Cargo in Flames at Hongkong Hongkong, March 2.
The str. Korea Maru, belonging to the Toyo Kisen Kaisha, fre in the harbour this morning.
Later.
The fire which has damaged the Korea Maru broke out in the cargo of hemp in her hold. Its origin cannot be ascertained.
When it was discovered, firemen, assisted by bluejackets wearing smoke helmets, went down into the vessel's hold to discover the seat of the fire, but the former were driven back by the intense heat. Two Government fire floats, with a naval tug, have been pouring water into the hold, which is now filled to a depth of six or eight feet.
A portion of the vessel's lower deck has been burnt, and the damage to her cargo is believed to be great. The Toyo Kisen Kaisha are unable to state whether a postponement of her departure will be With the fire still smouldering, the Korea Maru has been towed off to a mooring in the centre of the harbour.—Reuter.
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