Business has been suspended throughout the past week on account of the Chinese New Yeer holidays, Prospects fare not too bright, and the figures Joupplied by the Manchester Chamber of Commerce for exports of Lancashfre cottons during the last. eleven months, are not cheerful reading. It the Nenking Government refuses t make @ definite statement about their policy regarding a revision of the tari, trade will continue to languish, The following figures were supplied bby the Manchester Chamber of Comnieree, and a comment follows on the No business has been transacted on ither the Chinese Cotton or Yarn Markets over the Chinese New Year
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