The silk futures have obtained a loan of Tis, 800,000 from the Bank of China and Bank of Communications through the good offices of their Guild. It appears, however, that the money has not been lable so far, for the two banks will only grant the loan after going through all the usual—foralities. The drafting and signing of the agreements between the banks, th> Customs' Supervisor, and the Silk Trade Guild, consumed a lot of time; and it was not until December 2 that these had received the approval of both the Minister of Finance and the Direc-for-General of the Bureau of Taxes.
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