The Ningpo boom is presenting grave problem to the Ningpo authori. es. A foreign observer pointed out that even if the shipping ban is lifted tomorrow, the boom would hinder navigation to Ningpo, and the much needed imported supplies would still be obtainable only. at high prices, With the vessels moored outside the boom passengers and cargo would require "transhipment "by" junk and launches. The prospects are none too cheerful, it was pointed out, with the aptitude' of junkmen for charging ox= orbitant prices to land passengers and gorge, especially when junks are in high "demand, The observer thought the boom would be ineffective, pointing out that the Japanese could always make the attack by air, and referred to the fate of Chinghai where the boom Proved of little avail when the [Japanese aeroplanes flew overhead fand exacted a high toll of lives in the series of bombings which almost Fedueed Chinghai to. shambles.
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