CANADIAN PACIFIC
QUICKEST TIME ACROSS THE PACIFIC
12 DAYS FROM CHINA AND 8 DAYS FROM JAPAN
TO CANADA AND U.S.A.
Kobe Tekobama Vasecover LASTR Dro, 30
Hongkong Shanghai
Live LEAYS
Empran of Caonda
Dec. 25
Dec, 20
Jan, i
Empress of Russia”
Jan. 7
Jan. 10
Jan, 13 Janı, 15
Arrive Jan. 9 Jao. 24
Empress of Japan
Frb. 5
Feb, 6
Fob. in
Fab, 12,
Emprane of Asia"
Feb, H
Feb. 21
alk. 21
Feb, 20
Empress of Casada
Mar. 5
Mar. 8
Mar. 10
Mar, 12
Impress of Russia*
Mar, 18
Mnr. 21
Mar, 24
Mar, 20
Feb, 20 Mar, 7 Ator. 20 Apr. 4
· Empress of Japan Empress of Aain Empras of Caudat
Apr, 1
Apr. 4
Apr. 7
Apr. 0
Apr. 17
Apr. 10
Apr. 1
Apr. 10
Apr. 18
Apr. 27
Apr. 26
Apr. 20
Apr. 30
May 2
May 14
Empress of Russia*
May
May 11
May 14
May 16
May 25
Emprese of Josani
May 23
May 20
May 28
May 30
Empress of Asia"
June 5
Jima B
June
June 13
Empress of Canadu
June 20
June 23
June 25
June 27
Ingres of Russia" July 3 Judy
July 9 July
June 10 June 22
July July 20
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"Call at Nagaraba the day after departure from Shanghai,
↑ Calla of Honoluku on May 8, 20all at Honolulu on June 6.
HONG KONG-MANILA
EMP. of CANADA Dez, 17 EMP. of RUSSIA Dec 30
Jelephones
Poezenger 20762
Freight 29
Arrive
Alrait
Dec. 10
Jan L
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MARITIMES
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
Sailings from Hongkong.
To MARSEILLES via Saigon,
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(Adea) Suez, Port-Said.
ANGERS...
23rd Doc. SPHINX...... 6th Jan. 1931. G. METZINGEN... 20th Jan, ANDRE LEBON,.. 3rd Fob. PORTHOS...
17th Fob. JHENONCEAUX... 3rd Mar. ATHOS II............ 17th Mar. D'ARTAGNAN...... 31st Mar.
To YOKOHAMA via Shangbai
8 Kobe...
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For full Particulars, apply to:-****
Telephones: 26653,
Cíe, das MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8, Queen's Building.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 19:30.
THE
AN
INTERNATIONAL PACT LIKELY.
THE QUESTION OF THE COAL |
MINING INDUSTRY.
DISARMAMENT PROGRESS.
THE PROSPECTS OF A FULLER PACT.
CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.
WILH. WILHELMSEN.
THE NORWEGIAN AFRICA AND AUSTRALIA LINE.
The Molorship
"TUDOR"
London, Dec, 10.
London, Dec. 10. A Considerable measure of The Preparatory Commission on having arrived from Norway vis agreement has been reached in the Disarmament, after over four ports on the 0th Decembar, consignees discussions of the last two days yeara of intermittent labour, Inst of cargo are hereby notified that all hetween the Secretary for Mines, night completed its draft conven-Foods are being lured at their risk Mr. Shiawell, and representatives Lion. Into this framework the and/or exirs hazardous godowns of Into the non-hazardous, linzarlour of the Polish Government on a World Disarmament Conference the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf proposed International on when it meets, will be invited to and Godown Co., Ltd., whence on working hours in coul
insert effective proposals for dis-delivery may be obtained. Goods not armament.
cleared after the 17th December, 1930, will be subject to rent.
The Poliat representatives have recepted the view put forward- The Commission also approved by Mr. Shinwell that any agreea detailed report explaining the ment between the British and evolution of each of the clauses Polish Mining Industries, to be of and the reasons for reservations advantage Britain, must include attached thereto.
to Germany. Mr. Shinwell promised that he would endeavour to secure a preliminary conference between British, German and Polish owners as soon as possible.
Sir
British Reorganisation.
Ernest Gowers is to be the chairman of the Con! Mines Reorganisation Commission, set up under the Coal Mines Act, to further the reorganisation of the mining Industry and promote Amalgamations among
under- takings when this is in the rational interest.
his
All broken, chated and damaged packages are to be left in the godown where they will be examined on the 10th December, 1930, at 10 a.. by our Surveyors, Messrs. Anderson and Ashe.
No claims will be admitted unleas notified and/or aplication for survey made in writing within soven days after landing of the goods; or in any caro before the goods are taken de
very of.
