1933-02-24 — Page 22

INSURE YOUR HEALTH

You can do it at infinitesimal.cost if you take an occasional dose of Finkottes, Liver and Laxative Per-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPHI

VEHICULAR FERRY

.: ON TRIAL.

YESTERDAY

unction. All sorts of M-health condi- MAN KIM'S PERFORMANCE

tions arise from neglecting to keep the internal organs clear and clean Accumulations of waste matter re the cause of those fits of depression, aft headaches, lassitude. Uverish nkas, bilious attacks, colds

and general feelings of 'off-colour.' An occasional dose of

PINKETTES

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The vehicular ferry, Man Kim,

CORRESPONDENCE.:

China and Japan

To the Editor, Hongkong

Telegrap

latest addition to the Hongkong 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 Japanese aggression, the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, builders of the ferry, expressed. complete

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

Newspapers are the

was done at a speed of 10.56 of peoples voice and are wholly mediums knots.

impartial. The world is now under The Man Kim left her berth the influence at the point of swords shortly after 230 p.m. and pro-and the League of Nations is the ceeded to Kowloon Bay where no only souros to maintain peace and time was lost in putting her order. But if any One of her through her paces.

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

The Man Kim covered the mile ecurse six times. She presented

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?

an attractive appearance speed-Justice, law and order are not ing through the water, leaving a for the weapons to speak, as the long trail of foam from her twin present case now enforcing by the propellers.

Japanese. If the London Morning Post alleges that China defences are foolish, the misinterpretation of the real sense and meaning of that particular word "defence" is due to unsound judgment of the editorial of that paper, which tends to mia- lead the whole world.

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 by telemotor apparatus.

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

Ferry's Dimensions,

JULANE TONG."

vehicles between Hongkong and Yaumati on Mareli 1.

When the three boats are com- pleted it in hoped to run a 10- minute passenger service and a 20 minute service for motor vehicles. If the venture proves a The new ferry's dimensions

fourth boat will be are:-Length Overall, 130 fhuilt and a 10-minute vehicle ser- Breadth Extreme, 43 ft. Depth vice maintained. Moulded to Vehicular Deck, 12 fb. 3 ins.

A large space is provided for vehicles on the Main Deck, 21 ft. in breadth and 11' 6" clear height for the full length of the ferry and will accommodate 18 private ears, or 12-3 ton lorries. Abreast of this on each side, and in the saloon below the main deck. 100 3rd, class passengers will be carried. 275 Arst class and 100 second class passengers will be carried on separate shade decks.

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When, the Government called for tendera for the service they fare was to be. The rates to be stipulated what the maximuni charged by the Company are be low those laid down by the Gov-

ernment.

Fares tu bo Charged.

The fares will be: Bicycles 10 gents, motor cycles 20 cents, com- binations 50 cents, cars under one

ton 60 cents, cara under two tons 90 cents, cars over two tons $1,50 The ferry is as stated, propell- and 60 cents for each additional ed by two "Gardner" Full Diesel] tons. Engines. each B.H.. and by means of clutches will operate twin propellera at either end as desired.

developing 400

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

The electric hydraulic steering

Among those on the Man Kim Kears each controlled by tele- yesterday were Mr. H. H. Scott, motor from separate wheelhouses Superintendent Engineer of the are Hongkong and Whampoa Dock are fitted below deck and

fireel connected to two rudder Company. Mr. R. G. Craig, Cap- at each end. Warping and an-tain Williams (who directed the chor handling. is carried out by ferry's movements, Mr. W. 0. Lambert (Government. Marine means of four electric capstans.

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

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

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