Tobacco Company have been particularly affected. Some times, in the early mornings, they have had to wait for an hour or two before being allowed to go to work—Reuter. that they took advantage of the outbreak of the European war to boost their prices unreasonably.
The "Herald" said that wholesalers and importers, who depend on. the patronage of the Chinese retailers, complied with the Government relaxests for ce-operation to prevent pro-
As soon as they had complied with the Government requests, however, they found themselves boycotted by jthe Chinese retailers, the "Herald" charged.—United Press.
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