Chinese Importers. Attempt: to Evade Orders On December 18 the Shanghai Silk Piece Goods Importers Asrocia tion addressed a circular letter signed by nine members of the Association, to the various foreign firms. interested: in the importation of silk and mixture silk piece goods: They preface their letter. by badly stating that as. the: duty. will be increased from 30 to 40 per vent., they will be unable to carry out the conditions of contracts for. goods ordered by them. It is illuminating
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