May 27, 1899.]
A mishap occurred to the organ bellows at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, the other Sunday evening, which, writes a correspondent of the Singapore Free Press, recalls a similar misfortune to the instrument which did duty before the present magnificent organ was erected at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai. During the singing of the anthem, one Sunday morning, about fifteen or sixteen years ago, the bellows of the orgau suddenly burst, when, of course, no one expected it, to the great consternation of the organist, choir, and congregation; how. ever, the anthem was got through somehow. On this occasion Mr. Feutum, formerly organist of St. Andrew's Cathedral in Singapore, and Mr. Salzmann's predecessor, was presiding at the instrument. In years gone by, when organs that had not been built for the climate, were put up in several churches in India, it was com- mon to hear of the bellows collapsing during orvioo.
COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
CANTON, 12th May-Tsatlees.-A few lots of New Season's Taatlees appeared on the markt and are said to have been sold at $720 Best No 1. So far we hear of no settlements for Europe. Re-reels.-Northing has been done since last report. Filature-In the beginning of the fortnight, the sudden advance in Exchange and the exorbitant prices asked by the dealers checked business completely. Refusals sent met with no response and it was generally feared that we would have a considerable decline Prices were only nominal and concessions of Sau/40 were obtainable on the highest prices paí | a few days before. A few purchases, however snoa reassurét the China men and the market c ose-firmer. Front prices aid we quote: $970 for Kai Lon Yan 9/11, $935 for Kwong Shuo Hang 11/13, 025 for Kwong King Yuơn 13/15, $880,85t for Quan | Hing Hing Lun and Soy Wo Cheong 11/13 and 13/15. $850 for King Wo Cheong 18/2. Short- reels. Have been in litt e enquiry From prices paid we quote: $95 for Kwong Lun On 1/16, $900 for Mee Lun Hing and Wo_Cheong_14/6, $870 for Knm fau Tai 14/16, and $80 (70) for IIIa 16/20 Wiste.-Team waste has been in good equiry and prices advanced rapidly. $79 have been aid fo Extra and dealers are asking now $81/82 per pienl,
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
CAMPHOR.
Hongkong, 26th May-There is little chunge to note in the position of this market. Quotations for Formosa tre $6 1501 to $63.00.8.les 23- piculs.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 24th May.-A brisk demand has further been experienced and prices have advanced. Quotations are:— Shekloong, No. 1, Whitz .....7.88 11 $7 92
do
White. 7.34 to 7.87
SHA/GHAI. 20th May -(From Missis A. R Burkill & Son's Circular) — Thollome market are reported quiet with Gold Kiling nt 324 Fcs. Raw Silk-Forward contracts are been made to the extent of 1,000 bales on basis of Tls. 515 for Gold Kiling. Total contract are now estimated at about 25, 00 balos. There is no definite news of the new crop, the general idea is that it will be a large one. Yellow Silk.-About 50 ba es have been taken from stock. Arrivals, us per Customs Be- turns, 13th to 19th May are: 36 Lales White, 26 bales Yllow and 1,068 bules Wild. Rereals And Hand Filatures.- About 50 bales Pegasu. 1, 2, 3 have been contracted for. Steam Filatures.—It is reported that contracts have been made this week for 300 bales. price not forthcoming. It has apparently become the custu for botli buyer and seller to be bound over to secrecy in settlements în this class of >ilk, which renders it difficult to obtain true details. The Export of Steam Fil. stures to date is: England 156 bales, France 4,361 bales, America 3,186 bales, and Japan & bales. Wilk Silk.-Some old cargo has changed hands. In Waste Silk And Pongues.-No business of importance has passed,
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND
JAPAN TO EUROPE.
Sheklong, No. 1. Brown,.. 5.17 to 5.23 Swat, No. 1, White... 7.80 to 7.85
do.
do.
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Brown... 5.03 to 5.1"
1, amite.. 7 25 3 ratow, No. 4. Brown.. 5 10
do.
