The index for the Russians advanced from 24340 in April to, 25030 in May; the American index from 217.88 (0 228.00; the British index from 22692 to 297.04; and the "Other Nationalities" from 2649 to 24837. The imereases amounted 15.90, 1015. 10.72 sand 11.88" points, respectively. Of the group nvlices for all nationalities, the ejothi Index showed un increase of 26 points; the heart index of 2142, Potts; the food index of 17.69 points; and the miscellaneous laden of 10.00 Points. The purchasing power of the Chinese dollar was reduced by $9.98 per cent. a compared to 87.71 per feet. in April, An idea of the extent of increase gur: ng the month -may be obtained {from the following summary. Of the 206 commodities in the index. 140 items or 7087 per cent. showed in-Jcreases in price; nineteen of 9.23 per Jeent. decreases; and 41 or 19.90 per ent. remained' unchanged. The surcharge on. electric power in the Settlement was increased from 20047 to 324.07 per cent. for the month ending in May.
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