Dairen, May 18.
In view of the tension in the Medi.
keen interest is centred on movements of four Mahan freighters of the Lloyd Triestino line in this port.
isthe Carignano, loading! 2500 tons of Manchurian farm produce and 4,500 tons of magnesite for Genoa, which is said here to be for reshipment to the Reich. The Cortellazz0 is also here to take on a similar cargo, both ships coming from Yokohama and Kobe. Each is about 5,100 tons displacement.
Should Italy become a belligerent during their stay, it is likely both will make for Ryushoton where six German vessels have been held up since September.
Taian vessels' are the only European ships now maintaining regular contact with this port—Reuter.
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