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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

firsts, S11hq32hc; ladies. current make.
grades, 27k q2sizc; packing stock, current
make, No !, 2slh929c; No 2, 2Sc; lower
grades, 26g2712c.
Cheese-Receipts, 1873 boxes. State.
whole milk, fats, held specials, per ID. &c
average fancy, 2512d25&c; lower grades,
23625c; fresh colored. specials. 25G2o &c
white, specials. 25@25Hc; colored, average
fancy, 24h Q24i2c; white, average fancy
2iItd2412c lower grades, 2242312 twins,
held. specials. CSC; average fancy, 251?c
cheddars. held specials. 26c; single daisies
fancy, 25%d26Lc; Wisconsin, whole milk,
fancy, twins, held. 25 "a 26c; single daisies,
25Ih l26c double daisies. held. 70 "a % &c
fresh. 24isc; Young Americas, held. 70 &c
fresh, 24l5c: Far Western. whole milk. Ore
gon. triple daisies, fresh. "a SAGA t2c; held
24a, 625c; California, double daisies, fresh.
233t m24isc; Idaho, double daisies 24,2M
25c state. skins current make, specials,
20laM2lc; choice, 2Oc; fair to good, $50
19l2c: lower grades. l3ml7lsc.
Receipts. 5,s5S cases. Fresh gath
cred extra fine. per dozen. 46M46 &c; extra
frsts, 45i2c: firsts, 44d45c: seconds and
lower grades, 43G 1870; refrigerator. finest.
42G42iRc: good TO average best. 4lM4l 12e
lower grades. 4O<s 40ikc; state, Pennsy wanna
and nearby Western, hennery whites. fine To
fancy. 4Sc: ordinary 10 good, 46Mi1c; gath
cred whites, ordinary 10 fine, i5m4Ic; West
ern and Southern, gathered whites, asa
46i6c; state Pennsylvania and nearby, hen
merry browns, 46M46i nc: gathered brown and
mixed colors, frsts 10 extra hrsts, H12G
45lhc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
From Trade Journals
Urging the Soil

perbans the farmers of America are
doing the best they can, but 1t is also
true that with more banking assistance
thew can do better. Every extra acre
of grain planted during the coming
spring. every additional pound OF prod
nee. every surplus domestic animal
means as much if not more in the end
than a corresponding increase in the
s+eel or metal industry. Lloyd George
in recent speech, said that the war
will he won by the "silver bullet" TINS
l. true in a general sense, for money
commands the resources of the eartn'
hut the farmer who puts in the extra
acre of tillage this spring, and the
banker who assists him in doing II are
contributing to the welfare OF 'ne
country quite as much and great deai
mora than if the same men abandoned
,hoir work and took to arms. The coun-
try is hoping and praying that the last
aventuality will not occur. but peace or
var the banker can show his patriotism
in no more effective manner tnan
through the assistance he can give IN
adding to the material wealth OF the
country by encouraging abundant crops
War reveals patriotism because pubic
attention is then centred to an unusuai
extent on the conduct of people, put
the practice of patriotism is not limit
ed TO the period or duration Of conflict
The Financier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
COTTON TRADE
AWAITS SHIPPING
DEVELOPMENTS
Attitude of British Gov
eminent Regarding Inn
ports Not Yet Defined

