Turning to the silk industry in Weihaiwei, Mr. Hsu stated that while the place is especially adapted to the rearing of silk-worms, the economic depression has hit the silk merchants heavily, about 90 per cent. of them having been forced out of business.
The authorities at Weihaiwei however are taking suitable measures for the rehabilitation of the silk industry, Mr. Hsu continued. Thus, a Serieul-{ural School has been established and a Silk Promotion Bureau organized to assist. business.
While at the capital Mr. Hsu witl seek the assistance of the National Economic Council for the silk in-
Jdustry in Welhalwei—Kuo Min.
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