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CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AMERICAN & MANCHURIAN LINE.

FROM NEW YORK.

THE Steamship

CITY OF CORINTH" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her Are informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra-hazardous Godowns of Holt' Wharf, whence Delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods Endelivered after 15th August, 1926, will be have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining subject to Bent.

All Claims against the Steamer just be presented to the Undersigned on or before and Angast, 1996, or they will not be

recognized.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays cr Fridays, be tween the hours of 10.45 m. and Noon, within the Fres torage period of One Weak. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

THE BANK LINË, LTD, General Agenta.

13858 Hongkong, 9th August, 1926."

£1

HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE.

AHE Motorship

THE MUENSTERLAND "

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH 1916

MOTORING NOTES (CON)

THE SMALL CAR.

Various agencies send us "material" for these columns. These contributionė are examined carefully and when there is any item of interest it is duly recorded.

We have recently had some readable matter from an enterprising advertising corporation in Ohio:

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After some consideration we have come to the conclusion that soon we shall hear of a Syndicate in the U.S.A. whose ob ject will be to manufacture and market small cars.

LOSS OF THE “FONTAINE- BLEAU."

RECENT FIRE DISASTER DESCRIBED.

GRAPHIC ACCOUNT GIVEN

Fontainebleau.

In the Times of Ceylon there appears very full details regarding the-destruc. tion by fire in July of the Messageries Maritimes liner

at

land, whilst she was our ber way to the

bouti, the port, of French Somali Far East, being due to arrive at Hong kong on August,

HONGKONG SHIPPING.

spread. It was not quite certain whe ther the outbreak of fire had really started in the Red Sea. Certainly durIMPROVED the-passage through the Red Sea it had teen painfully hot, but whether this.. was due to natural conditions or to a amouldering fire in the hold was not at all certain. At any rate the outbreak had been discovered just they were entering the port of Djibouti. The cause of the outbreak was unknown, but it might be that sportaneous com- bastion of the earge of cotton had been induced by the terrific beat in the Red Sca

SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS.

RETURN: FREIGHTS STILL LOW--

Improved returns were shown in yee- terday's shipping statement, but freights continued low, compared with the usual' average, the cargo...for Hongkong. be ing especially below the usual märk The total tonnage entered was 14,333 tons British vessels making up 8,966 tons and other nationalities 7,357 tons) and it is interesting to note that the total freight was even below the toninge of the ships. At yesterday there were 43 Serious allegations against the officers vessels in the harbour, of which 91 were British. During the previous 24 hours Two of the passengers of the ill-fated of the ship are made by Dr. P. C. steamer arirved at Colombo on July Subadhikari, Lecturer in Botany of the aine vessels arrived, it, three British, The headlines tell the story # America 20th, and one of these a Frenchman, gave Ceylon University, who was also a pasone French, one Dutch, one Swedish and has steadily been reducing piston dis graphic description of the efforts senger on the ill-fated Fontainebleau, threa Chinese. The departures over the placement in motor-cars" is one. Very made to control the fire which broke Seen by a Times of Ceylon representa same period came to eleven, -tz., two vailed from the time the vessel took two American for Manila, one Chinese interesting figures are quoted to show bow out on the Fontainebleak, and of box tive, he stated that disorganisation pre-Japanese and one. Dutch for Shanghai, the eficiency of the small car has in the ship eventually became a wreck, heavy list. The fact that panie did not for Hauhoi, one French for Kwang Chow although for many hours there seems break out during the afternoon, Was Wan, one American for San Francisco, The famous speed-way racing track at not to be the slightest danger of the entirely due to the calmness of the pas one Chinese for Amoy, one British for Indianapolis is the "Brooklands" of the complete loss of the vessel.

Singapore and one Chinese for Sha U C.S.A because accurate observations of the behaviour of cars can be made there

Chung There was only only and clear- ance, this being a British steamer for and valuable data accumulated.

