China Cotton—China cation remains steady, with a generally upward tendency. Arrivals at Shanghai have been' large, but exports, principally to Japan, have continued to be in considerable volume. Local mills have confined their purchases to nour requirements, although the Japanese section is said to have bought mote freely. On the Chinese [Cotton Goods Exchange yesterday, when 11,400 piculs were dealt in, the closing rates were as follows January 40.65: February 40. March 40.35: April 40.20: June 40.20. quotations are ax follows:—Tungchow 40/40-50: Shanghai 39: Shensi 40.50: Ningpo 39, Local Yarn—Yarn has conti fairly steady, and there are fair inquiries, Naturally, however, owing fo the approach of the Chines New Year, deliveries are only small. On the Chinese Cotton Goods Exchange yesterday, when the amount dealt was about 2,900 bale
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