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Q. How long were you in Hainam?
A. Two years.
Q. What was the price of pigs in Hainamn when you lived there ? A.-$8 to $10 per picul.
Q.—What are the custom duties on pigs exported from Hainam?
A.-20 cents per head when I lived there, but it has now been increased to 40 cents. Q. Do you know whether any duties are paid on exported Chinese cattle?
A.
I know of no such duties.
Q.
Do you speak Chinese ?
A. Yes.
Q.--Is there a duty on vegetables exported from Canton ?
A.--Yes, about 1 cent per picul.
Q.-From whom do the hawkers buy their vegetables?
A. From the wholesale dealers.
Q.--What is the amount of business done by the vegetable wholesale dealers per
month ?
A.--About $6,000.
Q.-From what place does our largest supply of chickens and vegetables come? A--Two-thirds from Canton, and one-third from the New Territory.
Q.-Is it possible for the New Territory to entirely supply Hongkong with veget- ables?
A.--Yes.
Q.-Has the price of fish risen?
stalls.
A.-No.
Q.-Is any fishing done in the harbour?
A. Very little now owing to the increase in the number of launches.
Q. Which is the largest fishing village in the New Territory?
A.--Taibo.
Q.--How is the fish brought from Aberdeen, Stanley, and Shaukiwan? A.-By land.
Q.--Has the salt-fish increased in price?
A.--Yes, 1 cent per catty.
Q. Can you suggest any means to reduce the price of provisions?
A. By introducing Co-operative Stores.
Q. What is the price of cattle in French Cochin China?
A.--$23 a picul.
Q.--Do you think prices would be reduced if you had more stall space?
A.-I think prices would be reduced if there were more beef, pork and vegetable
Q. How many fowl stalls are there in the Market ?
A. I think there are too many fowl stalls,
Q. Are there any other provisions besides fresh provisions sold in the Market?
A-Yes, tinned provisions.