474
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 3rd June.-Amongst the sales reported are the following
YARN AND PIECE GOOD;:-Bombay Yarn.-845 bales No. 10 at $69 to $76.50, 575 bales No. 12 at $74 to $78, 205 bales No. 16 at $81 to $90 75, 1,073 bales No. 20 at $88.50 to $92.50. Grey Skirtings.-600 pieces 81 lbs. Blue Joss B. at $2.87). 250 pieces 10 lbs Stag at $3.76, 300 pieces 8 lbs. Snake and Elephant at $2.75, 300 pieces 8 lbs. Blue Unicorn at $2,68, 350 pieces 7 lbs. Large Engle at $1.77), 500 pieces 10 lbs. 2 Lions nt $3.75. White Shirtings.—500 pieces S. O. at $3.90, 500 pieces Flower at $4.65, 1,000 pieces Elephant at $4,75, 500 pieces Gold Elephant at $3.60, 150 pieces Gold Tiger at $5.70, 150 pieces Blue Lion at $5,55. T-Cloths.-750 pieces 7 lbs. Mexican 4 Dragon and Flag at $2.15, 500 pie-e3 7 lbs. Crown Chop at $2.271, 750 pieces 7 lbs. Blue Dragon at $2.60, 550 pieces 7 lbs. Bear at $2.771, | 750 pieces 7 lbs. Gold Horse at $2.60, 375 pieces 7 lbs. Mexican Red Stag at $2 30, 375 pieces 7 lbs. Silver Lion No. 2 at $1.78, 750 pieces 7 lbs. Merican Blue Dragon B. B. at $2.25. Drills. 150 pieces 16 lbs. Large Eagle at $5.20.
METALS :-Iron.-10.) kegs Wire Nails at $14.10. Lead.-840 piculs Australia at $6.50. Quicksilver. -580 flasks at $104 to $106.50. COTTON YARN.
per bale
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20 .....868.00 to $41.00 .....104.00 to 108.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24
......109.00 22 to 24
"
28 to 32
"
38 to 42
17
COTTON PIECE GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-6lbs.
7lbs.
...114.00
fo to
119.00
|
[June 4, 1896. SHANGHAI, 28th May.-(From Messrs. Noël, small sale was effected at 185. At time of Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade report.)-closing a few shares are obtainable at 184 for The rather. A quiet week has followed the large transactions cash, and at 191 for August. published in our last report, and the number of weaker tone of the stock is to be accounted for sales reported is very limited. The attention of by the fact of some of the workmen having the dealers has been confined chiefly to American cleared out from Kowloon Dock Village and Sheetings, 6-reed White Shirtings and Fancy
gone to their homes, because of a few cases of Goods, while an improvement is to be noted for Indian made goods; besides which a fair amount plague that occurred there. The management, of Ladent business has been transacted, particulars however, does not anticipate more than a slight of which are not obtainable, but it is said prices inconvenience from the exodus and is taking steps to eradicate the scourge from the Village, for them are not under those for spot cargo. which, considering its small extent its surroun Clearances continue satisfac ́ory, but have again been much interfered with by the erratic rates of dings, and the possibilities of isolating it, should not be a very difficult matter. Kowloon Wharves native interest, which, however, at the close are ou
have continued in good demand and a fair a much lower level than hitherto and from native
number have changed hands at $47) and. $48,. information it would appear that the recent tightness of money has in a great measure finished. closing with buyers at thel atter rate. Wanchais
have ruled neglected. There is not much news from the outports this week; the only feature of importance being an improvement in enquiry from Newchwang for Drills and Sheetings. Some purchases are already been inade for this market of American Sheetings and Drills and moro are wanted, while there are also some orders for English makes. Tientsin is quieter, while Chefoo and Ningpo are much the same as reported last week. There is no change to report in the advices from the river parts.
Metals.-(From Mr. Alex. Bielfeld's report).- 29th May :--Metal,- Market remains quiet, busi- ness being almost suspended. Lead is being 112 00 enquired for at ls. 5.00 for Australian, carly arrivals, but as bolders are firm for higher figures, nothing has been done. Home market remains steady, and the main hindrances to trade are beavy stocks, and the excessive rate of native interest that has been ruhng. To-day the native inoney market is easier.