Weihaiwei..

creased-in fifteen years.

sengers themselves.

tion was

The fire apparently broke out just as

Continuing, Dr. Subadhikari said:—. the vessel was entering Djibouti Har-

"We could get no information, and up bour about one o'block on the afternoon! of July 18th, when a thin haze of smoke to the last minute we received no or was seen issuing from the two ventila-dars from anyone to leave the ship, nor fors of the 'tween No. 2 held, which was any help offered to us. The situa too disgraceful for words.

about 130 passengers, o contained bales of cotton from Egypt. There were The ventilators were at once shut, and & quantity of steam was directed into board, mostly French, and we had to the held. After half an hour of this take our own initiative in all matter. treatment, it was thought that the fire at about 7 p.m. some ladies and children had been put out, and the hatches were left the vessel, but others would not opened. Again, however, smoke began leave until the Captain ordered them to rise from the hold and it increased to do so. The order of the Captain in volume, banging over the ship like ever came Messrs. Russell and Ban a pall. Quarter of an hour later the ger, Dr. Bradford and myself did our smouldering cotton burst into fames. best to help the ladies and children to and below the screen of smoke thin leave the ship with as much liggage as

All the they could secure.. tongues of flame could be seen. time Trojan efforts were made to get the fire under control, but the 3 pliances available were not adequate, The astonishing "fact emerges that and the flames gradually gained the decrease of 79 per cent. in piston dis-, upper hand. placement was followed by an increase

BIG BLAZE

Comparing tests made over the last afteen years we see that the speed of cars has gone up while the piston displace ment (or size of cylinders) has gone down. The best average speed recorded from 1920-60 was 94.48 miles per hour with a piston displacement of 181.44 cubic inches In 1913 to 1993 the size of the motors was restricted to below 182 cubic inches.

In 1918 the big race was ope to all cars with a piston displacement under 800 inches. An average speed on the 300 aile trip was 71.13 miles per hour made by a car with an engine displacement of $97.2 cubic inches. The winner arernged 74.50 miles an hour in a car with a engina whose displacement was 447.1 cubic inches.

of 31 per cent in speed capacity,

THE EUROPEAN TYPE The burden of the whole of this Ex- from Ohio is that the port Publicity European, type motor will become more and more popular in the U.S.A

No doubt, the success of the American cars in the early days of motoring was due to the fact that high-powered en- gines were fitted. Even to-day, if we compare the size of the engines on cars made in America with those made in Europe we shall find a great difference.

In America petrol consumption is not such a consideration. The conditions in the two continents are different and the result is that hitherto America has favour. ed the high-powered car.

...

The lights went out and on at in- tervals until 8 p.m., and from 8.30 p.m. to 8.43 p.. the ship was in absolute darkness.

A number

of the crew,

REVOLVER SHOTS.

CARGO ENTERED.

(For the 4 hours ended at 9 a.m. yesterday). For Hongkong

4,363 tons. For ports beyond

Total

9,800

.14,169

(For the previous 24-hours ended-at

9am on Monday) For Hongkong For ports beyond....

Total...

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The arrivals for the twenty-four hours ended at 9 am yesterday were as under:-

City of Corinth (British) from Naw-...

port News and Manila with 300 tona af general cargo and 400 tons for porta beyond; Sunning (British) from Shanghai and Amoy with 840 tons of general cargo and mail;" Fat Shing (British) from, Shanghai and Foochow with 620 tons of gen- eral cargo and mail; Hanoi (French) from Haiphong and

Fort Bayard with 138 tons of gonz eral cargo and mail, Fan Overstraten (Dutch) from Belawan Deli and Singapore with 800 tons of general cargo, maii and 800 tons for porta beyond;

Wanking (Swedish) from Oslo and Singapore with 342 tons of general eargo, mail and 8,800 tona for ports. beyond;

Phrana (Chinese) from Quinhon and

Tourane, with 1,800 tons of general cargo and mail;

Sui Fit (Chinese) from Sha U Chung with one ton of general cargo;. Tak Hing (Chinese) from Sha U Chung,

with one ton of general cargo: Tak Bing (Chinese) from Nam Tan

with Ave, tons of vegetables.

Later arrivals yesterday, too late for inclusion in the above returns, were :-

Tjisondari (Dutch) from Shanghai and

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-Keelung with 353 tons of general cargo and 2,772 tons for parts hi rond;"

Hai Ying (British) from Foochow and Amoy with 400 tons of general cargo -and-maily

Empress-of-da-(British)-from-Van- couyer and Shanghai with 548 tons of general cargo, mail and 600 tons for ports beyond.

WEATHER REPORT.

Last night's weather report, forecast and remarks, issued by the Royal Obser-

Pressure is relatively low from North China to N.E. Japan. As anti-cyclone is central over the Loochoo Islands.

Local forecast:-S.E. or variable winds, light to moderate, fair.