Cotton traders took more favorable
view of shipping conditions because Oh
a reported further decline in marine
war risk insurance rates. The market,
however, was quiet, and moderate ad-
vances we're attributed chiefly to COW
cring Of short sales by local operators
for over the week end. May contracts
sold from 1892 up to 1906, and closed
at 1900. an advance of points. Other
futures we're up 4 to points on the
final transactions.
The market on the whole appeared to
be pretty well evened up, and there was
nothing of sufficient Importance in the
news to inspire fresh ventures on an
extended scale in the face of political
uncertainties. The easier ruling OIL
marine insurance would naturally OPP
crate favoraDly on the export move
ment. but the trade was uncertain as to
the attitude Of the British government
with respect to immediate importa-
tions. According to London advIces the
official announcement expected on Mon
day has been postponed. One OF the
private cables resolved here from
Liverpool said it was not believed that
the fresh restrictions contemplated Will
materially affect the cotton trade.
Exporters were also interested in
report that another British examining
station might be established of the
South Atlantic coast. Such station,
similar to that now in operation at
Halifax, would be considered an ad-
vantage to cotton shippers, as it would
probably shorten the voyage from Guif
ports.
The market opened steady at an ad-
vance Of / to 8 points, and after some
little irregularity sold about TO 10
points net higher. The close was or
7 points off from the best under realiz'
ing.
The volume of business has been
steadily diminishing for week or
more past, and local brokers believe
that the outstanding interest is now
small one. March contracts continue
to hold within II or II points of May,
although it is said that cotton is being
offered spinners from the local stock
at small premium on March. This
has led to predictions of full tenders
on March contracts should there be no
widening of the late month premium.
Reviews of the drygoods situation
featured the government demand, and
cables from Manchester said that China
was a fair buyer of cloths, with the
tone steady, although the demand from
Bombay was disappointing. American
yarns in that market were said to be
pressing for sale, and il was reported
that operatives had decided to accept
the advance of 10 per cent in wages.
which would seem to remove the dan
ger of labor troubles. Prospects we're
for rain over Sunday in the Eastern
belt, where crop preparations have al
ready been delayed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Yes'day's Previous Yea
Cotton Goods Markets

Cotton goods markets were generally
steadier during the past week. Buying
continued conservatively and was con-
fined more and more to nearby require
ments.' Mills and finishing companies
were still we'll employed, although the
volume OF forward orders booked is
not so great as it was four months ago.
Government orders for army supplies
Of various sorts have strengthened the
cotton duck and heavy goods markets.
Print cloths were steadier and some
what higher on some constructions.
Sheetings held quite steady. Colored
cottons were very firm, with an adj
vance of one-hslf cent yard on one
line Of staple ginghams.
The already high costs of production
are being increased by the advance in
coal and dye costs, and the firm re-
sistance to lower prices made by man.
ufacturers is attributed to this cause
as we'll as to the sold-up conditions for
nearby delivery.
Spot stocks of goods continue lighter
than usual. and iobbers who tried to
secure sizable blocks of goods were
unable 70 do so if prompt delivery was
demanded.
A degree Of hesitation in the mar
kets is expected to continue as long
as international conditions are unset
tied, yet confidence is greater in mer-
chandise than it was a week ago.
Quotations are: Print cloths, 3D.
inch, 6ix64s. 90 cents; 64x6Os. 59s and
5la cents; 3Sl2-inch, 64x64s. rs cents 4;
brown sheetings. Southern standards,
liz cents; denims. 22Os, indigo. 81
cents; tickings. S-ounce. 2Oia cents
prints, 9 cents; staple ginghams. 9la
cents; dress ginghams, 1911 and 1914
cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Breakdown of the System

Ten years ago, statistically reviewing
the percentage Of growth in railroad
and business traffic in the United
States, 1.-THE Manufacturers Record"
predicted complete physical break
down of our railways system unless
$4,000, 100000 should be expended
within ten years for increasing our
transportation facilities at least so per
cent, without counting in this the
usual expenditures for maintenance of
track and equipment. That prediction
is now fulfilled. The railway system of
the country has broken down. This
vital factor in the business life of the
country, and in national safety if war
should come, has practically collapsed,
since embargoes on freight are being
issued in every direction, traffic is con-
gested, manufacturing enterprises are
hampered and all business is restricted.
The great problem before the American
people to-day, because it is as vital 20
safety in time of war as to prosperity
in time of peace, is how to find the
billions that must be expended for an
enormous expansion Of railroad inter
ests. We are squarely up against this
problem, the magnitude of which legis-
lators, national and state, fnanciers,
business men and even railroad people
themselves have not heretofore seemed
to adequately grasp. Delay cannot be
endured longer without great disaster
The Manufacturers Record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
South American Notes