....124.00 to 131.00
White Sbirtings-54 to 56 rd.
per piece 1.40 to 1.55 1.85 to
2.05 3.10 4.00
8.4 lbs....
2.20 to
9 to 10 lbs
3.20 to
2.30 to
2.50
58 to 60 ..
2.65 to 04 to 66 8.30 to Fine
4.05 to Book-folds. 3.20 to 0.60 to Victoria Lawns-12 yards T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.). Ord'y. 1.40 to
7lbs. (32,, ),
"
3.25 3.75 6.90 5.40 1.25 *1,55
1.80
to
6lbs. (32), Mexs. 1.60 7lbs. (32,.),
to
2.95 1.75
2.15
31
8 to 8lbs. (36 in.) 2.35 Drills, English--40 yds, 13§ to
8.26 to 14lbs...
to 2.40 to 3.05
4.30
223
FANCY COTTONS
Turkey Red Shirtings-13 to 1.30 to 3.50
5lbs.
3.75 to 4.50 per yard 0.12 to 3.07 to
0.15 0.10 0.28 0.20
0.85
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks..
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
0.21 to
Velveteens-18 in.
0.16 to
per dozen
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.40 to
WOOLLENS
per yard
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.60
German.... 1.09 to Habit, Med., and Browd Cloths. 1.25 to
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
to 0.95 1.15 3.50 per piece G.90 to 8.00 8.10 7.00 to 13.00 to 27.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, 10.00 to 18.00
Assorted
f
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12lbs.
METALS
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat Round Bar...
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop
Old Wire Rope
Lead, Australian..
8.00 to
3.60
per pair
4.80 4.20 to
per picul
8.05 to
8.00 to
4.76 to 4.80
3.65 to
4.50 to
3.00 to
6.70 to
per case
Yellow M'tal-Muntz,14/28 oz. 25.50 to
Elliot's, 16/28 oz. 24.50 to 24.75 to
Vivian's, 16/32 oz. 25.00 to
Japan Copper, Slabs
'T'in
Tin-Plates
Steel
SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
35.60 to 35.75
per box *4.90
to
per cwt. case 4.25 to
per picul 105.50
to
per box
3.80 to
per 10-gal. case
1.95
to
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 3rd June.-With a dull and in- active market, we have nothing of any impor- tance to report since date of our last. Rates have ruled quiet with an inclination to weak- ness, and the market closes quiet.
BANKS-All Bank stock has been neglected, and we have no business to report except small sales of Hongkong and Shanghais at 185 per cent. prem.
MARINE INSURANCES.-China Traders have found investing buyers at $794, and more could be placed at the rate. Unions have changed hands at $225, and are in demand at that rate. Cantons continue strangely neglected. Yang. tszes and North-Chinas have ruled quiet, with shares offering from the North, and only small sales at quotations. Straits have been and are enquired for. aud sales have been effected at 8284 and 829 cash; at time of writing $29 cash would probably be paid for shares if forthcoming.
FIRE INSURANCES-Small sales of Hong- kongs at $325 and of Chinas at $334 and 8 is all we have to report. Market closes quiet.
SHIPPING Hongkong, Canton, and Macaos have changed hands pretty freely at $34, and a sale is reported at $344, closing firm at $31. Indo-Chinas with shares offering from the North have gone back to 869 without buyers; in the early part of the week a fair number of shares changed hauls at 871. 870s, and $70. China aud Mauilas continue steady at $67) with sales Douglases and are in demand at that rate. have again improved to $61 with sales at that. and at $57, 858, $59, and $60, market closing firm at $61 to 861).
REFINERIES. --China Sugars continue neg- lected at quotation. Luzons after a small sale at $62 are wanted at that rate.
