The political situation in the South is already reflected in the! local market, and prices for textiles of all descriptions show a marke! Gownward. tendency, Dealers ex. press anxiety regarding the collec Hon of credit accounts, and the movement of cargo is very restric. ted, No forward business of any' weight has been booked, through inquiry for whipcords " persist Actual bookings, however, are negligible, The popularity of all wool whipcord overcoats woo fleece lining has resulted in an entire lack of demand for all wool-Ten, and mixture, overcoatings.
The Customs notification that th: enforcement of the regulations, concerning the marking of origin of Thas again been postponed till Tuly'1, was Received with some surprise." After all the official notices, Amendments, and postponements, it Will be interesting to see if thes Fegulations Will ever be made effe:~ tive.
Yuen Fong Auction The poli situation in Fukien disturbing the market very much, Buyers are evidently feeling nervous {as to what the outcome may be, and are consequently not prepared to take any interest in the market, As a result, prices at the Yuenfony auction on' Thi were on the Tow side, Ital ing to the extent of 124 cents, Venetians 45. cents, and velvets 50 cents. It is unlikely that any improvement. will the rival Taetion: tinue more or less the same, with Fessiblysomeyat lower sirens for river ports,
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