Apr. 12.
Comparatively few changes fail to be reported in the Shanghai markets this week. In the standard articles of import little or no improvement can be reported, although metals show slightly more activity. Sugar is quiet, but rice remains strong, jand in connection with the import lof foodstuffs it is worth mentioning that considerable quantities of maize, which is at present cheap, being imported from Java and Macassar. Produce is not so active a market as might have been ex-ceted at this time of the year, and silk is almost stagnant. The' out-Jock for the tea season is by no means promising. Yarn has been generally quiet.
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