The market for artificial silk better with the continued demand [during the earlier part of the week [from Shantung. The offtake, however, has now fallen off due to congestion at Tsingtao occasioned by the lack of freight ears. When these stocks are distributed, anticipated that further shipments will be made from here, It is re ported that 70 per cent. of the [weavers are now working, and there is a better inquiry for piece goods.
Tientsin demand is disappointing, Jand it would appear that Shantung. is becoming the chief centre of manufacture.
The near and local markets are taking fair quantities. Despite these better conditions there is no appreciable advance in tael values as against sterling costs,
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