There is no evidence of any demand for artificial silk vara from the northern markets, and practieally no clearances have been: made during the week either to Tsingtao or Tientsin. Apart from the ni rest caused by the political sit tion, dealers report increasing difficulty in disposing of stocks of whole artificial silk and" artificial silk mixtures manufactured in these districts, The local det moderate and the of than driving the previous week.
Market values generally are below replacing costs at current exchange and no new business has been reported.
The general impression the piece goods market is one weakness, although it is of some interest to. mention that at the Yuenfong auction on Thursday an provement in tone was in evi ence. It is doubtful, however, who ther this was reflected in any' other branch of the market, as through-cut the week trade inquiry thas proved to be very limited and de-aiers seem to be agreed that merchants are showing very little intoreat in the situation, The slack period between seasons seems to have been reached somewhat earlier: than usual this year. At such a period few lines experience any special demand, and up-country consuming centres generally find that: stocks in merchants hands are sufficient for immediate requi
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