London, Mar. 26
Two officers who had made a name for themselves in peace-time aviation are included in the last casualty list of the British air force. amounted to more than $130. Many silver and gold ornament shops had io change their price plates twice yesterday because of the sudden changes in price. The first price was quoted at $525 per ounce but later it was changed into $635.
Most of the Chinese here use the price of gold as a gauge for prices of commodities and the increase of its price 1s always a matter of concern, To discourage gold and other speculation businesses in Shanghai which are said to be at the root of the financial problem here, it is reported that Chungking is trying its utmost to lure Chinese here to send their legal tender notes to the interior under Chungking's control. No remittance fee will be charged.
On the other hand, remittances destined for Shanghai, Foocho Ningpo, Wenchow, Canton, Nanning, Swatow and other places where the Japanese influence is strong are being carefully checked by Chungking officials. Money remitted to the above mentioned places must be used for buying necessaries and for sending $1,000 to Shanghai from Chungking a remittance fee of $50 will be charged. Chinese reports state.
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