It is understood that the Greek freighter, s. Coulouras Xenos, which has been detained by the Japanese outside Shanghai since Saturday evening, will be released either today or tomorrow, following the conclusion of negotiations between Mr. E. P. Yannoulatos, Greek Consul in Shanghai, and the Japanese authorities. The opinion was expressed yesterday by Mr. Yannoulatos that the detention was due to a misunderstanding, and as soon as this was cleared up the vessel would be released by the Japanese, It will be recalled that the 8,300 ton freighter was stopped at the Kiutuan lightship while returning to Shanghai shortly after her departure from here in ballast under instructions of her owners. She was to be dry-docked and take on extra bunkers. Immediately news reached Shanghai of the detention of the ship, Mr. Yannoulatos got in touch with the Japanese, and negotiations for the release of the ship began. These negotiations were successfully completed last night. No reason for the detention of the ship could be given.
Other Ships Released It is reported by the "Sin Wan Pao" and other leading Chinese dailies that a settlement has been reached in connection with the detention by Japanese authorities in Shanghai of several Italian, German and Portuguese steamers which recently arrived here from upcountry river port districts carrying about $2,000,000 worth of silk and cotton. A big sum of "tax" money has been paid to tne Japanese and the detained property has been returned. it 1s stated.
Contrary to a previous report that four steamers were detained by the Japanese, the Chinese reports contended that altogether six steamers were involved. It is recalled that soon after their arrival in Shanghai, the ships were detained by the the goods carried by but the various Consuls General concerned were petitioned to negotiate.
As a result of the negotiations, it
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