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The Passengers to Manila, are as Mr Farrow represents for the most part mechanics or petty-traders, who go on their own account, paying a rate of passage money and finding their own provisions, fuel and water only (with Rice in event of the private supplies falling short) being supplied by the vessel. Few are able and none willing, even though possessing competent means, to pay for their passage at more than a minimum rate, in return for which however they enjoy infinitely greater comfort and security, and accomplish their voyage much more speedily than could be done in Chinese Junks. In the British vessels engaged in the trade they are much better accommodated also, than in most of the Spanish vessels, likewise running hence to Manila, in which the Chinese passengers are often excessively overcrowded. It is the interest of Masters of vessels to treat them well, and if they have cause of complaint, redress is easily attainable. Generally they form parties of relatives or fellow villagers, and most know from previous experience or through their friends all the incidents to which they will be subject. Many are not Emigrants in the usual sense, but travel to and fro in pursuit...