Of the cargo for Hongkong, the British vessels brought 1,780 tons between them, Panic prevailed during this time to while of the remaining 2,803 tons in the greatest degree. Some of the lady vessels of other nationalities, the best en-vatory, stated: passengers fainted. The steamer listed

try was 1,500 tons. With regard to In a few hours time the hold was over dangerously. At about 12:30 freight for ports beyond, this was all raging-fürnace,-and-by-seven o'clock in there appeared to be a fight between the

carried-in-four-vessels, a ship of other the evening the Games were mounting crew and the stewards, the reason for than British nationality carrying no less mast high. Even at this stage, however, which appeared to be that some of the no anxiety was felt as to the safey of crew tried to desert the ship with their than 8,800 tons of the total. the ship. All afternoon the wind was belongings. blowing athwart the ship, and the out-lascars and Chinese, appeared to be break, though serious, was confined to very tired. We then saw the crew de the one hold. Although it was realised part. The fire assumed greater propor- that, the cargo in this hold was lost, tions, and at 3 p.m. the four of us whom there was no suggestion that the fat mentioned left the ship, the Captain of the whole vessel was even threatened. only remaining on board then. During the afternoon, however, the ship took a list to larboard on account of the

Just prior to leaving the ship we volume of water that had been pumped ince the held. This made it more difh were dumbfounded to hear some re- cult to combat the fire, which was rag volver shots, which appeared to us to ing most fiercely on the starboard side, have been fired to stop a military Ber- and the water going into the field could geant who tried to go down to his cabin

to save some of his. belongings. only be effective on the other side.

Even at 10, o'clock in the evening, Tor-stricken, we left the boat, and it however, the ship's officers were coo- cost us about Rs. 35 each to get ashore." fident that the vessel would be saved. InIt was one of the darkest seas In Hongkong there is so much bill fact they had entertained no thought of could have experienced We eventual After ly-went to an hotel, and from the win climbing to be done that many motorists the disaster that was to come, favour a powerful engine. "Maskee the midnight, however, the situation be dow of our room we saw that the whole petrol," they say."Give me power." came more serious. Up to this stage it steather was ablaze. When we saw the they A popular type of car-the Studebaker was thought that the fire would burn agents the following morning, standard six-has a piston displacement itself out in the hold, but now the wind practically told us to go to b We of 3,358.25 cubic centimetres-or 242 cubic shifted, and carried along the length of appealed to a Judge called M. Bellevant. cording to the advertisements. inches. It sells in Britain at £385, ac- the ship, at once fanzing the fames and and the Governor-General of French directing them to the companion-way, Somaliland, but they could do very little The new Crossley six has a cylinder and the upper passenger decks.

for us. We have since petitioned the There were three was ablaze amidships. It French Government. displacement of 2,602 cubic centimetres. the sel it sells in Britain at £675. A coastop was no longer possible to save the ship, casualties, the chief cook and two Chi- tion of 20 miles per gallon is quoted by for it had apparently grounded in the nese students dying as a result of the the makers.

Nobody supposes that you get a better ahallow water, owing to the heavy list are articls at £355 than you do at £675. You to starboard, and the Captain could must make up your mind what you want and what you can afford.

Is the small car going to become popu. lar in the U.S.A. Our correspondents in Ohio seem certain that it is

LOCAL CONDITIONS.

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Soon

Ter-

man

The doctor said in conclusion "I-

to get the wind broadside. Realising

ot get it under way to turn it round hope that a full inquiry will be held."

If the tendency in the U.S.A. is to fol- the seriousness of the situation a wire. low European designs and get smaller message was sent to Perim for 25. engines, as is argued by the Ohio-Ad-sistonce from a salvage boat. The fire vertising Corporation, then we shall find gradualy spread along the ship, and both for'ard and midship of flames engines with a 4.000 cu, cm. capacity only mounted high above the top mast. in the very expensive cara.

The weight of the car, and the area exposed to wind pressure, are important factors in determining petrol consump tion.

VESSEL DOOMED. It was" now obvious that the vessel was doomed, and at about half past three or four o'clock in the morning it "You cannot have it both ways. If you was abandoned. There was no panic want a big roomy body and a high power whatever, as the fire had been in pro- ed engine you must pay for it in petrol gress for about fourteen hours, and the consumption. There are arguments in few passengers remaining on board favour of almost every type of car. These were prepared for the order to abandon arguments appeal with different force to different people. That is why there is ahip. Most of the passengers had gone on shore in the afternoon with their

In the meantime it really is a matter ggage, and very few of them lost any of their belongings. The ship's officers

of great interest that manufacturers in managed to save the luggage not want the U.S.A should be devating attention

having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby notifed, that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowne of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whari and Godown Co. Ltd, whence, and/or from the Wharver, Delivery can be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods so much variety have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain ing andelivered after 13th August, 1926, will be subject to Beat

All Claims must reach us by 15th August 1920, or they will not be recognised.

