202
*MÉTALS.—Iron.-100 piculs wire nails $6.10, 300 piculs wire nails, small size, at $8.80, 1,000 bundles Rasic steel iron at $5. Tin.—200 pieces Foongchai at 840.51, 40 cases tinplates at $6.20. Quicksilver.-50 flasks at $128.25. COTTON YARN.
per bale Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20a.... 72.00 to 105.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24.........109.03, to 116,00 22 to 24. .111.00 to 116.00 .122.00 to 127.00 88 to 42.........131.00 to 138.00 COTTON PIECE GOODS.
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23
28 to 82....
Grey Shirtings-Glbs.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[March 12, 1898.
at advices we glean that the demand is running DOCKS, WHARVES, AND Godowns.—Hong-
chiefly on Indian yarna, cheap American Shee- kong and Whampoa Docks have further im tings, and the lower reeds of White Shirt-proved to 240 per cent. prom. with sales. Shares ings, for all of which there is a better enquiry are wanted forward at equivalent rates but to-day, but available supplies are not plen- holders expect higher prices and refuse to part. tiful and holders want higher prices in cou-
It is reported that the Company is doing very sequence of the fall in Exchange. There is very well. Kowloon Wharves have changed hands little doing for our other dependencies, and clearances have been much interfered with by the latter rate. Wanchais are enquired for at $58 $58 in small lots, closing quiet at the rain. Transactions reported during the week
at quotation. have been of a somewhat miscellaneous character and a fair proportion is composed of cargo afloat. The market is undoubtedly strong and sellers are gradually raising their prices, the Auction results, also, showing a decided upward tendency for Cotton goods, but Woollens are dull and dragging.
per piece 1.75 to 1.85 2.00 to 2.071 2:50 to 3.20 3.40 to
4.15
71b8.
8.4 lbs.
A to 10 lbs
White Shirtings,–54 to 56 rd. 2.4) to
2.60
59 to 60
2.75 to
3.45
64 to 66 3.55 to 4.40 Fing
4.35 to 7.35 Book-folds. 3.80 to 5.70 Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.65 to 1,80 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 155 1.75 2.15 1.85 2.80 3.25
7lbs. (82 ),
7lbs. (32,, ),
1.90
6lbs. (32.. ), Mexs. 1.70
+
2.10
8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.40
3 3 3 3 8.
to
to
to
to
to
Drille, English-40 yds., 134to 3.75 to
FANCY COTTONS
.........
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks..
Chintzes - Assorted Velvets-Black. 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
71b8.
5.15
1.50 to 4.00
3.90 to 5.00
per yard
0.12 to 0.16 3.08 to 0.14 0.20 to 0.30 0.16 to 0.18
per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.45 to 0.00 WOOLLENS
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to
1.35 German
1.15 to 1.50 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.15 to 5.25
pir piece 6.50 to 9.00 6.60 to 9.10 12.00 to 32.00
Long Ells-Scarlet
'Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
Lastings~30 yds., 31 inches, 11.00 to 20.00
Assorted j
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12lbs.
METALS
Iron--Nail Rod
8.50 7.00 to
per pair 5.50 to 12.00
per picul
4,10
to
Square, Flat Round Bar ... 4.20 to
Swedish Bar
Sinall Round Rod
Hoop
Wire 15/25
Old Wire Rope
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
Australian.
5.50 to
4.80 to
6.50 to
9.00 to
1.50 to 3.00 843 to
8.45 to
Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/28 oz. 32.00 to Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 31.00 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 31.00 to to 30.00 to 29.00 to to
Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs...
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel + to t
SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
Tiles
-
per box. 6 00 to
per cwt. case
5.50 to
per picul
126.00 to
per box 4.20 to per 10-gal. case
1.87 to
METALS, 7th March.-(From Messrs. Alex. Bielfield & Co.'s Report) ~Of Metals there has been considerable enquiry, but with the exception of the lines quoted below no contracts have been closed. The feeling seems to be that much cargo will be needed shortly, but all are awaiting more definite advices. The following has been done :— 650 tons Goffin Nailroads, 1278. 127/6, c.i.f., 100 tons bohairs Nailroads, at 125s. 6d., o.i.f., 100 tons Cart Tyres, at 1058., c.i.f. 100, tons Cable Wire, at Tls. 2.40 to Tls, 2.6^.
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 11th March.-The market has continued active and a fair general business has been put through. Rates have remained steady except in Banks, which have been affected by the uncertainty of the political situation.
BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks in the early part of the week ruled firm and in good demand, shares changing hands in fair lots at 192 and 193 per cent. prem. cash and at equivalent rates forward, Later, however, with disturbing rumours from the North the rate suddenly weakened and sellers were forced to accept 187 and later still 185 per cent. prem. Only a very few parcels changed hands at these rates and with more reassuring, or rather in the absence of more alarming news, the market gradually recovered
to 191, at which rate it closes with small sales. Nationals unchanged with no business.
MARINE INSURANCES.-China Traders, Unions, Cantons, and Straits are on offer at quotations without finding buyers. Yangtszes could be placed forward, but a few cash shares are obtainable at $141. North Chinas have found small buyers at quotations.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs Fires con- tinue weak and out of favour, sellers vainly offering to part at $3424. Chinas have ruled dull with only small sales at $101 and $100.
