1932-12-06 — Page 23

DECEMBER

Salling for.

MANILA

EMPRESS OF JAPAN

THE LARGEST AND "FASTEST LUXURY, LINER ON THE PACIFIC. Bong Kong Shanghai, Nypast) ATTITU

Koba Tukobama, Honolulu Vaboraver LeBro

Arrive

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1932.

CONTRACT BRIDGE

CHINESE INVOICE

OFFICER.

MR. WEN HONOURED BY CHINESE CHAMBER

CONSIGNEES' NOTICES. P. & O BRITISH-INDIA APCAR AND

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD.

From LEITH, MIDDLESBRO", ANTWERP. LONDON and STRAITS.

The Steamship

By W. E. McKenney

Mr. Y. H. Wen, who has been Only too often players will get appointed Chinese Invoico Oficer

"HENGLOE" themselves into hot water because to Hongkong by the National Gov- they fall to distinguished between ernment, in Nanking, was

Conalgaces of Cargo are hereby the informed that all Goods are being a constructive bid and a sign-off guest of honour at a tea party landed at their risk into the hazardous bid.

Take, for example, the following ese, General Chamber of Com- & Godown Co., Ltd, whence and/or and reception given at the Chin-The Hongkong and Kowlon Wharf and/or extra hazardous Godowns of hand. The declarer was vory for-merce yesterday afternoon, when from the wharves delivery may be Lunato in making his contract by he was welcomed by the chair- the mlaplay of his opponents, but man,

obtained. Mr. Wong that is no excuse for the poor bid-Among the notablo guests present the Goods have left the Godowne, and Kwon tin. No claims will be admitted after ding.

were Messrs. J. A. Plummer, the all goods remaining undelivered after [Chairman of the Hongkong Gen- the 6th. December, 1932 will be

eral Chamber of Commerce, and subject to rent.

All claims against the steamer Chu Ho-halang, the special Trade must be presented to the Undersigned Commissioner of the Nanking Government, who is on a tour of inspection to tho Malayan cities

To comply with the General Bonded and the Philippines in connexion Warehouse Regulations consignees with the recent introduction of must have a Revenue Officer in the regulations requiring Chiness attendance whe

when "damaged dutiable invoices on imports to the country, goods are examin

All

broken, chafed, and damage Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the Messrs. Goddard and Douglas. 5th. December, 1952 at 10 am. by

AJ-8-5-2

10-5-2

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Empr. of Japan Empr. of Asia Empr. of Canada Empr. of Russia Empr. of Japon Empr. of Ass

Doc. 16. Deo. 30 Feb. 1 Feb. 17 Mar. 2

Dec. 10

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Feb. 6 Fab, Feb. 15 Feb, 10 Feb. 21 Hab. 23 Feb. 25 Mar. 4

Mar. 7 Mar. 9

Jan. 16

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Mar. 6

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Mar.20

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Mar. 17 Mnr. 24

Mar. 19 Mar, 21 Mar. 23 Mar.25 Mar. 25

Apr. 3

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Mar. 31

Apr. 7

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May 19

May 21

May 24 May 26

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June 7

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Expr. of Japan

Juno 16

June 4 June 6 June 10

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June 12

June 29

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The Bidding.

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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (private exchanges to all Depts.)

Chairman's Welcome.

or they will not be recognized. on or before the 20th. December, 1932

No Fire Insurance has ben effected Bill of Lading will be counter- GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong, 80th, Nov, 1932.

In his speech of welcome. Mr. Wong Kwang-tin said that the Chamber was honoured with the presence of Mr. Wen, whose long association with Chinese Govern-signed by, ment affairs made him a most suitable person for this important work. Mr. Wen, added the Chair- South bid one diamond-a education at the famous academy man, had completed his military servative bid. West passed at West Point, the U.S.A., and North bid one no trump sign-in a Cantonese, being a native of off bld.

Tolahan. Mr. Wong said that

con

and

(COMPANIES Incorporated in ENGLAND) Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Straits, Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, E. & S. Africa, Australasia, including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea Egypt, Constantinople, Greece, Lovantine Ports, Europe Etc. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTHNIGHTY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M., GOVERNMENT.).

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From Hong- kong (about)

Destination

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H'borg, Rotterdam Awerp & Huj1. | 17,000 17 Deo. noon. Bombay, M'les & L'dos

12,00 31st Deo. | Bombay, M'los & Lidon

6,677 7th Jan. | B'bay, M'los. L'den, Havre,

H'burg, Rotterdam, Antworp & Hul) 17,000 14th Jan, Bombay, Mles & L'aor 14,000 28th Jan. 1. Bombay, M'las & Lion 16,000 11th Feb. Bombay, M'lon & L'don 17,000 25: Feb, Hombay, M'les & L'dok

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SIRDHANA TILAWA TALMA

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KUU, 10th Dec.. 10,000

24th Doc.

10,000 7th, Jan.

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S'pore, Penang & Calontis

'pore, Penang. & Caloutts

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EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILINGS. (South).

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

NANKIN NELLORE TANDA

COPENHAGEN.

