It transpired that comparative. ly little damage had resulted from the accident, aa the rock on which the vessel struck was practically flat and her momentum had carried her far over it without seriously damaging her bottom, though the pounding she subsequently received holed her.—Temporary repairs were soon effected and she is this evening safely riding at anchor. A less powerful vessel than the Hesper would not have succeeded in moving her, and the next north-westerly gale would undoubtedly have sealed the fate of the Harada Maru No. 2
The passengers must feel very grateful to the uniquitous Weibaiwei police and to their gallant Inspector, who, by the way, is an ex-Royal' Marine and who per mare, per terrain" worthily upholds the tradition of his grand old corps.
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