Suspicion of discrimination between Chinese and foreign candidates has flgo been aroused among foreign pipers by the report that many Chinese participants in these examinations have passed, with success. In view of the circumstances, the real reason of these examinations is attributed by shipping men to Nan-King's endeavour to gain control of shipping in Chinese waters. Tt is also explained that majority of the for-ein skippers and high shipping officers who are directly affected by Nanking's order possess certificates by. the British Board of Trade or from their own governments, Their qualifications are not disputed.
An official of the Bureau of Shipping and Navigation, when ques-Hloned by a representative of the "North-China Herald" in connection with the character of the examination stated that the Nanicing thorities, have set a high standard for marine qualifications examination papers, and it is up to candidates to prove their qualifications, "He said that whereas numerous Chinese shipping officers took part in the tests, only a few foreign skippers and officers submitted to the examination. It is, therefore, quite lear that more Chinese Jove' passe) the tests than foreigners. The charge of favouritism was denied.
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