Drifting Mines Questioned the Editor of the "Now-Cuna Datny, News"
Sm—According to the Japanese, navigation on the Yangtze is stil unsafe on account of drifting mines. How true this story Is may be gouged from the fact that Japanese transports and other craft almost daily proceed far as Kiukiang. On Sunday last at least 20 deeply Joaded Japanese transports left Woosung for up-river ports. Apart from these, several [Japanese merchantmen of the river-boat class were seen proceeding up and down river.
Can the Japanese spokesman inform, me whether any of these ships have been damaged by mines?
From the "N.C: D.N." of today's date it, would appear that the United States is considering whether to permit Admiral Yarnell to proceed. the Yangtze despite the refusal of 1 [Japanese Navy. I trust the permis-will be granted.
Shanutii, Aug. 29.
Cuoactxa, Shanghai, Aug. 22.
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