188
Perak Sugar Cultivation abares have been placed at Tis. 88 to Tis. 39. Docks, Wharves & God. owns.48. C. Farnham & Co. shares were sold at Tls. 170, and are offering. Shanghai Engineer- ing Dock shares, after selling at s. 83, were parted with at Tls, 80 both for cash and for the end of August. Shanghai and Hongkey Wharf shares were sold, and are wanted, al. T. 115, ex the interim dividend of Tls. 3 paid on the 16th. Landa. -Shanghai Laud Investment shares were placed at Tls 83.50 and Tls. 64, and the market close firm. Industrial.-International Cotton Mill shares were sold, and are offering, at Tls. 90 for delivery on the 31st current, and Lyon-kung-mow shares at Tis 87.50 cash. American Cigarette shares declined to Tls 80, at which business was done for the 31st. Yah-loong shares are wanted at Tls. 52 50. Miscellaneous.-Shanghai Waterworks shares are offering. Shanghai-Sumatra Tobacco shares changed hands at Tls. 74 to Tls. 72 cah, Shanghai- Langkat Tobacco shares were sold at Tls. 150 for cash and for delivery on the 31st current, at Tls. 160 for the 31st October, and Tls. 175 for the 31st December. Hall & Haltz shares were the medium of business nt Tls. 38.50. Loans.-Chinese Imperial Loan Bonds, issue E, were placed at Tls. 250, a full price. Perak Sugar Cultivation 7 per cent. Debentures were sold at 'ls: 95, and Shanghai-Sumatra 8 per cent. Debentures at par.
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 26th August.
ON LONDON.—
Telegraphic Transfer
464
Bank Bills, on demand
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1/11 Tal ....1/111
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight.1/11 Credits, at 4 months' sight
1/11
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/11
On -PARIS.
Bank Bills, on demand
2.43
Credits, at 4 months' sight
2.47
ON GERMANY.——
Oh demand
.L.961
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
Credits, 60 days' sight
,477
ON BOMBAY.-
Telegraphic Transfer.
.145
Bank, on demand..
.146
ON CALCUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer
.145
Bank, on demand..
146
ON SHANGHAI.-
Bank, at sight
724
Private, 30 days' sight.
.731
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
ON MANILA.—
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.-
On demand
SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate
GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
TONNAGE, 1
57 % pm.
nom.
1 % pm. .10.20 .54.00
-SHANGHAI, 22nd August (from Messrs. Wheelock & Co.'s report.)-The same dull state of business which has characterized the past few months has continued since our last issue, as regards homeward freights and matters seem to grow worse instead of showing any signs of improvements. The native tea- men have apparently to face a big loss on their pur- chases from the growers, and, until they thoroughly realize this, no improvement can take place in exports of tea. In general cargo a dribbling basiness still continues, constituting the principal support to load- ing steamers. For New York viá Suez.The Sikh has made a somewhat longer stay than she originally intended, the scarcity of cargo accounting entirely for the delay. Business seems to go from bad to worse in is direction, some 1,000 tons being the result of this vessel's two weeks' loading, while the Indrapura in one week only managed to secure about 500 tons, both at the paltry rate of 25s. The next to load will be the Lir, due in a day or two, for which 30 is asked. The Macduff is now circulated in Japan at 30s, but unless she can obtain this rate for all her engagements elsewhere, it is more than likely that she will withdrawn from the berth. For New York rid Cape.—We have nothing definite to report as regards the chartering of another vessel for this direction, but we shortly exp ct to be able to announce that one has been fixed, though high rates are still asked by owners. Rates of freight are: -London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 40s.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; tea 45s.; Northern Coutinental ports, by Conference Lines, general cargo 10s.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; tea 45s.; New York riá London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 47s. 6d.; waste silk 50.; tea 52s. 6d.'; Baltimore rid London, by Confer-
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS.