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COTTON.
445
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Hoʻok No. 26th May-Modernte business a almost quotations. Stocks, about 8.50) ba es.
Bombay............. 2 blk to 16.0a1 pienl,
Karriene
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and
to:
15.25 to 17.60 picul.
Shanghai and Japanese, ..,20,00 to 21,00
Túngehow and Ningpo.. 20.03 to 21,00 Madras (Best).
to
Sales: 1,40 bales Bengal (New), Rangoon, and
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS, Per Amer. ship, Mc. Luarın, sailed on the 27th April. From Hongkong for New York:- 6,120 packages firecrackers, 6,087 rolls matting, 1,050 bales broken cassia, 800 cases ginger, 525 cases cassia, 342 bales rattancore, 170 packages chairs. 16 casks ginger, 112 cases heather brushes, 75 casks sny 66 cases blackwoodware, 30 cases earthenware. 11 cases Chinaware, and 3 packages merchandise.
:
Per P. & O. steamer Coromandel, sailed on the 13th May. For Hamburg :—100 boxes tea from Foochow. For Amsterdam :—300 boxes tea from Foochow. For London :-5,-41 packages ten, 9 bales feathers, 6 cases lacquer- ware. and 3 packages merchandise from Foo- chow, 39 bales waste silk, 30 bales raw silk, cases silk piece goods, 1 case silverware, I case cigars, 1 case butter flies, 1,450 boxes tea (30,450 lbs. Coupon), and 158 boxes tea (3,318 lbs. Sc. Q. Pekoe. For Gibraltar :-4 cases curios. For France-327 bales raw silk, 4 cases silk piece goods, rnd 2 cases feathers. For Milan 100 bales waste silk. For Zurich :—10 bales raw silk. Per steamer Sarpedon, sailed on the 9th May. For London :3,189 boxes tea (6,796 lbs. Congou), 378 boxes particulars unknown, 9 0×808 bambooware, 3 97 cases blackwoodware, lik). cases palm-leaf fans, 5
cases cowtailhair. 19 casks whisky, 30 bales canes, 2.233 bales hemp. 102 packages feathers, 2,706 p ges crackers, 79 packages M. O. P. shells, 87 packages indigo, sud 14 packages sundries. For Liverpool|:-1,728 bales hemp, 100 bales mats, and I package sundries. For Man- chester:-5 cases cigars. For Glasgow: -3 cases curios. For Dandes:-50 casks ginger. For Hamburg :-5C bales rattans and 250 bales cassia.
OPIUM.
cases c pperware.
HONGKONG, 26th May.-Bengal.-The market has relapsed into a quiet sta e, and closes dull at the following figures;—>ew Paton $7371, Did Paina $77A, N»w Ben <res $7271, and Old Benares $777k.
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Malwa, -Tag m rket has ruled firmer and a fair amount of «ules bave been effected. Closing quotations are —
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New Malwa $700 with allee of 0 to 2 catty. Old (2 yrs.) $7:0
to 1 (8 4..) $760 (56 ) $770 (7
** 1 5820 Persian-Rites have ruled steady, though the market has been quieter thú the previous week; Latest rates are:-Oily · 65 · and Paper-tied ¡650 to $765 according to quality.
lo-day's sto ks are estimated as under:-- New Patn ................................” ..................................
640 chests. Old Patna
RICE.
HONGKONG, 26th MayThe decline has been arrested and prives, are new steady. Quotations
Sigon. Orlina y....
*T
Ronnd. good quality.
Long S
$2.15 to 2.30
2.57 to 2.60
2 88 to 2.93
2,02 to 2, 6
No. 1
3,68 to 3:13
3.5 to 3 60 ..3:78 to 3.82
sjum, Field, mill do aned. No,
Gar-lon,
waite.
