of Withdrawal London, May 1.
In reply to inquiries whether it intended to charge the full ad valorem duty of 834 per cent. in the case of imported made-up goods of which silk was a relatively small component, the Treasury explains That the point was carefully con "idered when the duties were fram-wil and the desirability of modifying the charge in such cases was appreciated. Accordingly steps were being taken to consult the interests zeneerned, with a view to a Satisfactory solution regarding the method to be employed.
May 2.
'A special meeting of the Silke Association of Britain Ireland, after a full investigation of 1 proposed silk duties, decided that they would give a trifling advantage to some sections of the industry in Britain, but the advantage to others vould be negligible.
May 3.
"Reynolds's News" understands on high authority that within a few days the proposed silk tax will be withdrawn in view of the attitude of the silk industry, British 9 ynufacturers' Fear May 6.
A meeting of the Cotton Spinners and Manufacturers Association held at Manchester to-day passed resolutions opposing the duties on artificial silk yarns, and objecting excise duty on woven fabrics containing artificial silk yarn sold for the Home market A special meeting of the advisory' committee of the Bradford Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions i iting the Chancellor to receive Aeputation regarding. artificial silk, The association declares that the furies on this commodity would be ruinous to Bradford's exper: trade materials containing artificial ilk,
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