Canton, Nov. 12.
The Opium Bureau of Dr. San Yat-son's headquarters has reclassified the opium "dens" into four classes for the assessment of lot Dr. Sun; but the three big department stores, Sincere, the Chen Kawong and the Sun Company have stated that they are only willing to take this paper money if a deposit of specie ix made with each of them by the bank. The bank has signified its willingness to do this. "Other stores express. th unwillingness to accept these ban! notes even if a deposit is made with them—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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