London vii Bombay, December 28.
Lloyd's learns from Port Said that in consequence of the coal heavers' strike the harbour is blocked with colliers. The latter since the 26th instant have been compelled to anchor off the port.
A conference between the coal merchants and, the strikers at Port Said has proved abortive. The latter are insisting on an increase in wages of 5d. per ton of coal, landed or shipped. 100,000 tons of coal are awaiting discharge. Reuter.
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