Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-04-26
SAY I. X GETS.
Cl|NARD! liner

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verifying the prediction made
through the columns Of the Star-Bul-1
leflt Several months ago that the To
so Risen Kaisha would acquire one
or more vessels to augment the pres
emf fleet of fast steamers engaged in
the trans Pacific trade, +. lsaka, gen
efn manager for the Japanese com
many has made official announcement
that while the IT X. X. s.not looking
forward to any sudden and extensive
increase in the number OF steamers,
two additional liners at least are as
sured.
Traffic Manager Isaka, who will be
4 Honolulu visitor within a few
weeks. states that one steamer has
been purchased in London and this
vessel viii soon steam for the Pacific,
ia 60 into commission on a run be-
tween Hongkong, Japan ports, Homo
1nlu and San francisco. AS forecast
ed IN the Star Bulletin at the time
Captain Greene was reported as on
his way to Great Britain on vacation
bent. it was stated that the Japanese
lire was negotiating with the Cunard
lire for vessel of large tonnage and
passenger and freight capacity for.
its Pacific trade It Is believed that
= deal has been completed whereby
one Of the famous Cunarders will
soon be found flying the fan-like
house flag of the Japan mail line.
Traffic Manager Isaka also offers
the interesting information that the
company has a new steamer now
building at a British yard. which yes.
sci will operate in conjunction with
the Nippon Maru in the intermediate
trans Pacific service. From what
could be learned during the brief call
Of the Chiyo Maru at this port yes
terdaS the new vessel will in many
ways be found q sister ship to the
fast and trim appearing Nippon Maru.
As to the Japan-South America SER
vice. the official stated that it is pro-
posed to put on an additional steam
er each year until they have estab-
lished a monthly service. At present
the company has a sailing every three
months. Development of trade in
South America is slow and the COM
many is DESTROYS only of meeting the
demands Of the trade.
Manager Isaka said his company
has not as yet considered plans for a
through freight and passenger service
TO New York via the Panama Canal
He said il would be doubtful comt
mercal undertaking for any steam-
shin company to inaugurate through
service from the Orient TO the Atlantic
Coast
Alaskan Out Tonight.
Bound for Salina Cruz by. the way
Of Port Allen. Kahulni and Hilo, the
American Hawaiian freighter Alas
Kan Is. scheduled to sail this evening,
Following the discharge of three
fhonsand tons of general cargo, in
Guiding consignments OF bonded
ffeivhf from the east coast Of the
IInifed States. The Alaskan is ex-
nerted to take between elevep and
fWelye thousand tons of sugar from
thc several island ports before de-
narfing for the Isthmus of Tehuan-
tepec
cosstino steamers Busy.
MI two Inter-Island steamers were
y rs during the round trip of the
$3.50 yea The Kauai was loading
at Honomuu, destined for dis
sssTSe al fiilo The steamer Helene
Mas being discharged Of cargo at Hon,
olaa.
..,.r % Attempt Heavy Tow.
the launch Helen will attempt 70
49, 5 barge loaded with seserai nuh,
Sred tons material for the 5 su onsp a M
M 1s the vessel proceeding 70 wal
49,, "a Hfqch1rRe.