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Show GERMANY REGAINS PHILIPPINE TRADE i MANILA P I. fcbv. 17. Ger- many' 8 trade with the Philippine Islands Isl-ands has grown so rapidly during rc- nt months that It now standfl fifth jainons the nations of the world. a"-cordlng a"-cordlng to statistics Issued by th bureau of customs The total Gorman Gor-man trade during August amounted to $602.oon, of which jr.00 000 represented repre-sented Philippine exports and $102.-000 $102.-000 Imports, against a total trade of $208,000 In July. Tho relative Importance of the total trade between the Philippines and ! other countries during August follow. jTnlted States $7,700,000 Japan i.230.oon China 1,100,000 (Jreat Britain 667,000 Germany o2,ooo 1 According to the customs bureau. German goods, especially drygoods, jnr being offered at low prices The I bureau etaternent also says German I firms are offering low quotations on 'iron and steel. |