From THE "NortH-Cutva Dairy News." or Marcu 16, 1878 shops failed last year, with liabilities From, Canton—More than 40, rice Smounting to more than $170,000. A petition has been sent to the Governo General by fishermen, complaining of habitual Squeezing by the Customs cruisers. The name of one gunboat is mentioned. The Governor-General has deputed the Salt Commissioner to investigate the matter. A struggle with likin. officers took place the other day at Chuhing, distant from Canton about 250 li. It is said that the officers at this station are more notorious for their squeezing propensities than those at other stations, The junks passing here are mostly laden with grain, and two or three piculs are taken from each. If the junk people do not meet the officers request, every possible obstruction is placed' in their way to prevent them passing the station. A junk which refused to pay the blackmail had a struggle with the officers, and it is said the matter is to be investigated.
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