sent Mr, Tsao Tse-chao to Hankow fo" investigate a collision between the steamer Van Hsiang and" Riilitary launch, in the vicinity of Wusueh, on Tuesday morning, Deo. 12, when about sixty soldiers on the Taunch "were reported drowned. According to the captain of the Van Hsiang, the military launch, which sank in a few seconds after the col-
of the accident," Owing to heavy Hsin, "had, no its "othe, me Yor, her presence was not noted,
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