The Naval spokesman, replying to a question, stated that three Japanese torpedo-boats and an aeroplane would escort the U.S.S. Luzon and d French man-of-war from Hankow to Kiukiang, where the U.S.S. Monocacy would join the convoy. From that port to Shanghai only the three torpedo vessels would act as convoy. The Japanese Navy had transported 30 tons of American coal to Chingkiang, where the U.S.S. Monocicy would refuel The Kuling party of American women and children are to board the Monocacy today, it was stated. The} ships probably would arrive here on Friday.
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