Hongkong, Jan, 13.
For the first time since' the" start of the European war, British Navy in China waters has intercepted non-British merchantman and brought it to Hongkong for examina tion of its cargo.
The ship affected is the Russian steamer Selenga (2500 tons) which, according to a communique issued by the British naval authorities, was intercepted by the Navy and brought fo Hongkong this morning in order that her cargo may by examined for contraband, It is emphasized that the vessel in no sense may be regarded at a prize, Thi is added, i a ure of the although hitherto it not been Hongkong waters. Reuter. japan ese Steamer Sinks In Yangtze Hankow, Jan. 14.
A Japanese steamer, the" Sumei Maru, sank at 725 am, on January 10 ata point 25 miles from Hankow after two explosions. The steamer ese explosions to old Chinese mines un= covered by the low river.
Reports of heavy casualties cannot be confirmed, while Japrnese Fofiicials aver that the loss of very small in consequence of the upper deck remaining above the water—Reuter.
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