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JOHN 1.

THORNYCROFT

AND CO. LTD.

SHIPBUILDERS AND ENGINEËRS

London, Southampton sna Basingstoke

THE HONGKOXG DAILY PRESA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBAR 1ST, 1993,

PASSENGER AND CARGO VESSELS OF ALL TYPES UP TO 6,000 TONS OCEAN-GOING TUGS, MOTOR BOATS (SEA OR RIVER)

UP TO 50 KNOTS

TUBFINES AND RECIPROCATING MACHINERY AND PROPELLERE. MARINE AND STATIONARY OIL ENGINES 8 TO 90 B.H.P.

MOTOR VEHICLES 2 TO 6 TONS.

WATER-TUBE BOILERS.

FOX QUOTATION, APPLY--s

Out they go!

ROBERT DOLLAR - BUILDING, SHANGHAL.

GIVING UP AGENCY,

THE WHOLE OF OUR STOCK OF "

HANAN BOOTS and SHOES

TO BE CLEARED AT

$13.50 per pair.

(Lass the present nost price)

Black, Tan, White, Patent Leather and Pumps.

MACKINTOSH

Men's Wear

& CO.. LTD.,

Specialists

Alexandra Building.

Des Voeux Road.

THE CHINA DISPENSARY

CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS,

fi

PERFUMERY, TOILET ARTICLES, PATENT MEDICINES DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ETC.

We ask you to compare Values.

82. QUEEN'S ROAD C.

PHONE 2598.

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JUST RECEIVED

A Large Assortment of

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SUIT CASES and TRAVELLING REGS

AM at Reasonable Prices,

Latest Styles

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RAINCOATS

FUR

Gents Ladies and Children.

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DINNER SETS

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TEA

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Assorted Designs, 22 Pieces FROM $12.50 UP.

An opportualty seldom offered.

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THE SHIPPING CONTROL.

LANDSLIDES. Another big landslide occurred yester day morning during the heavy rains at Castle Peak which means that the Coastal fund is blocked in one more possumu it will take a considerable time to clear: away the debris.

WERE MOLLER & COS DIFFICULTIES DUE road is blocked in one more place by some

TO THE SHIPPING CONTROL?

GOVERNMENTS STATEMENT AND MR. MOLLERS REPLY

In Hongkong the report was circulated yesterday murning that a big boulder had rolled down the hillside from the Peuk! towards Conduit Road. This has not been j confirmed by the Public Works Depart

ment.

A retailing wall of the Japanese "TIONS in Bow. Read has collapsed owing to the excessive rain and we understand that anxiety is felt for the safety of ether re

A'vítal issue in the Shipping Control cakery B:-Was the winding up of Messrs. Moller & Co. (Shanghai), ltd., due to the Hongkong Control Scheine! Tho Oficial Report states that the Chermens has lagoa, table to find any We print in parallel evidener in suport of the allegation that it was. columus the statement in the Offeind Report and the reply made to it by detaining walls in the same vicinity. "Mollör:-

FROM THE REPORT ON THE

SHIPPING CONTROL"

A MURDEROUS ATTACK. FOREMAN STABRED.

Hospital in a precarious state, Fan Fed to the Government Civil

INTIMATIONS

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

THE Offices of the " HONGKONG DAILY- CHATEN ROAD (3ni floor), to which Address all Correspondence should be directed.

Rongkong, 16th July, 1929.

FOR SALE.

NE 0.0.x Direct Expansion Refrigerat Oing PLANT manufactured by the MACHINERY Co., AMERICAN CARIONTO Wisconsin. Refrigerating capacity tona per

4 hours,

For Specification and Order for Inspection," Apply to

HOLYOAK, MASSEY & CO. LTD.,

Engineering Dept.," Queen's Building, Hongkong. [1269

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

AND

to terms and conditions of storage at Hol

MR. MOLLER'S STATEMENT. A considerable amount of stress has The Government has not accepted the been laid by me on the point that the

A foreman employed at the Rope! audited figures, referred to by Mr. treatment was pitiless and relentless, such

as a great number of these asociated Factory, Kemgly Town, was attacked by. Moller, and it is its experience that ex-

of the stairs uf "his house at No. 73.1 pert opinion of the value of the subject with the Contrul Scheme, both officials two men, yesterday morning, at the funt antter of a claim aries very considerat vested interests do not wish to Belcher Street. The man was sized by

realize, or at any rate do not seem to one of his assailanty and the other stabbet CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION.

