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After lunching with the Marquis de Broteuil yesterday the King had over an hour's inter- view with M. Delcassé, who was one of the guests. M. Delcassé returned to the Foreign Office manifestly highly pleased. Considerable importance is attached to this incident in French official circles, especially in view of the fact that the King had 20 minutes close conversa- tion wjth the German Ambassador after the dinner at the Elysee. (Reuter.)
The King is returning to England to-day. (Reuter.)
King Edward left for London in the morning. (Havas.)
Mr. Balfour, Lord Lansdowne, and Mr. Akers-Douglas met the King at Victoria Sta- tion - it is reported at his Majesty's desire. The King had some minutes conversation with them before driving away from the station. (Reuter.)
The Emperor William has left for Germany. (Havas.)
Count Tattenbach is taking the Sultan the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle in brilliants. (R.)
The Porte has called Lord Lansdowne's attention to the presence of four British men- of-war at Koweit. Lord Lansdowne replied that he had no information and declined to discuss the matter. (Reuter.)
Marylebone beat Notts by 10 wickets. (R.)
Lord Milner arrived at Alexandria yesterday afternoon and is staying at the New Khedivial Hotel. He will leave to-morrow by the Austrian Lloyd steamer.
The newly appointed second-in-command of the Channel Fleet, Vice Admiral Sir A.W. Moore, K.C.B., C.M.G., distinguished himself in Egypt. When Commander of the "Orion," during the Egyptian War in 1882, he was present at the occupation of Ismailia and the battle of Ter-el Kebir. He was promoted for his services in the command of the naval flotilla on the Sweet Water Canal, organised for transport of stores to the front and the conveyance of sick and wounded to the base, was mentioned in despatches, and received the Egyptian medal, Khedive bronze star, and the Medjidieh 3rd Class.
Major A. E Delavoye, A.S.C., has been granted leave of absence for four months, with permission to travel in Italy and France.
Captains A. Remanda and R. Remanda have been promoted to the rank of Saghkolaghassi.
Dr. R. Whish Brigstocke, of Bayrout, arrived at Alexandria from Syria yesterday, and is leaving this afternoon with his wife and daughter for a six months' holiday in England.
found in the Matarieh district of Cairo at dawn to-morrow will be poisoned by the police.
The British military bands will play on Tuesday and Friday evenings in the Esbekieh Gardens from the 16th inst., between 9 and 11 p.m.
Messrs. Mikailides and Perullo have secured the contract for the construction of three masonry barrages below the Marg weir, near Shebrakhit, at the price of L.E. 2,174.
20 vessels passed through the Canal on the 1st and 2nd inst. 11 of these were British, 1 French, 2 German, 1 Austrian, 1 Turkish, 2 Dutch, 2 Italian. The receipts for the two days were frs. 500,869.27.
On account of the Egyptian Army Infantry Band having left Cairo for Alexandria for the summer season, it will be unable to perform in the Zoological Gardens at Ghizeh until the autumn. The band of the boys' reformatory school will play in the Zoological Gardens every Friday afternoon.
The consulates will fly their national flags on Saturday in honor of the name-day of King George of Greece, and after a solemn mass at the Evangelismo Church, at which the Greek Consul-General will be present, a reception will be held at the Hellenic Consulate-GeneraL
An application has been made to the committee of the London Stock Exchange to appoint a special settling day in and to grant an official quotation for the shares of the Egyptian Estates, Limited. The applica- tion has been lodged for this purpose by the London brokers of the company, Messrs. Sheppards, Pellys, Scott & Co.
Our readers will see by a notice in our advertising columns that the summer hours of service at All Saints' Church, Cairo, will begin on Sunday next, 7th inst. Celebration of Holy Communion will be at 8 instead of 8.30 a.m., and morning service at 9.30 a.m. instead of 10.30 a.m. Evening service at 6 p.m.
The editorship of "Murray's Guide to Egypt" has been trans- ferred to Mr. H. R. Hali, who aims at restoring to it the pre-eminence, from the archeological point of view, that it once enjoyed. The new edition will be published in the autumn by Messrs Stanford, and it will then be found, we believe, that the book has been entirely rewritten.
