Tuiurspay, July 28, In connexion with our article on tonnage dues which appeared yeeterday, we are informed that sit the 11th instant the illegal surtax of 50 per cent. of the tonnage dues has had to be paid by all members of the China Homeward Freight Conference including British vessels, if a fresh tonnage dues certifica has been required, otherwise Customs clearance cannot be obtain-un each ease however a strong. protest has been lodged, when this extra payment has had to be poid.
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