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HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE

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OUTWARD SAILINGS "BINDENBURG" for Yokohama, Kobe, Osaka, Moji,

Dairen, Taku, Chefoo, Tsingtao 16th Dec. * m.". "KULMERLAND" for Yhama, Nagoya, Kobe, Oraks,

Dairen Tingtao...

20th Dec,

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" DUISBURG". for Y'ama. Nagoya; Kobe, Omak

Dairen, Tsingtao,

HOMEWARD SAILINGS

3rd Jan,

'm.. * BURGENLAND"... for Genos, R'dam.. Hainburg... 4th Dec.

RE. V.

‚“RAMSES” ... for Nflex, Antwerp, R'dam, B'barg... 18th Des *** ASSUAN" ...... for Mars., Rotterdam, H'burg

Freighter with Passenger Accommodation,

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JEBSEN & CO., ARETS.

12, Pedder Street, Tel. 98963.

8th Jan."

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Sailings to D.S.A.

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6th Dea.

Flat Deo.

M.V. "MARCHEN MARRSK " M.V. “ANNA MAERSE”

1st Doc. 91th Dec. 97th Jan.

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CONSIGNEE

NOTICES.

MAIISK LINK

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

THE M.V.

THE

NIEL MAERSK " having arrived from New York and Ports of call Consignres of Cargo are beroby notified that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company's godɔwas at Kow loon, where dafivery may be obtained se soon me the goods are landed.

Optional, cargo will not be landed bere, unless notice' has been given 48 bours prior to vess I's arrival, but carried on from port to port to the final port of call to which the option extends

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 3rd Nov., 1997, will be rabject to Kont

All broken, chafed, and damaged Good are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on 28th Nav., 1937. at 10 am, by our Burveyors Capt. Walter C Weston,

To comply with the General Banded Warthog Bégulations consignees must haven Ravinne Officer in attend. ance when damaged dutisble goods are examined,

All claims must reach us before the 29rd Fec, 1937, or they will not be recognised.

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

JEBSEN & CO.,

Agents.

Hong Kong, 23rd Nov. 1937,

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G.W.R.'S £750,000 FOR GOODS DEPOTS

The Great Western Railway Co is spending £750,000 on improving its goods depots to meet increasing trade, and 120,000 square feet will be added to warehouse aocom- modation.

Hong Kong, Pedder, Building

Tal. 28363.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNIER,

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.'s STEAMNE “SOUDAN."

ABRIVED HONG KONG ON

Záru NOV., 1937.

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, GIBRAL- TAR, MAHBEILLES, MALTA, PORTRAID, ADEN, COLOMBO

AND STRAITS.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the

sboro-named Vessel are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed and placed at THEIR LIBE in the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon where ench Consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Delivery can be obtained sa the Goods are landed.

Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions have been given to the contrary Six Hours before arrival of the steamer.

Goods not cleared within 8 days in

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1937.

NEUTRALITY OR

OR SELFISHNESS

PEACE PACTS AND TREATIES MUST

BE CLOSELY FOLLOWED

WHOLESALE CONDEMNATION OF WAR

JF

BY SIM KHIM LIN

NOTHING REVEALS SO MUCH THE PATHETIC GROPINGS OF MANKIND AS THE LAW OF NEUTRALITY. ITS INCLUSION IN INTERNATIONAL LAW IS AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT IN THE EFFORTS OF NATIONS TO. ESTABLISH JUSTICE AND PEACE FOR THE LEGALITY OF NEU- TRALITY IS AN ADMISSION OF THE LEGALITY OF WAR. WITHOUT WAR THERE WOULD BE NO NEED TO INSIST ON NEUTRAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AND IN THUS INSISTING, STATES HAVE RESIGNEDLY BOWED TO THE INEVITABILITY OF WAR YET IF A WORLD VOTE WERE TO BE POLLED REGARDING THE SUITABILITY OF WAR IN SETTLING DISPUTES, THERE WOULD BE NO DOUBT AS TO ITS CONDEMNATION.

