Chapter 3

Through the Yellow and Chinese Seas.--Hong Kong.-- Peculiarities of the Chinese at Home.--Native Women.--City of Canton.--Charitable Organizations.--Chinese Culture.--National Characteristics.--Sail for Singapore.--A Water-spout.--A Tropical Island.--Local Pen-Pictures.--The Island of Penang.--An Indolent Native Race.--The Cocoanut Tree.--Palm Wine.--Tropical Fruits. 32