'The demands of the sailors clude arrears in pay, now four months behind; food, coal,' ammunition and.other supplies. It'is understood the Hai Chi and her two accompanying warships have backed up the Shouko and Tungan and are making similar demands.
Late this afternoon the Chamber of Commerce offered its assistance in an attempt at mediation and it is now likely that some compromise] will be effected. There is a strong belief here that if the warships sutooed in gaining their demands they will forthwith depart for}
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