Hongkong, Sept. 4.
Dismay was caused in Chinese financial circles this morning when the Bank of Canton, which has its head office in Hongkong, failed to open its doors. A notice. posted on the front door stated:—"This bank is Yemporarily closed until further notice, pending reorganization."
The closure of the bank caused a Jgeneral lack of confidence, which was reflected in a run on the National Commercial & Savings Bank and other Chinese institutions, as panic-stricken "depositors rushed to with-
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