Sugar, firewood, exports to the United States, and flour have nob done so well. The coal business operated mostly by Japanese firms, shows little sign of encouragement, the demand being weal. The con: sumption of coal in Hongkong never is great, because very few houses use coal-heating devices.
The river steamboats running bes tween Hongkong and Canton have reaped a rich harvest, although cargoes have fallen off somewhat. The Red terror in Canton and the subs sequent change of military authoriies have driven many Cantonese to Hongkong, and every steamer to Hongkong has been fall to the limit, Now the general situation in appears more settled, and many of these refugees are' returning to Canton. so the steamers carry full fists daily.
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