London, Jan. 15.
The Government of India announces that the shortage of coal in India compels the enforcement of a stricter export policy. Six jute mills at Calcutta have already closed owing to shortage of coal, which is due to labour troubles and defective rolling stock.
Exports of coal to Sabang and Singapore will be stopped immediately. No bunker coal will go to Aden after the end of January. Steamers westward bound from India will be allowed only sufficient coal to take them three days beyond Port Said. Ships eastward bound will be similarly _restricted.—Reuter.
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