Quarantine officials in Tientsin yesterday were still detaining the Eritish Butterfield and Swire steamer Shuntien for a thorough examination of its crew and passengers, a Japanese Embassy spokesman said yesterday morning. The vessel was held up for five days in Chefoo following the death from cholera of a Chinese passenger.
The health examination of the vessel in Tientsin was begun on June 22 and probably would last about five days, the spokesman said. This procedure was agreed to by the manager of the shipping firm's office in Tientsin, the spokesman added.
"There is no question of discrimi nation," the spokesman emphasized." It is only a health measure taken for the benefit of all."
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