510
X. M. at $2.37), 1,500 pieces 7lbs. Silver Lion No. 2 at $1.85. 750 p'eens 7lbs. Gold Dragon at $2.321, 300 pieces 8lbs. Mexin V. V. at $2.90, 375 pieces 7lbs. Rod Stag at $2.374. COTTON YARN,
Bombay-No. 10 to 20s. English-Nos. 16 to 24...
22 to 24..
**
28 to 32....
38 to 42..
COTTON PIECE GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-6lbs,
7lbs.
8.1 lbs.
70.0
per bale
to 100.00 to 115 00 to 115.00 121.00 to 126.00 130.00 to 138.00
...108.00 ...110.00
per piece 1.70
to
2.00 to
2.45 to
9 to to lbs
White Shirtings-34 to 56 rd.
3.35 to
to
58 to 60
tf
64 to 66
Fine
Book-folds. 3.75
2.35 2.70 Lo 3.50 to 4.30 to
to
Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.65
to
T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.). Ord'y.
150
to
1.80 215 3 15 4 10 2.55 3.40 4.35 7.30 5.80 1.30 3.70
7lbs. (32,, ),
1.85
to
Glbs. (32 ), Mexs.
1.65 to
7lbs. (32 .).
2.05
to
"
2.10 1.80 2.73
>>
8 to 8.4 oz, (36 in.)
2.30
to
Drills, English-40 yds,133 to
to
141bs
3.70 to
3.15
5.10
FANCY COTTONS
7lbs. {
1,50 to
3.90 to
"
Turkey Re Shirtings-14 to
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks..
Chintzes Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
4.00
5.70 per yard 0.12 to
0.16 3.48 to 0.14 0.20 to 0.30 0.16 to 0.18
per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.45 to 0.90 WOOLLENS
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to 1.35 1.16 to 1.50
German
Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths.
Long Elis-Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, Į
Assorted j
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to-12lb,
METALS
Iron-Nail Rod
1.15 to 5.25
prpiece 6.50 to 9.00 6.60 to 0.10 12.00 to 32.00
11.00 to 20,00 7.00 to 8.50
per pair 6.50 to 12.00
per picul 4,20
to
Square, Flat Round Bar ... 4.25 to
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop
Wire 15/25
Old Wire Rope
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
Australian.....
5.90 to 4.10 to 175 to
8.75 to
1.50 to 3.00 8 25 to
8.25 tu
Yellow M'tal-Montz.}4/28 oz. 29.00 to Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 28.75 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 28.75
✡
Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel + to
Quicksilver
SUNDRIES
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
Tiles
to
to
20.50 to 29.00 to
to per box.
5 80 to
per cwt. case 5.50 to
per picul ta per box 4.00 to
.126.00
per 10-gal. case
1.93 to
SHANGHAI, 23rd December. (From Messrs) Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report).-
With the influx of money has ́ come a better enquiry and the Tientsin merchants, who have the needful coin to invest, are turning their attention to any cheap parcels that may be picked up from stock. Holders of American goods appear to be the most willing sellers, of Sheetings especially, and a fair quantity has been settled for prompt clearance, or at least payment, as they probably will not be delivered for some time yet, and then only put into the steamer Godowns. In English makes the enquiry has not been so eagerly met. Importers, as a rule, being more disposel to hold for replacing cost. which in the majority of cases is considerably out, owing to the big difference still existing in the frward rates of exchange to those Now current. There is certainly a better feeling, and no doubt when the market has been sufficiently exploited and "cumshaw parcels are cleared off more adequate prices will
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
be offered. The immediate future of the trade is, without doubt, sufficiently precarions, compli cated as it may be at any moment by political events, to justify these sales, cheap as they appear, especially when they are for prompt cash, and of course a great deal depends on what exchange,had been secure 1. A little has been don again for forward delivery in special cloth: and chops but for the ordinary indent busines the difference in exchange stops the way, for if present rates were only available it would be quite possible to connect with Manchester at prices now offered. The market there, however, appears to be more than steady, supported by a better demand for India. Manufacturers also seem to be well engag ed, as enquiries from this bave elicited the fact that with a great many of the prominent makes delivery cannot be obtained now until March, or even April. Better prices have been obtained at the Auctions this week for both Cottons and Woollens. The outside markets are quiet, but clearances have im-roved somewhat, though there is some difficulty in financing shipments to Han- kow apparently, Yarns have further improved during the week, the sales of Indian showing an n trance of one tael, and Japanese of two tals a bal Business has also been resumed in local Yarns, after an interval of over a month, at prices which show a decline of about 5 per cent. Cotton is rather firmer on account of purchases for Japan, best foreign machine ginned being quoted Tls. 14.80.
METALS, 24th December.-(From Messrs. Alex. Bielfeld & Co.'s Report).-The Metal market has been lifeless during the week, though a few holde's were offering below market rates for cash with no tak rs. Nothing can be expected until after Chinese New Year at least. The following small contracts have been completed:-50 tons Old Boiler Plates at 89s c. i. f.; 100 tons Old Cart Tyres at 105s e. i. f.
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 29th December.-The Christmas holidays have materially interfered with busi- ness and there is but little to report. Rates have ruled steady without much variation and close with an upward tendency.
BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghais have ruled quiet with only small sales at 176 per cent prem, cash and 185 for March delivery. The latest home quotation is £41 10s., a drop of £1, doubtless due to the somewhat unsettled state of politics in the Far East. Nationals have changed hands at $224, and Bank of Chinas remain unchanged and without business.
