix engine.***.

No

No.

2 No.

I No.

*

1 No.

Steam winch and windlass...... Evaporating Plant with Distiller de

Evaporating Pumpe.Capacity,122 Beta. tous per 24

hours. ELECTRIC LIFTING

Fitted with icter.al electris lighting at

20 volts.

PARTICULARS OF IMPORTANT ARTI CLES ON BOARD TO BE SOLD

WITH THE VESSEL

Chain Cable -3184 fathoms, Anchore. 18 cwt. each, 3 No., Brats Davits 14 No., Cat Davite 2 No. and small dasi, Metal Com Men by Mooiwood Accommodation panion way upper deck ift. Galley for 195-145 Metal pups 5 No. and one small iron Fares Ladder, pun, à large quantity of valuable METAL Fittings such as Fairleade, Mimshroom Top Ventilators, Hand and Guard Rail socketa, deck plates, illuminatore, guards and stan chions to Skyligh's, clips, link plates, fremain, voler pipe,

and fittings to bridge, also a considerable delphins to band steering gear quantity of spare boiler gear comprising tubes junction boxes tuve joints, check ruta, drums, durs elbows, do, in New condition, which are stored in the Dock- youd

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Teaders will be received in the Office of the Naval Store Officer, HM. Dockyard, Houg. king, up to Soos on MONDAY, the 7th

A. W. GR UNDY,

Naral Store Officer,

1387)

Meera HASTINGS & HASTINGS. Solicitors,

8. Doa Yaux Bond Central,

and Meas LAMMERT BROTHERS

Anctonehez

BOWERN & CO., No S, MUSEUM ROAD, SHANGHAL

Members British Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai). Mr. T. W. BOWERN, Fellow the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, Incor porated by Royal Charter, London,

STEAMSHIP AGENT AND SHIPBROKERS. For the Parchase, Sale and Charter of Vessels of any Tonnage, Passenger and,or Cargo, Now and/or Olä, with delivery China at Very Low. Prices.

SALVAGE OPERATORS, MARINE SURVEYOR

AUCTIONEERS, COAL MERCHANTS. FREIGHT BROKEzs, Metal MERCHANTS,

Class Condition

Machinery For Sale, Now and Old in First-

tion).

IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS, SHALE-BROKERS Members Shanghai Share Brokers' Associa-

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Catalogues pad Price-Lists on application (Enquires Welcomed

CABLE ADDRESS: Bowran, Shanghai.

CODES: Bentley's, Scott's, A.B.C.

5th Edition and Improved.

ing the last week our company has placed crders with builders on the Clyde for him, and from that starting point busi two new motor-ships, and I can assure ness was most pleasant. We welcome you that these two chips will be ulti-him back to Japan, and I thank the góra- mately classed by your Register. This mittee of Lord's Register for their is one of the results of my study sines action in pointing him. Since my my arrival in this country, and it may arrival in this country I have re-visited be taken as a proof of the increasing the centres of the shipping industry, and popularity of the motor-ship. I believe one who knows how these places look in the time will not be far off when the times of prosperity, I could not help feel world will go in for motorships more ing a peculiar sensation. Unfortunately, MAY, JU83. extensively.

affairs in Japan are somewhat similar. I noties that many owners are carrying on their businos from hard to mouth with. A year or so ago I noticed in the out any fixed policy. Now, if any of newspapers that Great Britain and you gentlemen here to-day could give me! Japan have mutually recognised their the considered policy of your owners to respective Load Line Laws, which is very tide over this bad period, I would bring gratifying to us, as it must be to you it home with me for the benefit of

The question of classification is, Japanese shipowners. It would be a great IRRITATED & INFLAMED EYE however, somewhat of a different matter. discovery. (Laughter.)

thank you again, Mr. Scrution. for can be directly traced in many casa to L FOX TERRIER, Baskering za name of As you are aware, a Japanese National Classification Begister was formed a few affording me and many of my compat the Sunday Motor trip and Golfing. The "PETER Reward Kindly phone Pea'r 00. years ago, of which the president of the ricts this opportunity of meeting so

NATIONAL REGISTERS.

Hongkong, March, 1973,

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PREPAID

Nippon Yusen Kaisha is chairman of many distinguished gentlemen. Before dust from sections of the local roada committee, and consequently my company sitting down, I beg, on behalf of my

the other hand, I realise the existence sincerely, and to propiose the toast of the and influence of the Japan Committees of continued expansion and prosperity of Lloyd's Register of Shipping, of which Lloyd's Register of Shipping. the vice-president of our company is one

AN INTERNATIONEL BASIE.

" WANTED' ADVERTISEMENTS

OST OR STAYED in PEAK DISTRICT,.

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LET-KOFLOOx, from May 1st,

has a great interest in that Society. On colleagues and myself, to thank you all contain a decided eye irritant. A sug Charmingly Furnished, Two Bon gestion for these trips would be to keep APARTMENT, Kitchen, Bath-room, Servanta Quarters. All Modern Conveniences. Apply the windshield up and to use a pair of D. Cowen, la, Ahmand Building-9 to 10 of the chairmen. Frankly, my own per r. Howard Hctider, responding for

Sun glassen Bun glasses of any pattern | 3

[70. sonal view is that each country should Lloyd's Register, after referring to the with either Crookes, Laxfel, Fieuzal, UENISHED Five Room HOUSE TO have its: WT National Classifica international character of the Bociety,

LET THE FEAX for 8 Weeks from May 4th.-Closo Tram-Rent Moderate: Apply X... elo Daily Free Offles.

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Every Convenience. Carefully supervised Good. ELL Furnished APARTMENTS, Foot W situation, Overlooking Fable Gardens.

tion, but I think it is unnecessary alluded to his long acquaintance with Amber, London Smoke, or Blue lenses for me.

Any that

my personal Mr. H. Jasper Cox, and expressed his views will not act detrimentally, in any confidence that the selection of los are obtainable at very moderate prices way to working with other institutions. It will also be superfluous for me to men for the important position of principal from The Hongkong Optical Co., succes. tion our apreciation of the help rendered would give satisfaction not only to the sors to Clark & Co., Manufacturing and surveyor in Japan would be one which in the past by Lloyd's Register toward committee of Lord's Register, but also Refracting Opticians the most compet. Apply-4, THE ALBANY, Albany Hond, Japanese shipping, (Hear, bear,) shall be only too happy to render any with which he will come info contact, ent manufacturing optical establishment to the Japanese shipping community nistanos to Mr. Cox when he comes He hoped the friendly relations between in Bonth China-lousted in 53, Queen's WANTED-One Large ROOM or Two back to Japan. He was very popular the Society and the shipping community during his last stay there. We all liked of Japan would be made still closer in Road Central (opposite to the Singer First Floor, in Centre

preferably on Ground or (Jontinued at foot of next column.) the near future.

City, required as Sewing Machine CompeBy)-ADIT. [101 Offices About Jane-Write "Z" Daily Press,

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