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Seattle is nearer by several days to Oriental markets. The Port of Seattle offers seven ultra modern public terminals and, exceptionally low handling costs to facilitate the transferring of shipments.
So many shippers have learned to "SHIP VIA SEATTLE" in the last few years that great public expenditures have been necessary to fulfill the demand for ship accommodations. Seventeen great passenger and
freight lines to and from the Orient...aix transcontinental railroads from Seattle. Yes, PROFIT BY THE ADVANTAGES SEATTLE OFFERS YOU... ex- ceptional opportunitica.
For fati particulern write Traffic Department,
the PORTO SEATTLE
SERVICE OF FAST MOTOR VESSELS
with Lvmirked, bet raceptionally good, passenger nocummedalıntaş, Homewards to:
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Ports Said, Genna. Algiers, Oran, Rotterdam Austerdanı, Hamburg, Oslo, Gothenburg and other Scandinavian Ports, via
Manila and Straits Settlements.
M.V. "NANKING"
-
5.3. SUMTARA"
M.V. "NAGARA"
Chitwards to:
Sailing about
12th Sirh
May. June July
SHANGHAI, AND JAPAN PORTS.
M.V. "AORA"
S.S. "SUMATRA“
M. V. "NAGARA"
Sailing about 30th Apr. 22nd May. 22nd June.
"A" Class
"B" Clam
Hongkong to Genon
$57
Hongkong to Ist, North
Continental Ports.
162
Passenger Rates:
95%
€57
THE SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.
Agent:
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
Hongkong.
G. E. HUYGEN Canton.
GLEN LINE.
FARE HONGKONG TO LONDON,
let June/30 November...
1st Decambar/31st May
£65.12.0d.. £82,0.0.
TO LONDON, ROTTERDAM & HAMBURG via STRAITS & COLOMBO.
Motor Vessel "GLENLUCE*
Steamship
"GLENIFFER"
7th May. 30th May.
TO SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VLADIVOSTOCK.
Motor Vessol "GLENOGLE'
*Steamship "GLENSHANE
Motor Vessel "GLENAPP'
8th May. 25th May. 19th Juno.
For freight, passage and further particulars, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD, AGENTS: THE GLEN LINE, LTD.
MM
MESSAGERIES
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1931.
DRAFT OF CHINA'S CONSTITUTION.
LABERTY FOR THE PEOPLE
1 AND RELE OF LAW.
Nanking, Apr. 29. The draft
published of jx China's provisionul Constitution, which will be submitted to the People's Convention at Nanking on May for discussion and adoption.
The preamble states that the National Government is desirous af promulgating the Constitution so that the realisation of a.com- stitutional Government will be ac- relerated and politient power be restored to popularly-electedl
Government.
provides that
The document China shall be a Republic with sovereignty vested in the people, During the period of politient tutelage, according to the 3- gramme of the late Dr. Sun Yat- sen, the Kuomintang will exercise is governing powers through the National Government on behalf of the people.
Legal Safeguards.
The draft provides that all the people shall be equal before the law, and shall only be arrested, impri- wina, tried ar punished in aceurd. unce the law; and their heatses and property shall not be subject torrible entry, search or sealing ex- cept according to how.
tu
It confers on the people freedom of assembly and formation of as- neiations, liberty of speech and publication, freedom to form "e cupational rganisations" for bettering living conditions.
it demands that citizens lurve a daty to pay taxes and undertake military service,
The National Government is to have supreme command of the military, aavad and nir forest, and have Mister 1
declare negotiate
and treaties,
war,
conclude
Provincial Powers.
The graft alse provides that the Provincial tiovernors shall be unter the Nationa Government, except in Mongolin and Tibet, where "the system of local government shall be determined in the tight of leed con- Editions."
All provincial sub-districts shall beg werned by magistrates, and the people will be able to elect re- presentatives
the National People's Congress,
to
The National Government shall inaugurate employment bureaux and anemployment insurance, and take charge of those permanently dis- abled. Reuter,
QUAKE DISASTER,
DISTRICTS RAVAGED IN TRANS-CAUCASIA.
Moscow, Apr. 29. Over a hundred people are re- ported to have been killed and in- jured in an earthquake in three districts of the Soviet Republic of Nakhichevan, in Trans-Caucasin.
Severn) villages were complete- ly destroyed, and in others more than half the houses were wreck. Mil
The Trans-Cauersinn Govern- ment is taking vigorous measures for relief of the sufferers.--Ren-
ter.
Hints about Baby
NACH meal for Baby
E should to freshly
prepared and given at a temperature of abeaal 100. & Feeder tlust FAT be easily an offleleuliy els. Never give Boby is "Comforter" which infrein the muath with germs, and spotl its slangan.
Then Food must be conveyed
wiili Into Haby's mouth Wurf germ contaminuation and at a proper rato of dow.
Allenburys Fods
are zasýteprepare, free from germs, and provide complete nourishments the 'Allenbury's' Feeder the simplest arul best.