The will of Mr. Jean Dimas, a Greek merchant of Mansourah, who died recently at Naples, was opened at the Hellenic Consulate General at Alexandria on Wednes- day. The deceased left £1,000 for distribution among the Moslem institutions as a sign of his gratitude towards this country. The bequest has been entrusted to the Daira khassa to deal with. Mr. Dimas was born at Chimara, in Epirus, and he bequeathed £4,000 to that town, and also left bequests of £2,000 to the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, £1,000 to the Greek Fleet Fund, £150 to the Philoptochos Society of Alexandria, £100 to the Greek Hospital, etc. During his lifetime he built the Dimas Schools at Mansourah at a cost of £1,500.
The first concert given at the institute since the building of the new hall took place last Wednesday evening, when a large and appreciative audience assembled to enjoy what proved to be a most attractive programme. Major R. M. Gamble, D.S.O., kindly presided. Songs by Mrs. R.N, Gamble, Mrs. Acres, and Miss Mun- Gayin were enthusiastically received, the latter in her song "Husheen" being vociferous- ly applauded. Miss M. K. Gibson (who also kindly accompanied most of the songs) gave, perhaps, the greatest pleasure of the evening, by her exquisite rendering, on the violin, of "Salut d'Amour" and "Mazur," both of which had to be repeated. The songs by Rev. R. Wormell and Mr. P.Byrne, with violin obbligato, were well rendered, and Mr. Byrne's fine voice showed to great advantage in his last song, "Love, could I only tell thee." The songs and duet, "Larboard Watch," by Cpl. Murphy, A.S.C., and Pte. Cowie, R.A.M.C., were not the least enjoyable items of the programme, and were fully appreciated by all present. Last, but by no means least, was Mr. Dodwell's part of the evening's entertainment. As usual, his extremely funny songs and recitations were most cleverly given, and fairly convulsed his audience with laughter. After repeated encores, he was per- suaded to add another item to the programme. Votes of thanks and the singing of "God-save the King" brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. Amongst those present were Major and Mrs. Gamble, Mrs. Finch, Mr. John Ross and party, Rev. H. P. Reid and party, Mr. and Mrs. Seed, Dr. said Mrs. Barsumunian, etc. The collection at the door realised P.T. 188, which, after deducting for expenses of printing, etc., left P.T. 78 to be handed over to the Ins- titute's poor relief fund.
The Khedive has sent the following graciously worded letter to the President of the Alexandria Municipality :—
M. le Président,
Dans sa séance plénière tenue le 26 avril courant, le Conseil Municipal d'Alexandrie a, sur la proposition d'un de ses membres, voté à l'unanimite un credit de mille livres pour la célébration du centenaire de Mohamed Aly et nommé un comité qui prendra l'initiative de l'organisation des fetes.
Je suis touché des sentiments manifestés par la Commissión Municipale à l'égard du fonda- teur de la dynastie, et je tiens à vous assurer, Monsieur le Président, ainsi que les honorables membres de la Commission de ma vive grati- tude qui est certainement partagée par la famille Khédiviale toute entière.
Cet acte de loyalisme m'est d'autant plus agréable que je le dois à ma bonne ville d'A- lexandrie, qui n'a cessé de me témoigner un véritable attachement.
L'importance de la somme votée, à laquelle s'ajouteront les souscriptions privées, me per- met de penser qu'une notable partie de ce crédit pourrait être consacrée soit à une oeuvre de bienfaisance soit aux besoins de la ville.
Persuadés que le Conseil Municipal saura prendre, dans le cas, les meilleures dispositions, je saisis cette occasion pour vous donner, M. le Président, l'assurance da mes sentiments af- fectueux.
Abbas Hilmi.
Le Caire, Palais d'Abdine, le 2 mai 1905.
The Alexandria Fête Committee held a meeting at the Municipality yesterday to consider the above letter. Among those present were Mahmoud Sidky Pasha, and Messrs. Amb. A. Ralli, Ahmed Bey Yehia, G. Zervudachi, Baron A. de Menasce, Dr. Schiess Bey, L. Escoffier, P. Fenderl, Mansour Bey Youssef, Soliman Bey Abani, E. Benachi, Mahfouz Bey, Padoa Bey, R. Rolo, Comte M. de Zizinia, de Tschudi, Michel Sinadino, Bourgeois, Bartau Pasha, A. Sursock, L. Stagni, Ismail Bey Hafez, R. Canivet, Turin Bey Yehia, W. P. Chataway, and J. Sedky Bey.
The Governor of Alexandria opened the pro- ceedings by reading his Highness's letter and expressed the most lively satisfaction in regard to the contents, as they showed how cordially the Khedive approved of their efforts.
