The Archive · 1938

Chekiang Many Bales Arrive; Ban Lifted by Chinese

An embargo on cotton shipment imposed by the Chekiang militar; es because cotton was reas a war material, has been it was reported last night.

quantities of cotton, accumulated in Shaoshing, Vu Yao and other producing districts in east Chekiang since the ban was announced, have been permitted to be brought to Shanghai for sale.

More than 10000 bales of cotton were shipped here {ror south Chekiang last week at low prices, the armers being eager {o dispose of heir old stock as the new crops will be on the market before long, the report added

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