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Show MERCANTILE CREWS QUIT SHORE LEAVES LONDON, Jan. 7 The shipping j slump is not only responsible for tho I laying up of many steamers, but has created a class of crews which never come ashore if It can be avoided. There are BO f w ship;; now going into commission that a crew onco aboard i lects to stay there, on the return to i thi home port rather than risk not bo-Ing bo-Ing engaged again. It is asserted by officials of the mercantile service that one-fifth of the 1 Hiitish teamen are unemployed, In chining 2000 captnlns autl ship officers Many of die lattir have endeavored to tyke subordinate positions on ves eels rather than not be employed at all. Many ships are said to be running at a loss In the hope of keeping the carrying trade between certain ports, in English hands. 0 |