Ways of the East. Although Constantinople is one of the busiest ports in the world with vessels from every country calling at her harbor, there are none of the modern conveniences for handling freight or passengers to be found. Practically all boats must be unloaded by means if lighters for there are no large docks. Boat hoists do their own work. This picture shows American Red Cross supplies bound for south Russia being transferred from the American steamer to lighters in the harbor of the Turkish capital