Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
per piece 6.25, to
1
6.85 to
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PREES AND
Bank Bill on demand Credits, at 4 months' sight
ON GERMANY.
On-demand ...........
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 60 days' sight
ON BOMBAY.—
On PARIS-
9.50
9.60
Camleta Assorted ............ | Laetings—30 yds.,81 inches,
12.00 to 82.00
9.00 to 20.00.
~~Assorted.j
Orleans-Plain
7.50 to 9.00
per pair
Blankets-8 to 12lbs.
8.50 to 14.00
METALS
per picul
Iron-Nail Bod
4.25 to
Square, Flat Round Bar
4.80 to
Swedish Bår
6.00 to
Small Round Bod
4.75 to
-
Hoop to 11/2 in......................................
6.75 to
Wire 15/25..
9.00 to
Old Wire Rope
2.50 to
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
900 to
9.00 to
Telegraphic Transfer
2.48 2.514
2.011
.48€
1461 .147
Mug 6, 1908
and 881, closing, steady at the latter- Hotels have been in pretty general at $79, 880, 381 to $85 withent bringi any shares and at time of closing an und demand still exists. West Points have chang bands in small lots at $28 and Humphreys at $94, both closing steady at quotations. Kowloon Lands are enquired for at $24, but no, sales have been reported.
MISCELLANEOUS.--Star Ferries have changed hands at $14, Green Islands at $241, Watsons. at $15 and $142, and China Providents at $9.80. Fenwicks an enquired for at 835, but no sales, have been effected..
Closing quotations are as follows -----
{PAID UF.] _QUOTATIONS.
COMPANYA
49
.146
Bank, on demand.
347
ON CALOUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, on demand..
ON SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight
.721
Private, 30 days' sight.
...... .731
Banka
.41 % pm.
Hongkong & S'hai... China & Japan, ordy
£1 £5.58.
.11% pm.
.1% pm.
...52.75
Australian.....
Yellow M'tal-Muntz,14/20 oz. 40.00 to
Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 40.00 to Elliot'a, 14/20 oz. 40.00 to
Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand,
ON MANILA.—
On demand..
+
Tin-Plates
Steel + to t
SUNDRIES-
Quicksilver.
Tiles
Window Glas6. ...................................................... Kerosene Oil ......
75.00 to
ON SINGAPORE :—+
88.00 to
On demand...
87.00 to
per box.
6.25 to
per cwt, case
6.75 to
per picul
to
per box
J
5.35 to per 10-gal. case
2.06 to
SHANGHAI, 29th April-(From Messrs.-Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report.) The business of the past week has been small, particularly where English makes are concerned, but the reason for this dullness must not be
assigned to any apathy on the part of Chinese buyers as they have, in sympathy with Importers, been much upset by the sudden and pronounced advance in Exchange. No one seems to have been on the outlook or prepared for this advance and many different reasons are given for it, but there can be little doubt that the recent large purchases of Raw Silk, chiefly for forward de livery, have had much effect on local rates. Whether this had much effect on outside markets
it is difficult to say. Sales during the period under review have again been confined largely to American goods, and several thousands of bales of Dri.ls and Sheetings have been sold for arrival next autumn, chiefly on a sterling basis. It is difficult to state any particulars of the sales, but it is pretty certain a good quantity has been done, as recent advices from New York report a large business (in some quarters estimated at about 80,000 bales) for shipment during July, August and September at very full rates. Under there circumstances it can bardly be wondered at that the market is quoted very firm. The market for English goode, as stated above, dull as far as actual sales are concerned, but still there is a good general feeling and with a more secure im- pression about the course of Exchange ruling in the near future a large business might have been done. As it is the Tientsin market is much better than it has been for some time, although dealera here are trying to make it appear lower than it actually is, while reports from Newchwang are considered very favourable. There is nothing new to write about the Ningpo and River Port markets, the prospects for the coming season ap- pearing to be as favourable as ever,
METALS, 1st May. (From Messrs Alex. Bielfeld & Co.'s Report) 1st May :- Not much been done during the past week, and what was done was at a low figue. The iron disposed of cannot be replaced at the price sold, owing to the Home quotations being 38. higher. 400 tons of London Shoes were sold at 828. 6d. to 838. 6d. and 350 tons of Cart Tyres were sold at 1068. The market is very quiet locally, and the natives are naturally ei deavouring to dispose of their holdings. They are not ordering any more as the stock does not require replenishing for at least "two or three months. In Australian lead 200 tons. have been sold at £15, and locally in pot cargo business Las been at Tls. 7 to Tls. 7.10 per pioul.
ON LONDON--
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 5th May.
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on demand
.1/115 1/11
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
..1/11
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...1/11/
Credits, at 4 months' sight
1/11
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight2/0,1
SOVEREIGNS. Bank's Buying Rate...10.61 GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael...........
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 5th May.-The market has ruled somewhat inactive during the week and with the exception of rises and a fair business Banks and Docks and a stiffer feeling in rates generally there are no special features to report. BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais.With a further improvement in the London rate to £60 and a fair local demand the rate has risen steadily during the week and sales have been effected at 272, 274, 275, 278, 280, and 2:1 per cent. prem. On time a few shares changed hands at 285 per cent. prem, for July, and at 90 for August. The market closes steady at 281 per cent. prem. Nationals have ruled quiet with small sales at $22, closing with sellers
at that rate.
