The passenger rate war among the shipping companies appears to be extending. Following upon an wmnouncement made by the Canadian Pacific Steamships, Ld., and several other shipping offices, to the effect that their passenger rates to Europe, v4 Canada, had been reduced from approximately £146 to £120, the Admiral Line now announces a further reduction of £8, bringing the new rates to £112, which fare is good for passage over any trans-Continenta] railway line from Seattle or on Canadian lines from Vancouver and for any trans-Atlantic steamer. The passage includes first-class accommodation on the company's trans-Pacific vessels, first-class on the railways, and° mono-class on trans-Atlantic steamers.- We have been asked by the Admiral Line to state that the new fares become effective as from January 10,
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