May, 21, 1898.]
For breaking and entering a shed on the Cantou Wharf for the purpose of committing a felony & Chinaman was on 18th May sentenced to three months' bard labour.
At about ten to twelve on Wednesday night an alarm of fire was raised. The Fire Brigade
· turned out, and went to 104. Queen's Road West-a Chinese shop. Here they found some wood on fire. The flames were soon extin- guished and but little damage was doue.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
CAMPHOR.
413
nre rather
HONGKONG, 20th May.-Prices weaker. Quotations for Formosa are $13 $43.50. Sales, 200 piculs.
are:---
SCLAR
to
HONGKONG, 20th May.-A further improvement - in this market has to be reported. Quotations sheklong. Xe. 1. White.....$7.23 to 7.28 per pel. Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.77 to
2. White... 7.03 to 7.06
one of the highest authorities on the Far Easteru question at the very time when the problem is pressing for solution and when the United States has most need of such counsellors. From the moment that war became probable he saw that the question of the Philippines would in the end become of very much more in- portance than that of Cuba. The taking of the Philippines by America raises entirely The wreck of the American ship Daniel
new issues that do not appear to have been considered at all by the Powers, and will give Barnes, which stranded recently in Allas; the United States a new influence in the Far Straits off the Lombok Coast, has been sold by: East. auction at Sourabaya, along with 1000 cases
Tis eventuality hardly seems to have been grasped in Amories, but we understand! of petroleum on board, for 3.800 guilders. Five that Mr. Barrett has already been using his thousand cases of petroleum from on board, į influence to awaken the country to the import- which had been landed upon the coast of Lom- bok, fetched 3,000 guilders.
auce of this fact. It is rumoured that he will | Facebow Sugar Can ly
on to Manila as soon as possible, and the Soklim.
In the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon the Chief Justice (Sir John Carrington) delivered judgment in the case of Hardoou v Belilios. His Lordship found that · defendant fails in bis application for a non-suit on the ground of fact, but succeeds in it or the ground of law. There will, therefore, be a judgment of non-suit. The defendant will have his general costs of suit, but the plaintiff will be entitled to set off against these costs the costs of two days' hearing during which the questious of fact were debated." The hearing of the
is no doubt he will do everything in his power to bring about a wise settlement when the ques- tion of the future of this exceedingly wealthy possession comes up.
COMMERCIAL.
TEN
:
Swale,
-10.
事业
4.80
"
10.
2, Brown... 4.65 to No. 1, White... 7 17 to . White... 6 90 to 1. Brown... 467 to 2. Brown... 132 to
4.69
21
7.20 6.93 4.70 1.56 11.12 to 11J5 9.9210 9.95
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per P. & D, steamer Manila, sailed on the 5th May. For Manchester:--2) bales waste silk For Lowdon : 546 bales hemp and 1 case cigars from Mauila, 120 boxes toa from | Foochow, 10 hales waste silk, 141 bales canes, 1125 pickages crackers, 55 packages rattan chairs, 5o casks preserves, 2 cases feathers, 52 cases blackwoodware, 3 cases curios, 12 cases effects, 20 cases essential oil, 16 cases sundries, 6,502,6101 case bristles, and 1,410 boxes tea (29,610 lbs.). 19.119 126 For London and,or Manchester:-150 bales 12,719,506
waste silk. For Londoy and or Liverpool:- 616,330
400 packages tea. For Gibraltar :- cases curios. For Malta:-24 barrels wiue.
1896-07- 11 ..
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO GREAT BRITAIN
1897-8
11s. 3,933,839 15.292,448 12,16 6708
Canton and Macas
case began on April 13th, and occupied eight shanghai and Hankow days.
Foochow
Auloy.
38.787.592
683.651
31,132 616
KINGDOM AND CONTINENT,
Shanghai... Foochiw
Cau'en and Mac.
1897-98 1s. 15,202,418 12,16 4708
687671 5,03.810
1896-97 Is. 19.119,126 12.740.06 616,350 6,302,410
34.132,646
We have to acknowledge receipt of a medical work in Chinese entitled Tables of arteries, veins, and nerves," arranged by E. C. Machli M.D., Lienchow, China. A preface in English | EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED states that "In the following pages, which were compiled while teaching, the compiler has endeavoured to arrange the principal arteries, veins, and nerves with their branches in clear and concise tables so as to assist the memory of the Chinese student in the study of these parts of anatomy. The terms were taken from Whitney's Anatomical and Physiological Vo- cabulary. Thauks are due to the writer's friend, Dr. J. G. Ker, LL.D., for editing the;
same.
MISCELLANEOUS,
The British fleet left Chefoo on the 9th May for steam tactics and firing, and was to return in a day or two, preparatory to proceeding to Weihaiwei,
The Macao Independente issued a special edition on the 17th May in celebration of the fourth centenary of Vasco da Gama's discovery of the sea route to India. It consists of a number of cantos of Camoes' Luciades.
The Sarawak Gazette of the 2nd May has the following "nake story" from Mr. Ernest Hose. The other day, at Tambak. Mr. Hose, hearing the cries of wild pig proceeding from the jungle adjoining his house, went with his dogs. He shortly came upon a large python surrounded by about twenty pigs. goring it with their tusks: a young pig had been se zed by the python and its cries of distress had summoned the other members of the herd to its assistance; their arrival enabled them to effect a rescue, for the python was so lacerated that it relinquished its hold on its prey. which was so little injured that it decamped with the rest of the herd on perceiving the presence of human spectators.
