Protest Lodged Over Action in Chapei on North Bank of Soochow Creek; No Access to Jetties Shanghai, July 11.
'\OLLOWING the wiring-off by the Japanese military authorities yesterday of three British-owned factories, situated along the north bank of the Soochow Creek in Chapei, a protest was loried by the British Consular authorities against the denial of access to waterfront jetties owned by the three firms, Immediately following the Japanese action negotiations were opened by Major Hunt. Liaison Officer, who pointed out the difficulties attendant upon such diction as most of the firms' trade was borne along the creek from the jetties, which are now wired-off.
The three factories concerned are the China Car & Foundry Ca, the Zoong Zing Cotton Mili and. the Chung Tah Cotton Mill, all of which fare under British ownership. The three companies complained yesterday the British authorities of the Japanese action, pointing out that unless the barricades were removed serious damage (0 trade would result as most of their trade was conducted means of the creek, Most seriously affected by the Japanese action will be the China Car & Foundry Ca,, manufacturers heavy goods, Including rolling. stock. Practically all the goods manufactured by this firm are loaded on to barges and other river craft at the Soochow Creek jetties, while most of the employees of all three companies have entered the factory premises means of sampans coming from the Settlement side.
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