After being delayed by unfavourable weather conditions along the China coast, the inv. Marechal Joffre. of the Messageries Maritimes Line, and the s. Nankin, of the Eastern and Australian Steamship Ca. arrived here yesterday. The Marecha: Joffre arrived at 7.30 a.m., berthing {at the Shanghai & Hongkew Whar! and will leave here for Kobe at 7.30 am. to-day. Passengers embarked last night. The Nankin also arrived here early yesterday, leaving again yesterday afternoon.
Latest advice from the Canadian Pacific offices states that the s. Empress of Russia will be leaving here for Victoria and Vancouver, via Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama, on March 21. The next Empress boat to arrive and leave after that date will be the s, Empress of Japan, due to leave here on March 23 for Hongkong and Manila, The local offices of the Norddeutsner Lloyd Bremen report that the s, Scharnhorst will sail from Shanghai for Port Said, Genoa, Southampton, Rotterdam and Bremen, via Hongkong, Manila, Singapore, Penang, Belawan and Colombo, at 3 p.m. or March 25. The tender Scot 1 will leave the Customs Jetty at 1 p.m. on that date, It is emphasized thnt visitors cannot be allowed on the embark ation tender, as sufficient tenders are not available at present. All heavy baggage must be delivered to Messrs. G. E. Marden's Godown, on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24, between 9 and 12 am. and 2 to 5 p.m.
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