New York Tribune in New York, New York

Trade in China shows rise in cotton goods demand

Washington June 21 The State Department reports on China trade last year highlighting a surge in cotton goods purchases such as chintzes printed twills and cambric and in handkerchiefs with imports of woollen goods also rising while English yarn declined Indian and Japanese yarn increased phrasing notes the growing wealth and comforts reflected by candles cigars clocks and other articles and flour demand. Later Syracuse mayor McGuire defends Civil Service methods amid investigations. American Bar Association convention program announced for Saratoga Springs with notable speakers and sessions. Secretary Cortelyou announces promotions at the Executive Mansion including Warren Young and others amid merit-based promotions. Body recovered from coal mine in Pennsylvania. Colonel Treadwell to Europe for six weeks. Proposed journalists celebration eyed for 1948 200th anniversary of US newspaper start.