Mr. Ambroise Ralli seconded his Excellency 's sentiments, and all present testified by their enthusiastic applause to the great pleasure which the Khedive's letter had afforded them. Mr. Ralli's speech was most eloquent, and he ended by a call for three cheers for his High- ness, which was most heartily responded to by all present.
The meeting subsequently discussed the question of organising subscriptions for the madhouse which was to bear the name of Mohamed Aly. The madhouse scheme met with the approbation of all present, with the exception of Count Zizinis, who abstained from voting because he considered that the selection of a work of public utility ought only to be decided upon after the matter had been fully considered by a special committee.
The meeting decided that the executive Fête Committee, consisting of Mr. Zervudachi, Yehia Bey, and Baron A. de Menasce, should be charged with the collection of subscriptions, and should share in this work together with the committee already appointed for this purpose.
Preparations for the celebration of the cente- nary of the dynasty of Mohamed Aly have been already begun in Cairo. A triumphal arch is being erected at the south entrance of Opera square and a good deal of work has been done on the Kasr el-Nil Bridge, where numerous masts and poles have been put into position. The Ministry of Public Works has authorised the committee to illuminate the statue of Ibrahim Pasha, Abdeen-street, and the Nile banks at Kasr el-Nil, and to erect two triumphal arches in Opera square and at the beginning of Abdeen-street. The list of subscriptions received, reaches the figure of L.E. 750.
The funeral of the late Mohamed Zeky Pasha left the house of the deceased, in the Ismailia quarter of Cairo, about 4 p.m. yester- day. A large number of very distinguished Egyptians followed the body to its last resting place, among them being Mustapha Pasha Fehmy (his nephew), Kairi Pasha (represent- ing the Khedive), Riaz Pasha, Yacoub Pasha Artin, Chawarbi Pasha, the Judicial Adviser, Lord Edward Cecil Pasha, D.S.O., and many other well known British and Egyptian officials.
A number of the Princes of the Khedivial Family have left cards and messages of condol- ence at the house of the deceased Pasha, who left a large circle of friends to deplore his loss.
Programme of music which will be played by the band of the 2nd Batt. Royal Berks. Regt. at the 1st Summer Meeting (2nd day) to be held to-morrow:
1 March - Weary Willie — Neat. 4 Overture — Il Conte d'Essex — Mercadante. 8 Valse — Tout Paris - Waldteufel. 4 Selection — Cavalleria Rusticana - Mascagni. 5 Intermezzo — Ein Albumblatt - Wagner. 6 Polonaise — Masken - Faust. 7 Selection — All the Girls — Williams. 8 Gavotte - The First Kiwi — Schubert. 9 Selection— The Catch of the Season — Baker. 10 March — The Return of the Troops— Eilenberg. S. Dore Bandmaster
The Khedivial mail S.S. "Mahallah," which left here on 21st inst. for Suez, had on board, Mr. G. Mason, loco. and stores super- intendent, Sudan Government Railways, who is going to England on four months' leave of absence; also Mr. B. Losco, chief accountant of the National Bank of Egypt's branch, who has gone on one month's leave of absence.
Very heavy rain fell here on the night of the 21st inst. and washed away part of the railway line. Bimbashi Sowerby, who was on the line, telephoned at once to Railhead and to Suakin for assistance, and a special train, with Miralai Macauley Bey, Director of Railways, and 200 officers and men of the Railway Battalion, with implements and tools, left here on the 22nd inst. to repair the damage done, returning to Suakin on the 23rd.
One case of smallpox has occurred amongst the Sudanese pilgrims at the Quarantine Camp. The medical authorities here have vaccinated several hundreds of children. The health of the pilgrims up to the present is said to be very good.
The works at Port Sudan are now well advanced. The place looks like a little town already. Several Greeks have opened all sorts of shops there, and very shortly the Sudan Government will sell land to shipping agencies and banks, so that they may commence building their offices.
According to present arrangements, the Khedive will leave for Europe on or about the 10th proxo. His Highness intends paying a visit to England during his trip to Europe.
His Highness attended Friday prayers to- day at the Mosque of Abou el-Abbas, Alexandria.
