Book stores are rather disappointed at present because, when the evactia~ tion began, they expected lonely hu: bbands to take avidly to books. And this development has not yet. come about, although a slight increase in sales of mystery and detective novels has been recorded, the "Daily Press" concludes.
Goods estimated worth several mil lions of dollars are now lying stacked high in stores and godowns here since agents, formerly engaged in business ith the Chinese Government are pow unable to find facilities for transport to the interior, the "Hong Kong' Daily Press™ also. states.
"The goods were originally purchased on behalf of the Chistese Government.
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