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SAILINGS 1927.

STEAMERS

Hongkong Shanghai .. Lonyo EMPRESS OF CANADA June 1

Kobo Loave Ecava June 4 June, 7 June 10

Yokchaina Loave

Arrive Jun, 19

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA June 22

June 25

June 28

July 1 July 10

EMPRESS OF ASIA July 13

July 16

July 19

July 22 July 31

EMPRESS OF CANADA Aug. 3

Aug. G

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Aug. 27

Aug. 30

Sept. 2 Sopt. 11

EMPRESS OF ASIA Sept, 14 Sept. 17

Sept. 20

Sept. 23. Oott, 2

EMPRESS OF CANADA Oct. 5 Ool. 8 Dot. 11

Oct. 14 Oct. 23

EMPRESS OF RUSSIA Oct. 26. Oct. 29 Nov. 1

Nov. 4 Nov. 13.

(B/Asia and E)Bussis call at Nagaraki the day after departure from Shanghai.)

CONNECTING BAILINGS TO EUROPEAN FORTS.

MONTROSE

MONTCLARE

June 24

Joly 16

E/AUSTRALIA Aug. 31

MONTROSE Sept. 16

MONTUALM· Nov, 16

MINNEDOSA

Aug. 5

Frequent sailings to Liverpool, Belfast Glasgow, Southampton, Cherbourg and Antwerp,

SPECIAL FARES TO EUROPE

THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

A POLICEMAN'S CHILDREN.

DETECTIVE'S NIECE" APPEARS

AS COMPLAINANT.

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1927.

GOOD NEWS FOR CLYDE.

THE RIVALRY FOR EMIGRANTS.

C.P.R. TO SPEND £1,000,000.

AGENTS AND SALVATION ARMY.

On the application of the de- The Canadian Pacific triple- Complaints of alleged proferen- fence, Mr. W. Schofield granted a screw steamer Melita, which has tial treatment to mission, religious re-hearing of the case of assault Tor" some years been running be-for philanthropic emigration so- in which a Chinese shop-keeper tween Southampton and Canada, cieties at the expense of recognia- of Kowloon City was recently will now make her home port at ed passenger agents were volced She sailed last month at the annual conference in Glas- fined $10 on being convicted of Glasgow.. throwing sawdust at a small girl. from Princess Dock with a large gow of the British Passenger

The defendant, represented by number of emigrants for Quebec Agents Association.

and Montreal. The emigrant sea- The subject was raised by the Mr. W. B. Hind, had applied for son has opened well; so well that honorary secretary, Mr. Charles summons to be taken out against the entire accommodation of the Wright, Chester, who pointed out the constable who effected his Melita is taken up with third-class that more voluntary societies were arrest, and both the re-hearing

being formed and subscriptions of the original caso and the cross- To celebrate the initial voyage poured in 'from the public inspired summons were brought before from Glasgow the Canadian Pact- by sentiment. Salaries and ad- the Kowloon Magistrate yesterday fic Railway Company invited some ministration expenses were cen- 200 of the Scottish travel agents siderable, and Government grants

afternoon.

passengers.

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Mr. Hind pointed out that the to inspect the vessel and to lun- were made and fresh agencies constable who arrested the defen-cheon. The visitors were much were created without correspond- dant was the small girl's father interested in the equipment of the ing better results, all competing although that was never mention-vessel. It has everything that can with ngonts such as those of their ed at the hearing.

make a voyage comfortable and association.

cabins, Even if one-half of the grants On the suggestion of Mr. Hind, pleasant spacious the re-hearing of the original case lavish supply of baths and layn- and subscriptions received by was taken first. The complain-tories, and lounges and recreation these various bodies had been given to the association the latter ant, a 13-year-old girl, was put in-rooms.

A feature which will be wel would have been able to organise, to the hex and she repeated the eyidence given at the previous comed by the emigrating family in co-operation with the author- hearing. The little girl again told is the children's room.for third-ities and the societles, a network the court how, while standing glass passengers. It is furnished of employment agencles and “after- opposite the Kowloon City Police with eots, a swing, rocking-horse, eare" centres worthy of the name, n doll's house, toys, and other Station with her small cousin in things to keep the little ones

It was fair to mention that the her arms the defendant threw a

Church of England had establish- diverted. quantity of sawdust at her..

