The generally serious situation in Britain was the cause of the weakness 19 of the market yesterday afternoon, when prices in nearly every issue broke sharply and support at some times was lacking. Explorations had the heaviest turnover and was the worst sufferer since, after a rise to $28, the market could only close at $264. Wheelocks were off three dollars at the close and Docks showed a loss of two. The Trust Companies held well, though shorts in Yangtsze Finance put the market down one dollar. As a result of the weakness 20 Rails of the industrial market, rubbers were also off considerably. With a long weekend ahead and the news so definitely disturbing, easiness may continue, though money remains easy, and confidence return shortly.
Official Averages High Low 456.55 10532 General 48540 9555 Rubbers "Total 593.21 shares.
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