During the speeches, Lord Cocil Infd particular emphasis on the point that the scheme, as drafted, contemplated NO Anality. The frat Conference and first advance were only a prelude to grostor They had created advances later.
piece of machinery which he be less complete accounts are sent in Claims will not be recoverable un- leved to be of the greatest valuo within to
fourteen
of fat Within the framework of the Com
disarmament. discharge of vessel. cause of vention the Conference would be by us in any case whatever.
No Hiro Insurance will be effected
able to
degree of carry out any
Bills of Lading will be countersign. disarmament whatever.
ed by They were going to bring into
THORESEN & CO., LTD., existence an international organ
Agenta. Hongkong. 7th December, 1930. whone duty it would be to watch
the
Sir Ernest Gowers is vacating present post of Chairman of the Board of Inland Revense to pre-over what they had done, and Alde over the Commission. He was ther advances. Although the next presa forward continually to fur- for many years Permanent Under word was with the Council of the Secretary for Mines. British Wire- League of Nations, the last word would be with the peoples of the world.
THE P. & 0. ANNUAL MEETING.
LORD INCHCAPE ON THE BAD OUTLOOK.
The Preparatory Commission had given them in the Draft Con- vention great opportunity. The world could be disarmed if the people wished it. The question they would have to solve in the next few month was, did the people wish for disarmament? Only they could answer that ques-
tion.
daya
SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"SPHINX"
ard
Arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, the 9th Dececher, 1030. from MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above namel steamer are hereby Informed that their goods with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables being landvd and placed at their risk in the Godown of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, whenco delivery can be obtained us the goods are funded.
Goods not cleared within 7 days in cluding date arrival, will be subject
All claims must be sent to
London, Dee. It Lord Inchcape, presiding at the annual meeting of the Peninsular and Oriental Stenm Navigation Co.. and he had
to rent. never known
Something Accomplished, Under the heading "Something Timea in a Accomplished," the leader says it in casy to deride
trade to be so bad as in the past the Commission because In fact undersigned before the Thursday,
few months.
Disturbances in India, condi- tions in Australia, the civil war in China and the severe fall in the sterling value of the dollar and tael, had seriously affected whipping.
A total of 368 British ships, of tonnage of 886,000, were laid up on October 1. Prospects for ship ping were far from bright.
the
The Company's ships for past year had run three quarters of a million miles less than in 1920. Carge had fallen by a mil- lion tons. Passengers and animals carried had each dropped by fifty thousand.
lie concluded by dwelling on the necessity for a reduction of taxa- tion and of production costs, Reuter.
AUSTRALIA LOOKING TO GOLD.
MORE PRODUCTION AND A PROPOSED BONUS,
the nations of Europe have in- the 18th December, 1830, or they wũi
diminished not be recognized. creased rather than their armaments while its labours the Godowns for examination by the Damaged packages must be left in were proceeding. But for
that consignees, and the Company's Sur- clearly the envoys and experts at veyors Mears. Goddard & Douglas at Geneva are not responsible, and 10.00 a.m. on Monday, the the various Governments at home December, 1830. have at least had the excuse that until some general plan was ap- proved each had only to consider its own position.
up n
That excuse is now withdrawn. The first step has been taken. The League has drawn scheme by which disarmament may be achieved equi
equally and simultaneously, and has establish- ed criteria by which each country may know that the reduction made by others in equivalent to its own.
16th
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TRANS-PACIFIC AND ATLANTIC COAST SERVICE via PANAMA. Next Sailing M.V. "TAI YIN"
on
DECEMBER 17th
for
SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA. SAN FRANCISCO, LOS ANGELES. NEW YORK & BOSTON.
For Passenger and Freight Information please apply -
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Quaon's Buildings,
Agenta.
Telephone 28021.
P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.
(COMPANIES incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java AZê Burma, Coylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Forla, Red Ses Egypt, Constantinople, Grence, Levantine Ports, Europe Etc.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
the
8. 8.
!KALYAN
*LAHORE
RANCHI "MIRZAPORE *JEYPORE
KASHMIR
COMORIN *PERIM
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Gadowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected in any caag whatever.
R. ONL
Agent. Hongkong, 9th December, 1836.
RUBBER TRADES TO CONTRIBUTE.
LEVY TOWARDS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION.
Those who remember the early dissensions in the preparatory Commission and the complete | divergence of opinions on the first
London. Dec. 10. principles, must, now feel that in
pile of excursions
The text is issued of the Rub- and alarmsher Industry Bill, providing that elsewhere, the co-operative princi- all rubber manufacturers in the ple has made some real progress. United Kingdom and Northern
British Wirolesa..
reland shall contribute a sum not exceeding one twenty-fifth of u Canberra, Dec. 10. without portfolio, said that in paat penny per pound, in respect of all. Moving before the House of Re-jerises gold had proved Australia's | rubber they use, in order to place presentatives the second reading salvation. She was again looking to the British Rubber Manufactur-
sound basis.
of the Gold Bounty Bill, providing gold to extricate her from herers Research Association ол а for a bonus of a pound sterling economic dilemma,
Stepe would be taken per ounce au nil gold produced in
im- The operation of the Bill Is Australia in excess of the aves-mediately to extend the operations limited to five years, and the con- age yield for the years 1929/30 and of the Australian gold mines.-tributions to an average of £15,000 1990/31. Mr. Forde, the Minister Reuter.
