Passenger list from multiple European steamers announced
From London June 20 and Amsterdam June 20 several passengers are listed aboard the Benlomond Batavia Conrad and other vessels. Names include James Stewart Thomas Younger John Willie and various companions plus Mr and Mrs J C V van Vryberghe de Coningh B Wise lins Miss C Wiselins and others. Additional Genoa entries include Y Yaeggi Clifford P E Bredee and H C Prinsen Geerligs among others.
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Ben Line
Benlomond
London
Yo Kong
James Stewart
Thos. Younger
John Willie
Batavia Nederlands
Conrad
Amsterdam
J.C. V. van Vryberghe de Coningh
B. Wiselins
C. Wiselins
C. Maas
C. W. Ermeling
J.C. Fr. Schréder
Tientsin Hints of North China Developments May 4 7
In Tientsin a rare tidal change on the Taku Bar shows two feet at high tide on May 4 and 12 feet 6 inches on May 6. The Hsinyu ship landed 4000 tons here on May 7. Mission meetings at London and American boards gather North China delegates. a five year conference plan is proposed. Railway plans push Kaiping line to Shanhai-kwan with annual funding 2,000,000 taels. Formosa governorship changes noted, and official visits to Weihaiwei. Shanghai Library survey prompts move to Philharmonic Hall. Various crime and society notes including a police case collapse and a major 16,000 cash rob. Living officials and merchants discuss Chamber of Commerce attendance.
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Tientsin
Taku
London Mission
American Board
Shanhai-kwan
Kirin
Formosa
Hunan
H.E. Li-Hung-chang
Hanan
Weihaiwei
Kiangnan
Futai
Anhui
Nanking
H.E. Shén Pingchéng
Shanghai
Huchow
H.E
Taoutai of
Shangai
Shanghai Library
Museum-road
Philharmonic Hall
Nanking-road
Compradore
North China Daily New
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce
China
Chamber of Commerce
Foreign Custom House opens amid pomp and slow progress in Chungking
A Worth China Herald correspondent reports Chungking marking time as the foreign Custom House opens with trumpets and displays while the Taoutai remains aloof. Thousands of coolies and boat crews depend on daily earnings as reforms stall and tensions between British and local authorities persist.
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Worth China Herald
H. E. Hobson
Taoutai
Hong Kong News and Harbour Typhoon Report
The Daily Press notes rain has filled reservoirs and water is on in Hong Kong. The Polyphemus passed a typhoon voyage from Singapore. Whit Monday holiday observed in government offices. High attention to retirements and stationing shifts among regiments. A bank verandah collapsed from rotten timber and debris. Stamp revenue for April rose to 18 440.70 dollars with gains from probate and small declines in adhesive stamps and bills.
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London
Daily Press
Polyphemus
Singapore
Hong Kong
Stuttgart
Shanghai
Northamptonshire Regiment
Colombo
S.highlanders
South Staffordshire Regiment
38Th
Gibraltar
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank
Queen’s Road
Government
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Hetos
Far East
Chungking
Messageries Maritimes
Saghalien
Avenua
North China Herald
I Ca
H.E. Shao Yu-lien
Henan
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