MILK FOOH No. 4. From 3 unsha
ARK FOOD No. 2.
MALTED FOOD No. 3.
Allen Hanburys Ltd., London.
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER PROJECT.
AMERICAN-CANADIAN PLAN FOR WATER POWER.
Albany, Apr. 29. Governor Roosevelt has signed the Cornaire Water-Power BI, committing the State of New York to a G$171,000,000 hydro- electric development scheme the St Lawrence, in which Canadian province of Ontario is American participating.--Reuter's Service.
FEETHAM REPORT.
EIGHT THOUSAND COPIES BEING PRINTED.
(Our Own Correspondent.)
UE the
Shanghai, Apr. 29. Mr. Feetham's report is now in Eight the hands of the public.
being thousand copies of it are printed.
RENEGADES
COMING?
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE, SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
The Steamship,
"SPHINX" ***Arrived Hongkong on Monday,
the 27th April, 1031. From MARSEILLES &c. Consignees of Cargo by the above named steamer are hereby informed that their goods with the exception and Valuables of Opium, Treasur
are being landed and placed at their risk in the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., be Kowloon, whence delivery can obtained as the gools are Innded.
Goods not cleared within 7 days including date of arrival, will be subject to rent.
to the All claims must be sent undersigned before the Wednesday, the 6th May, 1933, or they will not bo recognized.-
Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowna for examination by the consignees, and the Company's Surveyors
Menara:Gorkard
anti
Dougias at 10.00 nm. on Monday. the 4th May, 1031.--
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us any case whatever.
R. ONL
Agent. Hongkong 27th April, 1931. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD., COPENHAGEN.
The Motor Vessel,
"JAVA"
having arrived consignees of cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed and placed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous (iedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., where delivery can be obtained As soon as the goods are landed.
No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns and all goods remaining undelivered after 5th May. 1931, at 4 p.m. will br subject to rent.
All broken, chafed and damaged goods are to be left in the Godown, where they will be examined Messrs. Anderson & Ashe on 4th May, 1931, at 10 a..
by
the
All claims against the vessel must be presented to the Undersigned or they before the 8th May, 1981, will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance will be effected. counter- Bill of Lading will be signed by,
JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 29th April, 1931.
THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.
From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON and STRAITS.
The Steamship,
"BENRINNES" Consignees of Curgo are hereby informed that all Gomis are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and i all Goods remaining undelivered after the 6th May, 1931, wil be subject to rent.
stenmer
All claims against the must he presented to the Undersigned on or before the 20th May, 1931, oy they will ant be recognized.
All broken, chofed, and damaged Gods are to be eft in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 5th May, 1931, at 10 a.m., hy Mesra, Goddard and Douglas.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will he countersign- ed by
GINH, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agente. Bangkong. 29th April, 1931,
THE HONGKONG & WHAMPOA Dock Co., LTD.
Talagrome:
Head Office and Works:
"EANIFESTO HONGKONG KOWLOON, HONGKONG.
Telephones:
HONG KONG OFFICE LISta KOWLOON DOCK 18817.
DOCK OWNERS, SHIP DESIGNERS AND BUILDERS, MARINE AND LAND ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, STEEL, IRON AND BRASS FOUNDERS, FORGE MASTERS, WELDERS AND ELECTRICIANS.
MARITIMES
OR LT
FRENCH MAIL STEAMERS.
Sailings from Hongkong.
To MARSEILLES via Saigon,
Singapore, Colombo, Djibouti ¿Aden) Suez, Port-Said.
G. METZINGER... 12th May. BPHINX......
26th May, PORTHOS........ 9th June, OHENONCEAUX... 23rd June. ATHON II...... 7th July, D'ARTAGNAN...... 21st July. - ANDRE LEBON... 4th Aug.
FELIX ROUSSEL 18th Aug. 1
To YOKOHAMA via Shanghai
& Fobe.
PORTHOS......
11th May. CHENONOEAUX... 25th May. 9th Juno, ATHOS II... D'ARTAGNAN... 23rd June. ANDRE LEBON... 7th July. FELIX ROUSSEL 21st July G. METZINGER... 4th Aug. SPHINX......
.18th Aug.
We can issue through tickets to Egypt, Syrian ports, East Africa, Madagascar by transhipment on our mail
teamers at Port-Said or Djiboutl.
COMMERCIAL LINE.
From DUNKIRK Hamburg, Rotterdam, (Antwerp) ↑ for full Particulars, apply to:-
Telephones: 28051.
Cia, den MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
3. Queen's Building.
- M
Engraved
Cart
Bioel
T.S.S. "EMPRESS OF JAPAN.”
in No. 1 Dock. Ship Dimension:-666′0′′ 0. A. X 858' x 48′8′′ Mid.
