Tokyo, Nov. 8
The Government has at last resolved to render assistance to the maintenance of the market priv of raw silk. This decision on the part of the Government is, of course, due to the fact that raw silk trade amounts to 45 per cent. of Japan's exports, the annual amount being. over Yen 900,000,000. On the other hand it is observed that the Government is endeavouring to win the confidence of the people in vi of the approsihing general tion—Toho, Anour 100 recruits for Foochow left, Shanghai by boat on Saturday, while 200 en route for thesame des: ination have already arrived and are now awaiting transportation." gene!
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