In their June report on French trade Messrs. Cox & Ca: state with reference to the Lyons market As a result of Gontinued purchases Far East, better conditions have by New York both in Ttaly and the; been prevailing in the silk market, but recently there has been a falling off in these purchases, and the market is showing signs' of reaction.
The fall in the exchange, general economic complications, and particularly' the outstanding difficulties with Germany, have had a depressing influence and the tendency at the present moment in goods of all categories is weak. Generally speaking, stocks are small and this fact contributes to a healthier situation.
In the case of Yokohama, the fall tin the value of the yen will no doubt assist in the recovery of business with Europe.
Manufacturers are only working from day to day and transactions are very few and small.
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