Honolulu, Aug. 17.
At 3.30 pin. Samoa time to-day! the liner Ventura wirelessed that all Passengers a1 nds from the sinking liner Talriti were on board the Ventura, which was proceeding to Page Page. The Tahiti has been abandoned.
Other relief ships have gone back on their courses, not being required.—United Press.
Suva, Aug. 17.
When the bulkheads on the distressed liner Tahiti began breaking to-day, the passengers were ordered into the lifeboats, according to radio messages received here.
The Venture had meanwhile rived while the Penybryn standing by, and rescue work has been in progress.—United Pres.
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