Shanghai, May 15, 'DUCES for cotton maintained a firm level particularly for near months during the early part of the week, It is rumoured that certain financial circles are endeavouring to corner the May position.
Prices ruled firmly in the spot market for yarn, There was little trading in wheat and flour during the week, and world markets were rather under the frifuence of the holidays, The paper trade has been somewhat dull during the week, Prices in the producing countries are still very firm, and advancing. Transections in the silk market have been few and-far between, 'The market remains steady, Prices at 'Thursday's auction were' as fol-lack the whirlpool as unexpected wild fluctuations either Way are likely to happen at any moment, tone cent higher; White Lawns, cents higher; White shirtings, 25 cents lower.
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