"All damaged Packages will be examined by

and Messrs. Goddard Douglas (Marine Surveyors) at 10 am on 12th-August.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JEBSEN & Co.,

Agoats, Hongkong. Hongkong, 6th August, 1926.

THX

PERECH KIM EDT

THERAPION. No, THERAPION No. THERAPION NO.

13853

No, 1 or Wadier Cuinerh. Mo, v for Học à Bás Disson. No. 1 for Chroefa Walksom.. KEJ TY LIANOFIE VIERDENESS, PRIEIN DE KAPLAND, DE. DR. EN OLJE. *** DC*rk Ede M.Wal, London, or MAI FRC 90% Thousandy. Law TOKONET) ON Sİ SET BES" EAT FRAJORES

RIVER LEVELS. Bulletin from

BOARD OF CONSERVANCY WORKS OF KWANGTUNG,

Waterlevels (in English Feet) at 8.,,

· 1928.

W.LW.S Ang. 8. Ang. 9

Place of

Observation.

West River

to the small car. It is also a fact that ad on the voyage which was stored in

the motor manufacturers of Great Britain the special hold. The ship continued to burt for about twelve hours after being are devoting a great deal of attention to the methods of American firma.

There is very little that can be kept secret in Larse days. The general public

beneûta. ...

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVALS. Per 3.3. Hai Ning, from Foochow and Amoy:-Lt-Comdr. and Mrs. Sankey, Mr. J. H. Geldart, Masters J. W. and -D. Galdart.

abandoned, and when low tide carne gradually sank into the mud, lying practically on her side owing to the heavy list to starboard it had taken early during the afternoon. When all was over the vessel Iny there n totalt wreck more than three parts submerged in the watear.

The Fontainebleau was one of the latest acquisitions to the M.M. fleet, having been launched only two years ago. She was specially built for the mail and passeiger service between Mar- She was a Per R.M.S. Empress of Asia, arrived seilles and the Far East. at Hongkong on August 10th:Mr. H. vessel of 16,000 tons displacement and J. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. was under the command of Capt. Guil- Bailey, Mis E. L. Bailey, Mias E. land. It was understood that the wreck Bailey, Mr. M. R. Botelho, Master P. of the vessel involved the loss of about Botelho, Mr. J. P. Bourne, Mr. M. D. one hundred million francs: The cargo, Crichten, Mr. W. J. Dorion, Mr. C. the whole of which had been lost, with and W. F. Finelli, Mr. A Hillely, Mr. B. the exception of two motor cars Komor Mr. M. Hanuk, Miss M. Manak, three or four packages, had been valued Mr. C. B. Morrison, Mr. P. Newman, at about two-thirds of this sum, while Mr. J. M. Pinnin, Miss R. Rumjahn, the vessel was worth 25 or 30 million Mr. 8. R. Smith, Mrs. A. I. Shields, france.

Mr. F. E. Shaw, Mrs. Thompson, Miss CAUSE OF OUTBREAK UNKNOWN. M. Thompson, Mr. E. A. Vaudevier,

Commenting on the long of, the

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Waller, Mas

ter R. Waller, Misa B. Waller, Fontainebleau, the French passengers Master 2: Waller, Mr. B. G. Wilkerson, said that the vessel would have been Mr. and Mra G. M. D. Wolf, Misses saved if the fire had occurred in any Wolf (2) Mr. W. H. Hoegger, Mra. E big port. The lack of adequate fire- Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Brownlee, fighting appliances had hampered the Mrs. R. Collon and infant, Mr. P. T. ship's officers considerably in their Deraranne, Mr. C. Economon, Mr. D. valiant efforts. Again, the ship might S. Kimo, Mrs. L. Honnessy, Mr. H. still have been saved, but for the mis Morgan, Mr. B. Morgan, Mr J, fortune of the wind changing. This was Morgan, Mr. H. B. Nozris, Miss N, the sheerest had luck, especially when at Samabai +27.35+13,28 +11.00 Smith, Miss L. M. Vaughan, Miss B. the shallowness of the water prevented Higgins, Mr. H. 8. Mack, and Mr. 8, the ship being turned round so that the wind would not cause the fames to Sheklung. +15.9 -3 + 3,8 14434 H Young,

at Shinhing+41.0

Nath Bivar

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+29,9 +23.0 Teingyuen $23.7 .0: +68 Rising North River

East River

VESSELS EXPECTED,

Empress of Aria (C.P.R.), due to-day,

10a.m.

23rd.

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Empress of Canada (C.P.R.), due August Nanking (Swedish East Asiatic Co.

Ltd.), due to-morrow,

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