Aparri is an absolutely unfortified seaport, at which the Japanese could land an army overnight from the southern end of Formosa.
All the tobacco of the Valley reaches the world through Aparri; it is consequently a port of considerable importance.
All hands then descended the river to the town of Abulúg, and proceeded overland to Aparri.
Coasting steamers with about twelve feet draught cross the bar of the Rio Grande and lie at Aparri.
Of Aparri itself little can be said here: but, small as it is, it has nevertheless the bustle of all seaports in activity.
