U.8. Navy to Carry It to Manila Faeilities for the transport of additional baggage of American evacuees "who have left for Manila are being provided by the American naval authorities, according to an announcement by Admiral H. E. Yarnell, Commander-in-chief of -ithe United States Asiatic Fleet, yesterday.
In his statement, Admiral Yarnell expressed his appreciation of the fact that, many- of the refugees who were evacuated to Manila had to leave Shanghai hurriedly and were restricted in the amount of baggage which they could take and the clothes and other personal belongings neces-ary for the health and comfort which had to be left behind. The Hon. Paul V. McNutt, High Commissioner for the Philippines, has been informed that the Navy will be very glad to provide transportation to Manila forthe personal baggage of American nationals who were evacuated to that place.
The USS. Gold Star and the Chaumont leaving Shanghai for Manila on September 27 and 30 respectively -wil be used for this purpose. The High Commissionem is sending a representative to Shanghai with detailed descriptions and the locations of the baggage.
The USS. Parrott wil leave Shanghai at 3 p.m. on September 18 for Hongkong. She is available for mail and will if necessary, call at coastal ports to evacuate a limited number of American nationals. vat FUNERAL
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