Brazil il threatened with a record
breaking coffee crop this season. Inc
yield, according to advices received oy
the foreign trade department OF the
National City Bank, is estimated |"
more than 12,5OO,00O bags.
Crop prospects in Argentine for 'n'
current crop year continue unfayor
able. owing 70 lack of rains and locust
plague. The wheat supply is probably
little more than one-half Of last year.
and linseed, an important crop, aoou'
one-quarter Of normal.
United States exports to Sou''
America in 1915 total s22oOOO'0O"
against S144,OOOOOO in 1915 and 'sis
600 600 in 1914. Imports from sOu''
America are s42s,OOO,OOO in lsl"
against $685.. 100000 in 1915 and sZSV'
10000 in 1914. :.
Automobile exports 10 Argentlns !.
the calendar year 1915 arc about Nv
N number and valued az over SOW
600 against 1000 in the former n'Su
record year. 1918, with value "
about 100000.
The United States imports OF ea'N'
from Ecuador and Brazil in 1915 az
c,rocated about 75,OOo.OOo p0anoN
S,o;ns, asOoJOOO in 1914 and 4S.Oc"i
Geo in 1918. Oar total imports go.
100 FOR 1916 amounted TO about 0eoo 40 4,
0o0 GOO hounds, against l5o'OVO,VvV
i0gS The wear preceding the war IA,
A. 4yr'ccntira's imports for the ealeIs' a.
= iSis are officially estimates !.
S5ii 600 0OO, against S2l9,OoO'VVV The
Ioi5 The share drawn irO" .snL
i,rited States is about IS per In
So IAN Il am average of 10 per CEN ,hs
ss, oars Immediately preceding ;rS
nov Exports are Si7O,OOO,OVo, as ne.
$40 600 600 in 1915, the redIe''Vs srsis
;r,. due 20 fall in surplus shos
ayailable FOR export; meat ehP exp
. n,sterial increase over 1910. ,.A.f
chilean exports for the n,S IN
year 1916 promise u hlgh md cop.
vslue especially In nitrates ~" en- ssti-
Me- Production OF nitrates sssina
roted nj 6S.0O0,O0O quints'ss,, o sGo 10
, Ds GOO GOO in 1915 and A,ooo'yg,Slts
IsiA. Copper exports 20 NV
States show Q large 'hc'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
FOREIGN TRADE OF
FRANCE FOR 1916

Provisional figures cabled to the De-
partment of Commerce by the Ameri-
can Consul General at Paris give the
total value of the foreign trade Of
France for 1915 as S3,9l3,09i, $50, COM
pared with s2,sS9.S2O4 59 (rcvised fig
ures) for 1915. The imports increased
in value from S2,l29,90s ,242 for 1915 to
S2,925, 7G6,5l6, and the exports from
$685. l7 to 1887 ,32s,l7O. The 1916
figures are based on the 1915 rates;
therefore, comparisons are not practi-
cable, as no percentage price increase
is given for 1916 and military imports
arc not included. The following table
shows the trade by classes:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Sustenance
Cereals

