The Ming Sung Industrial Company making plans to rescue a stea~ Mer chariered by the Post _OMice, which was wrecked at the Hsinang rapids on the upper Yangtze Ri between Ichang and Chungking.
Navigation of steam launches between the two ports has been handicapped "on account of "the Meanwhile, navigation between Chungking and Ichang has been Partially disrupted as a result of the further drop yesterday of the Watermark in the Yangtze River to tone foot below the minimum guage. At present, only steam launches of the Ming Sung Industrls] Company ply between the two cities-—Centrat jews.
At the last renovation two bedrooms wore repainted attractively and extra cosy berths were provided for the visitors, What though Is the Art thing that strikes the eye on entering the cheerful aspect of the hall one: encounters as it is painted in rose: and grey. The colours on practically the whole of the ground floor reflect the sympathy and welcome which awalt visitors, Throughout the year many dances fare held at the Seamen's Home and there is always an alr of jollity and friendship there. For many of the sailors it {s the first place they make for after coming ashore, But the Home doesn't mind how many come—the more the merrler—and. it continues to delight, steadily and loyally In providing a homelike atmosphere and a decent club for mariners spending a short walla in this oily who are: prepared to take advantage of Its offer.
Shutong Sinks What was the oldest steam vessel afloat on the Upper Yangtze, the Shutung, sank in the rapids about 33 miles above Tchang on Jan. 18. The vessel is reported to have struck on, the Hsintan Flat, one of the most dangerous low-water rapids. in the Upper River. The vessel, a larg tug, Is believed to have hit the rocks, alld off and sunk, Arrangements are already under way for her salvage.
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