FLEET, Hongkong, Aug. 21.
The Dr a Governor-General of Manila and Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson have telegraphed to Sir Reginald Stubbs expressing their sympathy for the losses TMongkeng has suffered during the typhoon.
The American Commander-in-Chief has placed at the disposal of the Governor the service and resources of the United States vessels of the South China patrol. The Governor replied cordially, thanking the Commander-in-Chict for his offer of assistance which he deeply appreciated. "At. present we do not anticipate requiring assistance to supplement Ticngkong's resources, but should we do so we should gratefully avail ourselves' of your offer."—Reuter.
London, Aug. 21.
The City Editor of the "Times" says that the financial effect of the Hongkong typhoon on the London insurance market promises, as far as can be at present judged, to be light. Qualifications are needed because some time must elapse before underwriters can feel assured that everything is known.—Reuter.
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