Tokyo, Jan. 15.
Production of staple fibre in Japan gained considerably during 1937. Staple fibre production in October amounted to 17,751,133 1b. against 7,850,077 in January of 1937. Manufacturers' average daily capacity of 623 tons it soon likely to increase to over 1000 tons.—Domei. renters in the British Concession at Kiukiang was held on January 12. The Municipal Finances do not seem to be in a very flourishing condition, and an increase on the annual call was found necessary, from Tls. 15 to Tls. 25 per lot. It is believed, however. ihat the Chinese authorities will assent to a levy. of wharfage dues oh tea and opium for the purpose of Bund maintenance, which will relieve the Municipality of that burden. Messrs. Tucker, and Hart were elected as a Council for the ensuing year From Canton:—The price of rice in Canton has been eased somewhat by recent arrivals and the imposition of likin on this staple of food has been dispensed with for a year. This gives great encouragement to importers, who are Buying up rice at all available marts. The. distress in the inundated Shd the provincial government 1s doing district of is still very great, all it can to relieve the sufferer.
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