Wheat.-Unfavora crop news from
Kansas and some other portions of the
Southwest came to the front as a mar
ket factor in wheat yesterday, and for
time prices were distinctly firm.
There was a little weekend liquidation
toward the close, and the market lost
part of the early gain. Final quota
tons were unchanged for May and &c
to nc higher for the new crop months.
The reports stated that it is dry and
dusty in Kansas and that unless the
situation is relieved in the near future
by rain serious damage to the growing
crop is anticipated There have been a
good many of these reports drifting in
of late, and while it is still early to
talk Of actual damage by drouth, the
trade is becoming somewhat apprehen-
sive of more numerous damage reports
later on.
1t was the prevailing impression that
the efforts on the part Of the railroads
to relieve traffic congestion Will begin
to be felt in the near future. Export
demand was again lacking, and total
shipments for the week from Atlantic
and Gulf ports showed a falling off OF
100000 bushels from the previous week.
They were 3,243,000 bushels less than
for the corresponding week year ago.
Marine insurance was said TO be lower,
and this caused more confident feel
ing in shipping circles over the sub
marine question. The Northwestern
markets showed frmness during the
day, but on the whole trading in all
the markets was quiet.
"The Daily Trade Bulletin" Chicago,
estimates that the worlds available
supply of wheat decreased 100000
bushels in January, compared with an
increase of 23,284, 900 bushels in De-
cember and a decrease of 13,804,0Oc
bushels last year in January. The re-
duction for the month was in the
United States and Australia. European
stocks afioat" increased nearly 5,OOO,-
600 bushels last month. Stocks in
L,,sbo1s cornnara as follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
80 Active Securities -
S o c k s
tBy The A0ocistsd Pressl
Wall Street, February II.

W Ut DtftNet q WI WV 49,
All branches Of the stock list re-
fiected further confidence, dealings
being on a larger and broader scale
than any previous day Of the week.
Under the lead Of United States
Steel industrials rose to 4 points
marked strength being manifested by
Lackawanna Steel and Republic Iron.
Coppers and equipments advanced as
much, the entire metal group being
materially strengthened by uncon-
hrmed reports of the sale of mod
crate amount of spot copper at the
unprecedented price Of 81 cents
pound. ,
Shippings were the most active feat
ures, next to steel and iron shares, at
average gains Of 2 points, their rise
being accompanied by a decline in
marine insurance rates, indicating an
abatement of the recent apprehension
in that quarter.
Motors and accessories registered
moderate advances, and Mexicans made
further recoveries from their reversal
of the midweek. The more distinctive
war supply stocks, notably Central
Leather, Baldwin Locomotive. Indus
trial Alcohol and National Enamelling,
we're in steady demand, rising to z
points, with 4% for New York Air
Brake.
Transcontinentals. particularly Can
adam Pacific and Union Pacific, feat
ured the seasoned rails. and New
Haven threw off some of its recent
extreme depression.
Among the few exceptions to the
general advance were American Beet
Sugar and American Snuff, the latter
falling ~ points after gaining Z the
day before. Final prices were slightly
under top levels, but the closing was
active and strong.
Trading in bonds was light, with an
irregular tone, except in internationals,
which showed slight improvement.
United States coupon IS advanced half
a point and registered As lost a point
on call during the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
U. S. Treasury Finances

Washington. Feb. 17.-Condition Of
the United States Treasury to-day: Net
balance in general fund. s7o.736,6t4:
total receipts, s2,s24.728; total pay
ments, $4,204,4o7.
The deficit this fiscal year is $780,
757.27e. against deficit of sol ,25S, 1853
last year, exclusive of Panama Canal
and public debt transactions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Orchard and Field
Yesterday. A year ago
Hay and Straw
Livestock, Meats and Provisions

Following are yesterdays prices. compares
with those of a year ago.
New York Yesterday. year ago.
Livestock best. 100 -
10. ............ $50 HSil.oO N.t0 qSJ3
Dressed beef. sides.
10. ............. ia a ~ 10 q ~,
1--we vess best 100 oo
10. ............. lo.5D "a lo.oO sVO glow
Dressed vesls, city.
Live ewes. 100 H. 100 a 1880 500 a $50
Lambs fair to
prime 100 lb....i4.50 q 1875 1000 gl2.o0
Dressed mutton. b. % a ~ 10 dl4o
Dressed lambs. ID. 20 a .22l7 .l5l7q .l6
Hog. 100 lb......l2 1880 o. 1890 $50 ~ -
Dressed hogs. bacon. 49,
Mess pork. Dbl $500 "a $3.50 2lO0 422.0O
Mess beef Dbl. 1900 "a 1850 400 q5.50
Lard. Middle West.
ID. .............H.OOo a H'IOo IOEoo eIV'Soo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Some Railway Figures

