As to wheat, although there is a slight decrease in output this year, the stock is quite enough to meet any demand for a long time, Mr. Wu said. This may be proved by the stability of wheat price as shown in the following table:
June Early July Last week Hankow $118—$933 Wuhu 703 799 8.00 Pengpu 138 8.54 8.10
Mr. Wu believed, in order to dis: pel possible rumours, local authorities should from time to time publish statements concerning the stock of food supplies. Under the present circumstances, there is no necessity ie impose restrictions.on the distribution and marketing of food.
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