of Rice and Tea Shanghai, "Aug. 25, This year's rice crop has not come up to standard in most of the Yangtze valley provinces, owing to the prolonged drought. With the possibility of shortage, prices continued to advance in Shanghai during last week. A brisk trade in Hankow tea is reported.
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The piece goods market continued quiet during last week. There have: been some inquiries for Velvetines. Clearances for woollens also show a slight improvement,
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