Foreign Grievance Against Theoretical Tests Following representations made by the Norwegian and Japanese Consuls General, the Nanking authorities are re-considering their order for com= pulsory examination of foreign cay-reins, chief engineers and chief off cers employed on Chinese ships for the purpose of securing Nanking's certifeates. The representations were made in the hope that the foreign, members of the mercantile marine who have years of practical experience may be exempted from such examinations, but_in the opinion of an oMlctal of the Shanghai Bureau of Shipping and Navigation, Ministry of Communications, Nanking will not modify the order in view of the national rights involved.
"The order, according to the official, was promulgated last' May, asking all foreign senior officials employed on Chinese vessels to sit for an examination so as to secure cer {ificates entitling them to hold their positions, The period for applica tion to the authorities to sit for an examination expired at the end of November last year, but this was extended for another six months.
examinations have so far been said, the first being in October last year in Nanking, the second Woosung in January, and the atest being held in Nanking on April 24. According to him, tess than ten' foreigners sat for' these examinations, Capt. N. M, Nesboe, Norwegian, commander of the Chi nese vessel Dung Foh, passed with success. The other participants who failed in certain subjects are requir ed to sit for a second examination to enable them to qualify for Nanking' certificates,
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