Service to the Dutch East Indies As stated in these columns re cently arrangements have been made whereby the China Mail Steamship Ca., Ld., are to operate the steamers Gorjistan and Arma-nest an (passenger and freight service) between Hongkong, Amoy, Singapore, Batavia and Sourabaya. In this connexion it is understood that the latter vessel, prior to being placed on the service, underwent extensive alterations, especially regarding passenger accommodation. All the rooms on the bridge deck have been converted into two-berth cabins. The first and second-class cabins are fitted with electric fans, and the commissary arrangements have been placed under the jurisdiction of a European chief steward so as to ensure the same high-class standard of table service which is maintained on the China Mail vessels. Another innovation on the Armanestan is the additional bathing facilities on the bridge deck making it unnecessary for state room, passengers to to the deck below for a bath. The Armanestan is able to complete the journey of 1,420 miles between Hongkong and Singapore in less than five days. Arrangements are being made to have an additional port of call at Swatow.
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