The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-11

output Of the crop OF Germany as $780,
600 tons and Austria Hungary from 1, 700.-
900 tons to 100000 tons However, we
are informed on the very highest author
ity, by Armin Benkoe. DISTINGUISHED
representative OF the Hungarian Govern
ment. that although II lie possible that the
roots harvested would produce these
amounts Il In highly improbable that more
than 60 to 20 per cent. can be manufac-
tured into sugar. owing to the lack or
transportation. Motor trucks and horse
wagons alike have been confiscated for
military purposes. and therefore the farm
ers will not be able to deliver the roots
to the factories. Lime, which Is used IL
the refining process cannot be obtained
in sufficient quantities by the rsSners to
meet their requirements Dse potatoeS
which have formerly largely been ussd
in the manufacture OF alcohol. VIII DO
kept to feed the nation. Sugar win be
used for the manufacture Of alcohol"
Strong rivalry in the manufacture of
silk goods between France and the United
States Ia predicted by X. Komiya, man
ager of the Lyons branch OF .Nozawaya
& Co. of Yokohama and New York. who
has just arrived here from Lyons. Though
tho United States. he says. now has It's
great opportunity to show what II can
produce in this line France fully realizes
that this country Is struggling TO capture
her trade and will spare no effort to re-
take II from US when the war In ended.
Lyons Is absolutely idle at the present
time" said Mr.. Komiya. Not a loom
is working. The banks are paying only
20 cents on tho dollar and they are not
discounting any paper. The last ship
ments Of raw silk from Japan TO Lyons
are stin in bond there. There Is a
months supply. There Is no doubt that
some beautiful goods can be made In
this country, but in Lyons they are won
ders. They have made an extensive study
of the industry and are masters OF the
art Nevertheless. American silk manu-
fac,urers are progressing wonderfully"
Mr. Komlya believes that X tho war Is
finished in a month or two Lyons Will
have no difficulty In regainng her posi-
ton. but years war would compel a
very hard struggle TO regain It. japan
IL facing serious situation owing to
the shutting on OF the French and 1tai-
ian markets, he said. which take about
30 per cent. OF the raw silk produced.
The United States takes the rest.
Marshall Field & Co. in their weekly
review OF dry goods trade conditions. say:
"In spte OF unreasonable weather.
which has had a depressing effect upon
retail trade throughout the country. some
lines have shown considerable strength
during the past week.
Lace business In good, exceeding that
OF n year ago. The newest demands OF
fashion are for Chantilly laces. Those
French creations, out OF the market OF
Calais, are daily increasing In popularity.
There Is also a noticeable demand for any
kind OF delicate laces which can be made
into plaitings or fittings Soft drapery
effects in laces that can be made into
/ military neckpieces, military sleeves and
cuffs we anticipate win be big Item for
popular wear Novelty neckwear such
as ruffles, rufus and collarettes is a good
selling merchandise at present.
Ribbons OF all kinds are in favor. the
tendency being TO darker and more
sombre shades with an increasing de-
mand for all classes OF blacks Linens
are prominent on current orders. Some
shipments OF linens are being received
from Scotland and ireland, but II Is
doubtful how long they will continue
owing TO the difficulty manufacturers are
having in securing fax yarns.
"Other Items for which there Is n
good sale are handkerchiefs white goods
threads. crochet and embroidery cottons
and dress goods"