229
was made by The Conference in the homeward bound Eater for British and Foreign Parti Cargoes for Antwerp, for instance, being allowed
per ton.
rebate
776
It is probable
possible that Japanese
boats
may still make a difference when it
equals them
Their
action cannot be
depended upon:
it
to the
ary
The
it is contended your
Conference.
I have not heard
able to find
That any
preference is shown to
foreign firms, or
agents.
The Conference controls
The Monopoly
A
bulk of the Far Eastern
trade is
done
Commission and the
regular
England
lines
ensure
prompt delivery at
The time agreed upon with the Chinese Merchants. The 10% primage is also
a powerful lever to prevent advantage being
taken
by
outside steamers
in the event of the
Shipper making
a declaration that he