The space for promenading is ed an Empire Council whe did not In cross-examination

extensive, for the Melita is a ves-accept commissions, and that the brought out that the detective who set of 15,200 tons, and is 46 feet Church Army had come into line made the arrest was her uncle.

long. Her speed is 16 knots. She with the business agents. The A Chinese constable corroboratis in all respects a notable nddi-agents should take full respon- ed the girl's evidence. He arrost-tion to the shipping between Glas-sibility for the purely business side and the denominational chur- ed the defendant and with the gow and the Dominion. arrival later of the girl's uncle, 24,000,000 Building Programme.ches should back up the agents' the accused' was taken to thet At the luncheon, Mr. M. L. work by assuming the after-charge

Duffy agent for Scotland of the of emigrants. Cantician Pacific Company, 'deal-

was

station.

Replying to Mr. Hind witness denied that the unele arrived on the scene before him. The defen- dant was not assaulted either by witness or by the girl's uncle.

The detective, the uncle of the girl and rather of the small child bore out the constable's statement and also denied that the defendant

was assaulted.

Robbed of Passengers.

The passenger agents believed

ing with the building programme, that many of the societies had said that at the present time on been dolag work that robbed the Clyde the company had under agents of passengers. What they construction six steamers, two of wished was a joint ecuncil of the Mr. Fowler, of Aberdeen, said he which were of 18,000 tons, and of various interests. about 18 knots speed, for the Liverpool service, one a steamer believed that the Empire Settle- for service on the Pacific coast, ment Committee worked very and the others 10,000 son freigh closely with the Salvation Army, ters of about 14 knots.

DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE

AND.

AMERICAN MAIL LINE

(Admiral Oriental Line)

JOINT TRANS-PACIFIC SERVICE A Regular Weekly Sailing TO SAN FRANCISCO OR SEATTLE THE "PRESIDENT LINERS”

TO SAN FRANCISCO VIA MONOLULU, SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKONAMA.

"THE SUNSHINE BELT"

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND...Tues., May 24th, 1.00a.m...

PRESIDENT. PIERCE

PRESIDENT TAFT

PRESIDENT JEFFERSON

PRESIDENT GRANT

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Tuesday, June 7th

Tuesday, June 21st

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Tuesday, July 5th

Tuesday, July 19th

THEREAFTER FORTNIGHTLY SAILINGS ON TUESDAYS.

HONGKONG TO EUROPE

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Via San Francisco or Seattle

£120. £112

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San Francisco Olympio

June 16

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June 21.

June 29

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Seattle

July 6

Ban Francisco

July 13

July

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Aug. 10

it with

It must be admitted that the Sal-

The defendant was then called In addition, the Empress of Aus-vation Army was bound up in res and he gave his version of the 19-tralia was being reconditioned at euc work and mixed eident. His story was a complete the Fairfield yard, and the whole emigration, much to the detriment denial of the case for the proscen- work would represent an expendi-[of the Colonies.

Mr. William Lindsay, Edin- tion. He stated that he was ture on the Clyde, before the end) gathering a quantity of firewood of next year, of well over four mil-burgh, thought that the Empire Settlement Committee long ere which was being dried on a vacant lions sterling. (Applause.) piece of ground near the" station They all felt quite optimistic this should have co-opted the pus- when a number of children started and a spirit of optimism was senger agents and discussed with matters as80- picking up pieces of wood. Wic-abroad, but looking at the figures them the various ness west to the small girl and re- of emigration from Scotland, there ciated with emigration.

Answering a question, Mr. primanded her for interfering with was perhaps not much ground for the wood. The girl's cunt ap-that. In 1912, 33,000 emigrated Wright said the Salvation Army 1925 only 10,000 had, in 20 years, received 376,000 peared on the scene and accused whereas in him of assaulting the children, emigrated. less than half the num-dollars in grants.

