Gibraltar, Nov. 22.
The British steamer Euphoribia, owned by the Stag Line, stopped in Spanish waters on Sunday by the British cruiser Galatea and ordered to proceed to Gibraltar under the escort of the destroyer Hasty for an inquiry under the Merchant Shipping (Carriage of Munitions to Spain) Act, has been released. It is understood her cargo did not contravene the Act, which bans British ships from carrying munitions to Spain from any part of the world.—Reuter. of war, the number of mail matters decreased to less than 100,000 with the result that the Post Office intended to reduce the sum to be paid, but foreman Cha refused and he cancelled the contract.
On Monday, when about 20 new coolies were working, a former coolie under Cha Foh-kyl and several others came and threatened trouble. At noon, when the complainant came out, the accused and ten others threw a quantity of mud on him. The accused was arrested, but the others escaped.
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