Messrs, William Little & Co.'s silk report dated October 13 is as follows White Silk.—The market has ruled very quiet, buyers at present not seemingly disposed to follow the advance asked.
Steam filatures are a very strong market. In spite of the big advance required a considerable business has been put through chiefly for 'america. Favourite chops are generally contracted for to China New Year. Cocoons are being held for much above even present parity.
Tussah filatures 8 coe. have teen in and out.
Best grades "declined to Tls. 760 ay., but are back again to. Tls. 780 ay.
Cables from Japan quote Shanghai No. q Y. 2,170, but with<a dull market at the advance.
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