British Goods Baunned: Cargo Taker Of Chinese Ship Evidence would appear to be accumulating that special efforts are being made to intensify the anti British boycott, says the "Hongkons Telegraph" of November 9. Yesterday we reported on the activities of various bodies in this direction, ani the experience of a local Britis! firm yesterday is indic ive of the efforts which are being made it certain quarters to discriminate against British cargo, Tt appears that the firm concerned wished to" send to Canton, in connexion with the carrying out of certain contract, a quantity. if British goods. Accor owners of a Chinese river which flies the British fag, approached, but they declined to accept the cargo, on the ground, is alleged, that it was of British origin.
'After further argument, the shipping company stated that' the cargo could only be accepted if the retura freight were also paid, as there was! market, between rival cargo trot portation coolies, resulted in more than 10, The police have been criticized for not being able to check this street warfare between rival unions, but they reply that the Labour movement has become strong that neither the police nor the military are able to exert their authority.—Reuter.
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