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ADVERTISEMENT.
Cargo is loaded direct from the ships' holds on to cars and vice versâ, so that a minimum of handling and consequent freedom from loss and damage are ensured.
Chinwangtao is the natural distributing centre for the North-West part of the geat province of Chilli. The facilities, resulting from the Company's liberal ex- penditure of capital for the rapid and economical handling of cargo, have caused Chinwangtao to become also a formidable rival for the trade hitherto shipped viú Isku to Tientsin. A considerable portion of this trade throughout the year now passes through Chinwangtao, whilst during three months of winter, when the Pei-ho River is closed to navigation, the whole trade of Tientsin is carried on without inter-
ption through this channel.
Godown accommodation for 7,500 tons obtainable.
The facilities for quick despatch may be gauged from the fact that a steamer zas recently loaded with 2,400 tons of coal in thirteen hours. There are three steam Fines to lift up to five tons, and arrangements can be made to lift weights of 15 The expense, delay and damage entailed by the lighterage of steamers which must be encountered at Taku Bar are here entirely obviated.
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The great increase of trade year by year has induced the Imperial Maritime fastoms to specially erect a fine Custom House with a Deputy Commissioner in charge, and to open a Haikwan Bank for the convenience of local consignees.
The natural geographical advantages of Chinwangtao caused it to be selected as the port of embarkation for the emigration of coolies to South Africa, and during 1904 au extensive depôt was established, where the coolies were received, medically examined and lodged before embarkation on the fine transports specially engaged in this business.
As a sea-side health resort, Chinwangtao is unrivalled by any other place in China. Situated midway between Shanhaikwan and Peitaiho, its easy access from all parts, dry and bracing climate, safe bathing from a beautiful sandy beach, and its magnificent views of sea and mountain ranges, are but a few of the most salient attractions which impress a visitor to this delightful summer resort.
Hotel. There is a good hotel close to the piers and beach, where under compe- tent European management every comfort and attention are ensured.
That portion of the property known as the Bluff, and comprising the best resi- dential and business sites, has now been laid out as a township, and plots may be bought or leased on moderate terms.
The Company's telegraph line between Tientsin and Chinwangtao places the latter port in telegraphic communication with all parts of the world.
SHIPPING.
The Company possesses a fleet of steamers specially suited for the coast trade of China. These vessels are fitted with first-class accommodation for passengers, and the larger ships are fitted with electric light.
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