The defendant alleged, that ber of 1012. From the United

the when he was being taken to the Kingdom in 1013, 150,000 emigrat- tion Department was a Colonisa-

Department. Under Police Station, he was assaulteded, whereas in 1925, 53,000 emig-tion

by the detective, who later handed rated, and in 1926 the number was Emigration Act they were limited, him over to the constable with in-between 65,000 and 70,000. He hut if they had a Colonisation De- Canadians-men of structions to give him a further was wondering why that spirit ofpartment, at the head of which

were real optimism should be there. "licking."

Captain Stewart, representing vision and men with unbounding Corroborative evidence was call-the Ontario Government in Scot faith in Canada's future-then ed by the defendant after which land, said that what they wanted every boat from Great Britain the proceedings were adjourned, (in Canada more than an Emigra- would be filled.

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TO SEATTLE AND VICTORIA VIA SHANGHAI,

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

"THE FAST SHORT ROUTE"

PRESIDENT MADISON

PRESIDENT JACKSON

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

PRESIDENT LINCOLN

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

Wednesday, June ist

Wednesday, June 15th

Wednesday, June 29th

Wednesday, July 27th

Wednesday, July 15th ·

THEREAFTER FORTNIGHTLY FAILINGE (NEIDHIZJE

TO EUROPE AND NEW YORK.

VIA MANILA, STRAITS, COLOMBO,'SUEZ- PORT SAID-ALEXANDRIA-NAPLES —GENOA-MARSEILLES,

Thence to BOSTON and NEW YORK.

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Tues., May 24th, 6.00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 7th 8.00 a.m.

Tuesday, June 21st 0:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 5th 8.00 a.m.

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Tuesday, July 19th 0.00 a.m.

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£120

£112

June 7 June 9

June 28 June 30

EMPRESS OF ASIA

£83

Leave Arrive

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Manila Hongkeng

June 18 June 20

July 9 July 11

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will be despatched on 26th May.

For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BELAWAN DELI DIRECT. Offers excellant saloon accommodation, all lower berths English Cuisine, doctor carried, wireless tolograph.

lat. CLASS FARE to SINGAPORE $125,00, In connection with the Royal Packet Nay, Co.'s (K.P,M.) services to all destinations in the Netherlands East Indies and Australia.

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May 24th,[6.00 a.m.

-May 26th, 6.00 p.m.

... May 30th, 6.00 p.m. June 7th, 8.00 a.m.

June 7th, 6.00 p.m.

For Passenger and Freight Rates apply to

ROBERT DOLLAR CO.

GENERAL AGENTS.

HONGKONG AND BANGA: BANK BUILDING, GROUND FLOOM

Telephones Central 2477, 2473 & 705.

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMERS.

JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON MACAO STEAMBOAT

Co., LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

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CANTON LINE.

Bailings from Hongkong-Daily at 1 am, and 8 a.m.

(Sundays) 11 a.m. only).

(Bundays

Sailings from Canton-Daily at 8 am, and 3p.ma'am, only);

8.8. "KINSHAN" on arrival from Canton at 2:30 p.m.. 21st Instant berths at Wing Lok Street Wharf,

5. "TAIHANon-arrival-from Canton-at-9-p.m.

21st Instant berths at Hongkong Wharf,

B.B. "LUNGSHÄN” on arrival from Canton on Sunday night, 22nd Instant borths at Wing Lok Street Wharf.

All stoamers will, as usual; leave for Canton from the Hongkong Wharf.

·MACAO

FROM HONGKONG:

8 A.M. and 2 P.M.

(Wednesdays only).

LINE.

FROM MACAO: 8.A.M. and 2 P.M. (Wednesdays only).

SUNDAY EXCURSION

On Sunday, the 22nd May me. "SUI AN" will depart from the Company's Wing, Lok Street Wharf at 9 AM. and from Macso at 8.30 P.M. Return Saloon. Passago Fare $5.00,

SPECIAL TIFFIN $1.50