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HONGKONG CANTON &MACAO STEAMERS

JOINT_SEQVICE, OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON MACAO STEAMBOAT CO LTD & THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO. LTD

TRAVEL

CANTON LINE

THE

SHORT

SAFE

SEA

WAY

by the

British Line

DAILY SERVICE From Hong Kong; 10.00 P.M. only. From Canton: 10.00 P.M. only.

MACAO LINE

From Hong Kong

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¡RIOURSION.

From Macso

300, pos. Kirchen ,300 sm, Bui Tal 3.00 am. Bal Tai 100m Bui Tai 3,00

unhan

*5.00 pm. Kinaban

Note:-"All vessels equipped with Wireless.

QUEEN'S BUILDING, CONNAUGHT ROAD Telephone 20101.

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THE

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1937.

DOJIMA MARU

ENQUIRY

BIG YEAR FOR BOY SCOUTS

(Contianed from 'Page' 1)"

Lo and W. T. Stanton, heard 'evi-

(Continued from Page 1)

***U KOMT?

U Komt? is the slogan of the

RESTORATION OF ALLOWANCES

"OPEN MIND"

sence from Mr. d. Simpson and Dutch Boy Scouts who are pre- Sir Atholl MacGregor

Mr. 8. Follock, both of the Tal-paring for the World Jamboree to koo Dockyard, Dr. Begbie, and Mr.be held during the first two weeks. 5. R. Kerr, Secretary of the Hong in August, near the picturesque Kong Club, at the Central Magis-

village

-Bloe- of Vogelenzang, tracy yesterday afternoon,"

The catchy mendaal, Holland. Mr. Pollock, foreman of the

slogan, which means "Are you metal department of Talkoo Docks, coming?" in English, adorns thou~ formally deposed that the test sands of posters, pamphlets, and plates exhibited in Court

advertising matter by which the those of the Dojima Maru and had Dutch Boy Scouts are inviting the been prepared by Mr. T. E. Jack-public to see one of the world's son, Government Marine Surveyor greatest camps.

чего

"Are you coming to the World Jamboree?" is equally as popular among the British Scouts' when. they meet at the various Scout events and gatherings all over the country

Interviewed

Chlef

Sir Atholl MacGregor, Justice of Hong Kong who is Chairman of the Committee ap- pointed by the Government to in- quire into the restoration of the temporary allowances for mem- bers of the public service, arrived in Slogapore last week by the P. and "O. Naldera, sccompanied by Lady MacGregor.

MT. 8. Simpson, metallurgist, Taikoo Docks, in evidence expressed his opinion as to the cause of the

"I have come here with an open explosion, He told the Court that

ming." Bir Atholl told a "Malayan the steel boiler might have been

Tribune" representative on board, cracked for some years and occa-

"and I cannot give any indication sional overhauling would widen the

Twenty-five thousand Scouts as to the likely outcome of the in- crack although there were no sur-

from all parts of the world will yestigation. I have nothing to go face signs to that effect in this

be taking part in the Jamboree-by, except just a few papers which case. Witness also stated that the all ambassadors of goodwill-repre" have been sent up to me." water if the boller acted assenting 21 million Boy Scouts in 49 CONDITIONS IN HONG KONG ** wedge thus causing the explosion countries. without warning. A

FOREIGN MAILS

The Public are reminded that the postage on Printed Papers, Commercial Papara, Samples and Small Packets must be fully prepaid. Insufficiently prepaid Printed Papers, etc. are NOT forwarded.

Letters, Postcards and Samples for Europe and South America are forwarded ''vis Siberis" if an superscribed.

