Berlin, Apr. 2 The "Foo Shing." biggest and most modern dredger in the world. was launched at Schichau, near Danzig. to-day. It is to carry out operation: on the Yangtze and Whangpoo Rivers, assuring international shipping on these two important China waterways, The Chinese Ambassador, Dr Chen Tien-fong. and M, Burckhardt, the League of Nations Commissioner in Danzig, were present at the ceremony.—Havas, Honolulu, Apr. 2.
Approximately 100 warships, the major portion of the American fleet, were at anchor near here to-day as naval officers and men took a weekend rest before beginning the final phase of present Pacific manceuvres, ihe largest in the nation's history.
Thirty American warships were at Pearl Harbour, powerful Navy base here, where fuel and provisions were being taken aboard.
"Purple Fleet" and the "Green Fleet" will clash next week in the final phase of the Navy's secret manœuvre problem No. 19.—United Press,
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