Hongkong, Jan. 20.
The strikers' unyielding attitude has been strengthened through the promise of other Chinese guilds to support the seamen to the end. It is affirmed that the funds are sufficient to enable the men to hold out for a considerable period. The seamen declare that in the event of a mixed crew of other nationalities being employed it would be impossible for steamers out arrival in Chinese ports to discharge or load cargo owing to the sympathetic action of the Chinese guilds which have promised cooperation. The prices of necessaries are rising.
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