ence Lines, general cargo 62s. 6d.; waste silk 55s.; tea 578. 6d.; Konigsberg vid London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 478. 6d.; waste silk 50s.; ten 52s. 6d.; Manchester, by Conference Lines, general cargo 528. Od.; waste silk 55s.; tea 67s. 6d.; Liver- pool, by Conference Lines, general cargo 478. 6d.; waste silk 50s.; tea 52s. 6d.; Hamburg, by Confer- ence Lines, general cargo 408.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; tea 45s. Above rates are subject to a deferred rebate, as per Conference circular. Havre, by Conference Lines, tallow 36s. net, general cargo 369. ne, waste silk 383. 6d. net, tea 40s. 6d. net; Geron, by Confer ence Lines, tallow 36s, net, general cargo 36s.' net, waste silk 38s. 6d. nel, tea 40s. 6d. net; Marseilles, by Conference Lines, tallow 3s. net, general carg 30s. net, waste silk 38s. 6d. net, te 40s. 6d. net. 35s. per ton of 20 cwt. net for above three ports. New York, by sail, 203. nominal. New York vid Pacific, 14 gold cents per lb. tea, & cents per lb. silk, $10 per ton st awbraid. New York rid Suez, 3's. general cargo, 10s. extra for Turmeric, 30s. for tea. Boston, 378. 6d. general cargo, 10s. extra for Turmeric, 40s. for tea. Philadelphia, 375, 6d. general cargo, IUs. extra for Turmeric, 40s. for tea. Coast rates.-Moji to Shanghai $1.40 per ton coal, nominal; Nagasaki to Shanghai $1.40 per ton coal, nominal; Newchwang to lobe little doig; Newchwang to Swatow little Coing; Newchwang to Canton little loing; Wuhu to Canton closed.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
For LONDON.-Patroclus (str.), Prometheus (str.), Arabia (str.), Borneo (str.), Arcadia (str.), Tosa Maru (str.), Socotra (str.), Chusan (str.), Hitachi Maru (str.).
For BREMEN.-Preussen (str.).
For MARSEILLE -Toad Maru (str.), Hitachi Maru (str.), Ernest Simons (str.).
For SAN FRANCISCO.—Gaelić (str.), Aztec (str.). For VANCOUVER.-Empress of India (str.). For VICTORIA, B. C.—Mogul (str.), Tacoma (str.)
or TACOMA-Tacoma (str.).
For NEW YORK.-Liv (str.), Indrapura (str.). Sikh (str.), Princs Arthur, Crown of Germany, Emily F. Whitney, Muskoka.
For HAVRE AND HAMBURG.-Sarnia (str.), Sueria (-tr.), Silesia (str.).
For AUSTRALIA.—Airlie, (str.),
For SEATTLE.-Yamaguchi Maru (str.).
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL. HONGKONG.
August-
ARRIVALS.
19, Szechuen, British str., from Chefoo. 20, Daphne, German str., from Moji. 20, Fushan, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 20, Hailoong, British str., from Swalow. 20, Phoenix, Norwegian str., from Moji. 20, Josephus, Amr. ship, from New York. 20, China, Amr. des. ves.. from Manila. 21, Chiyoda Mara, Jap. str., from K'notzu. 21, Decima, German str., from Saigon. 21, Else, German str., from Bangkok. 21, Silesia, Germau str., from Hamburg. 21, Wingsaug, British str., from Shanghai. 21, Sultan, British str., from Canton. 21, Amara, British str., from Hongay. 21, Breid, Norwegian str., from Moji. 22, Verona, British str., from Bombay. 22, Catherine Apear, Brit. str., from Calcutta. 22, Loongmoon, German str., from Shanghai. 22, Pechili, British str., from Shangbai. 22, '1 amba Marn, Jap, str., from Southampton. 22, Preussen, German str., from Bremen. 22, Hupeh, British str., from Java.
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23, Ariake Marn, Jap. str., from K'chinotzu. 23, Empress of India, Brit. str., from V'couver. 23, Chingtu, British str., from Japan. 23, Omi Maru, Japanese str., from Nagasaki. 23, Marie Jbsen, German str., from Mororan. 23, Bygdo, Norw. str., from Philippines. 23, Ariel, Norwegian str., from Canton. 23, Clara, German str., from Cebu. 23, Fausang, British str., from Sourabaya. 23, Juan, German str., from Rotterdam. 23, Glencaru, British str., from Moji. 23, Pakshan, British str., from Vladivostock. 23, Rio, German str., from Saigon. 23, Trinidad, German str., from Manila. 23, Mathilde, German str., from Haiphong. 24. Wingsang. British str., from Canton. 24. Kaifong, British str., from Canton. 24, Ask, Dauish str., from Pakhoi. 21, Choysang, British str., from Shanghai, 24, Haiman, British str., from Tamsr". 24, Oras, British str., from Me Jila.
August 27th, 1898.]