While the large earnings of the rail-
ways in 1916 are attracting so much COM
ment, it is interesting to note that the
average freight rate per ton per mile was
lower in 1916 than it ever was before.
and that the average wage per employee
for the year was greater than ever be-
fore. While the complete official fig
ures are not yet available, the prelim-
mary summary of returns for the roads
earning over Sl,000,000 year, just is
sued by the Bureau of Railway Eco
Monies, for the fiscal year ended June
80, 1916, shows that the average re-
ceipts per ton mile were 7.07 mills, as
compared with 7.22 mills for the mill
ion-dollar roads for 1915, and that the
average compensation per employe, eN-
Guiding officers, was SS40.62, as COM
pared with SSl3.l1 in 1915. In 1915 the
average for all roads was 1872 mills,
which was lower than for any other re-
cent year except 1913, when the aver
age was 729 mills. In 1906 the average
was 7.iS mills. The decrease is proba-
bly, to be accounted for by greater
proportion of low rated commodities
because there was an increase in the
tonnage of products OF mines from
507000,000 in 1915 to 6I6 100000 i'm 1916,
while the increase in other classes OF
tonnage was FAR less IN proportion
This doubtless represents the increased
movement OF coal. The average wage
per employe has. of course. been stead
lily increasing for several years Rail-
way Age Gazette.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Produce Markets-Current

Butter. Receipts. 1891 packages. Cream
cry. higher scoring than extras. per lb. 40
a. nc. extras t92 seorel. 460iGIsc; frts
(SS to 81 seorcl. 39m45 &c seconds (S3 TO
81 scorcb. 35L a3Sizc: thirds. % laU36c (:
creamery. unsalted. higher than extras. 40
fSc. extras. if4i6c hnts. 3sQ i3c seconds.
35i u3si4c: creamery. held. higher than ex-
trhs. 39Ami0c extras. SOC hrsu. 37iaM
3Si4c: seconds. 30 u 1851 thirds. 3id 35c :
state dairy, tubs. finest. N945c good TO
prime. 33Gf i3c common to fair. 30H 3Sc !;
renovated extras. 3iq3f nc; frsu, 32U35e |;
lower grades, 30Q3lHc imitation creamery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
B o n d s

Trading in bonds on the New York
Stock Exchange Saturday amounted to
s1.s16,OOO, against S2,526,0OO Friday
S1.179.OOO a week ago and Sl,7sl,OO0 a
wear ago. From January to date
s17s,1s9,O 600, against si75.9OO,OOO in
1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Coffee, Sugar, Tea and Cotton.
seed Oil
For cash :

Coffee Futures.-The coffee market showed
renewed steadiness yesterday. Further hqui-
dation of March seemed TO be readily taken
at a slight increase in the late month pre-
mums, While there was a moderate scattering
demand, which appeared TO come from both
outside or speculative and trade sources.
After selling at $50 early, March rallied to
S.25. and July sold up from S.iiqS.50 The
close was a shade off from the best. but
steady at net ADVANCE of > TO points
Sales were reported Of 81 600 bags.
A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Sugar Futures.-More favorable advices
from some sections in Cuba caused a fair
amount of realizing in sugar futures yester-
day and prices reacted slightly for the
weekend. The close was net unchanged 10 a
decline of : points, with sales for the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
Omen. High. Low. Last.

