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Col. L. F. Brown, half-pay, R.E.. has been appointed to command the Royal Engineers in China and Hongkong, in the place of Col. H. Elsdale, who retires to-day.
The Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Clark, notifies that there had been four cases of plagne reported from 1st January to the 17th, with | four deaths.
H.M.S. Centurion arrived on the 14th inst. from Labuan. She did not visit Sandakan and has bad nothing to do with the Mat Salleh troubles.
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Orders-in-Council are pu' lished Gazette authorising an extension of the Mount Davis Cemetery and an extension of the come- tery near Mautauwei, in British Kowloon.
On Monday 15th inst.; some Chinamen were employed in getting somefiron from a lighter on to the 8. 8. Hyson when the chain gave way. One of the men on the ligter was killed at once by being struck with a piece of iron and another was badly injured.
On the 17th inst, a Chinaman employed at the East Point Sugar Reine, y got his queue entangled in the machinery and his scalp was torn off. He was taken to the Government Civil Hospital. The previous afternoon a mafou employed by Mr. Kennedy, liveryman, met with a serious accident. He had climbed a tree at Mr. Kennedy's town depot for the purpose of cutting off a rotten "branch for firewood. The branch on to which he had climbed broke, as also did another branch on to which he fell and he was dashed down a distance of 40 or 50 feet into adjoining ravine. He was badly out about the head and his spine was badly injured. He was taken to the Hospital and is not expected to
recover.
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Sheloong, No. 1. Brown,.. 5.45 to 5.70 pcl.
2. Brown... 6.10 10 6.43 1, White... 8 13 to 8.17- do.
1, White... 7.30 7.35 3ratow, No. 1, Brown... 5.32 to 5 36
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2, Brown... 5.20 to 6.23 Foochow Sugar Candy .12.08 to 12 10 .......10.95 11.00
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OPIUM.
Hongkong, 19th January.-Bengal.-The de- mand has been mengre, rates have declined, loging at $915 for Putna and $910 for Benares.
Malwa-A large amount' of business has beb transactod and the market closes firm at the following figures :..........
New and Old $930 to $940, Persian-bere have been very few sales during the past week, but the better quality of Paper wrapped Opium seems to be in demand and there- fore prices have advanced 2820 for Oily and $650 to $870 for paper-wrapped according to quality.
T'o-day's stocks are estimated as follows: Patna
867 chests.
Bonares ....................................................................................... Malwa....... Persian
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COURSE OF THE HONGKONG Оpiux MARKET.
DATE.
NALWA.
New. Old.
PATKA.
EXWARES.
New. Old. Now. Old.
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1900 Jan. 13
$
$
925
920
930
940
Jan. 14
925
920
930
940
Jan. 16 925
920
930
940
Jan. 16 936
920
930
940
Jan. 17
920
9:3
980
940
Jan. 18 915
910
930
940
Jan. 19 915
910
930
940
On the 13th inst. ra cinematograph enter. tainment was given in the City Hall in aid of the War Relief Fund. The arrangements were made by the Hon. F. H. May, who actedį as chairman. In opening the proceedings Mr. May made a few observations, mentioning that they were indebted to Mr. E. F. G. Hatch, M.P., for the loan of the cinematograph, to Mr. Wickham for the electrical arrangement, to the committee of the City Hall for granting the free use of the premises, and to Mrs. Lowson, Lieut. Barrett, and Mr. A. G. Ward for consenting to provide the musical part of the entertainment. Songs were given by Mrs. Lowson and Lieut. Barrett, Mr. Ward acoom. panying. A most interesting collection of views was shown and the entertainment was
much enjoyed. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. May for his services. A collection realised $214.
COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
CANTON, 5th January.—Silk, Taatlees and Re- reels.--No. business has been done in these sorts. Filatures Have remained extremely dull through- out the fortnight, the demand for Europe being practically nil. Prices have been very irregular; a good many reelers have withdrawn their hold- ings, preferring to wait rather than to sell at actual prices, whilst others, pressed for money, made considerable concessions. The last two days there has been more demand and prices are firmer. From prices paid we quote: $1,160 for Miu King Lun 11/13 and 13/15, $1,110 for Kwong Lun Fung 11/18, $1.100 for Yut Cheong Wo and Miu Wo Cheong 10/12, $1,069 for Quan On Tai 11/18, $1,060 for Kwong Wo Loong 10/12, $1,010/995 for Soey Wo Cheong and Quan Hing 10/12, $980/930 for Hing Luo, Yee Wo Lun and Quan Hing 11/.8 and 13/15, $950 for King Wo Cheong 18/22. Short-reels.-Little has been done for America and prices are irregular. aste.-
· Very quiet and prices only nothinal. We append quotations in Canton, with laying down cost in London and Lyons, Exchange 4 months' sight, 2/—¡ and Fcs. 2.52 per Dollar:-
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 19th January.-There is nothing to report in the position of the market, which is nearly the same as last reported. Quotations for Formosa are $80.50 to $81.40; sales 80u piculs."
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 19th January -Nearly all the stocks having been cleared; the prices are advancing = little. Quotations are : Shekloong, No. 1, White...$8,37.t¢ $8 43 pol.
„2, White... 7.60 to 7.63
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COTTON,
HONGIONG, 19th January.-There has been a
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500 pieces O at 84 90, 400 pieces Blue Lion at $7.02), 69+ pieces 3rd at 25.40, 600 pieces M at $5.60, 610 piec, s El phaut and Lce at 56,10, 500 pieces K 300 at $6.70, 1,000 pieces Flower Chop at $5.60, 2,500 pieces Blue Dragon at $3,80, 2,000 pieves Flower Basket at $3.271, 1,500 pieces For and Duck at 36.10, T. Cloths:-1,300 pieces 8 lbs. Hunter and Stag nt ¥3.471, 750 pieces 7 lbs. Red Stug at $2.75, 600 pieces 8 lba. V V nt $3.85, 600 pieces 8 lbs, Č € at $3,473.