One of the most important, though to the average citizen least noticeable, of the improve- ments that are being carried out in Cairo is the renovation of that part of the town lying between the Mousky and the Hamzawy. A year or two back the Haret Essaih was almost entirely rebuilt with buildings especially adapted to the wants of the very important trading class that affects that district, and the whole- sale dealers in European goods, cottons, etc., etc., are now lodged there in offices and stores that are a credit to the town.
Up to the present, however, the large block of land lying between the new markets and the Ataba el Khadra, which is the central station of the tramway system of the town, has been covered with miserable one-storied buildings, mostly built entirely of wood, which have thus been allowed to monopolise one of the most valuable sites in the whole of the city. At last, however, the Wakfs Administration, to which this land belongs, has made up its mind to do what should have been done several years ago, and the whole of the wretched shanties on this laud that have hitherto formed the left-hand limit of the entrance to the Sharia Mohamed Aly, are being pulled down to give place to buildings which, it is to be hoped, will not only prove an immense improvement to the appearance and character of the locality, but will furnish accommodation that is sadly needed to enable the business of the town to follow its natural course in this district.
Besides the monuments derived from the excavations, the Alexandria Museum has been enriched by gifts from Messrs. Degiardé Brothers of two monuments in lime-stone, which are very remarkable, one for native art of the Greco-Roman period, and the other for Coptic art. M. Stoja has also made a gift to the Museum of doors of tombs covered with paintings.
In April, 1,717 persons visited the Museum (of whom 318 paid for admission), as against (336 paying) in April, 1904. 293 persons visited Pompey's Pillar, as compared to 86, and 575 visited Kom el-Shougafa, as compared to 482.
The summer hours of the Museum, i.e., May 1 to October 31, are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The hours for visiting Kom el-Shougafa and Pompey's Pillar remain unchanged, i.e., from 8 a.m. to sunset. On Wednesday the Museum is closed. The Museum Committee has, at the request of Dr. Breccia, reduced the price of admission during the summer to Kom el- Shougafa from P.T. 5 to P.T. 3, and to Pompey 's Pillar from P.T. 3 to P.T. 1.
"A Country Girl" was given this evening at the Eldorado Theatre before a very full house by the Bandmann-Dallas opera company. The company only reached Port Said at 4 p.m. from Cairo, and practically stepped direct from the train on to the stage. The performance on the whole, was excellent. The only thing exception could be taken to as being really below the general standard, was the orchestra, who perhaps are, after all, not to be blamed, for they consisted of scratch crews from the cafés here. The conductor had great difficulties to contend with, and his unfor- tunately necessary prompting rather marred the general performance. Apart from that and the doubtful suitability of the theatre itself, which is really a music-hall, it was a huge success.
An awed world is holding its breath and listening for the clash of arms and ships, aye, and the ghastly tale of slaughtered and sunk. Even the shrieks of greed that are wont to rend the air on the Stock Exchange are hushed, and the issues of life and death of men and nations paralyze the imagination and cry "halt" to speculation. There are sellers who must sell, but no one has any heart to buy while the deep shadow of coming events looms dark over the hearts of men.
There is practically nothing new to report since last week; the holidays having occupied the greater part of the interval since we last wrote, and the Settlement taken up the remainder of the time. There is a decided dearth of new business, as the result of the impending naval action in the East still hangs in the balance. As is always the case, the uncertainty of the situation has been its weakest point, for even adverse facts are, in a way, better than suspense and rumours of all sorts. Added to this we have a slight friction nearer home, as a result of recent German utterances, and a sharp break in the American market; so that the prevailing tone this week has been dull—one might fairly say weak.
Egyptian stocks were steady, and Daira Sanieh shares were as high as 29 1/4 on Tuesday, but this market has weakened with the rest, Dairas tailing back to 28 1/8. Bank shares were also easier, Nationals 27 and Agricultural 13 1/4, with little doing.
Persistent efforts are made to give a little impetus to the Egyptian mining section, but there is not enough outside business to book them up. At the moment there is a slightly better tone, notably for Nile Valleys at 21/4 and Um Rus at 1 3/16. Both of these shares should be worth locking up at the price.
A foil dividend of seven per cent, on the Preference shares of the Egyptian and Sudan Agency, Limited, has been declared.
Holders of bearer warrants in this company can secure their dividend by cutting off the coupons and forwarding them to the compa- ny's offices at Sharia Kasr el-Nil, Cairo.
