TRADI
ieces 7:1
pieces No. 800 at $8:45, 8.30-1,000 pieces Gold Jour No 2 at $6.20 750 pieces: $3.38), 1,000 pieces 48 Reed at eces Gold Dragon at $6.221, 1,000
33.171 27.Olothe 375 pieces 716s." agon B. at $8, 000 pieces 8 lbs.
slaba.Siam at $32.
· per bala". $77.00 to 110.00 100.00 to 108.00 107.00 to 112.00 .117.00 to 128:00 ..............124.00 to 134.00
Bombay Now. 10 to 20 - English–Nos: 16 to 24 -
22 to B 28 to 88 *88 to 42 COTTON PINCE Goods, >>
shits Shirtings-54 to 56 rd.
per place Grey Shittings-6lbs. .............. 1.40 to 1.56 71b8........... 1.85 to 1.05
·8.4 lbs; ..................
2.00 to 8.00 9 to 10 lbs 8.20 to 4.00 2.15 to 2.85 8.50 to 8.10
68 to 60,,
‚64 to 00 :,, · 8.00 to
Fine....... 3.90 to
Book-folds. 8.20 to
T-Cloths →6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.40 to
· 7lba: (32,, ),
1.80 to
Gibs. (82), Mers.
1,60 to
7lbs. (32,.),
2/25 to
B to 81lbs: (36 in.)
2.85 to
Drills; English-40 yds., 134 to
4.00 to
8.50 6.90 6.40 1.25. 1,55 2.95 1.76 2.70 8.20
5,00
FANOY COTTONS
Victoria Lawng—12 yards 0.60 to
Turkoy Red Shirtings-1 to 1.20 to
5lbs..
Brocades-Dyed .................................
Clintzes—Assorted
8.50
8.76 to 4.50
per yard 0.11: to 0.15 3.07 to 0.10. Velvets Black, 22′in................. 0.20 to 0.28 Velveteens-18 iù.
0.16 to · 0.20 per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.40 to 0.85 WOOLLENG
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to 0.95 Gorman 1.00 to 1.16 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.25 to -8.50
pcr piece
8.00 6.50 to
8,10 6.60 to 18.00 to 27.00
Long Ells-Scarlet
******
Assorted UCAR
Camlets-Assorted
Assorted j
Orleans-Plain
8.00 to
Blankets-3 to 12lbs, .....................
1. per picul
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, 10.00 to 18.00 3.60 per pair
9.50 4.80 to
Iron Nail Rod .............................................
...
3.50 to 3.60
Square Flat Round Bar 3.50 to 3.60 Swedish Bar .................................................... 5.471 to
Emall Round Rod
Old Wire Rope ..........................................
Lead, L. Band Hole Chop
Yellow #i'tal-Muntz;14/28 oz. 30.00 to
Elliot'a, 16/28 öz: 27.50 to
Vivian's, 10/32 oś, 28.00 to
Jayam Copper, Slabs ..................................
Tiles. ...........................***
Tinan...
to
to
to
per box.
Tin-Flaten iscoms........................ 6.85 to
J
home.. It
thek ontset voi the?! administration of the gov which are being gradually effected, some Inconvenience is occasione 1 by necessary tions in dealing with the trader as appears theroase with Soochow at present, the deali finding the new regulations a little irksome, lull in the demand being attributed to this, and no doubt other places are affected in the same manner; but without question that will right Itself in time. There has been some delay recently in sending forward supplies to Szechuen owing to a new rapid, which had formed in the river, causing a large quantity of goods to accumulate at Hankow and further shipments from this were stopped accordingly. It is satisfactory to learn that the native authorities are taking stops to have this obstruction removed. As regards the business done, although com- paratively little is reported, there is certainly more enquiry, and it becomes evident that both the Tientsin and Newchwang men have orders in hand, but are holding back in the hope of getting in on better terms. Clearances are Improving naturally, as the Tientsin steamers are to be despatched on the 4th March, according to present arrangements, the agents estimating now that shipments will be more liberal than at first supposed, say 38,000 packages in all, includ- ing Yarn, which looks more cheerful, and there is no reason to fear that this quantity will be excessivé, as stocks are very light, there. It is gratifying to learn that the trouble connected with American makes, which interfered so much with that trade last autump, has been amicably settled before the season opens, and for the peace and comfort of all concerned it is hoped that importers her will abstain from offering any inducement to the natives to repeat the infringe ment of well-known trade marks by selling them unchopped cloths.
