There was a Tittle more activity in the piece-goods market during the past week, and considerable quanti ies of single yarn poplins have been Booked, also white shirtings, 54- neb twills, velvets and further lots of coverts, fancy suitings and gabardines." Market values con inno steady and clearances on the whole for spring cargo continue fairly satisfactory.
considerable portion of stocks carried forward from last year is e going. into consumption and itis expected that there will be very little carry over from this season, providing political conditions stable.
recent. buying by dealers for forward delivery was apparently carried out in anticipation of a rise cotton values, but some dealers still prefer to wait until later in the nenzon when a clear view of the aitwation should be possible.
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