CO., LTD. ably according as the claim is minde by or against the Government. The follow. realize the very critical position in whichį him five times, twice in the side, also in:

Der Compuay's Stenar I have been placed, I think that much the leg. face and head. The man shouted

for help and his wife came running downONSIGNEES

MENTOR ing figures touy be quoted in this con

The sailants Ivscar. as I would like to withhold my own stairs to the

are hereby notified that the Cargo will be nection. The audited account, in vrsphel of two vessely gave $10,488 $5,330 private affairs, I should offer the follow-j zan away, one towards the Fast and a discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowicut, where as actual lavery sustained, exclusive of ing explanation in the hope of con- other to the West The would fit will lie at Consignem risk and subject interest over the period 16th April, 1918, to Sist January, 1910. Thegi revela wers "owned by two ane-dip Companies whose Balance sheets in respect of the year it February 1915 to st January, 1919. Show; in the one ease profit for the pear $84,040, remuneration to Diryctors and

She was not the type of the "are" Auditor 7838,424, and dividend of, 2875"

Butterfield & wary or Jardine's coasting per 930 share: and in the other case steamers, but rather an expensive boat pröft for the year, $214.205, remuneration for upkeep with the result that during to Directors and Auditer $21.448, and the earlier part of the war, she was run dividend of $190,50 per share, theng at a loss, and just prior to her being requisitioned; we were in a position to capital being $10,000, and the steamer start recuping some of "our previons being written down to $20,000 in each original patlay and losses.

$1194

With regard to Mr. Moller's ships, his auditqi accounts, which have not been

"!

vincing those responsible, as to the effect of their actions on one of my steamship companies.

The s.. Jaapuri was purchase by ne just after the far started, and being in l. she was fitted at Hong- Kong and the actual cost was just a little over $23,*t, when ready for sea,

During our management of this vessel, for the Hongking Control Sehenle, we were fortunate enough to secure for their recount the only substantial time charter mentioned, the nett profits resulting were

THE CHINA PONY.

A PROPOSAL TO BREED HIM AT SHANGHAI.

Dr. H. E. Keylock has given bis cpinim! to the members of the Shanghai Rare Club on the question of the creation of a long Stud Farm, in the vicinity of Shanghai.

The doctor deals with the subject at con siderable length, but the following are a few interesting extracts, taken at random, from his report:

Wharf. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after 9th August.

Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to Steamer's arrival.

are to

the

4th

All broken, chafed, and damaged gouls to be left in the Godowna, where they will or akshmized bra any, Tuesdays and Fridays ausweets tho

the hours of

of 10.45 am and Noon ithia the free storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods

After have left the Steamer's Godown, and all Goods September, will be acbject to rent. remaining delivered

All Cuma against the Steamer must be presented to the undersigned on er before the

No Fire Insurance will be effected. 19th Sept., or they will not be recognised."

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 29th August, 1923.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD.

AND

CO., LTD.

More than half the pleasure of breed- ing nuimal is to wateli then grow and develop, to compare the pointy of one with another, therefore the Stud-should be ac- gible, and it is vital to the success of a stud details should be mythical Stud farm that the serving, trying and

important These points and advantages could not appertain in Mongolia whereas CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION

Shanghai. I confidently assert that the they can he secure in a Stud Farm, etose chanate of Shanghai more suitable than that of Mongolia for the reeling of poties and that if there any disadvantages in the soil or water which I doubt that these can be overenus,

to

accepted by the Government, show loss the vessel ever received, and as already whit the feeding of the youngsters is all sustained by owner exclusive of interest.in the vicinity of $277,970.60.

the vessel was returned to us about $12,159 in respect of the Junapouri, and $19,134, in respect of the Castlefod. M-the end of January, 1916, and famed. Liately after such redelivery, these parti Moller has not made any claim for loss eulur tire charterers declared bankruptcy in respect of the Fallanru. The total and the steamer was thrown back on our of the two claims is $31, 193, against which has without any charter from that day there is a debt due by Mr. Moller to the until now, she has been throughout on a most unsatisfactory working basis. re- Hongkong Government in the sum of suiting eventually in the vessel being laid $44,512, exclusise of interest. Almost the up at Hongkong for nearly the last two whole of this debt is due, not in respect It being foreseen that it was impossible of Mr. Moller's ships, but in respect of to carry on further with the steamer, we liquidation, and the steamer was sold for

years.

There

are,

in roy

why the two

wo.