Pine Cargo
26th May. Very snall busin 89
ilONUKO SO, doing. Quotations are :--
Austrálian Miij. and Small. Moja kattoja Hongay double Į
screened.. Hangay Lump Hongay Dust.. Briquettes
***
18.40 to'
ex ship, ne vinal t... 11,9 ex shi ysterly -
9.00 to 10,00ʼn minni,
6,30 26 90 6@y ship, quiot
12.00 to
• x godown
840 to 850 ex ship 5.50 10 1+1,50 to
sales
a
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. · HONGKONG, 26th May-Among the re: orted during the work are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS-Bombay Yarn:- 50 huhe No. 6 at $65.25, 1.300 bales No. 10 nt 361.50 to $80, 750 hales No. 12 at $64 to 875 250 bales No. 16 at $72 to 892,50 400 häleg Nö, 21 nt $78 to $80.650. White Shirtings.-20 piece. Blue Lion at $5.95, 200 pieces Blue Drag B $74, 800 pieces Blue Lion at 5 95, 10 pieces No. 100 at $4.42), 500 pieces 650 at $1.12), 250 Pec 600 at $4.42), 20 pieces Blue Lion $9,20 pieces 100 at 44:1. T. Cloths.--300 pies. X M ut $2.4, 60C pices 8 lbs Mex, Re Sing at $2.75. Bengal Cotton.-Ins bales at
17, 100 bales at $16.50. Black Velveteen.—240 pieces Yellow Stag at $0.18).
METALS.-Lead 1,48 icces Australia at 8.90. COTTON YARN-
per Tale ..59.0 10 91.00
Bombay-Nox 10 to 20s English-Nos. 16 to 24.........101:00. to 108.00
92
22 to 24
28 to 32... 38 to 42..
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings-lilba.
106.00 to 110,00.
114.00 to 120.00
125.00 to 131.00.
per piece 1.70 to 1:80
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to
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7lbs. 8.4 lbs. ...... .5 to 10 lbs
1.92 to
2.00
2.95 to
39,30
3.25 to
3.87
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd
2.3 to
2.50
58 to Bo
2.70 to
3,35
64 to Gif
3.50 to
4.35
Fine
4.35 to
7.05
Book-folds. 3.75 to
5.65
Victoria Lawns–12 yards 0.60 to T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.). Ord'v. 1.52 to
7lbs. (92..), 6lbs. (82..), Mexs, 7lbs. (32. ); 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in) Drills, English–40 yds., 14 to !
Lilbs
1.95
1.72
183 to
2.10
1,62 to
1.82
2.10 to
2.73
2.35 to 3,20
3.65 to
New Benares
825 220
++
FANCY COTTONS—
1998.99
1897-98
Old Benares...............................................
45
31o 1.60
4.75
bales.
bales.
Shanghai
Cai.ton
Yokohama
(5.219
60 482
32,010
23,284
19,041
18,140
Malwa ................................
Persian..
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG OPIUM MARKET.
643-
913
Brocades-Dyed
300
per yard
Daminsks
16
Chintzea-Assorted .
PATNA..!
BENARES.
NALWA.
Velvets-Black. 22
116,-71
01,906
DATE.
New. Old. Now. Old. New.
Velveteens-18 in.
0.10 18.
Old.
EXTURE OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Sill
1.25
1899.
TO AMERICA.
1898-99.
hales.
bales.
Shan Cant.n Yokoha
11.448
13.564
10.476
11,463
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28,796
32,279
775 -737 May 20 1897-09 May 21 7371 765 7271 775 737+ 775 7271 775 May 22
740 775 May 2
700 7:71 775 775 727 775 700 May 24 7571
757 775
7273 7771 700 May 25
700 7.71 May 26 757} | 777).
$ 727)
$
WOOLLE
7621
700
700
700
720/780/770/8_0
myard
Sparish Stripez-Sandryche
1.60
Gerimi
Habit, Med, and Bron & Cloths, 1.0 to 2.25
50,418
56,306
Long Ella-
carlet Assorted
8,35 to 9.60