Local prices are the same as last] week, and there is no market for Imported goods.
Yuenfong Avetions The tone of the market remains much the sume, and auction prices were steady to firm. A feature of the sale. was a considerable improvement the demand for Bleck Venetians; the Detter qualities of Black Ttalians were quite steady, but there was al stronger tone again for the medium qualities.
Contings jete also firmer, but there] was some suight weakness in Velvets. Quantities have been increased again, and the market shows every indication of being able to absorb them without any dimeulty. Clearances [were satisfactory.
Chinese rice-—Best quality, $11.8 good quality, $11.0 ordinary quality, $10.33.
Saigon rive:—Best "quality, $1001, 00 aval, $991; ordinary' quality The wholesale price of rice yesterday morning ranged from $090 ty }$1150 per picul. The retail prices quoted by local slee shops were as Chinese rice:—Best quality, $11.60; good quail, $1080; ordinary quay, Saigon rice:—Best quality, $1040; good quality, $040; ordinary' quality,
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