Tokyo, Dec. 16.
'The Japanese Navy announced today thata company of bluejackets would be detailed at the spot of the USS. Panay bombing in honour of those' killed in the "regrettable occurrence." The Navy also announced sailors were raising ¥.5,000 among themselves to contribute to the United States Navy fund, The sentiment dominating the Imperial Japanese Navy is that the sinking, even though a mistake, is a matter greatly to be deplored, Navy officials said. The Navy further expressed its heartfelt appreciation of the American Navy men on the. spot who "are maintaining a calm attitude the face of the regrettable affair, Tokyo, Dec, 17.
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