China Cotton—Owing to inactivity in the mills, operations in China cotton continue to be negligible. Following the trend of the American staple local prices for the China variety fell by about a tael and a half at the middle of the week, but have since recovered about three mace. On the Chinese Cotton Goods Exchange the quantity dealt in yesterday morning was 22,500 picul total approximating the normal, which gives un indication of the desire and per sibility of returning to business. The prices quoted were:—September 38: October
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