The Archive · 1924

Business Still Weak

The native banks resumed bu-sifes here on November 3, but not much ix being done, The poor classes in Canton suffering at present becaife of the hesitancy of the pawnshops to accept pledges. The larger pawn-shops have suspended the acceptance of pledges altogether and the smaller shops are accepting The "Red" authorities in Canton have withdrawn from the Kuangtung College of Agriculture the lands recently granted it for an experimental station, It is reported here that General Fan Shek-shang and his 3rd corps Yunnanese troops have definitely decided to return home, They are stated to have com-

15 junks 5 taun= ches this month for military transportation and this is said to be causing considerable interruption of inland water traffic. More vessels fare required to take these soldiers up the West River and ship owners are trying to keep their boats, out of the way so that they shall not be seized. The Yunnanese bogan to eave Canton on November 10.—Reuter's Pacific Ser

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