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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
COMMERCIAL. TEA.
The Secretary of the Punjom Mining Co. Limited, advises that he has received the follow- ing telegrain from the mines:-" Mill ran 30 SHANGHAI, 9th August,(From Messrs. Welch, daye, crushing 600 tous, yielding 375 ounces.' Lewis & Co.'s circular).-Black Tea. This market We learn that there is again a movement on remains without change, Teamen's prices are foot for the enlargement of the Recreation still above buyers ideas of value and only a small Ground at Happy Valley by taking in the old business is passing, chiefly for shipment to The lowest quotation for whole lenf Public Gardens. As this is a matter of public | America. interest it would be well that the scheme should Ten is Taels 13 a picul, at which rate the demand be made known in order that it may be fully is greater than the supply. This tael quotation considered by all parties interested. After the for common Tea is high enough to stimulate the acrimonious discussion that arise when the pro-production, and inakes us hesitate to estimate
probable total export. posal was first brought forward some years ago it seems desirable that the fullest publicity Ningchow...2,751-chts. at Tls. 16 to 28 should be given to the matter on the present
occasion.
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Settlements reported are:-
Keemun 539
Wenchow... *108
23 to 25 18
37
"
"
"
13 to 133
328
JJ
13
141
Oonam 2,766
Total. ...6,492-chests.
August 15, 1895. EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1994-95 lbs.
1895-96
lbs.
.18,776,559 || 19,202,792
Yokohama Kobe
11,130,509 10,634,292
29,907,068
SILK.
29,837,084
CANTON, 13th August.-The 4th crop yield is es- timated at 4,500 balos, or slightly less than that of the 3rd crop. The silk is cleaner and of rather better quality generally than the 3rd crop. Cocoons a picul. have again ruled very high. Tsatlees and Re- reels-No business to report and prices are prac- tically unchanged since our last. The highest offer- ed by America is $5321/5171/5021 for Re-reels. Nos. 1, 2, 3, Grant. Filatures. After the departure of last English mail and just when holders, tired out by the continued apathy of buyers, were on the
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Stock.-16,478 half-chests, against 25,487 half-point of giving way, a very eager demand suddenly chests at same date last year.
sprang up for Lyons, and the fortnight has been one of sustained activity. About 1,500 bales have found buyers, at steadily advancing rates, Good Chops 9/11, 10/12 and 3rd class 11/13, 18/15,being most in favour. On the former, holders have gained an advance of $30 per picul, latest prices paid be- ing $690/680 for Cheong Kee 9/11 and Kwong Lun Fang 10/12. For the moment reelers have but little more on offer, pending completion of their 4th crop Cocoon purchases, which, owing to the above movement, have again been made at very high prices. America has not shared in the demand, and business with that market has remained slack. Waste.--Settlements have been almost entirely confined to Extra Steam, which has sold weak at Other sorts are neglected $87 down to $85. Stocks:-Tsatlee 800 bales. Filature 500 bales.
After the Empress of Japan bad left Amoy on her last trip up from Hongkong, we learn | Oopack from the China Gazette, au explosion of coal-gas occurred on board, by which ono Chines fireman was killed and four others fearfully burnt. On the arrival of the resel at Shanghai the injured
Green Teas.-Pingsueys.-There has been ra- men wer taken up to town on the Samson and conveyed to the General Hospital, where they arether less business reported in these descriptions now being treated by Dr. Paulun. They are during the interval, but prices remain on about progressing favourably, we understand. though the same level as at the late of our last advices. Local Packs.-Latterly the demand has somewhat they are all suffering from high fever following revived and the market has been nearly cleared their injuries.
for the moment of desirable qualities. Further It never rains in Hougkong but it pours, and moderate supplies are being put out for sale almost it is said it always rains on Saturday when a
daily. Country Teas.-Most of the Moyune Teas gymkhana meeting is fixed to be held; what is
referred to in our last as being detained in the more, we believe if a picnic party and a gymkhana Poyang Lake by contrary winds have come to clash the picnic party is postponed because rain hand, and for the past week our market has been is looked jupou as a certainty. The gymkhana flooded with musters. There are no points about which was to have taken place on Saturday suf- the crop to make it remarkable in any way: the fered the fate of many previous gymkhanas and Teas are of average quality and are in good con- had to be put off in consequence of the small dedition; perhaps some of the first Young Hysons luge. The Director of Public Works might do are a little worse in appearance than was the case worse than orgainso a few gymkhanas in a time last year, but there has been a gradual falling off in the style of these for some years past. The of drought.
Tael prices for chops are about the usual size.
crack" chops are about 5 per cent. under last season's for same chops. Nearly all Teas over Tls. 30 a picul show a lower range by about Tl. I to za picul than similar chops brought early last Yokohama...... season. Teas under Tls, 30 do not share in the re- duction. The demand has been very fair, but not
There was a report in circulation on Saturday that Mr. J. D. Humphreys was on board the Catterthun and was amongst those lost. We are glad to learn that this is incorrect, a telegram having been received stating that Mr. Han phreys and Mr. John Grapt are in Sydney. The report no doubt arose from the fact, that Mr. Humphreys was understood to intend leaving Sydney about the time of the Catterthun's de- parture. As he had business in Brisbane, how ever, the probability was that in any case he would make the journey by rail to that poiut, but, as shown by the telegram received on Satur- day, he has, as a matter of fact, not yet left Sydney.