Clubs

reasons should start a Stud. I cannot conceive that there is any other sound object in life than to secure the Kuccess of the who follow us, therefore as racing

shortshipped per

CDARDANUS" and "PATROCLUS are bereby notified that the Cargo ha

Hoit's heen brought by MENTOR" and will le dacharged into Wharf, Kowloon, where it will be at Consignees' risk and subject to terms and conditions of storage at Holt's whart. The Cargo wil be ready for delivery from Godewa

9th August. All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be any Tuesdays and Fridays. between the hours of 10.45 within the free storage

re period

on

after Ruth

sum paid in error by the Government were forced to put the company into men we should do what we can to assist oxamined on any 10.45 8.m. and noon

1-I am a creditor of the Comjung to the amount of *58142 (anite apart from my obligation under Chuke

3).

-The proceeds of the sale, were hand ed over to mortgagees, who carried a heavy lien on the vessel. 3-I have coverunted with the sort gacres to be responsible for the difference between $12,000 and the original mortgage... 4-The Hongkong Government have taken all the income that the steamer

made.

to Messrs. Moller (Hongkong), Ltd. on $22.000.

The net result of my unfortunate - account cargo carried in the s.s. Patriat,

As regards the filefrul, Messrs.sociation with this vessel was:- Moller & Co. with the approval of the Shipping Control Committer, let the ship ou a móst advantagesus charter for twelve calendar months from December, 1818. The charterer failed to take the vessel up, | the Attorney-General of Hongkong joiurd with the Castlefield. Steamship Company as plaintiffs in ao action against the charterer, judgment was obtained in a very large such, and it is understood that the matter was anally settled on pay ment of between $300,000 and $100,000.") The Hongkong Government made elaim in respect of the sun which would desireti. have been due to it up to the rnil of This is one of similar losses incurred by January, when its control terminated, but, in my business which is entirely ship- ping; and, any one who chooses to do so i did rely upon Mr. Moller's debt being can realize, that the profits now taken paid out of that money. Even if Mr. away by the Government Contral Scheme Moller had discharged this debt, he would are most essentially needed and that their

loss is severely felt by me; still have had a most substantial sum in band,

no

The Government is unaware of the sub-

unit.

5.—I have lost my entire outlay and my

property... This position can be verified if so

STEAMER ACCOUNTS PRESENTED TO THE" COLONIAL GOVERNMENT.

without any further consideration.

the racing fraternity who will suced us We are in a position to-day to start this Stud farm thereby giving our successors a sound and valid reason for racing and we could not leave them a better legacy than a pony breeding stud farm in running Frier, I submit to the younger genera tin that, they should support the scheme because some of them must reap the beno- 6t, and to the aller members I suggest that as

racing hus afforded the so much pleasure it devolves upon them to do every thing in their power to sure that pleasure to the next generation. Probably every man who comes to China feels that he is certain to make his fortune and that he will not be here for very long.

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No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Steamer's Godown, and all. Goods remaining undelivered after the 4th. September, will be subject to rent So Fire Insurance will be effected.

BUTTERFIELD SWIRE (JOHN SWINE & SON, LTD.)

Agenta.

(1927 Hongkong, 29th Angust, 1973.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

AMERICAN & ORIENTAL LINE.

Prox NEW YORK.

the true racing man who has to dr that dream does not spine trúe and

wishes to remain here, the breeding of his ring stock wall at least, give him a TEE Steamship other interest in life. A breeder always p wauls, to go une better than the last-it is in interest that lasts a man for dife, and one of which he uéter tires or willingly abandons,

"think this original breed should be pre-

"MINERIC" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are. informed than all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Gedowns of Hongkong &. Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining andelivered after the 5th Sept., 1923, will be subject to rant

It is not muggested that the Race Clubs' Stud. Farm should attempt to cross the China pony with any other breed but suply to breed from the best obtainable old inshioned China ponies-the best being de Eined by those animals which have speed, Atomic, soundness and courage as proved

All Claims against the steamer must be by the race coursis test. The China y presented to the Undersigned on or before has many desiable characteristics, parts These accounts showed very substantial cularly stamina, courage, and weight 19th September, 1993, or they will not be sequent bistory of Mr. Moller's three losses during the control, but they were entrying capabilities, all qualities that are rocken, chafed and damaged Goods are to whips: except that it is informed, though merely criticised and afterwards shelved sought for in horse flesh, and I venture to be left in the Godowns, where they will be it cannot vouch for the fact, that the s.s. I have substantially verified my posi- served. To the Shanghai community he examined on 5th September, 1923, at 10 ..

