"In citing facts to prove the early competition in the purchase of silver, the Senator referred to the fact that "the demand for silver in China has always been enormous, This demand is now depressed because of the failure of crops in China and the deplorable economic and political conditions existing there, and yet it is evident that China is going to develop rapidly in the next few years and with this development will come a greatly increased demand for silver." He furthermore asserted that the moving picture industry is to-day one of the largest users of silver and this silver, when once used, goes out -of existence. This industry is increasing throughout the world iand will continue to be a source of
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