Hongkong, Nov. 9.
"reopening" of the Pearl River by Japanese authorities!
today was again hedged with restrictions which led local shippers to doubt whether shipping services would actually be; resumed under present conditions.
The Japanese Consul General announced today that the river would be partially reopened" but that because of insufficient quarantine facilities, each steamer would be allowed to carry only 100 passengers.
These passengers would be placed in quarantine upon arrival in Canton if they fail to produce proper medical certificates, he said.
Both the Butterfield and Swire and the OSK. offices said today that pending receipt of further information they were doubtful that they would be able to resume ser~ vice under such conditions.
Japanese reports from Canton said yesterday that services between Can-Ton and Hongkong and between Canton and" Macao would be reopened, "Empty Gesture Shipping circles in general with held comment here today on reports. from Canton stating that the Japanese were preparing to reopen the Pear! River ona restricted basis. No oflieisl confirmation of the Canton Feports was available here last night
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