Cmdr. C. J, Wheeler, in a view with the "Daily New: counted the report. "The Navy has not taken any stock in it," he so "The rumour actually was reported about a week ago, at first describing only one submarine. It now appears to have grown into a flotilla, As far as the Navy is concerned, the rumour is entirely unfounded. At any rate, we have not investigated the rumour."
"Asked where a Japanese fleet of submarines could establish a base," the "Daily News" reported, "Naval observers point out that it is highly feasible for them to contact colliers....at numerous isolated spots in hundreds of uninhabited and unfrequented miles along the coast of Lower California......It was further explained that most commercial fishing boats owned by the Japanese are equipped with Diesel engines almost identical to there used in modern submarines.
"These fishing boats could suppl; submarines with fuel and supplies. It was even contended that an 8,500- ton freighter could convert eight fishing boats (tuna clippers) into minesweepers on the high seas in the incredible time of four hours."
—United Press.
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