The export of goods from Kobe to China still continues very active. Every steamer on_ the N. Y. K. Shanghai line is fully loaded with cotton yarn, fabrics and matches. The demand for matches in Chins is particularly in evidence. I! the export of matches continues at the present, says the "Japan Chronicle," the total value of inst ches exported this year is exp to exceed a value of Y.13,000,00. But owing to the scarcity in the supply of vessels, a large quantity of matches is shut out by every steamer on the Shanghai line. Ex: porters of matches have request the Nippon Yusen Kaieha to devise some means of preventing this sh ting out of cargo. In reply it stated shat the cargo to Shansbe!
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