MORTALS.- Quicksilver...– 100 flasks at $160. Lead -70 slabs Foong Chai at $38.50, 100 siabs Poong Chai at $68,30,
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG. 19th January.-Business con- tinues quiet and the market dull. Rates in most stocks show a de line and there is nothing of ary importance in the way of transactions to report.
ruled very quiet and weak with sellers and no BANES-Hongkong and Shanghais have
buyers even at the reduced rate. The approach of China Now Year and the consequent tight- ness of the money market, combined with the intention of the management to pay a bonus of 10s. in lieu of £1, are the chief reasons for the decline in this stock has been decided to appropriate the profits for six months ended December 31st, 1899 as follows;~A. dividend - of 30%., a bonus of 10s., $500,000 to reserve and about $1,000,000 carried forward to new account. The London rate by latest advices is 261 10, 01. Market here closes quiet with sellers at $343. Nationals Lave further declined to $26 without ssles.
MARINE INSURANCES.-China Traders have changed hands in small lots at $59 and 857 closing with sellers at the latter rate. Unions, and Cantons remain unchanged and without business, as likewise the Northern Insurances and Straits.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have found buyers in small lots at 8330 and $332) and are
fairly steady demand at current rates. Stook, still enquired for. Chinas have been negotiated
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Bombay...... Kurrachee
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca
21.00 to 22.50 picul.
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22.50 to 23.50
25.00 to 26.50
Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo...... 25.00 to 26.00 Mairas (Best) Sales: 500 bales.
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$2.95 to 2.98 Round, Good quality 8.26 to 8.30 Long .......
8.37 to 8.4Z Siam, Field, mill cleaned, No. 2... 8.20 to 8.25
Garden,
No. 1 F
8.54 to 3.57 White
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COALS.
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HONGKONG, 19th January.-Sales 1,500 ton. Cardiff coal ex ship and Godown at $21 at $22 In Japanese very small business is reported. Quotations are:-
Cardiff..... Australian...... Milki Lump} and Small. Moji Lump Hongay double
screened Hongay Lump Hongay Dust... Briquettes
$20.00 to $21 or ship, nominal 11.00 to ex ship, steady 8.00 to 9.00 nominal 6.50 to 8.50 ex ship, steady 12.00 10
ex godown 8,00 to 8 50 ex ship 6.50 to 10.50 to
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at 888 but close with sellers at that rate.
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macsos after sales at $311 have ruled easier with sellers at 831 and no buyers. Indos have improved to 888 with small sales whilst a demand forward remains unsatisfied. Douglases continue quiet, and without business. China Manilas are obtainable at 887 but buyers only offer $85, China Mutuals still remain in demand without bringing shares on the market.
REFINERIES-China Sugars are reported to has been no local business and the quotation of have been placed at $115, from the North. There
$118 must be taken as more or less nominal. Luzons unchanged and without business.
MINING.-Punjoms have been dealt in to some extent at $6.35 and $6.25, and olose weaker with sellers at $5.90. Charbonages are still enquired for and have changed hands at quotation. Olivers, Great Easterns and Raubs have changed hands in small lots, also Jelebus at quotations.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampos Docks have ruled easier with sellers and no buyers at $538 closing at $535, no sales are reported, but a demand at something under equivalent rates forward can- not be satisfied. New Amoy Dooks are obtainable at $204. Kowloon Wharfs have all been much quieter with sales at 888, $871, 887 and $85, the market closing with sellers at $85. Wanchais unchanged and without bari-
ness.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.—All stocks under this heading have declined. Hongkong Kowloon Lands after futher sales at $118 and have been negotiated at $116 ́and close with buyers at the last rate. Hotels have been placed at $124, $123, and $122, in small lots closing with buyers at the last rate. West Points after sales at $39, 88, and $37 are pro- curable at $35. Humphreys could be placed at $9.35, but shares are not obtainable,
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 19th January.-Among the sales reported during the week are the following :-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS:-Bombay Yarn:- 700 bales No. 1!! at $82 to $91, 650 bales No. 1 at $82 60 to 388,- 360 biles No. 18 ut $5.50 to 97, 750 balez No. 20 at $98 to $104. Japanese Yarn: nl 8 No. 20 at $99 to $143. Grey Shirtings :-500 pieces 7 Iba, Large Eagle at $2.25, 9,000 pieces 8 lbs. No. 1 at $3.471, 0 pieces 84 lbs. 3 Dogs at $3.65, 2,700 pieces 81 lbs. | Red Seal at $3.07), 300 pieces 84 lbs. Blue Seal
MISCELLANNOUS.--Green Islands have de- at $3.171, 4.200 pieces 84 lbs. Blue Seal at $3.47).clined to $20 Watsons have changed hands White Shirtings. – 500 pieces Flower Chop at $5,60, | at $16. Electrics at $9.75, Ropes at $250 to 500 pieces C Chop at $6.471, 1,000 pieces Flower $275. Ioes at $134 aud $135 and China Provis Vase at $4.55, 300 pieces Gold Tiger at $7,80 | denta at $9.25 or dividend.
COTTON MILL»,—Hongkongs after sales at $17 and $16 have declined to $43, with sellers, The quotations for the Northern Mills in the absence of local business are taken from the last Shaughai circulars.