$
102
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 20th January.-Amongst the sales reported are the following
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
YARN AND PIECE GOODS :-Bombay Yarns.- 25 bales No. G at $-7, 25 bales No. 8 at $68, 875 bales N. 10 at $72.25 to $76, 565 bales No. 12 at $ 2 to $77, 175 bales No. 16 at $86.50 to 92, 375 bales No. 20 at $85 to $89. While Shirtings -50 pieces X 6 at $3.60, 150 pieces Gold Tiger at $3.50, 300 pieves Blue Lion at $5.62), 750 pieces Gold Dragon at $5.40, 2.0 | pieces Geld Elephant at $3.671, 500 pieces No. 5 at $3.00. 210 pieces Elephant at $3.67), 750 Įicees D. 70. t $3.50, 1,000 pieces Teen Kung at $3.85, 30dies G. F. at $7.10. Grey Shirtings. -250 pieces 10 lbs. Horse and Gan at $350. T-Cloths.—20 pieces 7 lbs. Mexican Red Stag at $2.10, 640 piefes 8 lbs. Gold Dragon at $2.80, 30 pieces 8 Is Mexican el Moon at $2.02), 1,50 pieces 7 las. Mexican Silver Pagoda at $1.88). 750 pieces Mexico 4 Man at $2.12), 2.40 pieces 8 lbs. Mexican Hat and Stag C.C at $310, 300 pieces 8 lbs. V.V. at $2.96, 375 picces lbs. Silver Lion No. 2 at $1,86. Urills.- 15 pices Old Man and Tiger at $3.55. Spanish Stripes.-38 pieces Dog at $0.521, 120 pieces
Camlets.-
S and G Gerinin, assorted, at $1.20 200 pieces Fisherman, assorted, at $19.
METAL-Tîn.-100 slabs Siam at $35.50. Quicksilver.-200 flasks at $119.75 to $119. COTTON YARN.
per bale Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20 ......$63.00 to $90.50 English-Nos. 16 to 21 104.00 to 108.00
19
22 10 24 28 to 32 33 to 42
COTTON PIECE GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-GILs.
7lls.
8.4 lbs.
...111.00 10 114.00 ......115.00 to 121.00 126.00 to 135.00
9 to 10 lbs
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.35
1.60
per piece
1.45 to
1.95 10
2.13
2.30 to
3 25
3.30 to
55 to 60
JT
6% to 66 Fine
to 2.73 10 3.45 to
4.15 2.690 3.35
3.85
4.20 to
6.95
Book-folds. 3.20 to
6.60
Victoria Lawbs-12 yards T-Cloths-6s. (32 in.). Ordˇy,
7lbs. (32,, ),
0.67
to
1:50
to
1.87
to
6lbs. (32), Mexs.
1.70 to
7lbs. (32,, ),
2.20 to
21
8 to 8lbs. (36 in.)
2.40 to
14lbs....
3.30 to
1.35 1.65 2.05 1.85 2.45 3.15
440
FANCY COTTONS
Drills, English-10 yds`,133 to
Turkey Red Shirtings-1} to
Brocades-Djed
Damasks...
Chintzes-Asborted
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
Velveteens-18 in.
5ibs:
1.10 to 3.00
3.85 to 4.70
per yard 0.14 to 0.18 9.08 to 0.12 0.22 to 0.30 0.19 to 0.22 per dozen
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.46 to
WOOLLENS
per yard
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.60 to
0.90
0.93 German
1.00 to 1.15 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.25 to 2.70
per pieco 6.70 to 8.00
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
6.80 to 8.10 15.00 to 31.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, 14.00 to 22.00
Assorted j
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12lbs. METALS
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat Round Bar
Swedish Bår
Sinall Round Rod
Hoop.
Old Wire Rope
Lead,
6.10
3.80 to
per pair 4.70 to 9.50
per picul 2.95 to 3.00 2.95 to 3.00
Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/29 oz. 26 00 to
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SUNDRILE
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oi
[January, 30, 1896.
ON PARIS.-
picul per 118.40 to 119.00
Bank Bills, on demand
:2.70
Credits, at 4 months' sight
.2.75
per box .3.45 to per 10-gal. case
.2.35 to
ON GERMANY.—
On demand
2.19
ON NEW YORK.—
Bank Bills, on demand
Credits, 60 days' sight
ON BOMBAY.—
Telegraphic Transfer. Bank, on demand....... CALCUTTA.
1831
1831
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand.
.183
1831
Bank, at sight
.718
.721
.par.
.7% pm.
!
.par.
SHANGHAI, 23th January.-(From Mr. Geo, W. Noël's report.)-Exchange has steadied down again, the Banks showing more willingness to enter into forward transactions, which bus enabled com daders to go through, but for immediate eb arance business in becoming more and more circumferibed as the New Year approaches, indeed some of the leading dealers have already left for their homes in the country. This sto, page of trade pplies anuch more generally to the inland market than to this, where the patives code | mosely in contact with foreigners, conde. quently orders are coming in showly and deliveries are being curtailed. The dealera remaining nere. however, are ready enough to book for clearance the end of next month at about current rites, and most of the transactions reported are ap- parenty on those terms, but as a rule importera are more inclined to give a slight oncession in the price for prompt payment rather than take the risk of holding. It is not without some reason that this feeling of caution is arising, for very low are in a position to know what is coming advice from Manchester of the enormous ship ments, so for this month, are not at all re-assur. g The current business has been chiefly in odds and ends of various descriptions of goods. no lines of any prominence being reported this week. Auction prices have ruled steady, al- though the prompts have not yet een extended, but probably will be next week.
forward in execution of orders, and the latest
Metals and Miscellaneous-(Fron Mr. Al-1 Bielfe's report)-24th January: Mainly owing
tu
ON
ON SHANGHAI.—
Private, 30 days' sight..