Metals (From Messrs. Aler. Bielfeld & Co.'s Report, 26th February):-With the resumption of business after the Chinese holidays there has sprung up an additional activity in the projected railways. Tenders have been called for, from Chinese, for road-making and ballasting for the Shanghai-Woosung line, and "from foreigners for locomotives. There has not been much doing during the past week; the few transactions record- ed below being, however, on slightly better terms than last year. Dealers can sell from stock below home quotations, and as long as this is so wẽ cần expect but little improvement. The following contracts have been made public:-Old Iron :- 200 tons Old Boiler Plates at 82/6. c.i.f., 100 tons Hard Spelter at £15.2/0, c.i.f., 150 tons Old Cart Tyres at 92/0 to 92/6, c.i.f., 60 tons Old Cable Wire at 110/0, 0.i.f.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
ON PARIS.-
TUESDAY, 2nd March. EXCHANGE.
ruled Londo
1888 01 80001
ean politics settlement buyers can 174 per cer ruling - rate
prem, Nationals
continue quiet and more or quotations.
China
MARINE INSURANCE. found further buy have been effected with no sellers under $80 ened with shares on offer $235 and close quiet with no and Straits have changed and close quiet. Yang tsses and Nort have been negotiated in the N tations.
FIRE INSURANCE →The
quiet and beyond a few of Hongkongs at $997), cum div and $372, ex div. there is China Fires changed hands in the the week at $107 and $108 er div., alosiu buyers at $1081
SHIPPING With the exception of H Canton and Macsos the market has inactive. Indo-Chinas have changed unimportant lots at $47 and close wit The renewal of the Northern pool been agreed upon and the agreemen In Hongkong, Canton and Macsos business has again been put through oing rates and a considerable number have changed owners at 834, $341, and $355, for cash, and at somewhat, than equivalent rates for May and market closes rather weaker with sellers China and Manilas have found sma at $68, $69, and 870, and Douglases ar for in small odd lots at $61 sellers, although larger lots are obt the rate. China Mutual or negotiated at £2 10s." Od. continue in demand at £7- out sellers.
REFINERIES-China Sugars what erratic and difficult to early part of the week shares fell but gradually recovered to $150 cash, with sales at those and rates. On time shares have chan at $150 for April and May, and at $1 for June the market closes quiet at Luzons remain weak with sales at
MINING Punjoms have ruled but little business at $10 and $10,- latter rate. Raubs continue buyers at $12, and small sales tu Manager's report for J
tons of ore crushed yielded which may be roughly estim of gold, or about 81 dwt to the A have been enquired resulting in sales, at Olivers B have chang The Managers publish
4.40 to
to
ON LONDON.-
to
7.80 to 7.40
Telegraphic Transfer
.2/01
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Bank Bills, on demand
2/11
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
2/1
Bank Bills, at 4 months sight...2/1 Credits, at 4 months" sight
2/1
Documentary Bills, 4 months'sight 2/11
Bank Bills, on demand
...2.62
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per ewt. casO
Lo
Window Glas
per picul 115.00 to
per box 8.85 to
per 10-gal, caEO 1.91 to 1.9%
gani, 25th February (From Messrs. Noël
s Piece Goods Trade Report)-Piec
yhhappens when, China New
val between the resum P-
the opening of
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and
Credits, at 4 months' sight
ON GERMANY.—
On demand
ON NEW YORK,
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 60 days sight
ON BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand.
Bank, st sight. Private, 30 days sight...
ON YOKOHAMA
2.66
mine reading Gold
2.12
New Balmorals
60%
51
Telegraphic Transfer..
Bank, on demand..
ON CALCUTTA.-
ON SHANGHAI ----
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wanted at 81.30 for ordinarie
preferences in ar
DOOKS, WHARVES, AND
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38 to 250
at the
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.8% pm
1%-pmu
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Gold Lear, 100 fine, per taelmata 49,40
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