MARINE INSURANCES. Cantons have changed hands at $1554 cum dividend payable on the 3rd January, and at the equivalent rate of $150 ex. dividend. Yangiszes are
on offer at the reduced rate of $140 without finding buyers. There is nothing further to report under this heading.
FIRE INSURANCES. - Hongkongs have changed hands at $365 and Chinas at $106.
SHIPPING Hongkong. Canton and Macaos have changed hands in small lots at 8273 and later in somewhat large parcels at $28, closing firm with buyers at 8284. Other stocks under this heading remain unchanged and without business, but Indo-Chinas are enquired for at $51.
REFINERIES. — China Sugars have ruled somewhat quieter at $159 and $158 with small sales. At time of closing, however, the market is stronger with sales at $159 and $160. Luzons are still neglected and quiet at quotation.
MINING-Punjoms have changed hands at $5.50, $5.65, $5.75. and 85.85. cum new call, for
Ordinaries and at $1.50 for Preferences. Jelebus have again been negotiated at 32 and Charbon- nages at $110. Olivers have found small buyers at $19 for A. and at $7, S7}, and $7 for B. shares. Raubs have ruled steady to strong, with sales at $213 and $22, closing at $22 with buyers. Great Easterus and Caledonians have found
buyers at $3 for $23 paid up, closing steady to strong; the latest written news from the mine states the discovery of two new reefs with good
[December 30, 1897.
is not met. Kowloon Wharves remain un- changed and without business. Wanchais could bo placed at $41.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong. kong Lands have changed hands in small lots at $74. Hotels are enquired for at $50. and sales are without leading to business reported at $50 and 351. West Points and Humphreys unchanged and neglected.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Islands after sales at $334 and 8337 (old issue) have advanced to $34. whilst the new issue has been done at $18) and $18. There is nothing else to report under this heading.
Closing quotations are as follow:-
PAID UP. QUOTATION.
COMPANY,
Banks-
Hongkong & S'hai..... China & Japan, prf.
Do. Do.
ordinary... deferred...
Natl. Bank of China
B. Shares Founders Shares.. Bell's Asbestos E. A.. Campbell, Moore & Co. China Sugur Cotton Mills- Ewo...... Hongkong Internati nal Lau Kung low Soyche Yabloong
Dairy Farm Co. Fenwick & Co., Geo. Green Island Cement... Do. New Issue.. H. & China Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas Hongkong Electric H. H. L. Traniways Hongkong Hotel Hongkong Ice
II. & K. Wharf & G. Hongkong Rope...... H. & W. Dock Insurances- Canton.. China Fire China Traders' Hongkong Fire North-China Straits Union Yangisze.
Land and Building- II. Land Investment.
Humphreys Estate... Kowloon Land & B. West Point Building Luzon Sugar Mining-
Charbonnages Great E. & C'donian
Do.
Do. Jelebu
New Balmoral
Do. Preference Oliver's Mines, A.
Du.
Punjom
B.
Do. Preference... Raubs
New Amoy Dick Steamship Coys.-
China and Manila. China Mutual Ord..... Do. Preference... Douglas S. S. Co. H., Canton and M....... Indo-China S. N. Tebrau Planting Co.
Do. United Asbestos
Do.
Wanchai Wareh’se Cu. Watson & Co., A. S.
$125.176
[1845, sal. & b
£5 nominal £3 10s. nominal
prem
£1 £5. 5s., buyers
£8 $224, sales £1 $22 £1 $5
$10 $8.75, sellers $100 $160, al, & buyers
Tls. 100 Tls. 100
$20 -17, sellers Tls. 166 Tls. 110 ¡TIs. 100 Tls 101 Tls. 500 Tls. 530 Tls. 100 Tls. 90
$5 $53
$25 529
$10 $34, sales & buyers
$21 $184, buyers $50 $33 £10 $120 $10 $10, sellers $100-112
$50 $51, sales $25 $113
$50 558, buyers $50 $170, sales & sellers $125 $222 p. ct. prem.- $402), sales & rel.
$50 $155, sales
$20 $106, sales
$25 $70 sales
$50 $385, sales £25 Tls. 198, sellers $20 $17, sellers $25 $229, sellers $60 $140, sellers
-
$50 $74, sales & sellers $109.25, selle18
$30 $19
$40 $214
$100 $37, sellers
1
Fes. 500 $110, sales
138.
$› $6, sellers $283, sales & buyers $5 32, salas & sellers $1 $1.40, sal. & sellera $1 $1.50, sellers $5 $19
$2187, sales & buyers $4 $5.85, cn cali sal. $1 $14), buyers 10d. $22, sales & buyers $10 $18, sellers
$50 $76, sellers
£5 £2 19. buyers £10 £7 10s. buyers $50 $57, buyers $15 $28. sales & buyers £10 $51, buyers $5 $5, sellers
$2 $2, sellers
$2 $2, sellers $10 $10, nominal 8371841, buyers $10 $12
J. V. Y. VERNON, Broker.
SHANGHAI, 24th December.-(From Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Report)-An increasing light- ness of aloney has checked business. There is not much change in rates to note. Banks.-
indications, which, however, it is not proposed Hongkong and hanghai Banking Corporation. to develop by sinking new shafts, as they can in all probability be got at from the shafts which are now in course of sinking.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have improved to 222 per cent. prem. with small sales and a steady market at that rate; shares are enquired for at equivalent rates forward, but the demand
Shares have been placed for delivery cash and on the 31st December at 175 per cent, premium, and for the 31st March at 181 per cent. premium, There is no change to report in other Bink shares. Marine Insurance -No basines rèported. North Chinas are wanted at Tls. 200. Yangtzea ar: weak with ellers. Fire Insurance.-No local business reported. Shipping.—Indo-China S. N.