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* * * * BANKING IN JAPAN, The latest balance-sheet

of the Yokohama Specie Bank made up to December 31st last is a good one, and thanks to Pee conservative policy so long pursued by this bank, the tArectors are able, notwithstanding the trifling decline in profits, to declare, in addition to the usual dividend of 10 per cent. per annum, a special semi-centenary bonus of three yen per share, while a special allocation is also made to the staff. Moreover, the directors also make the usual allocation of 3,000,000 yen to the Reserve while thoroughly maintaining the strong position in the balance-sheet.