The first meeting of the members representing Gharbieh province for the K.A.S. was held at Tantah a few days ago, under the presidency of the Moudir. The meeting was largely attended. Mr. Fosden, secretary-gene- ral of the society, the sanitary inspector of the Gharbieh, the chief engineer of irrigation (on behalf of the Inspector of Irrigation, who apologised for his absence), Sibay Bey El Masry, representative of the moudirieh, two members representing each markaz, the secretary of the society in Gharbieh, and several press representatives were present.
Hosny Eff., secretary, gave a short history of the society, showing how the society was about to fall and how, through the efforts of Prince Hussein Pasha, it had risen again and kept its balance gradually. He stated that the notables of Gharbieh did not, like those in other moudiriehs, pay any attention to the im- provement of agriculture.
Sibaiy Bey el Masry suggested that in order to carry out the recommendations of the cir- cular issued by the Government concerning the cotton worm, the Government should make some arrangements between the Irriga- tion Office and the society during the rotations. He also suggested that stores for seeds and manure should be established by the society in each markaz. An agricultural show in each town and city should be held annually during the corn harvest.
Mohamed Bey Cherif suggested that experiments in manuring should be carried out in each markaz at the expense of the members and under the control of the society's secretary.
Fathallah Bey Barakat stated that in his clover plantation, the stalk varied from 1.70 to 2.60 metres in length. He explained how it was planted and expressed his readiness to sell to the society any quantity of seeds that it might require.
Soliman Bey Ghanam proposed that the Government should issue a circular to the effect that only one-third of a plantation should be planted with cotton. Hosny Eff., secretary, replied that such an action of the Government would appear rather premature.
A new line of British owned and managed passenger and cargo steamers from London to Delagoa Bay, calling at intermediate ports, named the British East African Steamship Company, will shortly be inaugurated.
At first the sailings will be four weekly, but it is hoped that, with due support from shippers, merchants, and others, it may be necessary to run more frequently.
The Ellerman S.S. "Alexandria" sailed hence yesterday afternoon for Liverpool with pas- sengers and general cargo, including 861 bales ootton and 8,601 bags onions.
The Moss liner "Seti" arrived yesterday afternoon from Liverpool, via Gibraltar, Algiers, and Malta, with passengers, mails and general cargo.
The Moss liner "Tabor" sailed yesterday afternoon for Liverpool, via Malta, with posse- gers, mails, and general cargo, including 2,624 bales cotton.
Mr. Fox Bourne, writing to the London Press on behalf of the Aborigines' Protection Society, makes a strong protest against the bringing to England of the Congo pigmies, now detained in Cairo. He says the pigmies are in the category of "curious little animals which have been beguiled into captivity not distin- guishable from that to which strange quad- rupeds, birds, or reptiles are subjected when their captors expect profit from making a show of them to gaping crowds of sightseers. What is this but a base form of slavery?" Mr. Fox Bourne characterises the exhibition of these creatures as an outrage on the humane princi- ples professed by all civilised nations, and especially our own.
COL HARRISON'S DESCRIPTION.
Colonel Harrison has arrived in London from Cairo. Describing his stay with the pigmies, the Colonel said to a Reuter inter- viewer: "When once I had gained their con- fidence, they were quite friendly, and even- tually six of them — four men and two women - volunteered to come with me to England. They freely conducted me to their little vil- lages, and at night time erected leafy struc- tures, under which I slept. They are of an extremely low order of intelligence, and know absolutely nothing of what goes on around them. They seem to have no religious instincts, and possess no idea of a Supreme Being. Their average height is from four feet to four feet three and a-half, and, curiously enough, as a rule the women are taller than the men. The women have also better physical development. The men seemed to me to be starved to death. A noteworthy fact was the prevalence of a terrible cough - due, perhaps, to the dampness of the atmosphere. All the pigmies alike suffered from this to such a degree that it was diffi- cult to sleep at night. I had quite expected to find that serious lung trouble was prevalent, but was surprised to discover, as a result of medical examination of the pigmies who ac- companied me back to Egypt, that the lungs were quite healthy.
THE FINDING OF THE PIGMIES.
