The foreign companies who conned the metal for shipment to Singapore via Hongkong, made representations to their consular authorities protesting against the interference: They stated that the metal in question was offered to the Chinese Government Minz, but was never sold io them, and hence ws always the property of foreign firms. It is understood that the shipment was duly pessed by the Customs, and the transportation legally correct.
It was also said that since shipping permits were given, it was unnecessary to notify the concession authorities of the projected removal e the cargo belonged to foreign firms.
It is understood that the owners of the illegally detained ship have referred the matter to their consular authorities who are to take the matter up with the authorities concerned.
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