The British Chamber of Commerce, Hankow, in their report for November 10 state Finance and money market.—We again have to report very little business during the week, either in bills or remittance. Taels T. T. on Shanghai remained firm, 97.2 being done. Foreign banks were unwilling sellers. Dollars were firmer at 70.125—70.325 buyers and sellers. Interest was also firmer at 16} per' cent.
Exports.—A quantity of sesamum seed was reported to have changed hands, otherwise there was' little doing. There are signs of a slight recovery of Home markets. Local values for most products are weak with a downward tendency.
Imports.—There is no change to report with the exception of a slight improvement in yarn prices.
Silk Industries Closed in Japan Los Angeles, Nov. 17.
All the silk industries in Japan will be closed for three months, beginning December 20, according to telegram from Marquis Okuma -to the Japanese consulate here.—Reuter.
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