Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-09-28
Shipping
five HUNDRED ASEAHCSIO
ARRIVE HERE IN SHINYO MARU

possibilities of coastwise connections,
or the establishment OF a line to op-
crate between the west coast and Rio
de Janeiro.
Dr. Sun Vat Sen was to leave Pc
king for Hongkong to investigate the
project. Two capitalists of Shanghai
are now in New York to seek finan-
cial aid for the proposed line, and
it is believed that within she next
three months definite plans will be
announced for the construction and
operation of the steamers. The Chi
nese now have representatives in Van
couver, Guaymas and Hongkong, in
which three cities alone they expect
to raise more than $4,000, 900.
The projected line will be power
full competitor to the Japanese steam
ship companies.
Customs Men Act as Hosts.
A merry party of officers connected
with the local customs service char
tered Young Brothers launch Huki,
for cruise along the shores of Oahu
last evening.
A delightful evening was spent in
viewing the island from long range,
under the softening light of the moon
The gallant customs men were in
most instances accompanied by Ia
dies, which necessitated the serving
of tempting refreshments.
The trip was made without any dis
agreeable incident, the weather and
sea being propitious for pleasurable
outing.
Inter-IsIand Movements.
InterIsland steamers at Hawaii and
Maui ports include the Kauai, report
ed at Hilo at the time the steamer
Mauna Kea sailed for Honolulu. The
Kaiulani was passed at Hakalau, the
Helene at Kohalelele, to arrive at Ho+
nolulu Tuesday morning with a small
amount. of sugar and a deck load of
cattle. The steamer Maui was passed
at Honokaa, and is also due to return
to her home port on Tuesday with cat
tie only.
Death Calls Veteran Pilot.
Captain Zerz, a well-known China
coast pilot, met with his death at
Hongkong under tragic circumstances.
Apparently he was leaning over the
veranda of his house at Morrison Hill
road, and overbalanced, falling dis
lance of some sixty feet and fractur-
ing his skull. When picked up life
was found to be extinct.
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American install China Coast
Wireless.
A wireless telegraphy station is be-
ing installed by the Americans in Pc
king on that part of the city wall near
the American barracks. 1t is report
ed that the apparatus is powerful
enough to communicate with Shang-
hal.
Another Philippine Government
Steamer Lost.
The Philippine launch Star of Min
doro, which went ashore on Manila
rao reef, is a total loss. The Jagged
rocks of the reef have torn the little
craft apart, and the surf has carried
the battered hulk high up on the
beach.
Lansing Has Reached Maui.
Fuel oil amounting to $4,000 barrels
is reported to have arrived at Kahului
in the American tanker Lansing. This
vessel sailed from Port San Luis and
her cargo is consigned to the Union
Oil Company. The vessel steamed
down from the Coast in nine days.
No Freight in the Niihau.
Returning to Honolulu with no
cargo, the Inter-Island steamer Nil
hau landed a general cargo at Ka-
anapali and several Maui ports This
vessel is, on the berth for an early
dispatch next week.
IwaIani Brought Small Freight.
A half hundred empty drums arriv-
ed as cargo in the Inter-Tsland steam
er Iwalani, now in from Mahukona
and Kawaihae. This vessel is report
ed to have met with fine weather on
the homeward trip.
The British steamer Pondo has been
sold to a Japanese firm in Western