Apart from the number of naval boats, there has been am increase in the arrival of big coasters; as many as five big steamers being in the anchorage at one time. At the time of writing the Loongmoon is 1 cargo for Hongkong, and the.
8. Tsintau is unloading a Hambuig. American line. are ig consigtiment from Shang-
mers here about every ten report being that the China Company are taking so much ping trade at Tsingtao that the German Line, are trying to re-tallote by sending boats here in the ox. pectation of injuring the above-mentioned Ningpo boats—Pekin and Riangteen—ore Company's trade in Nin; The two such old favourites, and, moreover, the two companies are' so considerate and courteous to their clients, that so far no impression has been made on the usual traffic and cargoes. Ningpo, moreover, ing as trade contre. Signs of prosperity are discernible on every a being stored up here in preparation of the anticipated and much gold standard. A visit to the tering by the East Gate, discomfort of a fow perfumes; for gold-leaf has used in sach. lavish. Profusion to
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