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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS.
Wharves and Godowns.+Shares in S. C. Farnham & Co., After sales at Tis. 170 cum, and 158 or div., were forced off at Tls. 153, and have since recovered to T. 155. Shanghai and Hongke Wharf shares changed hands at Tls. 115. Lands. -Shanghai Land Investment shares were sold at 'l'ls. 82 and Tia. 80. There are buyers at the lalter rate. Industrial.-Shanghai Gas shares were placed at Tis. 210. International Cotton Mill shares were placed at Tla. 90 for cash and for delivery on the 37th September, and there are sellers at the same price. Shanghai Tee shares were sold at Tls. 90, Sbanghai Rice Mill shares at Tls, 25, China Flour Mill shares at Tls. 51, and American Cigarette shares at Tls. 75 for delivery on the 31st December. Tugs and Cargo Boats, Business was done in Taku Tug and Lighter shares at T. Tls. 75, and in Shanghai Miscellaneous.—- Cargo Boat shares at Tls. 169. Shanghai Sumatra Tobacco shares have been changing hands at declining rates, Tis. 70 to T. 68 for the 30th September, cum dividend, recovering to Tis. 69 cash, Tla. 71 for December, Tls. 72 for February, and $74 for March, all ex dividend. Sangbai-Langkat Tobacco shares have been rather quiet, business being confined to cash sales at Tis. 133 and Tls. 130 cash and Tis. 160 for the 31st December. Central Stores
New York rid London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 47s. 6d. ; waste silk 50s.; ten 52s. 6d.; Balti- more rit London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 52s. 6d.; waste silk 55s.; tea 57s. 6d.'; Konigs- berg riá London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 478. 6d.; waste silk 50s.; tca 52s. 6d.; Manchester, by Conference Lines, general cargo 52s. 6d.; waste silk 558.; tea 57s. 6d.; Liverpool, by Conference Lines, general cargo 47s. 6d.; waste silk 50s.; tea 52s. 6d. Hamburg by Conference Lines, general cargo 40s.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; tea 45s. Above rates are subject to a deferred rebate, as per Conference cir- cular. Havre, by Conference Lines, tallow 36s. net, general cargo 36s. net, waste silk 38s. 6d. net, tea 40s. 6d. net; Genoa, by Conference Lines, tallow 363. net, general cargo 36s. net, waste silk 38s. 6d. net, tea 4's. 6d. net; Marseilles, by Conference Lines, tallow 36s. net, general cargo 36s, net, waste silk 388. 6d. net, ten 40s. 6d. net. 35s. per ton of 20 cwt. net for above three ports. New York, by sail, 19s, nominal. New York rid Pacific, 14 gold cents per lb. tea, 6 cents per lb. silk, $10 per ton straw- braid. New York' rid Suez, 27s. tid. general cargo, 10s. extra for Turmeric, 27s. 6d for tea. 35s. general cargo, 10s. extra for Turmeric, 4's. for tea. Philadelphia, 35s. general cargo, Ius. extra fur Turmeric, 40s. for tea. Coast rates.-Moji to Shang- hai 81-10 per ton coal, nominal; Nagasaki to Shang- were placed at $10.25, and are wanted. Loans. hai $1.40 per ton coal, nominal; Newchwang to Kobe -Chinese Imperia Governinent E Lon Bonds little doing; Newchwang to Swatow little doing: were placed at Tls 250, and Shanghai-Sumatra | Newchwang to Cauton little doing; Wuhu to Canton
per cent. Debentures at Tis. 100,
8
ON LONDON.—
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 23rd September.
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on demand
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1/11/
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight Credits, at 4 months' sight
1/11
1/11
Documentary Bills, 4 months sight 1,11
On PARIS.—-
Bank Bills, on demand
2.46
Credits, at 4 months' sight
2.50
ON GERMANY.—
On demand
.1.99
ON NEW YORK.—
Bank Bills, on demand
47%
Credits, 60 days' sight
.481
ON BOMBAY.—
Telegraphic Transfer.
.146
Bank, on demand..
.1464
ON CALCUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer
.146
Bank, on demand..
.1464
ON SHANGHAL.---
Bank, at sight
.72%
Private, 30 days' sight.
73%
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
ON MANILA.——
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.-
On demand.
SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
TONNAGE.
.4 % pm.
2% pm.