Sales. Open. High Low L1s-
100 'Osage-H OIL. oHs
1900 Penn Gasolene.. 11s liz II Ir
1880 'Rice Oil ...... "a ~ % q
600 'Royal Dutch. SOS 81 SOC o.
5000 'Sapulpa o & X eI2 ga sL2 20
10000 Sequoysh o & Il III 13s lNs PA
1890 Sinclair Oil. .. 561z 57L2 50 81
100 'Un Westn Oil. \; " e
200 Vacuum G & o. IL Is ~ y
1900 Victoria OIL. tjs ~ "a !E
900 Wayld Oil G.. 434 "a - "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

The Union Trust Company of New York has leased for term
of years the banking floor of the Century Building adjoining il.
Main Office so Broadway The additional space used
bv the Trust Department of the Company but the entrance
through the Company building.
The Growth of Trust Department has been steady and con-
sen In forty Of the hyone since the Company
began business the aggregate amount OF property held for per-
sona has shown and since 1900 this
has been than tripled.
The fact that the Company caring tor property for the
third and fourth generations OF those who originally entrusted
their property clearly indicates satisfaction the
its clients
Conference correspondence concerning personal trusts of
kinds is cordially invited
UNION TRUST CO., 80 Broadway
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS So, 900 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Cottonseed Oil Futures. There "

Cottonseod OIL Futures.-There was very
quiet trading in the market for cottonseed
oil yesterday. total sales amounting TO only
800 barrels. Prices were frmcr. closing
net unchanged 10 8 points higher. The crude
position was looked upon a. little easier.
with holders in the South showing more dis
rnsifinn 10 ell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18
BIG ORDERS FOR
STEEL POUR IN
Recent Buying Covers
Contracts from Railroads
and Shipbuilders

Steel manufacturers and dependen,
industries are still suffering from an
inadequate supply of fuel and from
lack of other raw material, but the
largest interests report some improve
ment in the number of cars furnished
by the railroads 10 distribute en-.
ished products and to assemble raw
products.
The railroads are still actively
placing orders for motive power. lss
locomotives having been bought In
the last few days, fifty Of which are
for export. The contract prices az.
gregate ss,16o,O0O and the mills hay,
been called upon to deliver 5000
tons Of steel for this construction
Few cars were ordered this week, but
over 1000 have been put under con-
tract since February l. Over 10000
tons Of rolled steel have been ordered
for cars to be built at railroad shops.
The rail mills have taken orders for
$4,000 tons standard sections for 1918
shipment, including $4,000 tons for
roads in the Southwest Orders for
10000 tons of track supplies have
been placed, and $4,000 tons more are
pending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

HINT Of trade on this exchange. 10 shares
Transactions and prices Saturday for the
more active stocks follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-18

Sales. open his" ~ y.
700 .Mojavs lungs. Is 70 rs oos
1000 'tnother Lode. SO 90 ss
1000 'fNancy II NJ. IS %
400 'Newray Mines ~ lp rs ~
200 NY II NJ 10 l2Y4 g. az
800 Nipissing VI Co 80 % SA
500 'Ohio C n " /. ls fs ~"
500 'fOd Emma L. 20 11S 70
200 Peerless Jen.. 70 70 'e7
200 Pitts-Idaho 80. LIS lie ~ ~
1000 Progress NJ is ~ IN az
1000 'FRex Con NJ. 81 81 81
100 Rochester VI % o.
200 'Sacra Val Cop l9s rs - ,n3s
100 Section Thirty. 1914 IVA va rs
400 Senorta Copper " W "a az
1000 Silv Kg OF Ariz. ~ ,B az aP
500 Silv Ky c Of u 4Z2 4Z2 452 T32
300 Stand Silv-Lead "a - "a ,o7+
$500 sfSuceess Ming. SO ~ 80 "
1900 fSuperst (pr) 81 Ss
$50 tom Reed 80. = *
$500 IT Burns Gold. 70 70 q
$50 Tonopah Exten. as SIS -" saH
200 'iTroy-Ariz 53 o3 9V ga
10000 Tuolumne Cop. ~ 20 rs rs
100 United Eastern. 4Is 4Is go a/s
5000 sfU s Cont NJ.
1000 'fU Tungsten 20 p ~ 20
1000 'Un Verde Ext. 39Ia 3sI2 SeH2 80
$500 West End Cons 81 % o. 90
500 TWh'Caps NJ Co 49 % -
$500 fYerington c 23 ~ q 90