Nowhere is the desire for peace and condemnation of war more articulate than in the League of Nations. During the last Sino-Japanese Controversy of 1932, delegates of the world powers, except Japan, unanimously protested against resort to armed force in the settling of disputes as a principle wrecking world-peace and security. Even the Japanese delegates made “ponce" their justification

for aggression.

The United States Government, though a non-member. stated officially to the League, "The pro- motion of peace In no matter what part of the world is of concern to all nations. It has been, and is the desire of the American people to participate in efforts directed towards that end" The recent speech of President Roosevelt at Chicago, which raised world optimism in collective action for peace, echoes the same sentiment. At the Brussels Nino-Power Treaty Conference, delegates again repeated their formulae for peace and security based on a scrupulous respect for the principles of International

Law.

And this is the pathos and Irony The supply of all to belligerent, the absolute primacy of the of the human drama enacted be- Italy was of vital importance to Covenant, when a State has be- fore our very eyes to-day. Con- her in maintaining her was of come a member of the League of demning war in solemn agree- aggression, and as sich was pre- Nations. In doing so, the member ments as a means of settling dis-judicial to the other belligerent, † state has agreed to submit to ar- putés, and solemnly promising to Abyssinia. If equality of treat-bitration by the League of Nations accept responsibility and obliga- ment is a fundamental principle in the settling of disputes, and has tions to render war ineffective. and basis of the system of rules of ❘ agreed to accept obligations and Blates still admit "the legality of neutrality. in times of war, would duties to render war ineffective, war, and just as solemnly Insist Abyssinia" not have grounds for on their rights as neutrals.

claiming breach of neutrality? And if she were strong enough to enforce demands, would she not be justified to do so?

The recent Dassing of the Neutrality Act in America is a re- vealation of the lengths to which an enlightened and progressive! nation will go to keep out of war. Such neutrality legislation, passed for the first time in history, and coming from a first class power. is a significant index to Internation- al values.

DETERMINED REFUSAL Essentially the Neutrality Act was an effort to improve on the lessons of the past in keeping clear of the tentacles of war. It was a determined national refusal to be drawn into any war. The main features of the Bill were therefore its strict impartiality towards bel- gerents regardless of the rights and wrongs of the war, greatest eare was taken to see that The there were no loopholes for the Government to make any distinc-| tion between belligerents or to be involved by League Banctions

against agressors.

Stated plainly, it is the Monroe Doctrine legislated Stated blunt 15-isolation and inaction at all costs so long as the American nation is not drawn into a war

The member-state has also agreed to measures of discrimina- tion against itself, if it commits a breach of the Covenant. The recognition of this principle by Italy, when economic sanctions during were applied against her the Italo-Abyssinian War, is prac- Mical proof that the hitherto sacred rights of neutrality no longer apply to members of the League of Na- tions.

"INPARTIAL TREATMENT When the American Government, recently forbade the export of arms in Government owned vessels to China or Japan, and declared that any merchantman Aying the American flag attempting to trans-

All the leading states of the port arms to these two countries would do so at its own risk, world, except U.S.A., Germany, and action was also intended to be a

Japan, are members of the League of Nations. But the United States case of impartial treatment. No doubt its intention was impartial, and Japan are co-signatories of the Nine-Power Treaty agreeing "to but that its consequences are partial to Japan, there is also no adopt a policy designed to stabilize doubt. It is tantamount to say-conditions in the Far East, to safe- ing to Japan, "You can make use of any opportunity that we may have given you by virtue of your likewise naval might," while to China, "You against the naval blockade by

can do so, if you can,

Japan."

So much for the Law of Neu-

trality as seen in the American neutrality legislation. But bow

does the conception of neutrality stand in the light of changing In ternational relations?

Before the Great War, no agree-

ments, signed and ratified by

guard, the rights and interests of China, and to promote intercourse Powers upon the basis of equalty between China and the other

of opportunity."

States,

many. Japan and the United Bixty-six nations, including Ger,

are signatories of the Kellogg-Briand Pact, which agree with the League of Nations in condemning war. for "The Figh Contracting Parties solemnly de- clare that they condemn recourse to war for the solution of inter national controversies, and re-

tional policy in their relations with one another."

cluding date of arrival will be subject to caused by Japanese Imperialiam in responsible Governments, existed ounce it as an instrument of na-

rent.

