Canton, Aug. 2.
After all passengers had boarded the British steamer Fatshan yesterday morning, which normally proceeds from Canton to Hongkong on Thurs days, the vessel was prevented from sailing owing to a reported disagree ment between the Agents and the Japanese pilots.
"No pilot had been provided, and therefore the ship was unable to sail,"
Mr. F. A. Dinsdale, Messrs. Butter field and Swire's Agent, told Reuter.
Though the Agent preferred not to state the reason for the absence of a pilot, it is reliably learned that it was due to a disagreement concern ing pilotage fees.
The vessel is now held up inde finitely, pending the outcome of negotiations which are at present in progress.—Reuter.
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