.1 % pm. ..10.08 .53.75
SHANGHAI, 19th September (from Messrs. Whee lock & Co.'s report.)-Since last writing nothing has occurred to alter the state of our homeward freight market with the exception of a slight drop in rates to New York, which move has not tended to bring any more cargo forward, but enabled the first steamer that reduced to book what was actually ready for shipment. The fact of the matter is the manage- ment of steamers put on the New York berth seems to us to be most erratic, and shippers can never rely upon any date of loading; surely this is not as it should be, as there is no doubt that this direction for loading must be a valuable one, or there would not be the competition that now exists. For the amount of produce that must go forward just at this time of year, why cannot tonnage be arranged in some way or another to arrive here kay every ten days instead of what is being done now, "playing spy." The Mocduff arrived here on the 14th inst. aud opened at a 30s. rate; the same day 27%. 6d. is quoted for the Indravelli; what was the result? Natur- ally the latter seamer took all that was offering, although arriving in port three days later, so the former apparently must wait. It is an almost im- possibility for owners to work their vessels from the other side of the world, and the sooner they realize the importance of placing more confidence in their local agents the better for the ship and all concerned. Rates of freight are:-London, by Conference Lines, general cargo 40s.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; tea 45s.; Northern Continental ports, by Conference Lines, general cargo 40s.; waste silk 42s. 6d.; ten 458.;
closed.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
Boston,
For LONDON. -Benlarig (str.), Alesia (str.), Manila (str.), Ballaarat (str.), Socotra (str.). Wak asa Maru (str.), Indus (str.).
For BREMEN -Darmstadt (str.),
For MARSEILLES.-Wakasa Maru (str.). Indus (str.).
For Sax Francisco.-Belgie (str.).
For VANCOUVER.-Empress of Japan (str.). For VICTORIA, B. C.—Fictoria (str.). For TACOMA.—Victoria (str.).
For NEW YORK. Indravelli (str.). Prince Arthur, Macduff (str.), Governor Robie, Adolph Orbig, Paul Revere, Josephus, Mary R. Cushing.
For HAYRE AND HAMBURG.—Silesia (str.), Wittenberg (str.), Nurnberg (str.).
For AUSTRALIA.-Taiyuen (str.), Tsinan (str.). For SEATTLE.--Riojun Maru (str.).
SHIPPING.
ÅRRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL. HONGKONG.
September-
ARRIVALS.
15, Sueria, German str., from Foochow. 15, Bygdo, Norwegian str., from Philippines. 15, Hitachi Maru, Jap. str., from Kobe. 15. Frejr. Danish str., from Pakhoi.
15, Hong Leong, British str., from Singapore. 15, Woosung, British str., from Shanghai. 16, Hermes, Norwegian str., from Hongay. 17, Propontis, British str., from Singapore. 17, Choysang, British str., from Canton. 17, Brindisi, British str., from Bombay. 17, Hailan, French str., from Pakhoi. 17, Kwanglee, Chinese str., from Canton. 18, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 18. Keong wai, British str., from Bangkok. 18. Kiangnan, Chinese str. from Amoy. 18, Lyeemoon, German str., from Shanghai. 18, San Joaquin, Amr. str., from Manila. 18, Thales, British str., from Coast Ports. 18, Kwoiyang, British str., from Canton. 18, Woosung, British str., from Canton. 18, Meefoo, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 18. Kuight Templar, Brit. str., from Calcutta. 19, Dardanus, British str., from Foochow. 19, Holstein, British str., from Saigon. 19, Seitoku Maru, Jap, str., from Tamsai. 19, Petrel, Amr. g-bt., from Manila. 19, Kosauro Maru, Jap. str., from Moji. 19, Pigmy, British g-bt., from Manila. 19, Esmeralda, British str., from Manila. 19. Ningpo, British str., from Singapore. 19. Ulysses, British str., from Liverpool. 19. Windsor Castle, Brit, bk., from Gountalo. 20, Progres, German str., from Newchwang. 20, Sullberg, Gerinan str., from Newchwang. 20, Kanagawa Maru, Japanese str., from
Southampton.
20, Bellerophon, British str., from Liverpool. 20, Nurnberg, German str., from Hamburg. 20, Circassian Prince, Brit. str., from Bangkok. 20, Ebaui, British str., from Mororan. 20, Kashing, British str., from Hongay. 21, Hermes, Norwegian str., from Canton. 21, Chefoo, British str., from Canton.
September 24, 1898.]
