London telegrams to the 18th quote a firm market, Gold Kilins 10/3.
RAW SILK.—Buyers have been making some endeavours to do business the. last day or two, but they have not found dealers generally ready to meet them, and settlements are insignificant.
Most of the dealers have practically ceased doing business in anticipation of the New Year holidays, which commence on the 22nd.
TSATLEES,—About 150 bales have changed hands at quotations, the market closing very firm.
YELLOW SILK.—Only 50 piculs are reported settled.
-Arrivats, as per Customs Returns, 13th to 19th January: 343 bales White, 63 piculs Yellow, and go piculs Wild Silks.
RE-REELS AND FILATURES.—About 200 bales have been settled.
The Export of Steam Filatures to date is: to America 3,839 bales, to Continent 2,900 bales, to London 2r bales, and to Japan 20 bales.
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