No Fire fararance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns for eramination by the Censiguess, and the Company's arveyor, Megers. Goddard & Douglas, st 10 am, on Mondays and Thursdaye, within the Free Storage period.

Consiunees are specially notified that it is necessary for's Revenue Officer to be present at the examination of damaged dutiable cargo.

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which condemned resort to arm- or upheld arbitration as an irrevocable principle in the settling of international disputen In the text books of International transactions between States, are

That treaties, being contractual JAP

Law then, and even now, war was legally binding in international an inevitable, and therefore legal, relations is a basic principle of means of settling disputes. At-International Law. Though obliga. tempts were therefore made to tions may be ignored by power- humanize war by regulating itatul state, without coercive sanc. conditions according to civilized | tions being successful applied, the standards. But Wakk self-con-obilgations of treaties still remain of fessed, was recognised as a civilized Law. International Law, Like standard, and the rules of neutral- | Municipal Law, though infringed Ity were in conformation to that or ignored, and perhaps incapable civilized standard.

of enforcement because of mal- administration, is still Law.

How then can war be recognized as a legal practice of Internation-

the Far East or the Fascist and Naz dreams of expansion in Eu-ed force rope; or more bluntly put by the "New York Times": "it is proposed that we close our eyes to whatever issues may be involved; that we apply our embargoes in terms of absolute equality to the aggressor and his victim, to the tyrant and to the defenders of our democratic All Claims against the Steamer met

tradition. This is not prudence or be presented to the Undersigned on or foresight.

It is a counsel before 18th Dec., 1937, or they will cowardice and bankruptcy not be recognized.

American idealism." No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godówn,

How far results, will be com- MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co., patible with desires still remain to be seen. Signs for prediction may Agenta. Hong Kong, 26th Nov., 1937.

be glimpsed from the last war be- [5776 tween Italy and Ethiopla, when the

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Unemployment Agures are the lowest for years, reports the Notts Coalfield Employment Exchange, and miners work five and six shirts a week.

of

RULES OF WAR

War. undesired but unprevent- Neutrality Resolution of August 31.able, was to be submitted to, and al Law? If war is condemned as rules made to make the acts of a practice of nations, how can the 1935, came into force.

The crucial' stage. of League war humanet War was to be legality of neutrality, be justified, Gravesend electricity under-economic sanctions against Italy made less foul by the introduction since the rules of neutrality are taking made a profit of £7,717 was the consideration of an oil

of legal rules but it was still ad- based on the conditions of war? last year, of which £4,87 is to embargo on Italy. Its application mittedly foul and among these For members of the League of Na- be allocated to the reller of rates, was deterred by the uncertainty of rules of "humane" warfare stood tons, the League Assembly and American co-operation. That this neutrality. To-day there are many the Permanent Court of Interna- hesitation was justified, can be who would still seriously advocate tional Justice are bodies when can pronounce the illegality of war. easily understood, when it the inclusion of the law of neutral- known that Congress was fooded it as a practice of civilized states. For non-member States, the Nine- They are right. The rules of Power Treaty and the Kellogg- with letters from organizations” of Italian-Americans in America pro-humane" warfare will be the clarations and solemn obligations conduct of Briand Pact contain expressed de- neutrality and the testing against co-operation "which

practice of civilized states, until regulating the practice of nations. may, in any form ald or encourage the so-called League of Nations in these civilized states realize and

Can any civilized nation in this extending its present sanctions assume the responsibility of their world therefore stand aloof in against Italy to include oil and obligations as expressed to the seldahness by ignoring its solemin sential to the promotion of life Nine-Power Treaty, and the remnants of broken faith. large warehouses are being built. commuicate with the mainland and the moral conduct of busi- Kellogg-Briand Pact. But they are The "New Yard" goods depot, should any vessel be in distressness," and also in view of the also wrong. It obligations express- opposite Westbourne Park, Pad-near the island. dington, is being equipped with a large transit shed and an overhead warehouse, while two more floors for stan accommodation are being údded to the office block above the parcela depot.

