The fire appeared to be deep-seated, end to be blazing right at the bottom of the hold. It seemed that the harbour firemen were to be [faced with a hard fight before the ames could be subdued, Atter about three hours of dangerous and strenuous work, the flames were subdued, and all danger of the fire Spreading to the adjoining holds was averted, "The firemen were working under exceptionally dificult conditions, each of them donning breathing. 9 paratus before descending into the hold, which was filled with noxious fumes. After the fire had been sub-Jdued, the cargo was discharged tp the wharf, and a number: of bales were found to have been destroyed. The cargo stored amidships, which consisted of bean cakes and oes, suffered very little damage, thanks the precautions taken by the harbour Fire Brigade, which. successfully cut ofthe fre from this part of the 'The fire-float remained alongside the Kungwo throughout that night as a precautionary measure, and. lett fat about 830 o'clock next' morning, The cause of the outbreak has not been ascertained "but Mr. Gor-men was making investigations into is origin.
The officers and crew of the Kung we kept the fire under control white the ship. was making full speed. for members of the Society proceeded to the Bubbling Well Cemetery, where wreaths were laid on the graves of the five British soldiers who. wers killed during the Shanghat hostilities,
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