The Washington will sail Thursday or earlier if workmen are able to accelerate the task of placing extra sleeping facilities in public rooms.
Maritime Commission officials yesterday revealed that negotiations were progressing with the United States Lines for the purpose of using the largest liners in the American merchant marine for evacuating Amer! cans from the Far East if an emergency should arise.
Shipping quarters pointed out thai the newly-completed liner America also is available for emergency use.
In the event of an extreme emergency, U. S. Navy and Army transport vessels could be pressed into Service for the purpose of speeding the evacuation, shipping quarters said.—United Pre:
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