26,000 tons Grose,
The dimensions of No. 1 Dock are 700′0′′ × 88′0′′ × 10′6′′ Over sill, H.W. O.S.T. Halvage Tag "Henry Keswick." 2,000. I.E.P. Wireless Cal Stenal V.P.B.T. and Fly Call Signal T.I.Q. Bheerlers capable of lifting 80 tons. Codes Used: A1, A.B.C. Fifth Edition: Engineering, First and Becond Edition. Western Union, Bentley and Wathing,
Kindly send enquiries to the Chief Manager.
R. M. DYER, B.Sc., M.I.N.A., Kowloon Docks, Hongkong.
:
HLIGUZET
*
EXPRESS
SERVICE
BARBER WILHELMSEN
LINE.
11
THE PREMIER ALL WATER ROUTE TO NEW YORK and other U.S. Atlantic Ports via Panama,
All Vessel call at SAN FRANCISCO and LOS
ANGELES en route.
Passengers desiring to travel, by this interesting route will find the accommodation provided well up to their expections, and at a cost most reasonable.
For Passenger and Freight information please apply ***
DODWELL & CO., LTD.
Queen's Buildings.
Agente.
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 anit Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & &. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports; Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Lavantine Ports, Europe Etc.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT.)
S. 9.
?*SOUDAN 1
**KIDDERPORE
KALYAN
Tons
From Hong- kong (about)
COMORIN *BURDWAN
*ALIPORE *KASHMIR
RANPURA +KASHGAR RAWALPINDI
-Cargo only.
Destination
2nd May. 10 am. | M'les, L'don, Hull, H'burg, R'dam & A'werp 5,334 5th May-Straits, Colombo & B'bay 9,144 9th May. M'les, L'don, Hull,
Rotterdam & Antworp 15,132 | 23rd May. Bombay, M'les & L'don
30th May. M'los, L'don, Hull, H'burg,
Rotterdam & Antworp 2nd June. 6th June.
5,273 | 8,985
16,601 20th June.
9,005
4th July.
16,619 18th July Calls Casa Blanca.
Calls Karachi & Port Swettenham.
Straits, Colombo & B'bay M'les, L'don, Hull, Rotterdam & Antwerp
Bombay, M'les & L'don Mles, L'don, R'do & A'werp Bombay, M'los & L'don
Calls Havre
Frequent connections from Port Said for Passengers and Cargo to Constantinople, Pireaus, Smyrna and other Levant Ports by Steamers of the Khedivint Mail 8.8. Co.
BRITISH INDIA-APCAR SAILINGS
TAKADA SIRDIAN A TILAWA
6,949 7,745 10,000
5th May. 14th May, 30th May.
S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
S'pore, Penang & Calcutta
S'pore, Penang & Caloutta
B. L. Apcar Lino steamers have excellent accommodation for ist and 2nd class passengers. All steamers are fitted with wireless and carry a qualified surgeon.
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS (South)
NELLORE
TANDA
ST. ALBANS
6,853 | 1st May. 5 p.m.
* 6,956 | 14,500
30th May.
1st July.
"Manila, Rabaul,
Brisbane, Sydney
and Melbourne
Regular Monthly Bailings 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 S.S. Co.'s Steamers to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, San Francisco, etc..
The P. & D. Royal Mail Steamers to London and
The P. & O. Branch Service of Steamers to London via Bren, The New Zealand Bhipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton and London via Panama Canal.
TILAWA
KASHMIR TANDA
RANPURA
SANTHIA TALMA
[Inter
Call Plure
KABHGAR ¡PERIM ¡Cargo only.
Zagbrand
"g."
Deler-
Khipwricht
t."
SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI & JAPAN
| 10,000 | 8th May, | Amoy, S'hal, Mojl, Kobo.
& Osaka 8,985 8th May. S'hai, Moji, Koba & Yoko 6,966 8th May. | S'hai, Moji, Kobo, Osaka
& Yoko
16,601 22nd May.
1 7,754 25th May.
10,000 9,005 7,648
4th June. 5th Juno. 10th Juno.
Shai, Kobe & Yoko Amoy,Moji, Kobe & Yoko
Amoy, Moj, Kobe & Osaka
S'hai, Moji, Kobe & Yoko S'hai, Kobe & Yoko
All dates are approximate and subject to alteration without notice. WIRELESS ON ALL STEAMERS.
Parcols Measuring not more than 23 ft. x2ft. x 1ft. will be received at the Co's Office up to noon on the day previous to sailing For Passage Rates, Handbooks, Freights, oto., apply to
MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co..
P. & O. Bldg., Connaught Rd., Cu
Agenta.
TRAVEL A.-O. LINE
TO AUSTRALIA, Calling at Manila (P. I..). Thursday Is. Cairna. Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourną.
BRITISH STEAMERS, CHANGTE
·
TAIPING (s)
FASTEST and MOST UP-TO-DATE STEAMERS IN THE SERVICE. · ELECTRIC LAUNDRY, BARBER SHOP, SURGEON and STEWARDESS CARRISI Enjoy Your Short Leave in Australia and New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sydhary ---19 Days.
FIRST CLAS8 FAKE TO SYDNEY, 271 RETURN
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