Section 2

2. Not to affect right of stoppage _in transitu_ or claims for freight.—Nothing herein contained shall prejudice or affect any right of stoppage _in transit,_ _[2] or any right to claim_ freight against the original shipper or owner, or any liability of the consignee or endorsee by reason or in consequence of his being such consignee or endorsee, or of his receipt of the goods by reason or in consequence of such consignment or endorsement.