Chinese banking circles in Shang-hal have publicly given their full support through the Chinese press to the idea of establishing granaries in foreign areas here to store up rice against any possible future shortage of the grain, They are quoted as saying that, as soon as they have received an official request from the Chinese public bodies which made the proposal, they will stretch a helping hand so that rice may be purchased in large quantities.
Meanwhile, the petition recently sent by the First Special District Citizens Federation to the Shanghai Municipal Council urging the latter to establish granaries remains unanswered, but it is reported that the Municipal Cquncil of the French Concession has expressed full support to the movement in an official letter. AN Chinese trade associations An up-to-date beauty parlour. with most is maintained for the efficient operators.
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Chinese reports indicate that Shanghai has been obtaining rice from the interior continuously and that further reduction of prices is expected. The rice embargo in Wuhu, Hankow, Kashing, Kashan, Sungkiang and Changchow has been lifted, but it is admitted that difficulties are still being experienced by rice merchants in transportation. Prices of the various grades of rice in Shanghai now range between $20 and $30. Many Chinese eat "hsien mei," the inferior kind of the grain because it is cheaper. dignity barber mode rate prices: accom BEAU BE ry
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