On that date, a wharf and two berths were opened, but had no godown accommodation, and were most exposed to bad weather.
Th addition to these diniculties, he said, all berths were monopolized by Japanese shipping for three months of last year, ending about the end of October.
Since then, British ships had been able to use wharves again, and Ahird berth was made available from January 1 The situation stil} left much to be desired from the point of view of British shipping, but it would be observed that there had recently been some improvement, and the matter would continue to be pressed as opportunity offered, he added—Reuter.
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