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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPȚI.

VEHICULAR FERRY

ON TRIAL.

ction. All sorts of fl-health.condi- MAN KIM'S PERFORMANCE

thias arise from neglecting to keep

A internal organs clear and clean. Accumulations of waste matter are

thono

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YESTERDAY

The vehicular ferry, Man 'Kim, latest addition to the Hongkong

CORRESPONDENCE.

China and Japan

[To the Editer, funrong

TAIKUTUMA

Sir-Referring to the British and Yaumati Ferry fleet, raced up Comments "as appearing in your and down "Kowloon Bay yester-valued paper the 22nd, February, day on her first official trial run. the London Morning Post cynically After tests of speed and steering criticise "foolish, Chinese action" had been completed, officials of towards Japanesè aggression." the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock) Company, builders of the ferry,

As a Chinese myself, I would expressed complete satisfaction wish to thank you for a few lines of justice and at her performance. The speed of your paper to voice Chinese required by Government tender views in the name was 10 knots over a measured equity.

knots.

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mile. The fastest run yesterday Newspapers are the mediums was done at a speed of 10.56 of peoples' voice and are whelly impartial. The world is now under The Man Kim left her berth the influence at the point of swords shortly after 2.30 p.m. and pro-and the League of Nations is the ceeded to Kowloon Bay where no only souras to maintain peace and time was lost in putting her order. But if any one through her paces.

From the ferry's squat appear ance few would credit that she a 10 knot, speed. could attain Her width is almost one-third her length and she has three decks above the water line:

The Man Kim covered the mile course aix times. She presented! op attractive appearance speed- ing through the water, leaving a long trail of foam from her twin propellers.

The vessel, was operated at graded speeds, her steering and engines thoroughly tested, and she came through with honours.

The ferry is a 'double-ender. driven by twin screws, fore and aft, and steered from a bridge at either end. The electric hydrau- lic steering gear is controlled hy telemotor apparatus.

A noticeable feature of the Man Kim's performance was the ab- sence of vibration, even at high speed.

Ferry's Dimensions.

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The new ferry's dimensions are: Longth. Overall, 180ft Breadth Extreme, 43 ft.: Depth Moulded to Vehicular Deck, 12 ft. 3 ins.

of her

members venture to do injustices to her other members, she has to maintain her dignity and has per- fect rights to enforce action as her covenants lay down,

On the other hand, if "Might is Right", and no vindications for the defensive nations, where comes jus- tice, law and order?

Justice, law and order are not for the weapons to speak, as the present case now enforcing by the Japanese. If the London Aforning Post alleges that China defences are foolish, the misinterpretation of the real sense and meaning of that particular word "defence" is dua to unsound judgment of the editorial of that paper, which tends to mis- lead the whole world.

JULANE TONG.

vehicles between Hongkong and Yaumati on March 1

When the three boats are com- pleted it in hoped to run a 70- minute passenger service and a motor 20 minute service for vehicles. If the venture proves a success a fourth boat will be built and a 10-minute vehicle ser- vice maintained.

ernment."

When the Government called for tenders for the service, they A large space is provided for stipulated what the maximum vehicles on the Main Deck, 21 ft. fare was to be. The rates to be. in breadth and 11.6" clear height charged by the Company are be- for the full length of the ferry,low those laid down by the Gov- and will accommodate 18 private tars, or 12-3 ton lorries. Abreast of this on each side, and in the

Fares to be Charged. saloon below the main deck, 100

The fares will be: Bicycles IÚ 3rd. class passengers will beg carried. 276 first class and 100 cents, motor cycles 20 cents, com- second class passengers will be 'binations 50 cents, cars under one ton 60 cents, cars under two tons carried on separate shade decks.

90 cents, cars over two tons $1.50

The ferry is as stated, propelland 60 cents for each additional ed by two "Gardner" Full Diesel tons. Engines. each developing 400 B.H.P. and by means of clutches will operate twin propellers at either end as desired.

are

an-

Work on the weighbridge at the wharf is now, being pushed rapid- ly forward.

Lambert (Government

.Marine

Among those on the Man Kim The electric hydraulic steering

controlled by tele- yesterday were Mr. H. H. Scott, gears each motor from separate wheelhouses Superintendent Engineer of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock are fitted below deck and direct connected to two rudders Company, Mr. R. G. Craig. Can tain Williams (who directed the at each end. Warping and chor handling is carried out by ferry's movements, Mr. W. 0. means of four electric capstans.

The Man Kim is a sister ship Surveyor), Mr. B. H. Charles (Government Marine Surveyor's to the Man Kung, which under- went trial fun recently, and the offices), Mr. A. Nicholls (naval dock- Man Cheung, which is now near-yard), Mr. D. A. Purves (superin- tendent for the Hongkong and En- ing completion.

Yaumati Ferry Company), Officials of the Hongkong and gineer Commander W. G. Cow- Yaumati Ferry Company who land, Messrs. A. White, WV. G. were present for the trial run Wallond. Lau Tak-po (managing to director of ferry company), F. H, yesterday, said they hoped commence a half-hour service for Kew, Wong Kwong-wah and Wong first class passengers and motor Choi-ho.

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