Kiungchow, March 3.
The general impression current amongst merchants and the intelligent classes is that the European war is over, By what means Germany colours Chinese rumours it is impossible to tell, but the shops are still crammed with German products, and where any line has been sold oura clever Japanese imitation takes its place.
Is it not time for John Bull to wake up a bit with regard to the legitimate ordinary commerce of Shansit The present seems a good opportunity. A little while ago, missionary lacking in appreciation of Teutonic commercial aggres-sivaness, resolved in his furlough to try in small way to arouse healthy competition. He accordingly wrote to or called upon a number of British firms, asking for the latest edition of their Chines price list and drawing attention to
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