The
On Monday Hon. H. E. Wodehonse held an iu- quest on the body of Harry Lord, a private in the Rifle Brigade, who was drowned on the 6th inst. at the bathing place, Kowloon. deceased and about thirty more soldiers went bathing when he accidentally got out of his depth. He could not swim and he cried for. assistance. William Lipscombe, a comrade, was nearest and he caught hold of Lord, who clutched him round the neck, held bis arm, and dragged him under the water. With considerable difficulty Lips combe freed himself and he was then quite ex- hausted. The deceased disappeared from view and was not seen until the next morning. A verdict of accidental death was recorded.
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some of the
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO EUROPE.
Shanghai
Canton
1895-96
1894-95
bales.
bales.
13,808
6,328
3,474
1,671
1,262
1,414
18,544
9,413
to Thamen's expectations and the market closes flat. Tenkais have not come forward in quantity and latterly sellers have accepted offers they had EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN previously refused or have occasionally taken lower offers. Fychows are in small supply at present and fair Teas would command former prices. The Hyson' market is inactive, but without any material decline in prices. The export to Bombay to date is 25 per cent. smaller than it was at the same date last season.
Canton.. Shangbai.......... Yokohamın
TO AMERICA.
1895-96
1894-95
bales.
bales.
2,907
2,222
2,036
609
2,473
1,419
7,416
4,250
CAMPHOR.
J2
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21.75 to 42.50
17.00 to 21.25 16.00 to 20.75
HONGKONG, 14th August.-There has been scarcely any alteration in the position of the Quotations for market during the past week. Formosa are $79.50 to $80.00. During the past week sales have been 140 piculs.
SUGAR.
Settlements reported since 26th instant:—
-chts.
a picul. .14,628 at 'T'ls. 15.25 to 32.50 .12,178
21.50 to 42.00 19,274 2,218
Pingsuey Moyune
'T'ienkai Fychows Local Packed
Total..
1,005
.89,303
Total settlements from opening of the market to date: Pingsuey Moyune Tienkai Fychow Local Packed...10,156
HONGKONG, 14th August.-The market con->
...83,863 chts. against 78,106 4-chts.tinues steady, with little alteration in prices.
.14,434
..15,924 8,605
F
28,129 11,892 6,762 7,518
J1
17
127,407
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Following are the quotations
jo. do.
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35
22
Shekloong, No. 1, White...$7.24 to 7.26 per pcl.
do.
2; White... 6.82 to 6.85 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.75 to 4.77
do.
2, Brown... 4.63 to 4.65 Total.........138,982.
Swalow. No. 1, White... 7.18 to 7.20 are:-185,209 -ohesta
2, White... 6.75 to 6.77 Total arrivals to date
1, Brown... 4.45 to 4.47 against 167,663 1-chests to same date last year.
Swatow, No. 2, Brown... 4.36 to 4.38 .10.08 to 10.10 EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO GREAT | Foochow Sugar Candy
BRITAIN.
8.95 to 8.98 1895-96 1894-05
lbs.
lbs. 2,996,796 8,436,197 ...12,975,009
The weekly concert at the Sailors' Home on the 6th inst. was arranged by Captain Miller, R.N., who during his residence in the colony has rendered most valuable assistance in carrying on these entertainments, which are al- ways highly appreciated by the sailors in port. For the benefit of those who are not familiar with the work we may mention that the Sea- men's Chaplain secures the help of a few ladies and gentlemen who take it in turns to arrange a concert weekly. Captain Miller has been one of these and the concerts for which he has been his responsible have always been great successes, long experience of Jack Tar enabling him. with the assistance of his many friends, to give an entertainment that the sailors can enjoy and EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED
Canton and. Macao Foochow... Shanghai and Hankow
Foochow
appreciate. Captain Miller is leaving the colony in a few days and this being his last conceit occasion was taken to thank him for the kind- ness he has always displayed and the great plea. | Amoy sure he has afforded. "The vote of thanks was moved by Mr. Tarn, who wished Cptain Miller Shanghai. a very pleasant voyage and an enjoyable time in the "old countree.” The applause amidst which the vote was carried made the room ring. Captain Miller in reply expressed the great pleasure he had always derived himself from the concerts and which he was sure was shared by those who had assisted him.
24,408,002
STATES AND CANADA.
1893-96. lbs. 5,394,500 2,634,556 .10,364,488
12,036,736
22,847,966
Shekloong
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTSĮ
200 bales
2,280,336 The steamer Glamorganshire, Hongkong to Lon- 8,530,$94 don, 28th July, took :-100 casks Soy and 40 packages Merchandise; for Hamburg: Galangal, 100 cases Cassia Buds, 10 bales Rattan Shavings, 10 bales Palm Leaf Fans, 50 cases Staraniseed, 210 bales Canes, 72 bales Feathers, and 2 packages Merchandise; for London option Hamburg :-20 bales Feathers and 47 Bristles; for London option Hamburg option 5,785,884 Antwerp :-50 cases Bristles. 2,735,162 9,019,655
1894-95
lbs.
cases
The German steamer Hertha, Hongkong to Havre, 1st August, took :-36 cases Chinaware, 3 18,393,544 17,540,701 cases Lanterns, 268 bales Canes, 450 packages Tea, 1 package Samples of Matting, 30 boxes EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO Cantharides, I box Silk Piece Goods, 8 bales
ODESSA.
Human Hair, 2 cases China Ink, and 25 cases Bambooware; for Havre option 11amburg :-46 cases Camphor and 60 bales Canes; for Havre 22,621,578 ||option Hamburg option London :-786 cases Cam«.
1895-96 lbs.
Hankow and Shanghai ...26,706,242
1894-95 lbs.