Inthe Japanese launches are Chinese interpreters who would tell the junkmen that they would have to sail to the Japanese vessels other wise they would be arrested, Recently, It is stated, one shot was fired by the Japanese when junkmen did not obey the order promptly. These Japanese Iaunches cruise round daily and their Interference with foreign traders may cause serious losses in future Tt is explained by one eye-witness, however, that this interference does not mean that British ships are not allowed to do business-—when Japan= ese vessels are full foreign steamships are permitter to load cargo.
Tt is estimated that about 1,000 pias were to have been carried to Shang~ hai in the Christine Moller which arrived here yesterday afternoon, but she did not return with empty holds, however, for she went to Lokachiao after being prevented from loading at Hsinkiang. So she carried other fargo to Shanghai as did the Whangpu, eggs, sh and other livestock.
Tt Is feared by Informed quarters that in addition to the Whangpu another Butterfield & Swire vessel, the s, Wusueh, might have suffered the same fate. This depended on whether or not a Japanese vessel was anchored in the vicinity. The Wu-such Is expected her today. The s.
we Gardines) may also have similarly treated, Tt is also learnt that about 30
Japanese soldides are stationed at Chinkiang where barracks have been Duilt, Curfew begins at 6 pam, after which hour no cargo is to be transported from the distri Former Chinese Officer
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