Hongkong, Dec. 27.
A better year is expected by foreign and Chinese merchants in Hongkong, as the public are now accustomed to meeting conditions arising from two wars, one in Europe and one in China, Besides the Pearl River route, people may go to Canton via Macao, where there are frequent sailings for the City of Rams. While the Hongkong-Canton communication has been closed since December 17, the route between Macao and Canton has been used by Japanese steamers throughout Christmas and this week. Hence many British and other foreiga. merchants ín Shameen were able to spend Christmas and Boxing Day in Hongkong.
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