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that merchants have in fact advised their Bhamo agents

not to despatch any more cargo for the time being.

A further welcome drop in freight rates may definitely

be anticipated.

4. The latest information regarding the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company's establishment at Loiwing

is that the rains have put the landing field out of

commission. Work is proceeding on the air-field in the

Tengyueh plain South East of the city.

I have the honour, etc.,

(Sgd.) G.E.Stockley,

Consul.

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