June 25, 1898.]
The N. C. Daily News says:-The child of a well known resident on the Bubbling Well Road was bitten last Thursday (9th) by a pet cat which was attacked with rabies, and has been taken to Nagasaki for treatment at the Pasteur Institute there. We drew attention some time ago to the existence of this Institu. tion, which is more convenient than that at Saigon for residents in central and northern
China.
On Sunday evening, the 12th Jane, a serious fight took place at Inasa, Nagasaki, between a party of Japanese bluejackets, about 25 in num. ber, and a body of Russian blue jackets, esti- mated at 40. Several of the Japanese sailors received promotion that day, and to celebrate the event a dinner party was held, at which saké was freely drank. While the dinner was pro- ceeding, a Russian sailor approached the house and was invited by the Japanese to enter and join in the festivities, which offer was speedily accepted. Soon after this, a number of Russians were noticed wending their way towards the house, which they entered without permission, but were speedily ejected by the occupants. A free fight now ensued, dangerous weapons being used by both parties. The injuries sustained on both sides were very serious, three Japanese and three Russians receiving wounds of a severe nature. One of the Japaneso is said to be in a The rioters were very precarious condition. finally dispersed by a body of police sent to the scene from the Nagasaki Police Station.- Nagasaki Press.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
tive looking crop, and in style and colour the Tens leave much to be desired. It would be a great point gained if the trade in the United States
and elsewhere would take natural leaf Teas, and so avoid all colouring matter. We would commend this to the leaders of the movement to improve the purity of Tea, as although in igo is in itself harmless, there is no possible reason why an article of drink such as Tea should be faced aþ all. It would be better without. Local packed Tena and Wenchows have been on the market for some days without attracting notice. In quality they are not equal to those of last season. Country Teas may be expected in about a fort- night.
Settlements reported are :-
-clits.
Pingsuey.....
Stock :- Pingsuey. Moyune
1,119 at Tle. 30 to Tis. 321 a picu).
517
Prices calculated by Maerten's Tables at 11 po cent. Exchange 2/64; Freight Tls. 7.45
X-
Teaticos.-Mountain 4.
11
Gold Kiling.
Chay Kiling
MM
bale: per
Tls.
per pel. per lb.
Stlg.
4421 901
.412) a 415 9,2 a 0/21
397 8,11
4071
0,01
4331
0/71
4131
0.2
855
701
340
7/71
550 12,1
11/10)
Hangchow Tsatlees.—Pagoda, Tinghow Taysaama.-Green Kahing M
Skeins.-Bhus Monster Yellow Silk.-Mienchew No. 1 Hand Filature.-Han-kong-shing Haining 1
*
**
F
Bicycle Chop 1 Fan Chop 1.
2
2
Wild Silk....Tussah Raw
2 ... 540
3 530 11/8
537 11/10
527) 11/71
527 11/7.
517 11/5
160 a 170 3:9) a 4,0
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND
5,153 -chests,
$99
Shanghai
0,052 1-cheste,
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED
KINGDOM AND CONTINENT.
1899-90 168.
Hankow and Shanghai... 3,837,939 Foochow
JAPAN TO EUROPE.
1898-99
bales.
1,013
1897-98
bales.
323
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO AMERICA.
3,122,095
6,960,034
1897-08 1! 8. 4,694,916 2,639,934
7,331,820
Shang! ai
+
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1898-99
1,132,577
1,061,973
2,191,552
3,916,939
Shanghai.........
Amoy
1898-99 bales.
1997-98 bales.
126
509
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 24th June.-The market is a trifle stronger. Quotations for Formosa are $41.75 to $42.00. Sales, 200 piculs.
1807-08 HONGKONG, 24th June. The market is again 1,981,690 improving and prices are higher. Quotations 1,933,239
SUGAR.
are:-
**
do. swatow,
do.
1898-19
lbs. 4,113,230
1897-98 lbs.
1+
Shekloong, No. 1. White...$7.35 Lo 7.37 per pol.
do.
2. White... 7.13 to 7.15 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.82 to 4.86 2, Brown... 4.73 to 4.75 No. 1, White... 7.25 to 2. While... 7.00 to Swatow, No. 1, Brown... 4.80 to
do.
2, Brown... 4.72 Lo 4.74 Foochow Sugar Candy 11.24 to 11.27 Shekloong
1
"1
"1
7.28
"
7.04
"
4.82
"
23
""
......10.05 to 10.07
"
STATES AND CANADA.
Yokohama... Kolie
686,220
4,801,400
Captain Efford, Lloyd's Surveyor at Y ¿ ko hama, who has just been down the Inland Sea on business connected with the stranded steamer Arisoura Maru, late English steamer Lauder. dale, which lies to the sandy bay south of Hiro Shima and very close to the direct passage of steamers of all nationalities passing through from Kobe to Shimonoseki, writes to the Japan EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED Herald to say that while he was on the island it was brought to his notice that an English officer had been buried there. Walking about half a mile along the beach he was shown, beauti- fully situated between two fir trees, a stone bear. ing an inscription of which the following is a translation:-" British Naval Officer buried here 1868. H.B.M.'s ship Sylvia, Capt. St. John, 1868." Captain Efford adds that the lower block is two feet square, the next 18 inches and the upper column 8 inches square by 3 feet high, all the characters being in Japanese. What Shangbai and Hankow... 12,251,412 struck him most forcibly was the apparent care that has been taken to preserve this grave, which is all of granite and polished. At each corner of the grave there were little bamboo flower stands, full of flowers, which appeared to have been only recently put in. This shows that although years have passed away, the naval officer buried on Hiro Shima is not neglected by our Japanese friends there.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO ODESSA. 1897-98 lbs. 7,270,167
SILK.
