enquiries for various kinds of paper, but bulk orders have not Pesnpaced, Dealers are still ing about giving advance orders for their own account, while Jconsumers, i.c.. printing companies ete, are very well stocked up, having not only big stocks in their own godowns but also having a good deal of cargo lying for account of the importers at the wharves and ide godowns. Deliveries during the last Week have been more satisfactory and some of the stocks held by importers are gradually being cleared tup. The fluctuating exchange, however, makes a number of dealers wait till taking delivery, as they seem to expect a more favourable exchange. kinds are more or less neglected,
recorded, Sowmee: demand for all kinds remains unabated. and "current Prices are definitely "higher. than those ruling a week oF 60 ago.
Gunpower: Market is firm with supplies on the small side, Hoochows: Market fairly active, unfortunately quite a percentage of supplies is very badly made, Pingsuey; none arrived.
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