Savings again showed a very mark-advance, the total deposits out standing at' the end of the year amount to $42,430,000, as against $83,- 274,000 at the end of the 22nd fiscal year, on increase of $0,182,000 0: nearly 28 per cent; and all districts with the' exception, once more, Wester Szechwan, which showed a small decrease of $6500 for pass-hook savings, although a net increase for pass-book and fixed savings com-Lined of $4,700—have again contribut-to this increase: cheque savings, However, which are included in the ihave totals and which operate only jin Nanking, Shanghai, and Hankow. showed a small decrease of $44,000
Cent. The total number of money the outlook but with the European orders issued was 6,468,300, and the political situation quiescent, securities average value of each order, $2527, on the whole displayed 'a rather '2s. against 6,020,400 -and $27.78, res- steady tone. Bonds rose to a now! pectively, for the previous year—an all-time high, oils advanced on higher Increase of 9 per cent. in the number crude petroleum prices and rails were f]of orders issued—The total number|in demand upon expectations of and amount of air-mail money orders better carloading figures.
Uulities {Issued (Included in above figures for are still awaiting the TVA decision appears that new highs will not be immediately attained, disappointed Nquidation might easily drive this average down to its recent low-side resistance level of 138-140,
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