Sept. 24. QEHANGHAI'S trade in heavy chemicals which, although it does not loom largely in the public eye, is of paramount import= ance to the textile industry, is now facing a very difficult, if not critical, position, Adlied with' this trade is that of pharmaceuticals, and while generally speaking supplies so far have mets the local demand fairly well, and stocks, under normal conditions, might be regarded as ample, shortages in almost all of the imported products and yaw materials are anticipated in the comparatively near future. Highly priced chemicals stand a better: chance of arriving here in sufficient quantities, owing to the greater ease with which freight space can be found for them, but only comparatively insignificant amounts of the cheaper chemicals are expected.
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