There is now no doubt that the N.Y.K. steamer Hin-ji M-ru, which recently went ashore on the Paracels, will break up and bacones total wreck. The vessel has been abandoned by the crew who, together with the passengers, twere brought away by the steamer Siegfried to Hongkong. On the voyage up from the reef some trouble arose with the Japanese about the water on board, and they assumed a threatening attitude, but they were eventually pacified before any actual disturbance Scourred. It was found impossible for the Siegfried to approach near to the stranded vessel owing to the heavy seas breaking over her. All those on board have been rescued, however, and it is hoped that when the seas become calmer a portion of the cargo may be saved. There are about 200 tons of copper on board, and this will probably be salved by and by.
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