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bils of Lading will be counterigued by Wolour way sold for a much larger sumtion by figures taken oat by the Hong-fills the place of the horse in every capacity

THE BANK LINE, LTD; than the original purchase price; but it kong Chartered Accountants, Messrs. from the race curse to the Municipal eart.

General Agenta. Perey Smith. Seth and Fleming, and to known to other breed of burne, except

Hongkong, 29th Angust, 19:3. is unable to find any" evidence in support put it mildly, if these figures are doubted the thoroughbred horse (and he would be of the allegation that the winding up and cannot be accepted by the Govern barred from pole) which could fill all the roles that a China pony can. In addition of Messrs. Moller & Co. (Shanghai), Ltd.,ment, surely the present day position of he is undoubtedly the finest mounted in

shipping is quite sufficient and substan- fantry pony in the world.

Because the is in any way due to the Hongkong tial proof that there must be something China pony possesses all the above qualities Control Scheme,

wrong somewhere.

is in my opinion quite a sufficient reason why the Shanghai Bate Clubs should attempt to preserve the breed from outside influences and crente a China Pony Stud Book.

A PLEASANT. HOLIDAY `THROUGH SIBERIA... COURTESY AND HOSPITALITY EVERYWHERE.

Three members of the staff of the Peking Union Medical College, Mr. F. 31. Exner, Mr. E. C. Scott and Mr. E tour,

All through Siberia they found the people courteous and helpful and very. well-disposed towards foreigners. Every thing was perfectly quiet and orderly and there was no annoyanes from the author," ities of any kind. The trains on the. Trans-Siberian Hadaży were ruaning nự regular, though not very fast schedules.

The express to Moscow runs only

“To my mind the whole scheme is worthy of the fullest support from every meing man-it must appeal to all those who have the true interests of the pony at heart,

FITU PINCE-NEZ-

risk

SE AMBOISE."

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE

o

CONSIGNEES of Cargo from MARSEIL

LES, &c., Alo Cargo or 8.8. "DR. PIERKE BENUIT from Havre, La Pallice din connection with sure Breamer are heroby informed that their goods,

the exception of

stored at their Valuables are being landton Tessure and int the Gotowns of the Hongkony.

Wharf and Godown

be obtained have just returned to Peking after anweekly, and to Vladivostock, by the all is the latest of the finger operated eye-Kowloohence delivery may UMIDINER.

tous Russian, route, other glass mounting, his bora designed to immediately alter and log forma Siberia, and report un extremely plestunt other trains, running two, three and four avoid all the objectionable features of

Cargo will be forwarded on unless vacation.

Their route lay through Mukden, long waiting unnecessary. The fares this type of mounting. The long coil intimation in received from the Consignees balore Noux, TO-Dar, requesting it to be landed Harbin and Manchul to Chita, the capital were low and the rolling stock quite good. springs of the Fit-U prevent spring here, of the Far Eastern Republic before its The Amur steamers were especially com breakage, and can be instantly adjusted the Undersigned Goods remaining unclaimed Bills of Lading will be countersigned by absorption into the Russian Federated fortable and cheap, while the ri`r Socialist topublic. From there they cou scenery was splendid,

to give more or less pressure on the nose."

the 6th September, 1923, at Noon, will tinued by rail to Stretenek-Shilku system.

The nose clips are of special shape to be subject to rent and landing charges,

All claims must be sent in to me on or The voyage down the Shilks to the Amur,

prevent slipping. Fit-U Piace-nez of any before the 9th reptember, 1923, or they will and down this gront river, past Blagove.

metal are obtainable from The Hong- not be recognized, kong Optical Co., successors to Clark

abchensk to Habarrovak, a distance of

timewa week were quite all right and made

neath 1,500 miles, was made in sidewheel Calcutta is gripped by dengas, the cat river stemmers of good size At Habarovsk break being reported as the worst ex-

& Co., Mannfacturing and. Befracting they-resumed ruil travel and went on to perienced for years. The medical officer Vindivostock on the Trans-Siberian. After says it is a mosquito-borne disease and Opticians, the most competent pptical. a stay in this city they came back to that an anti mosquito campaign should be Colony located in 12, Quem's Road

Central-Anyr. conducted on 4' largo male, Pekingid Harbin,

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All damaged packages will be examined on Wednesday, the 5th September, 1923 by. · Kesars, Goddard & Dougins. So Fire Insurance has been effected.

B. RODENFUSER,

Acting Agent. Hongkong, 30th August, 1923.

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