21, Shini Maru, Jap. str., from Saigon. 21, Activ, Danish str., from Mauila. 21, Hikosan Mara, Jap. str., from K'notzu. 21, Canton, British str., from Shanghai, 21, Mongkut, British str., from Manila. 21, Haimau, British str., from Tamsui.Į 21, Blenheim, British cruiser, from a cruise. 21, Else, German str., from Bangkok. 21. Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 21, Petrarch, German str., from Rangoon. 21, Triumph, German str., from Pakhoi. 21, Darmstadt, Ger. str.,from Bremerhaven. 22, Lyeemoon, German str,, from Canton. 22, Haitan, British str, from Coast Ports. 22, Socotra, British str., from Yokohama. 22, Silesia, German str., from Moji. 22, John Saunderson, Brit. str., from N. York. 22, Ludus, French str., from Shanghai. 22, Machew, British str., from Saigon. 22, Pakhoi, British str., from Bangkok. 22, Mesfoo, Chinese str., from Canton. 22. Progress, Gorman str., from Canton. 92, Sullberg, German str., from Cauton. 23, Taiwan, British str., from Shanghai.“ 23, Flintshire, British str., from London. 23, Kwangping, Chinese str., from Chefoo. 23, Yamashiro Maru. Jap. str., from M`bourne. 23, Morgan City, Amr. str., from Manila. 23, Rio, German str., from Saigon. 23. Sendai Mara, Jap. str., from Amoy. September-
17. Muskoka, British bark, for New York. 17. Prosper, Norw. str., for Port Wallut. 17. Coromandel, British str., for Shanghai. 17, Hong Leong, British str., for Amoy. 17. Sutlej, British str., for Europe. 17, Tacoma, British str., for Tacoma. 18. Canton, British str., for Shanghai. 18, Decima, German str., for Saigon. 18, Frejr. Danish str., for Hoihow. 18, Hailoong, British str., for Swatow, 18, Oaufa, British str., for Shanghai. 18, Quarta, German str., for Samarang. 18, Rosetta, British str., for Yokuhama. 18, Suevia, German str., for Havre. 19, Choysang, British str., for Swatow. 19. Chunsang. British str., for Saigon. 19, Kwangles, Chinese str., for Shanghai. 19, Lyeemoon, German str., for Canton. 19, Taiwan Maru, Jap. str., for Kobe. 19, Woosung, British str.. for Swatow. 19, Yuensang, British str., for Manila. 20, Dardauns, British str., for Manila. 20, Meefoo, Chinese str., for Cauton. 20. Kiangnan, Chinese str., for Swatow. 24, Ask, Danish str., for Vladivostock. 20, Hailan, French str., for Hoihow.
DEPARTURES.
20, State of Maine, American ship, for Manila. 20, Moumuir, British str., for Kobe.
20, Wongkoi, British str., for Swatow. 20, Blenheim, British cruiser, for a cruise. 20, Celtic Bard, British ship, for Royal Road: 20, Kashing, British str., for Shanghai. 20, Ningpo, British str., for P, Arthur. 20, Onsang, British str., for Singapore. 20, Progress, German str., for Canton, 20, Sullberg, German str., for Cauton. 20, Thales, British str., for Swatow. 21, Doric. British str., for Sau Francisco. 21, Cunton, British str., for Canton. 21, Dante, German str., for Saigon. 21, Hanoi, French str., for Hoihow. 21, Hermes, Norw. str., for Hongay. 21, Phoenix, Norw. str., for Port Wallut. 21, San Joaquin, Amr. str., for Manila. 21, Ulysses, British str., for Shanghai. 21, Challenger, Amr. ship, for Baltimore. 22, Marie Jebsen, German str., for Haiphong. 22, Chefoo, British str., for Amoy. 22, Haimun, British str.. for Swatow. 22, Kanagawa Maru, Jap. str., for Kobe. 22. Kweiyang, British str., for Swatow. 22, Petrarch, German str., for Kobe. 22 Seitoku Mara, Jap. str., for Swatow. 22. Renie Rickmers, Gor. ship, for Bangkok. 23, Hohenzollern, Gerinan str., for Y'hama. 23, Darmstadt, German str., for Shanghai. 23, Esmeralda, British str., for Manila. 23, Fukui Maru, Jap. str., for Auping. 23. Lyeemoon, German str., for Shangbai. 23, Meefoo, Chinese str., for Shanghai. 23, Nurnberg. German str., for Yokohama. 23, Picciola, German str., for Iloilo. 23, Taiwan, British str., for Canton.
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