According to the Bangkok Times Mr. Bar- rett, the retiring Minister for the United States to Siam, has accepted the post of war corres- pondent to a prominent American journal, and will make his way for the present to Manila. In an article on Mr. Barrett's departure our contemporary says:-Mr. Barrett has now bid- den farewell to Siam, and it is perhaps some satisfaction to note that he was almost as sorry to go as the community is at having lost him. We have on more than one occasion expressed our sense of the brilliant work he has done as the Representative of the United States, and also of his great services to the community among whom he has been a resident for the past four years. That need not be repeated. But if he has deserved well of Bangkok, it can also be said that he has, by his wonderful energy and ability, made Bangkok deserve well of him. He came the youngest of Ministers, and though Siam is not among the mighty nations of the earth it gave him his opportunity. He returns
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Amog
SILK.
38,787,592
SHANGHM, 14th May.-(From Mosers. A. R. Burkil & Sons' Circular).—Advices from London quote Blue Elephants 10/7), and the market flrw. The latest quotation from Lyons is Fes. 26.50 for old Kiling. Raw Silk. Very little has been done during the last week, Some contracts have been made for new season Silk on the basis of T1-, 450 for Gold Kiling but only to a very small extent. In Yellow Silks only a very sinull business has ta en place, the stick is a very May 7th to 13th are, 17 ha'es White, 46 biles small one. Arivals, as per Customs Returns,
Yellow, and 927 bales Wil Silks. Ro-reels an! Filatur some business has taken place in various market chops. Pegasus Tsalees 1, 2 and 3 has been settled at A parcel of 70 bales Tls. 535 average price. The Export of Steam Filatures t date is, 3,872 bn es to America, 4,139 bles to the Continent, 8 bales to Japan and 34 bales to London. Wi'd Silk.-About 70 pieuls Tussah Filatures 8 Cooons, an 1150 pienls Com- mn Tssah Raws have changed hands. The strek of the latter is considerable and prices are weakening. Waste Silk.-The market still keeps very quiet,
Prices calculated by Maerten's Tables at 11 per rent. Exchange 2,64; Freight Tls. 7.45 rer bale:
TIs. Stig.
Per steamer Sulazic, sailed on the 7th Máy For France -280 bales raw silk, 2 cases silk 1.465 packages tee. 9 packages hair, 400 cases cassin, 265 packages matting. For London :-- 4 cases freasure.
OPICY.
Ho arose, 10th May.-Bengal-There has been a father rise in prices. latest quotulions being $0: for New Patna, $75 for O'd Patna, 2704 for New Benares, ani 87174 nominally for Old Benarsi,
·
??
Midva. -- Due mark-t his roled quiet. New is Part of stock. Other descriptions are quote·l a3 under- 011 (255 yrs) $810 with all'nce of 1 to 24 ctx.
(0.7 ) $8.0
of t> (
of 0 to 1 Persan. Phere has not been any change in the prices of this drug, Ölly continuing to be quid at SKD to SB, and Paper-wrapped at Sam t› 80% recording to quality.
Losiny's stores are estimate as under:- New Pa. Gal Pitrate New BemirRES Old Benares. Malwa Persian
340 chests 350 330
**
"
200
"
160 500
11
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG OPIUM MARKET.
LATE.
ΓΑΥΝΑ.
BENARES.
MALWA.
Old.
New. Qld. Xew. Old Now.
=
315
per pel. per lb.
701
265
5 11
725
15 8
! May May May 16 May 17
19, $
700 755 702; 755
ន
$
$
7024
710
1 7021
715
7023 735
702
715
702! 750
7021
710
143
May 18
702
750 7021
7179
117
May 19
7023
} 270
001
705 May 20
750 7024
7174
750 702!
7 71
275
0 11
145
3 3
RICE.
Yellow Silk. Meeyang (white)
Wongchow Steam Filature.-First Choice, 113 den
Market Chops No. 3 (com,) 665 Hand Filature.--Pegasus 1, 2 & 3 av. price. 585 Wild Silk.-Tussab Filature 8 CocooDS
Three Jass Chop...
Double Bird Chop
Tussab law Common
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO AMERICA.
Shang' ai Canton Yokohama
1897-98
1896-97
bales.
bals.
12,564
8,914
11,623
4.779
32.687
25,382
56.874
39,07%
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO EUROPE.
Shanghai Canton Yokohama..
810/840/860
HONGKONG, 20th May.-The market is dull and prices remain unaltered. Quotations are:--
Saigon, Ordinary.
Round, good quality. Long
..$2.80 to 2.85
1
3.25 to 3.30
3 55 to 3.60
3.0 to 3.10
No. 1
3.70 t› 3.75
4.50 to 4.55
4.75 to 4.50
Siua, Field, mill cleaned, No, ?
Garlen,
White
Fine Carg
COALS.
HONGKONG, 20th May.-The Coal market during
dull Small sales of
Japanese at $9,00 to $9.75 are report d Quota-
1897-08
1806-07
bales.
bales.
50.482
55,041
the week has been very
23.284
24.669
18.261
25,382
tions are:-
Cardiff
91,970
105,732
$20.00 to 23.00 ex abip, Nominal,
Australian ...... 11.00 to 13.00 ex ship, steady