1898-09
lbs.
was
CANTON, 1th June.--Tsatles. There some enquiry for Europe but nothing has been
Re-reels. No offers are done.
abtainable; dealers are holding back. Filatures.-Fine sizes have been in fairly good enquiry, but little Sik has been offered. Prices of 2nd crop cocoons rule very high and dealers are unwilling to sell ahead. From prices paid we quote: $725 for Wing King Lun 9/11, $705 for Yuk Wo Hing 10/12. $700 fr Yee Wo Loong 11/13 and Yut Cheong Wo 10/13, £690 for Cheong Keo 11/13. Short-recls.—No. II chops and III A. 14/16 and 14/18, have been in fair demand and about 200 bales have been settled. Waste.-Quiet with moderate transde- tions. Stocks.-Tsatlees, nil. Filatures, 400 bales.
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SHANGHAI, 18th June.-(From Messrs. Welch, Lewis & Co.'s Circular.)-Black Tea.-As usual the whole of the first crop of Congous has been marketed at Hankow. The total arrivals amount to 630,708 half-chests, against 633,692 half-chests last season. Total settlements 581,814 half- chests, against 514955 half-chests last season. Stock 19,324 half-chests, against 118,537 half- chests to same dafe last season. Considerable shipments of Brick Tea have again been made við London for the Yenisei ports. A few small parcels of Wenchoy have been settled in this market at prices ranging from Tis. 16 at Tis, 21 a picul, these being the only Teas offered for sale; but now that buyers are returning from Hankow, we may look for more liberal assortment of musters. Green Teas.-The first musters of new crop Pingsueys were shown on 9th instant, but owing to uncertainties about the Duty question| in the United States, which caused many orders to be cancelled, no settlements were effected until the 13th instant, and a small business only has been done so far more buyers, however, are coming into the market daily. It is only the older members of the trade who can remember seeing Pingsueys of equal quality in cup and purity in infusion in all drinking qualities this crop is the finest we have seen for many years, but un- fortunately in their efforts to avoid "seum "the Teamen have not succeeded in making an attrac.
SHANGHAI, 18th June.—(From Messrs. A. R. Burkill & Sons' Circular). - London messages quote a firm market and Blue Elephants 103. Raw Silk. A good daily business has taken place since our last, and settlements of new season Silks are now fully 6,000 bales. Prices show a further decline, but at the close dre steady. In Yellow Silk a small parcel of new season Micuchew No. 1 has been sold : the quality of Meinchew and Fooyung is said to be goo this season, but reports to hand regard- ing Wangchow Meinyang and Kopan are not favourable both as to colour and quality. Arrivals, as per Customs Returns, 11th June to 17th June, are: 2,646 bale White, 11 bales Yellow, and 823 bales Wild Silks. Re-Reels and Filatures.-There are rumours of further settle- went of Steam Filatures, but no details bare transpired. In Hand Filatures for Lyons a good business has been done, and settlements this week must be fully 400 bales. The Export of Steam Filatures to date is 126 bales to America and 9 Lales to the Continent, Wild Silk. Market quiet, very little doing. Waste Silk.— Nothing Boing.
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per German steamer Oceana, sailed on the 11th June. From Hongkong for Havro:~135 boxes comphor, 44 bales canes, 34 cases aniseed, For 8 boxes feathers, and 7 cases human hair. Havre option Hamburg :-36 cases bristles. For Havre option London:-6 cases feathers. For Havre and/or Hamburg and/or London :— 914 cases camphor. For Hamburg:-165 boxes camphor, 61 bales canes, 70 bales feathers, 20 cases aniseed, 5 boxes bristles, 5 cases cassia, 5 casks wood oil, 5 casks, ginger, and 1 package tea. For Hamburg option London :- 30 cases ossential oil. For New York:-20 cases aniseed oil.
:-
Per steamer Yarra, sailed on the 13th June. For France:-533 bales raw silk, 4 cases silks, 428 packages tea, 105 cases staraniseed, 200 cases cassia, and 4 packages rattan chairs. For London:-10 bales raw silk, and 1 case gold coins ($21,000).
Per steamer Pyrrhus, sailed on the 13th - June. For London:-60 rolls matting, 130 bales split bamboo, 6 packages sundries, 86 bales feathers, 200 cases preserves, 205 buffalo hides, and 31 cases gamboge. For London and/or Manchester:-162 bales waste silk. For Lon don and/or Liverpool:-200 boxes tea. London and/or Havre and/or Hamburg :-200 cases bristles. For Glasgow:--1 package curios, and 2 cases blackwoodware.
OPIUM.
For
HoraxonG, 24th June.-Bengal-The market has continued active, and at the close a farther improvement in rates has been established, closing figures being $707) for New Patna, $752) for Old Patna, $702} for New Benares, and $730 for Old Bonares.
Malwa. There has been very little doing iơ this drug during the past, week and prices are unaltered. Current quotations are as follow :--- Old (2/5 yrs.) $830 with all'nce of 0 to 3 cts.
(6/7 ) $870
of 0 to 8) » of 0 to 3 Persian.- fair amount of business baz passed
"
"
"
(9/9 ) $900
"
"
in this drug during the interval, and rates ara