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MAWILA

Seanowar and Swarow

Avor

AUSTRALIA and MANILA

JAPAN

MANILA

STRAITE JAPAK

JAPAN, BHANGHAI and EUROPE vin) Smaria (London date, 21at June) ... U.S.A., Canada, Jatam und SeakGUAT

Seattle, 19th June MAXILA

NHANGHAI and BWATOW

Harmone

SHANGHAL SAIGON

SHANGHAI

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CALCUTTA, STRAITS and SAIGON STRAITE

BANGKOK and Swarow

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JAPAN

MANILA

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SHANGHAI

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EIGHT SPECIAL SHIPS

Sir Athol, questioned about the Dr. R. 8. Begbie, Assistant Gov-

Eight special boats have been conditions or "allowances" ernment Bacteriologist, testified chartered by the Boy Scouts-As-Hong kong mentioned that better that the body of the seaman, sociation for the transport of the toes were prevalling there, and intre from 10-day to the end of identified in his presence as Kwok Scouts to Holland.. Mun, was badly smashed. On

Two ships, belonging to the June, that, levy on salaries which examination of "the bady no Селега! Steamship Navigation | nad been in force in Hong Kong charred parts could be found Company will leave Tilbury on

for the last 18 months, would be which would have been seen had Friday, 30th July, at 8.30 a.m. and taken off. there been high explosives. Al-9.30 am. respectively, carrying ap- together he examined 31 bodies proximately 1,400 Scouts in each. and only twelve showed algns of scalding.

Mr. S. R. Kerr. Secretary of the Hong Kong Club, gave evidence of finding a body which

had been blown onto the Club's premises from the launch.

The further hearing was ad- journed to July 14, at 2.30 p.m.

Mr. J. T. Prior is holding a watching brief in the interests of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha whlie) Mr. O. E. C. Marton is representing the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company Limited. The Po- lice are represented by Acting Inspector Hopkins assisted by Det.- Sergt. A. F. Estall

Hong Kong Clipper

Two ships, belonging to the Gen- eral" Steamship Navigation Com- pany. will leave Great Yarmouth on Friday, 30th July, at 5 am, and 6.45 am. respectively, carrying ap- proximately 700 Scouts in each.

Two ships, belonging to the Southern Rallway, will leave Dover on Friday, 30th July, at 11 pm, and 11.40 p.m. respectively. carrying approximately 1,100 Souts in each,

Two ships, being arranged for by the L.N.E.R., will leave Harwich, one on Thursday, 29th July, at 11 p.m., and one Friday, 30th July, at 8 am carrying approximately 1,000 Scouts in each.

The four railway companies have given the organisers every assis tance and have, arranged special. trains from all parts of England. To distinguish the trains they have

The levy, he said, had been on a' variable scale, ranging from Ave per cent, to 124 per cent. In addi- tion, there was an additional “cut” in the form of the dollar fixation.

"We were puid, at one time, 1s. 6d. for the dollar, "although the actual value of the dollar was only: then 1a. 34d.

In the last three months-April, May and June--the fixation rate was is. 3d. Therefore, when it was 13. 6d. we got $13 odd for a pound, whereas according to the actual value it should have been over $16.

SALARY LEVY RESTORED

"So we were hit both ways. From to-day, however, the levy.ls being taken off, but we are still being paid at 1a. 34. .

"Actually however, this fixation rate makes very little difference, because, when I left Hong Kong.

Arrives At Kai Tak been given names and numbers the exchange rate was is. 2.25/320..

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all the way" but arrived looking very fresh and charming and not In the least tired: Sbe expects to leave for Shanghai next Friday."

A large quantity of mail was brought to Hong Kong, and after this had been handed over to Post Omce authorities, and Cooks had taken possession of the luggage, and all the passengers had depart ed in the Hong Kong Hotel bus, the officials at Kai Tak" began 'to get busy!

TEST CARRIED OUT

The time schedules are not yet which gives a difference of only definite.

SCOUTS", POCKET MONEY Scouts have been advised to Bank. their pocket money, which can be drawn out from the Jam- boree Bank in Holland. Messrs. R. Mees and Zoonen are the official bankers at the Jamboree

The National Provincial Bank in England, the Royal Bank of Scot land in Scotland, the Munster and Leinster Bank of Ireland in Ire land for the Irish Free State and Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland, are prepared to receive money, and a paying-in form, to be used by Scoutmasters is in course of pre- paration.

on or before the 18th July. The money paid in will be credited to the Troop on the Scoutmaster call- ing at the Jamboree Bank,

7/32 of a penny in the dollar. "

"The dollar fixation rate is fixed each quarter by the Governor with the approval of the Legislative Council, and it may be that, if conditions improve in Hong Kong, the next rate will be the actual Prevalling rate, which would mean will have our normal that we salary actually paid to us

"It was always understood how-

ever," Bir Atholl went on, "that we had to make our contribution when bad times were prevalling.”