East passed, and South now Mr. Wen would like to explain to showed a second sult with a bid of those present any dificulty con- two hearts. This naming of two cerning the issue of the Invoices. The Motor Vessel, sulta showa ♫ exceptionally Mr. Wong then expressed the strong hand and asks partner to Chamber's welcome towards Mr. make a choice-it also shows five Plummer and Mr. Chu, diamonds and four hearts.

West again

passed und 10W

Long Negotiations. North, not having support in dia- Addressing the gathering, Mr. monda, or normal support in Wen auid that the formation of hearls, made a bid of two no his office in Hongkong came after trump that might look normal. long

But a bid of two no trump is a constructive bid, and partner has perfect right to continue. With a hand containing only a king und a jack, you certainly want to sign off and the best sign-off bid is a pass.

East passed, and it so happen ed that South, due to his weak doubleton, decided to give to try ing. for game.

of

"DANMARK"

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 Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. as soon as the goods are landed. Ltd., where delivery can be obtained

No claims will be admitted after

All claims against the vessel must ไฟล์ presented to the Undersigned they will not be recognised, before the 16th December, 1932, or

Nanking Foreign Ministry and the the goods have left the Godowns and

negotiations between the British authorities, and after due all goods remaining undelivered after permission for the formation of 12th December, 1932, at 4 p.m. will he the Hongkong office had been subject to rent. secured from the Governor

All broken, chafed and damaged Hongkong. He assured those pre- goods are to be left in the Gedown, sent that he would do his best to where they will be examined by assist traders here, and in this Messrs. Anderson and Ashe on thr connexion the working hours in 10th December, 1932, at 10 a.m. his office, on the fourth floor of the French Bank Building, has The Play.

been extended to eight o'clock in The play was quite interesting. charged for the invoice was not

small evening. The East opened the king of diamonds and the declarer allowed it to hold which had been followed long ago formality the trick. East continued with the queen of diamonds, declarer by foreign countries. Wheat, rice and other commodities for which winuing with the ace and then no duty

was charged by the immediately leading three rounds Maritime Customs would not re- of hearts. The hearts brake and West

quire an invoice for their ship that we do not very enthusiastical- was in on the third round. West did not have a diamond

ment to China. to lead and decided to attempt to said that goods sent from China Hongkong is so close to China Answering a query, Mr. Wenly welcome the introduction of the Consular invoices in Hongkong. establish his wenk club suit. He for Hongkong for transhipment led the fourth best club which

the

1 tax.

but it was a

fee

ed by

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countersign-

JOHN MANNERS & CO. LTD.,

Agents. Hongkong, 5th December, 1932.

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the declarer allowed to ride to the tricts of Kwangtung or Kwangel wise, and we have been so used purposes to Canton and other dis- both geographically and other- dummy.

would require no invoice. But to coming and going freely with- Faat's queen was knocked out,

out dummy winning the trick with the Koods sent from Hongkong, even strictions that it is a little hard

any formalities if the same were acc. The good seven of hearts China, would require an invoica in the first place to get used to

was then cashed, everyone carding a spade.

products of

от rc-

dis-

if their value was over $200.

the introduction of formalities which we have now The nine of clubs was

to comply British Chamber's View, next

with. played, the declarer letting it Mr. J. A. Plummer, who was in- However, I am quite certain ride, taking the finesse. A small vited by the Chairman to express that in Mr. Won we have a very spade was then led, West played his opinion on the matter, said: sympathetic officer and we can the ten, declarer the jack, and "I welcome this opportunity of confidently look forward to bia Eaat won the trick with the queen. being able to come here this after- doing his utmost to smoothen our East then cashed his jack of dia-noon and join you in welcoming troubles. On behalf of the Hong- monds, West dropping a club, and Mr. Wen. On behalf of the kong General Chamber of Com- declarer a spade,

General Chamber of Commerce, I merce, I would like to say that East was now helpless-if he re- would like to thank the Chairman, whatever assistance we can poa- turns a spade, West will be forced Committee and members of this sibly give him in his work, we to win and will have to lead a Chamber for kindly inviting me shall be only too ready to rendor. club through declarer's tenace, here and giving an opportunity of I wish him a very pleasant sojourn while if a diamond is led, the two listening to your very Interesting in Hongkong. diamonds in dummy will be good. discussion. As far as I can un- The play allowed the declarer to derstand, you have asked Mr. Wen

Mr. Chu's Speech. make his contract of theo no trump a good many searching questions,

Mr. Chu Ho-hatang said that he However, South would have been and I hope that his answers have was appointed by the Nunking justifled in taking his partner to been quite satisfactory.

Government to undertake a tour of a game contract which could not I am afraid, so far as Hong-inspection in the Malayan arcas have been made,

kong merchants are concerned, and Philippines to see that the

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to

GERMAN CABINET.

POLICY NOT LIKELY TO BES DISCLOSED JUST YET

London, Dec. bi

It is reported from Berlin that the unemployment question the future policy of Goa, among the Chinese labourara, and Schleicher's Cabinet is not k also concerning, the invoices. Ha to be known until after th said that fallure to comply with Christinas recem, provided th the Nanking demand for the ap- troublesome partics can be host plication of invoices would bo

ed off from a vote of non-con penalised after January 1, 1983. dence at the outset is.

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