The finding of the pigmies is thus described:— "Darkness was just setting in at the end of our first march in the forest when, during a terrible thunderstorm, we came upon a small clearing among the trees, and knew that a pigmy village was not far off. One of the party was despatched into the neighbouring bush to see the pigmies, and to tell them of our approach. The actual village was some distance from the clearing, the tiny huts being hidden away between the trees, sometimes in almost inaccessible places. It consisted of some dozen little leafed-in arbours seven feet in diameter, and less than four feet high at the highest point. In front of these burnt a bright fire, while within each of the dwell- ings crouched from eight to ten of the pigmies. Later in the day, at my request, they came to my camp and danced. They are tremendous dancers, and they will perform for hours at a stretch without fatigue. Their movements are in perfect time, and by no means ungraceful. About a hundred form up a line and dance round a couple of native drums. These, and the shrill whistles which they employ when out hunting, appear to be their only musical instru- ments.
EXTRAORDINARY SILENCE.
"On the first night only 35 came out to dance, all the women being kept in the huts, but on subsequent occasions I have had as many as a hundred performing before me. A striking characteristic of the people is their extraordinary silence; they will sit for hours without uttering a word. They are nomadic, and their only wealth is in spears. The num- ber of spears determines the number of wives these people can afford. They are practically nude. The women's only clothing is a few leaves, while the men's attire consists of a scrap of skin round the waist. Their whole personal belongings consist of a poisoned spear or two and an old clay cooking pot. The women carry their infants slung across their sides.
A WARLIKE PEOPLE.
"They are fearless hunters, and will boldly attack an elephant by rushing up to it and planting a poisoned spear in the brute. They are also a very warlike little people, and only a short while before my arrival in the forest they had sallied out, attacked and looted a Belgian caravan, and killed seventeen porters. There were no white men with the caravan, and the native soldiers bolted. They eat like animals, even gnawing the bones of their prey. When an animal is caught they cut it up, skin and all, and put it in the cooking pot.
LIFE IN THE FOREST.
"Life in the forest is dreary in the extreme. It is always twilight, the sun never penetrates through the dense foliage, and for nine months of the year it pours with rain."
STOPPED IN CAIRO.
After living for three weeks in the forest Colonel Harrison, together with the six pig- mies who had volunteered to return with him, again left for Irumu. Nothing was heard of any attempt to stop the pigmies till the arrival of Colonel Harrison at Cairo. Here it was found that Lord Cromer had received instruc- tion from the Foreign Office to ascertain under what conditions the pigmies were going to England, and if they were willing.
THEIR CONDITION.
The six pigmies included font men and two women. One of the latter — an old woman — has distinctly ape-like features, and is parti- cularly repulsive in appearance; while the other — known as the Princess — is described as a comparatively beautiful girl. The old woman was found to be ill, and it was con- sidered well for her to be sent to hospital at Cairo, and one of the men also had an attack of bronchitis, which it was thought would necessitate his detention for a few days. With these exceptions all are said to be in good health, and were certified by the Sirdar's doctor at Khartoum and by a leading physician in Cairo to be perfectly fit.
Colonel Harrison is still communicating with the Foreign Office on the question of the pig- mies proceeding to England, for which he has full permission from the Congo Government.
In consequence of extensive alterations to the theatre in Alderson's Garden, the theatre will he closed all this month.
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Banca Mobiliare, 1,000 „ „
J. Groppi, 1,600 „ „
C. H. Schoeller, 242 „ „
Vasdeki fr., 2,286 sacs oignons, 49 cais. aulx
POUR LE HAVRE
L. Onofrio, 100 sacs oignons
R. & O. Lindemann, 50 balles coton
J. Planta & Co., 50 „ „
Carver Bros. & Co. Ltd, 25 „ „
Mohr & Fenderl, 25 „ „
150 balles coton
POUR DUNKERQUE
Bortolotti, 10 balles coton
POUR LONDRES
Onofrio, 500 sacs oignons
POUR ALGER
B. Barki, 45 sacs henne
Pour LA SYRIE, par le bateau gree' Phanny". parti le 29 avril :
Divers, 16 balles tabac, 19 balles sacs vides, 20 colis savon, 15 colis bouteilles vides, 52.colis fil de coton, 1,160 colis divers
Pour PORT-SAID et MASSAWAH, par le bateau ital. "Enna", parti le 1er mai :
Divers, 18 sacs oignons, 399 colis ferronnerie, 139 colis divers
Pour PORT SAIID et ODESSA, par le bateau russe **Princesse Eugénie", parti le 2 mai :
Divers, 7 colis divers
For ENGLAND, by the S.S. "Woodburn", sailed on the 3rd May:
N. E. Tamyaco, 2,921 tons cotton seed