A report in the Chinese newspzpers of a considerable drop in the value of land in Yangtszepoo 1s not confirmed in well-informed foreign circles. The report was based on the suggestion that op account of bad trade various cotton mill companies are endeavouring to sell their undertakings. Even if this is so, it is having no apprecia out of danger and eventually got able effect upon the general price of After shel land in that district.
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