Tokyo, Aug. 6.
In view of establishing a more rigid control of banking activities throughout the country, the Ministry of Finance requested the 59 major Japanese banks to submit to the Government their plans for financial transactions for the forthcoming six months, The banks are especially requested to give detailed information as to their loans their securities investments and the deposits they are holding—Havas. that there will be a Belgian famine in September may cause an early upturn. The market was without follow-up.
Corn:—The advance on an unfavour-abie Minois crop report was fully Sustained. "The artificial tightness of the cash position continues.
Rubber:—Large unfinished Government purchases point to continued steadiness and probably moderately higher prices.
Hides:—Large South American stocks are reported yet to be moved. June shoe production was 64 per cent. under lay.
Cocoa:—The large September interest Will, probably operate against the market.
Sugar No. 4:—The market is easing under September liquidation.
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