Shanghai, Jan, 12.
Declaring that sulphur and nitro fare under the same category as ex: plosives, the head of the Bureau of Sulphur and Nitre, Kiangsu Province. in an interview with a representative of the "North-China Herald," stated that the gale sud transport of such materials naturally should come under the supervision of the Government.
Some time ago, he pointed out, regulations governing the sale and transport of sulphur and nitro were enforced by the Ministry of War. Though the Bureau, formerly attached to the Ministry of War, is now under the Finance Ministry, these regulations remain practically the same." Merchants who require these materials first should report to their Chamber of Commerce the quantity needed "for the year. When this quantity has been checked and found correct, the Bureau will procure hhuchacs on behalf of the Merchants.
Those merchants whose requirements are comparatively small will have to Purchase directly from the Bureau.
Recently, the Bureau advertised for tenders for managing the transport and sale of sulphur and nitro in Kiangsu Province for the period from February 1, 1935, to-Janvary 31, 1938, and a minimum' bid of $130,000 was et for paying the Yue Lee. Similarly, a minimum of $54,000 was set for those desiring to manage the transport and sale of sulphuric and nitric Questioned as to the meaning of "Yue Lee," the official explained that it was a kind of tax paid for the privilege of holding a virtual monopoly of the sale of these materials. However, to prevent profiteering. the Government has put 'a limit on the rice at which merchants may sell.
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