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macaos further improved to $28, with sales at that cash and end of the month; on time a good business has been put through at equivalent rates for April, May, and June; the market closes rather easier with sellers at $273 cash and at $28 for 31st instant. Indo-Chinas have been in good demand and have changed hands at $544, $55, $551, $56, and $561, market closing firm with buyers at last rate. China Manilas have slightly improved to $82 with small sales. Douglases have changed hands at $59 and $60, closing steady at the latter rate. China Mutuals unchanged and
without business.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have suffered an unexpected set-back and have ruled week. Small sales were effected in the early part of the week at $175 and $174, and later at $173 and $172, at which last rate market closes quiet with probable sellers cash, but with buyers forward at better than equivalent rates; sellers from the North and a little over speculation here appear to account for the weakness. Luzons have changed hands at $41 and $40} cash and at $44 for June.
SHANGHAI, 5th March.-(From Messrs. Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report) The market has been exceedingly qu'et through out the week, the dealers refraining from doing business until news was received from Tientsin of the reception accorded to their first shipments. MINING Punjoms have ruled very steady The dulness, however, has been intensified by the with a fair cash business at $6.60 aud $6.50, inclemency of the weather and the drop in ster-closing with sellers at the latter rate. Char- ling rates. The steamers left here early on the bonnages have gone back a little with sales 27th February, the first one arriving at Tongku at $145 cash and at $150 for April, closing on 2nd instant, that, apparently. being as far up with probable buyers. New Balmorals and the river as they could go. However, with the Olivers have been neglected with only a small help of the railway Tientsin is easily accessible
business at quotations. Jelebus have found small from that point and the merchants appear to have lost no time in placing their goods on the market. buyers at quotations. Raubs have rulad steady The total amounted to 48,688 packages, against
with sales during the week at $261, $26, and 39,850 packages last year, the increase bring $25 in fair quantities, the market closing made up entirely of Yarns, while American steady to strong at $254. makes are 25 per cent less than the quantity quiet with small sales at quotations and at it was expected would go. From the telegraphic | rather better than equivalent rates forward.
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LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong. kong Lands continue quiet with small sales at $74. Hotels have improved and been in..some demand; sales have been effected at $511, 852, $524, and $53, market closing steady. West Points have found buyers at $20. Humphreys Estates continue on offer at $8.50 ex dividend.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Islands have been in better demand and after a long period of inactivity have found buyers at $15 and $15 for the new and at $30 and $31 for old shares, the market closing somewhat stronger $12, closing with sellers. Fenwicks are enquired at $15 and $31. Watsons have found buyers at
for at quotation, also Ices, Ropes continue with small sellers at $164 ex dividend. Closing quotations are as follow:-
COMPANY.
PAID UP. ΟΠΟΤΑΤΙΟΝ. Banka-
[$363.75, sales Hongkong & S'hai...... China & Japan, prf.
Do. ordinary... Do. deferred... Natl. Bank of China
B. Shares Founders Shares.. Bell's Asbestos E, A. Campbell, Moore & Co. China Sugar Cotton Mills-
Ewo... Hongkong Internati inal Lam Kung Mow Soychee Yahloong Dairy Farm Co..
Fenwick & Co., Geo.... Green Island Cement...
Do. New Issue.
H. & China Bakery
Hongkong & C. Gas
Hongkong Electric H. H. L. Tramways Hongkong Hotel Hongkong Ice
H. & K. Wharf & G... Hongkong Rope...... 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
Great E. & C'donian Do. Do.
Jelebu
New Balmoral
Do. Preference Oliver's Mines, A..
Do. Punjom
B.
Do. Preference... Raubs
New Amoy Dock Steamship Coys.
China and Manila China Matual Ord...'
Do. Preference...
Do.
Do.
Douglas S. 8. Co. H., Canton and M... Indo-China S. N. Tebrau Planting Co.
$125 191 % £5 nominal £3 10s. nominal
prem
£1 £5.53., buyers
£8 $17, sellers £1 $17, sellers £1 nominal $10 $8.75 $100 $172, sellers
Tls. 100 Tis. 100, sellers
$20 $12, sales & sellers Tls. 100 Tls. 112, sellers Tls. 100 Tls 110, sellers Tls. 500 Tls. 520 Tls. 100 Tls. 90
$6 $51
$25 $30, sales $10 $314, buyers
$2 $15.75, sellers
$50 $33
£10 $120 $10 $94, sales $100 $:05
$50 $58, sales
$25 $107, sellers $50 $58, sellers
$50 $164, ex div. sel. $125 210 p. ct. prem.— [$425, buyern' $50 $14, sellers $20 $100, ales & sellers $25 $67, sellers $50 $340, sellers £25 Tls. 148, sales
$20 $11, sales
$50 $2224, sellers $60 $140, buyers
$50 $74), sales $10 $8.40, ex div, sel. $30 $174, sellers $40-$20, sellers
$100 $11, sales & sellers
Fes. 500 $145, sales & buyers
$ $5.80, sales $2) $2.90, sales $5 $2, sellers $1 $1.50, sellers $1 $1.80, sellers $5 $19, cellers $21 $7, sellers
$5 $61, sales & buyers $1 $1.90, buyers 138. 10d. $251, sellers
$10 $17, sellers
Do. United Asbestos
Do. Wanchai Wareh’se Co. Watson & Co., A. S. .....
J. V.
$50 $82, sales £10 £7 10s. buyers £10 £5 16s. buyers £522 15s. buyera $50 $60, sales & sellers $15 $27. sales £10 $57, sules & buyers
$585, sellers $2 $2, sellers
$2 $2, sellers
$10 $10, nominal
$37 $40, buyers $10 $12, sales & sellers Y. VERNON, Broker.