There is little of interest that has occurred during the: interval, demand from the principal centres being of a very quiet character, and bat s few small sales from first hands have taken place. Szechuen dealers are, however, wanting to purchase for that outlet as the water in the Yangtze upper reaches is now down to a point that admits of resumed navigation, but having the market to themselves for the time being, are choosing their own time and confining themselves to inquiries only.
The prospects of a large agricultural yield this season in nearly all parte of the country, i now becoming daily more assured, and the harvest should do much towards stirring up our stagnant market—From Messrs, Co.'s report for the week ending August 22, 1907.
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