Vessels Delayed by Dispute Over Wages Colombo, Feb, 11.
Five thousand harbour coolie have struck for a rise in their wages Jand the departure of several vessels thas been delayed.
Feb, 14.
A thousand harbour coolies are striking for a rise in wages and an attempt is being mace to bring out, the coal coolies. The steamer Jervis Bay did not discharge her Colombo cargo as the crew refused to unload.
Steamers Advised Not Feb, 15.
The harbour strike here is spreading and earcemen have now joined the coolies who went out. Trade is considerably affected.
Several steamers have been advised not to call here and others are leaving without landing part of their cargo consigned here.—Reuter.
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