Hangchow, Apr. 8.
An increase in the import tariff {hi mie for artificial silk Jand on manufactured articles sought. by Chekianj interests in order to relieve the deteriorating ilk industry in China. A resolution was passed at a conference specially convened cly the Provincial Depart of Reconstruction yesterday, [which was attended by leaders of the silk industry in Chekiang pro-
The conference also resolved to appeal for Government assistance to develop the industry, not only in the matter of a protective tariff but also jin securing modern appliances for sericulture. Prices of cocoons are to regulated and the rearing of unprofitable silkworm species discouren- laged,
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