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 * 1911 December 21st, The Times, № 39,801 (Monday 22nd January 1912), “China: No advance in general prosperity” (Correspondent’s letter), page 36/2:
 * Here we have another instance of the sentiment, or “old custom,” that sways the masses as well as the classes in China. The old Carolus dollar still exchanges for nearly a tael of sycee in the Wuhu district, and there are now signs that the old-style Mexican, which is certainly without honour in the country of its origin, is about to be placed on a pedestal.