Hongkong, June 28.
The Hongkong Imports and Exports Department (Statistical Branch) reports that the combined values of imports and exports of merchandise (excluding treasure) as declared during the month of May, 1939, totalled $108,400,000 as compared with $109,- 400,000 in May 1938.
In terms of local currency the total visible trade of the Colony (exclude ing treasure) decreased by 0.9 per cent. in May, 1939, as compared with May, 1938; and by 29 per cent. in terms of sterling.
Imports of merchandise in May, 1939, totalled $59,100,000 as compared with $63,300,000 in May, 1938, and exports $49,300,000 as compared with $48,100,000.
"The Duke and Duchess of Windsor have decided to return to England. They will arrive in October and take up their residence in London" the "Evening Standard" announced today.
"There is no necessity for them to obtain a permit to reside in England" the paper pursued" "As private persons, they are free to go where they like. The Duke has for some time resolved not to insist on the granting of Royal Highness to the Duchess, and this makes matters infinitely easier.
"The Duke and the Duchess might visit the United States next year" the paper further declared—Havas.
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