Over 30 Vessels of Customs, River Police, Taken Japanese bluejackets on November 21 seized over 30 vessels, large and small, belonging to the Chinese Maritime' Customs. the Shanghai River Police, the Whangpoo Conser-vane Board and the Harbour Fire Brigade. The Japanese naval party arrived alongside the Customs Jetty at 2.30 pin. to begin their haul, including the fire float Ponehi, a $300,000, steam Jaunch of the Harbour Fire Brigade. The foreign members of the crew were asked 10 go ashore while the Chinese members were kept board, The vessels were then taken down the river to various points bew the Tdzumo, Tt is understood that, in regard to the seizure of the Whangpoo Conservancy Board Dredger, Chien She, by the Japanese naval authorities, representations are being addressed fo the Japanese Ambassador. The dredging of the Whangpoo is operated by virtue of the International Protocol of 1001 under" which' special dues, Known as Conservancy "Dues, are collected, 80 per cent, being paid by foreign shipping. An internation~ board on which one Chinese and esintatives of foreign interests, including Chambers of Commeren si controls the oper servancy Board,
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