Tokyo, Mar. 12, Idle tonnage throughout the world on February 10 totalled 1,955,000 tons, representing an increase of 184,000 over the figure for the corresponding' date of January, The increase, officials of the Japan Shipowners' Association said to-day in announcing the results of its survey, reflected a general decline in the shipping business, The United States topped the list with 1214000 tons of idle ships. Great Britain came next with 172,- 000 tons; followed by France, 117,000 tons; Sweden, 111,600 tons; Greece, 64,000 tons; Germany, $42,000 tons, ana the Netherlands. 26,000 tons Japan stood eighth in the list, with 16.9 tons of idle ships, Next came Norway, 8,690 tons; Denmark, 5.000 tons, and the Netherlands Cost Indies, 1,009 tons, Other countries had a total idle tonnage of 50,000 tons.—Domei,
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