Early in the week there was 'a better feeling in the artificial silk yarn market, Shantung being a buyer of small quantities and Tientain making tentative inquiries, Local prices steadied up a little and holders were not inclined to sacrifice. The market has since eased off, and prices are barely steady.
It is reported that Tientsin dealers have telegraphed to stop shipments. It was the custom previous ly to pay the surtax "squeeze" of about TIs. 3 per ease on arrival in Tientsin. "Now this is lected here and the authorities are also charging about Tis, & per ease on landing.
Sales have been confined to holders who have.previously settled exchange. Hangchow and the local market have been more active during the week under review.
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