Hankow, Aug. 14, It is reported from up-river that, the Chinese str, Hsinshutung, on its way to Tehang from Chungking struck a rock while negotiating the Rapids and sunk with all on board. No details are available but the loss, of life is reckoned at several hun dred, Aug. 16.
Forsign sources state that the report of the wrecking of the Chinese owned str. Hsin Shutung in the Yangtze Rap'ds while on its way, to Ichang from Chungking is quite unfounded, The news originated from a El ne news agency in Chungking.
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It is now stated that the steamer seraped a rock but the damage waa.
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