In one quarter it was learned that a small retail demand has sprung up and dealers report slightly more movement from stock, though insisting that much negotiation is necessary in order to dispose Lawns i of even minimum quantities of
values are only much effort, despite' the further drop in exchange. Tientsin has been making inquiries for Whites, but forward business for the time being hopeless.
Other interested parties spoke of improvement in the demand from up-river ports, particularly Hankow and Changsha, for White Shirtings. Hitherto, comment the obviously stagment state of the Valley has predominated, but last it is possible to report slightly niore activity and the prices of the particular qualities favoured in that area have appreciated during the week. Otherwise, the demand is chiefly from the North and is not very strong. The Korean interest in Whites has ceased, owing to seasonal factors and, as regards Grey Shirtings, the tendency is to steady up a little after the fall experienced a fortnight ago, die to the new taxes in Chekiang. It is not expected that there will be any material recovery until the taxes are either cancelled or reduced, to it both parties, and the merchants ticularly. In general, however, it is possible to venture a slightly more optimistic note than hi been
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