The biggest reorganisation is at Hockley Station, the principal goods depot at Birmingham, where con- alderable progress has already been made with remodelling it at a cost of more than £250,000.

SOS FLAGSTAFT

A fagstaff, 301t high, has been At Brentford Town depot the erected on the island of Swona,

tended, and at the dock depot two | Rosie, sole occupant of Swona, to

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Hong Kong-Bali-Java- Hong Kong HK$500,00

Hates Including Martenance and Tours

Ahora n be had on application... NEXT SAILINGS ------

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LIJN EXPRESS SERVICE

CONSIGNEE NOTICES.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES

MEGHAGIWNIES MARTTIMES

CONSIGNEE NOTICE....

8.8, JEAN LABORDE" 1'A/38.

BRINGING CARGO F MARSEILLES, via SAIGON etc. ABRITED HONG KONG on FRI- DAY, THE 28TH NOV., 1937,

OBRIGNYES are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Tresante and Valuable me being larded & stored into the Godowns of It's Hong Kong Kowloon Whaf Godown Co., Ltd. Kowloo, hener after landing,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES

OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD,

ONBIGNEES per Co.'s Vases

DEUCALION"

FROM UNITED KINGDOM

A HINGAPORE are hereby notified that their Cargo will be discharged into

Holla Wharf, Kowloon, whore it will e at Consignees risk and subject to Terms and Conditions of Storage at Holt's Wharf The Cargo will be ready for Delivery from Godown and after 29th Nov, tore

will not be landed Optional Cargo herb, tihless Notice has been given priču to Versal's arrival, but carried on from to which the option extende port to port to the final port of call

goods yard and shed are being ex- Pentland Firth, to enable James other merchandise which is - League Covenant, the Washington obligations and duties on the delivery may be immediately All broke, chafed and damaged floods

"Among other goods depots alrea- dy improved or being improved are Fark Royal Greenford, Blough, Cowley, Penzance, Plymouth, Bwansea and Haverfordwest.

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300-YEARS-OLD COINS Workmen engaged on demolition

All sisirs must be sest it to us onll be examined on any Todays and are to be left in the Godowns, when they or before the Tuesday, 7th December, Fridays between the hours of 10.45 AM 1937, or they will not be recognized.

and Noor within the Free Storage period. Package will be examined Damaged

No Caims will be admitted after the by the Company's Surveyor, Mesur Goods bave left the Vessel's Godown and all Goods remaining tadelivered the Consignees at 10.00 a.m. on Thurs after the 5th Deck will be subject to

Consignees, must have Beverine Oficer in attendance when any dutiable gords are examined by the Company's Surveyors

public insistence for strict neutraled in solemn treaties do not form ity. Besides the prospect that the system of International Law, President Roosevelt might extend then there can be no International work at Queen-street, Lynton, De-Goddard & Douglas in the presence of his embargo of "implements of Law in the sense of Law prescrib-von, have discovered a quantity of war" to include all, was lessened, as a defined mode of action of old coins, some of which are be-day the 2nd Dec. 1937 The Stepney Borough Council when it became known that what is right as conceived by the loved to, be at least 300 years old. approved Joint recommendation Senator Pittman, Chairman of the human mind. All treaties of the Finance and Parliamentary Senate Committee in Foreign legally bind

383,183 POWER STATION

PLANS

and Elecricity Supply Committees Relations, had given the Senate ---- JURISTS AGREED

to apply for sanction to borrow E383,183 for the extension of the Limehouse power station.

his virtual pledge that oll, copper, and cotton would not be included as Implements of war."

are

Leading International furista are in syreement, that neutral rights and obligations have given way to

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Some are so defaced as to be un- recognisable, but others date from the early Stuart period,

One coin, in good condition, is dated 1802, and is inscribed "Bank of England, 68. Dollars."

No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES 00. Hong Kong, 28th Nov., 1927.-

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~All Claims against the Vessel by presented to the Undersigned on, or before the 20th Dec, or they will vot be recognised,

No Fire Insurance will be affected

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

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