Something in the nature of a great drama is. proceeding in the "San Bernardino Strait, south of the Island of Luzon in the Philippines, where the 38, 'Silverhazel, of the Silver Line struck a rock and broke In half. Fifty-five persons, comprising the passengers and' crew of the ill-fated vessel were fortunately in the forward half of the ship when it broke, fand since then they have managed to take refuge on the island itself Several ships raced to the vessel's assistance, and, in the brief cables which have reached Shanghai, it Is apparent that a dramatic struggle has been. proceeding to rescue them. Untortunately at the time of writing no news has come to hand that the heroic Jendeavours of the other shipping to relieve the unhappy condition of those marooned on the island have succeed-fed, though it is apparent that the Jendeavours are being made with that degree of personal bravery so often to be found in the annals of the sea. From all accounts there is plenty of assistance available and more speeding. to the scene of the wreck, Indeed it appears as if an almost cosmopolitan tempt is being, made to save the in the to suffer i 0
Maru which has been forced to make for Manila with two holes ie her hull, "While it is not known exactly how these were made, their presence Indicates that the captain of the ship was making every endeavour, in the interest of humanity, in which' he was taking all possible risks to save his fellows. There can be nothing but admiration for such men.
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