MARINE INSURANCES-China Traders have found small buyers at $614. Uniona continue on offer at $230) and Cantons at $1424. In the Northern Insurances and Straits there is no local business to report.
FIRE IN URANCES.-Hongkong Fires have been negotiated in large lots at $296 and $297, closing with buyers at $297. China Fires could be placed in small lots at 881.
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have remained weak with little or no business, but at time of closing are enquired for at $29. Indo-Chinas have been negotiated in large lots at $694 and $69, and at equivalent rates for June rate. Douglases remain unchanged and with and July, market closing with sellers at latter business at 8554, closing with buyers at $55 and sellors at $56. China Manilas and China Mutuals unchanged and with no sales, to report.
REFINERIES.China Sugars have been ne- gotiated at $169 cash and at $171 for 31st instant. Luzons have changed hands at $47, $49, and 850, closing at $48.
MINING.-Punjoms have further improved to $7.75 with but few sales, shares being difficult to get even at the advanced rate. Charbonnages have advanced to $175 without bringing any shares on the market, whilst sales are reported from Paris at the equivalent of $190. Queen Mines have changed hands to s obtainable at the rate. Jelebus have remained fair extent at 50 cents, but more shares are steady at $10 with small sales, closing with sellers. Raubs have ruled very steady with small sales and buyerg at $58. Olivers continue quiet and more or less out of the market. Great Easterns, with expected news of a second crushing, have been enquired for and changed hands at $3.65, $3.75, and 34, closing at $44.
DOCKS, WHArves, and GoDOWNS.--Hong- kong and Whampoa Dooks after small sales at 328 per cent. prem quickly jumped with out sales at intermediate rates to 335 and afterwards to 340 with sales at those rates
Do. deferred
Natl. Bank of China
B. Shares..... Foun. Shares... Bell's Asbestos E. A....! Campbell, Moore & Co. China Prox. L. & M... China Bugar Cotton Mills-
International Laou Kung Mow Boychee Yahloong ........................... Hongkong ..................... Dairy Farm
[$476) buyers ▼
$125 281 pct. preus
£8 $22, sellers £122.
£1 nominal $10 $101, ellers $10 $9.7%, sellers
. $100-$169, buyers
Tls. 100 Tls. 50, buyers .............. Tis: 100 Tls. 75
(TIs, 100 TIs. 70°
Tls..600 Tls. 850- Tls. 100 Tla. 55-
$100 $41, ellers 16:31, buyers $2586, buyers $10 $24), sellers $50 $31
Fenwick & Co., Geo.. Green Island Cement... 1. & C. Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas H. H. L. Tramways Hongkong Electric
Hongkong Ice Hongkong Hotel
H. & K. Wharf & G...
Hongkong Rope..... H. & W. Dock insurances
Canton............ China Fire China Traders' Hongkong Fire North-China Straits Union ........ Yangtare........ Land and Building-
Hongkong Land Inv. Humphreya Estate... Kowloon Land & B. West Point Building Luzon Sugar Mining-
Charbonnages
Gt. Estn. & C'donian Jelebu ..... Queens Mines Ld..... liver's Mines, A............. Do. B...... Punjom......................
Do. Preference. Raube
New Amoy Dock Steamship Coys
China and Manila. China Mutual Pref.
Do. Ordinary
Do. Do. Douglas Steamship H., Canton and M... Indo-China 8. N. Star Ferry Tebrau Planting Co.
Do.
United Asbestos
Do.
Wanchai Warehouse....... Watson as C., A. &
£10 $128, buyers! $10 $11,76, Bellers $100 $142).
$5085, buyers $25 $112 $50 $86)
$50 170-
$125 840,p.ct. prem„==
[1650
$50 $142), sellers $20 (181) sellers o $2561,.sa.es
50 $297, buyers. -26. TIB. T+0 $20 144, sellers $50 $280, sellers $60 $114, ex div.
$50 881, buyers $10 19, buyers $30 124, buyers $40 128, sellers $100 $48, seliers
Fcs. 250 $176, buyers
$5 $4) $510 1260: 50 cts, sellers $56, sellers $84, buyers 16 71, sellers. $1 +1.60, mes 158, 10d. $28, buyers $64 $16, buyers
J. Y.
$50 $75, buyers £10 49, 15., buyers £10 £4, 10, buyers £5 1.2, 10s, buyers $50 +56), ale & sellers $1529, buyers £10 (69, sellers $71 $14, sellers $5 $5, sellers $883, sellers $2 $1.50, buyer $10 $10, nominal $87489, buyers $10 |$15, sellers
VERNON, Broker,
SHANGHAI, lat May.-(From Mesars J. Bisset & Co.'s Report).The business of the week has been fairly brisk. Shanghai and Hong.. kew Wharf shares have continued in demand, for cash and time sales, while Mill stocks are recover.
and at 343 for 31st_instant, the marketing from last week's depression. † Banks. closing steady at 340, Kowloon Wharves con- tinue quiet and neglected with no sales at quotation. Wanchais have been in a small demand without bringing shares on the market. Amoy Dooks are wanted at $15.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have found buyers at $80, $80},
Hongkong and Shangbai Banking Corporation. Early in the week a sale of 265 per cent. premi took place; later the rate rose to 263 per cent. prem. Cash sales at Hongkong at 270 per cent. prem. were 18ported on the 27th and at Shanghai a sale was put through at the same figure on the 29th, while the market closes at this rate.