Ja year-Reuter.
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "MANIFESTO”, HONGKONG.
Codes Used AI, A.B.C. Fifth Edition, Engineering First and Second Editions.
Western Union and Walkin's, Marconi.
Dock Owners, Ship Builders, Marine and Land Engineers, Boiler Makers, Iron Steel and Brass Founders, Forge Masters, Eletcricians.
S.S. "TAIPING."
Passanger and Cargo Vossel Built and Engined at the Kowloon Dook by The Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Ltd., to the order of the Australian-Oriont Line, Lul. For Australia- Hongkong Service.
Please address enquiries to the Chief Manager--
R. M. DYER, B. 8o., M.I.N.A., Kowloon Dook, Hongkong.
Tons
From Hong-
kong (about)
F
Destination
| 7,114 | 20th Doc. | M'los, L'don; Hull, R'dam
& A'werp
16,650 3 Jan. 1931.
| 5,304 27th Dec. | M'les, L'don, Hull, H'burg, '
Rotterdam & A'worp Bombay, M'las & L'don 4th Jan. Straits, Colombo & Bombay 5,318 10th Jan. | M'les, L'don, Hull, H'burg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp
| 8,985 | 17th Jan, | M'les, L’don, Hull;'
6,715
15,132 31st Jan. | 7,640 7th Fob.
Rotterdam & Antworp Bombay, M❜les & L'don Marseilles, London, H'burg,
Rotterdam & Antwerp
*Carga only. Calle Casa Blanca.
Frequent connections from Port Bald for Passengers and Cargo je Constantinople, Pyrens, Smyrna and other Levant by Steamers of the Khedival Mail 8.5. Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
SIRDHANA TILAWA TALAMBA
7,745 10,000 7th Jan. 1931.
8,018
24th Doo.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
14th Jan.
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
B. I. Apcar Live, steamers, hava excellent accommodation for-Ist -- and 2nd class passengers. All steamors are fitted with wireless an carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
ST. ALBANS 4,500 2 Jan, 1931. Manila, Rabaul, NELLORE TANDA
6,853 6.955
I
31st Jan.
28th Fol.
Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne
Regular Monthly Sallings from Hongkong to Shanghai and Japan and Hongkong to Australia.
Hong-Kong to Sydney-19 days.
Frequent connections from Australia with the following:-
The Union 8.8. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom, via Nog
Zealand, Vancouver, San Franciaco, stc.,
The F & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O. French Bervice of Steamers to London via Suez.
The New Zealand Shipping Co. Steamers to Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
TILAWA
¡PERIM KASHMIR TALAMBA
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
| 10,006 | 13 Dec. D'light. | Amoy, S'hai, Mojî, Kodo
& Yoko
7,640 | 17th Dec. | 8'hal, Moji, Kobe & Yoko 8,985 | 20th Dec. | S'haf, Mojl, Kobe & Yoko 8,018 | 26th Dec. | Amoy, Moji, Kobo, Osaka
& Yoko
KIDDERPORE
COMORIN
NELLORE
5,334 15,132 6,853
TALMA
¡Cargo only.
1st Jan. 1931. | 8′hai, Moji & Kobe 3rd Jan. | 8'hai, Kobo & Yoko
6th Jan, Į S'hai, Moli, Kobo, Osaka & Yoko
| 10,000 | 12th Jan. { Amoy, S'hai, Moji, Kobe
& Osaka
All dates are approximate and subject to altaration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.
Parools Measuring not more than 21 ft. x2it x 1ft., will be received at the Co's Offloo up to noon on the day previous to suiling For Fasaago Rates, Handbooks, Freights, etc., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.,
Agents.
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., C
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
É AUSTRALIA. Calling at Mealla (P. In), Thurday la. Cairnai Townsville Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
British Steamers: Changte · Taiping (avnikar).
FASTEST und MOST UP-TO-DATE STEALERS IN THE SERVICE ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGION *** STEWARDESS CARRIED, By Your Short Leave in Austella and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sykuty---19 Dan
FIRST CLASS FARE TO SYDNEY, 191 RÉTURN.
CHANGTE- December 1
TAIPING
SHANATION
TAINNU--
» LONDON (via Austrália) from £141/104 (Australius' quizigers on d80D-
Pennabor With
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