24, Phra Nang, British str., from Bangkok. 24, Terrier, Norwegian str., from Mororán. 24, Fushun, Chinese str., from Canton. 25, Gaelic, British str., from San Francisco. 25, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 25, Derawongse, British str., from Bangkok. 25, Iphigenia, British cruiser, from Manila. 25, Kachidate Maru, Jap. str., from K'notzu. 25, Arabia, German str., from Fooshow. 25, Chiyuen, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 25, Cowrie, British str., from Batoum. 25. Tokio Maru, Jap. str., from Melbourne. 25, Progress, German str., from Nowchwang. 25, St. Jerome, British str., from Rotterdam. 25, Loongmoop. German str., from Canton. 25, Szechuen, British str., from Canton. 25, Marora, British str., from Hamburg. 25, Loosok, British str., from Bangkok. 26, Ernest Simons, Fr. str., from Shanghai. 26, Thales, British str., from Coast Ports. 26, Machow, British str., from Bangkok. 20, Kaifong, British str., for Canton. 20, Natuna, British str., for Bangkok. 20, Hailan, French str., for Pakhoi. 20, Petrarch, German str., for Singapore, 20, Parramatta, British str., for Europe, &c. 20, Kistna, British ship, for Manila. 20, Sutlej, British str., for Shanghai, 20, Bellerophon, British str., for Amoy. 20. Hongkong, French str., for Hoihow. 20, Japan, British str., for London. 20, Kashing, British str., for Hongay. 20, Kong Beng, British str., for Swatow. 20, Kweiyang, British str., for Swatow. 20, Sungkiang, British str., for Manila, 20, Wosang, British str., for Swatow. 21, Airlie, British str., for Kobe. 21, Centaur, British str., for Penang. 21, Chowtai, British str., for Bangkok. 21, Haitan, British str., for Swatow. 21, Manila, British ́str., for Shanghai. 21, Rosetta, British str., for Yokohama. 21, Taiwan, British str., for Yokohama. 21, Fushun, Chinese str., for Canton:
21, Alacrity, British des. ves., for Weihaiwei. 21, China, U.S. des. res., for Manila. August-
DEPARTURES.
22, Riusei Maru, Japanese str., for Amoy. 22, Loongmoon, German str., for Canton.. 22, Wingsang, British str., for Canton. 22, Hawthorn Bank, British bk., for S. F'cisco 23, Dean, British str, for Bangkok. 23, Mongkut, British str., for Manila. 23, Peacock, British g-bt, for Manila. 23, Hailoong, British str., for Swatow. 23, Fort Stuart, British ship, for Manila. 23, Hermione, British cruiser, for Manila. 23, Katsang, British str., for Caloutta. 23, Sultan, Norwegian str., for Hongay. 24, Chusan, German str., for Sourabaya. 24, Ariel, Norw. str., for Tientsin. 24, Columbia, British str., for Tacoma. 24. Dante, German str., for Saigon. 24, Hohenzollern, German str., for Japan. 24. Preussen, German str., for Shanghai. 24, Peshawar, British str., for London. 24, Taisang, British str., for Manila. 24, Tamba Marn, Jap. str., for Kobe. 24, Choysang, British str., for Canton. 25, Chingtu, British str., for Australia. 25, Silesia, German str., for Yokohama. 25, Beularig, British atr., for Nagasaki. 25, Fushun, Chinese s.r., for Shanghai. 25. Haimun, British str., for Swatow. 25, Juan, German str., for Kiuchow. 25, Kaifong, British str., for Shanghai. 25, Phonix, German str., for Saigon. 25, Trinidad, German str., for Kiuehow. 25, Tritos, Germau str., for Saigon.. 25, Wingsang, British str, for Shanghai. 26, Ariake Maru, Jap. str., for Kutchinotzu. 26, Ask, Danish str., for Hoihow.
26, Chiyoda Maru; Japanese str., for Kobe. 26, Chiyuen, Chinese str., for Canton. 26, Cowrie, British str., for Nagasaki. 26, Else, German str., for Bangkok. 26, Independent, German str., for Cebu. 26, Konoura Maru, Jap. str, from Yokohama. 26, Nanyang, German str., for Manila. 26, Omi Maru, Jap. str., for Australia. 26, Oxus, British str., for Manila. 26, Pechili, British str., for Iloilo. 26, Progress, German str., for Canton. 26, Tamsui Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe,
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