INDIAN VILLAGE ON THE BANKS OF THE RIVER PASIG, MANILLA, 
CHAPTER XI. 
IIong Kong (China) to Manilla, Zebu, Camiguin, and Samboanga 
(Philippine Islands), and to Humboldt Bay (New Guinea). 
Leave Hong Kong — Passage to Manilla — Sight a derelict — Tow her into 
Manilla — Scenery on the road and river — Leave Manilla — Passage 
through San Bernadino Straits — Numerous islands in sight — 
Arrive at Zebu — The town— Dredging for Euplectellas off the 
island ofMactan — Our success — Leave Zebu — Passage to Camiguin 
— The new volcano — Its effect on the surrounding country — Anchor 
off the village of Abajo— Proceed along the west coast— Anchor 
off Samboanga— The scenery— Visit the island of Basilan — Get a 
supply of coal — Leave the Philippine Islands — A course shaped 
for Greenwich Island — New route to and from Australia to China 
— Unfavourable weather — Sounding and dredging — Cross the 
Equator (third time) — Course altered for New Guinea — Land in 
sight — The scenery and prospects of exploration — Anchor in 
Humboldt Bay, New Guinea. 
The morning of January 6 all was ready, and after 
receiving a great number of visitors, all bidding us 