ON YOKOHAMA.-
On demand ON MANILA-
On demand ON SINGAPORE.—
On demand SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael.
.9.14 47.80
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 29th January.The market has continued to rule dull. and business has been restricted to various and unimportant small transactions. Rates close steady in most cases although the approaching Chinese New Year a depressing holidays continue to exercise effect.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais.-In the early part of the week sales were reported jat 177 and 178 per cent. prem., and market ruled weak at those rates; later, however, on the
receipt of news from London of a rise of £2 per share (making £42) the market steadied and small sales were effected at 180, more shares
being wanted' at time of closing. The transfer hooks of the Corporation close on Friday evening. Other Bank stock remains unchanged
with no business.
ruled dull
MARINE INSURANCES.-Have with sellers; a small sale of Yangtszes at $121 and some Straits at $25 constitute the only business reported during the week.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have con- tinued steady with small sales at $287 and more shares are wanted at the rate without bringing out sellers; at $290, however, a few are obtainable. Chinas have ruled weak with sellers and no sales at $91. It is reported that the Company will pay a dividend of $1 per share as a final. for 1894 and $3 per share on
good grounds. account of 1895. The report is founded on
the nearing approach of Chinese New Year the week has passed quietly and the next three weeks promise to be duller still. Deliveries for this season are good, and al. though as usual just before native New Year prives for many lines in stock are local- ly quoted below cost, the prevalling tone is hopeful. Lead.-200 tons of L. B. Lead have been sold at 11s. 5.25 to 3.30, to arrive." Enthofen is quoted at about the same price. Nailros.-200 tons "Goffin," spot cargo, have been sold at 107,- c.i.f., and another 200 tons March arrival at 107,6. 700 tons of the same band, I heir, were contract d for at 18 about two weeks ago, Of Sohier's Exp. no further alps have been reported since my last. Foreign holders are asking Tls. 2.40 for stocks of this brand. Makers are re, ortel as quoting higher prices and the Lome market is quoted as prices with an advancing tendency at T, 242) for Solier Exp. and 18. .45 for "Goffin.” Galvanised Iron.A fair demand for this is reported at 9s. 6.60 for 28 Gunge Corrugated. Tinplates.- Alittle business has agin been done at Tls. 4.02 ex godown for 116. met. Copper Sheathing and Yellow Metal Sheathing.-Quotations here are Tls. 23.0 to Tl-] 21.00 for Copper and Tls. 20 for Yellow Metal Sheathing 14,32 oz., but dealers are not buyers at these rates, A contract has been booked for 130 cass Yellow Metal Sheathing at Tls. 19 and 40 cases Copper Sheathing at Tls. 23.50, to arise." Zine could be done af Tls. 8.40 for usual assortment. No sales. Bright Iron Wire. -A drop in this has taken place and importers are offering to book at Tls. 5.20 to Tal. 2.25, No3, 11/25. Scrap Material.--Values here are below present cots, but forward business is being done at full values, showing that stocks are at a discount ow- ing to the absence of immediate mand. Ad- vices from the North encourage hopes of risk trade in the spring. Sales reported are:-150 tons Liverpool Shocs, large 88/6 c. f.; 200 tons ditto.
80/- c.i.f.; 300/100 tons London Shoes 77c..f.; 100 tons Steel Plate Cuttings, to i byl
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- t.2876 c.i.f.; 190 tons Steel Phto Cuttings, kong and Whampoa Docks have failed to main- private terms; 50 tons Old Telegraph Wire 78/-tain their position, notwithstanding most fa c.i. f.; 10 tons Old Builer Plates 78/- c.i.f; 50 tons Old Boiler Tubes 61- c.i.f.;||100 tons Old Cart Tyres 8246 c. i, f.
WEDNESDAY, 29th January. CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
EXCHANGE.
4.80 to
3.45 to
4.45 10
3.00 to
7.00 to 7.05 per caso -
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel
Vivian's, 16/32 oz. 25.00 to 20,20
Eliot's, 16/28 oz. 21,50 to Japan Copper, Slabs
24.00 to Tiles
24-00 to 34.05 to
per bor 5.40 to per cwt. case
5.50 to
Bauk Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight .2/17 Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months sight 2/21
2/21
ON LONDON.
Telegraphic Transfer
Bauk Bills, on demand
.2/13 2/11
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macsos. -A fair business has been put through at $361 and some small transactions at $364; at latter
China-Ma rate shares are still obtainable. nilas have changed hands at $70, sellers ruling the market at time of closing Douglas's have been negotiated at $504 and $50, closing with buyers at former rate. Indo-Chinas are offer at $57.
REFINERIES-Totally neglected, rates ho-
minal.
on
MINING.-Punjoms after further sales at $1.75 gradually close to $5.25, at which latter
rate shares are wanted. Preferences are also
in request at $1.70. The rise is attributable to rumours of a good orashing for the current month. Raubs have found further buyers at S4 and $4.10 and close in request at former rate. Jelebus have changed hands at $2.75 and are still wanted. Charbonnages have ruled neg- lected with no sales.
vourable prospects for the current half-year. Sellers after vainly offering to part at 149 per cent. prema. have accepted 148, at which a limited number only have changed hands.. On time a fair number have been negotiated at 154 for March, 156 for April, and at private rates for July and August. Market closes steady at. 148 per cent. prem. Kowloon Wharfs have continued dull at $47 with no sales. Wanchai Godowns remain at $42, notwithstanding the fact that the Company will shortly pay 8 per cent. dividend and and carry forward a good amount to this year's working account. The Company appears
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