A news agency, referring to the provisional regulations governing Safety equipment on vessels sailing in Chinese waters, states that "the minimum -number of life belts, lifeboats, and Ilfebuoys to be equipped fon vessels is fixed according to the respective tonnages, lengths, and [numbers ct passengers and Officers of the steamers." It is to be hoped that proper provision has been made for ourself, who have some tonnage, and for certain of our friends who fare well fashioned 2s to length.
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