The quiet condition of the piece goods market remains unchanged from last week. There is absolutely movement at all.
Yuenfong Auctions While the market remains quiet, it perfectly steady, and possesses a satisfactory undertone which seems.
indicate higher prices In the near Black Italians were steady os far as the higher qualities were concerned. but medium chops were stronger to, the extent of about 20 cenis. More demand for Venetians was apparent, but Italians and Coatings were incline tobe easier. "Deliveries have been satisfactory, and the general tone of the market can be regarded 1s steady to firm, Although foreign markets fluctuated considerably during the past week or two, conditions on the Shanghai raw silk market remain. unaltered, that Is with the exception of a few Jsolated transactions, exporters are not doing anything on account of too high prices demanded by holders and also because there are no offerings for nearby' delivery.
TIMBER, 'The timber market continued to remain fairly quiet during the pas week, One or two small enquiries were' made, but not much business has been booked. Dealers' ideas of prices are still below the prices asked by suppliers on the Pacific Coast.
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