Berlin, July 7.

On this occasion they had arranged to test the landing apEnglish. Scottish and Irish Banks

All money must be paid into the SYNTHETIC LEATHER paratus (Beaching-gear is the technical term). Three large wheels heavily tyred were ready for attachment (one at each side and one at the tail) after which the plane is towed across a strip of water to the other slipway and run up onto dry land. This is what will, always be done in case of typhoon, or very rough weather...

NEW TYPE AS

NAVAL OFFICER'S

LOSS

Capt. GR. Dundas, of HMS The Hong Kong Clipper with its Folkestone and of No. 5 Garden four big propellers and roomy Terrace, first door, reported to the cabin is an imposing machine, but police yesterday that he lost a will be nothing to the new type Gold Half-Hunter

watch, the which is under construction al-

between his value being £25, ready In the U.S.A..

house and the Royal Naval Naval The new type is to be a "double-yard between June 1 and rester decker capable of carrying 60 day. passengers and with sleeping ac- commodation for 40.. It will have

a regular Captain's bridge, for the pilot (just like a ship) and from this it will be possible for the pilot to walk along the wings,

Tea Market Improves

Amsterdam, July 7:

Lays of

The international tea market improved from 821 to 871 per cent consequent on an increase of ex- port quota. The average price at Amsterdam tea salas last week rose to 54 per cent. and it is hoped Sat. that the prices will continue to rise. The paper Telegraf”, states that restrictions will remain in force. The present regulations will come to an end in March, 1938, and it is believed here that the new cement, concerning which nego. ons have long since been in include British East

HONG LONG TO TH

From July 6, to 14, 1937.

Height

Height

A report on the new German synthetic leather was read by Dr. O. Jordan on Tuesday at the Reichs Congress

German of Chemists at Frankfurt Main

Dr. Jordan declared that the new artificial leather had nothing in common with what has in years past been known in Germay and the world as artificial leather, but would on the contrary satisfy all demands that could be made on natural leather, and besides that is permeable to air- Transoccon News Farvice.

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8th July

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8th July

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Potsdam Houtman

8th July

8th July

Nojima Maru

8th July

Carthage...

9th July

Pres. Grant

9th July

General Lee

9th July

10th July

6. G. Faul Doutes

10th July

Tallhybius

Andre Labon

· 10th..

10th July

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... Toukima žaru...

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10th

11th July

11th

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19th July

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18th July 13th 13/h

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Tan-American

Airways Pisne

These

Burglu

14th July

214th. Jaly

Agamemnon

14th July,

14th July

Durban Maru

13th July

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18th Jaly

Conte Bigamano

15th July

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THURSDAY

Sandakan. Shangbai and Japan Air Mail for Canton and Dis

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Swatow and Bangkok Shangha

Air Mail for "Eurėsia Airt

Direct Service"

Caloutta vin Straits

Air Mail for Swatow, "Amoy, Foochow and North - China (via Shanghal),

Shanghal, Japan, Honolulu, Canada,

0.8.A., and EUROPE via Van couver, B.O., (Parcela for Osbads. only doe Vancouver, B.O. 28th July-and EUROPE via Siberia ...

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ways Plane

Fooshow via Bwatow Foochow

Japan, U.S.A., Central and South America, Canada and SKUROPE via San-

WEATHER REPORT Francisco-urban Francisco, 30th

ROYAL OBSERVATORY"

... HONG KONG

10 am, July 7. Barometer "fat sea level), 29.81

ins.

Temperature; 85 F.

Humidity, 77 per cent.

July

Straits, Ceylon, India, East- and South Africa, - Aden, Egypt and EUROPE vis Marseilles due Mar seillos 8th August be

SATURDAY

Air Mail for 'K.L.M. Service”

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Reg. 8.30 ▲ ■

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MOK.P.O. Reg. $.30 AM Ord 9.30AM

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Time

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Ord. 10,00 AM

day, 65. FVAN

11.00

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Cl 66 3.2

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Straits and Calantţa 1223.

Temperature, minimum Last Shanghai, Japan and EUROPEvia Siberiandra Laban. onight, 75 F

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