MINING-Punjoms have remained steady with but small business; sales have been affected in small lots at $15 and $15), closing with sellers at the latter rate. Balmorals have found further buyers at 324 and $3, and close steady at last rate; a private meeting of shareholders is called for to-morrow to discuss an offer for the property. Jelebus bave im. proved to $3 with sales at that; after small transactions at $2.80 and $2.90; at time of clos- ing shares could be placed at $3. Raubs have ruled very steady and in fair demand, with sales r: $5 and $5§ ex dividend, market closing steady. Olivers have advanced to $6) and $31 without sales.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong kong and Whampoa Docks have changed hands at 184, 1831, and 183 per cent. prem., and a
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have changed hands at $713 and $71, closing in demand at latter rate. Hotels have been very much quieter, with no sales, at quotations. West Points continue neglected.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Islands have im- proved to 816 with sales, after small transac tions at $15 and $16, and close firm. Watsons have ruled weaker with sellers at $12.75 and no buyers; $12.50 would probably find sellers. H. G. Browns have changed hands and are wanted at $7. Electrics have been negotiated at $6.75, $6.85, 86.90, and $7. Ropes have been done at $119, $1194, and $120, and Fenwicks have been placed in fair lots at $26.
Closing quotations are as follow-
¡PAID UP:|| QUOTATIONS.
COMPANY.
Banka-
Hongkong & 8'’bai....... China & Japan, prf. Do. ordinary... Do. deferred... Natl. Bank of China
B. Shares Founders Shares.. Bell's Asbestos E. A. Brown & Co., H. G. Campbell, Moore & Co. Carmichael & Co. China Sugar Dakin, Cruicks'k & Co. Dairy Farm Co..... Fenwick & Co., Geo.... Green Island Cement... H. & China Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas Hongkong Electric H. H. L. Tramways Hongkong Hotel Hongkong Ice
H. & K. Wharf & G...
Ilongkong Kope..
H. & W. Dock
Insurances-
Canton...... China Fire China Traders Hongkong Fire North-China Straits Union Yangtsze
Land and Building- H. Land Investment. Humphreys Estate... Kowloon Land & B. West Point Building Luzon Sugar Mining-
Charbonnages Jelebu ... New Balmoral Oliver's Mines, A. Do.
Punjom
B....
Do. Preference... Raube
Steamship Coys.--
China and Manila China Mutual Ord....... Do. Preference... Douglas 8. 8. Co. H., Canton and M... Indo-China S..N. Wanchai Wareh’se Co. Watson & Co., A. 8
CHATER &
[$356.25, s. & 3. $125 185 p. ct. prem.-
£5 nomínal
£1 108. nominal
£1
£2, buyers
28
$29, sales & buyers
£1
$115, sellers
158.
$7, sellers
$50 $54, sales
$10 $5
$20 $8 $100 $117
$5 $0.50 sales $10 $5
$25 $26, sales & buyers $10 $163, sales &buyers $50 $30
£10 $100, buyers
$8 $7, sales $100 895
$50 1$35
$25 $108
$50
$48, axles & buyers
$50
$120, sales & sellers
$125
1834 p. ct. prem.
18354.37, sal. & b.
$50 $200, sellers
$50 $93, sales & sellers
$25 $791, sales $50 $335, sellers £25 Tls. 200 buyers $20 $29, sales & buyers $25 $225, sales & buyers $60 $145, sellers
$50 $71, sales & buyers
$10 $9, sellers $30 $19, sellers $40 $18, sellers
$100 $62, sales & buyers
Fcs. 500 $72)
$5 $3, buyers
$3 $3, sales & buyers $5 $64, buyers $24 $34, buyers
$4 $151, sales & sellers $1 $3.80 sales & buyers 136. 10d. $5.50, sellers
$50 £5
$67, buyers £7.10 sellers
£10 £8.10, sales & sellers $50 $81, sales & buyers $15 $34, sales & buyers £10 $69, sellers $37) $40, sellers
$10 $12.75, sales & sel. VERNON, Share Brokers.
SHANGHAI, 29th May-(From Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s report)-Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The only transac tion reported this week is a sale for 81st August, at 195 per cent. premium. The market, remains