Jan. 25.
'The approach of China New Year, or rather the' "Spring Holidays," hes had its usual effect on, four markets and there has been practically no business during the week. As stated in our'report last week no Piece Goods' auctions will be held until February 11 and con-501 sequently there is little to report. /Al that can be said is that dealers fare busy squaring old accounts; their sales and clearances are small, Pout local valves are steady.
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