340
are firm. Appended are quotations in Canton, with laying down cost in London and Lyons, Exchange 4 months' sight, 1/117, and For. 2.50) per Dollar
CAMPHOR.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
YARN
COTTON LABN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s. English-Nos. 16 to 24,
[May 12 1960.
22 to 24. 28 to 32, 88 to 42,
81.00 to $107,00 114.00 to 120.00 116.00 to 128,00 129.00 to 188.00
147,00 to 154.0).
Mr. P. Edaljes says bis Report, dated HONGxoro, 11th May. The return of demand appears to be as far off as ever and the market is passing through a period of most intense depres sion. Quotations have again receded 50 cents to HONGKONG, 11th May. Stocks accumulated; $2 per bale and have at the close become entirely the price is consequently declining. Quotations nominal. Country orders ar
Bre small and are based COTTON PISCH GOODS- or Formosa are: $98.50 to $94.00; sales 250 too low to be of any use to importers.⠀⠀⠀ Bales of piouls.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 11th May. The downward ten dency is reported, market being full. Quotations
are
ia
Shekloong, No. 1, White...$7.65 to $7.70 pal.
do.
2, White... 7.05 to 7.10 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown,... 5.26 to 8.00
do.
2, Brown... 5.05 to 6.80 Swatow, No. 1, White... 7.80 to 7.85
do.
1, White... 7.10 to
*#
要重
"
7.15
No, 1, Brown..... 5.10 to
5.15
5.05
Swatow do.
2, Brown... 5.00 to Foochów Sugar Candy......11.65 to 11.70 Shekloong
9.80 in. 9,85.
*******
14
the fortnight are the shortest on record, under 1,000 bales-business being confined almost en- tirely amongst the natives, who still hold fairly large supplies of cheap contract goods and can afford to meet the fitful limited demands at more or less under market values. Importers although anxious to push business are disinclined to meet any further demand for lower prices, and if this is adhered to throughout the coming fort- night we expect to see buyers offers improve and resumption of business follow in sympathy with the recent reaction in Japanese spinnings.
Local Manufacture:-No business is reported W. and in the production of the Hongkong Dying Mills,
Japanese Spinnings:-These threads have experienced violent fluctuations in prices, Dur» MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
ing the earlier postion of the interval sales were Per steamer Pathan, sailed on the 14th effected at a decline of $1 to $4 per bale, but at the close advices of a strong upward tendency in April. For New York:-127 cases blackwood Japan has had the effect of arresting the down- ware, 110 osnes joss sticks, 293 bales rattancore, ward tendency and prices not only recovered the 160 boxes cassis, 87 cases Chinaware, 137 bales decline, but an improvement of 50 cents to one split bamboo, 26 cases human hair, 20 cares star-dollar per bale has been established, at which the aniseed. 10 bales bamboo scraps, 25 casks soy, market closes firm. Business of the interval and 1,193 packages merchandise.
aggregates 860 bales, comprising 60 bales of No. 168, and 800 bales of No. 208. say No 168., 85 bales Miike at $103 and 25 bales Kanegafuchi at $102; No. 20s., 350 bales Settsu at from $101 to 105), and 150 bales Aghai and 100 bales Kanega- fucki and 200 bales Sensu at from $100 to 104.
Per steamer Hector, sailed on the 20th April. For Liverpool-8,827 bales hemp, 102 bales matting, 40 bales rope, 40 bales canes, 10 cases cigars, 10 cases essential oil, 5 cases blackwood- ware, and 5 packages sundries. For Manches. ter:-2 cases ginger.
Per stesmar Candia, sailed on the 21st April. For London:-2,421 bales hemp, and 4 cases oigars from Manila, 18 bales feathers from Foo show, 400 boxes tea, 8,400 lbs. cougou, 75 cases Chinaware, 28 cases blackwoodware, 5 cases woodware, 90 bales oanes, 16 bales split bamboo, 1,250 m/pkgs. firecrackers, 280 rolls zasttings, 19 cases private effects, 107 bales fes. thers, 21 casas empty iron flasks, 9 cases oigars, and 9 cases sundries. For Marseilles-45 bales sants, For Bordeaux :-74 rolls mats and matting.
OPLUM.
HONGKONG, 11th May.-Malwa.-A good busi- ness has been done in this drug during the 2 years Old Malwa $930-
interval:
#
940
事迹 950
دو
"
960
4/5 Older Bengal. Owing to small stock in the place and better demand from the consuming districts, our rates considerably advanced : $970 for New Patna, $985 for New Benares, and $1,025 for Old Patna.
Persian.-Good drug is in demand at $880 to 890; inferior quality is utterly neglected."
Malwa..***** Patna
Benares
Persian
STOCK.
742 chests.
D
188 2,2001
"
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG Opium MARKET.
|
Raw Cotton :-Indian Cotton during the interval has been a dead letter, no negociations being entered into; meanwhile stocks have been heavily auguiented by frequent arrivals and we estimate unsold goods in the hands of importers close upon 4,500 bales. No business has been reported in China or other descriptions. We quote Bengal $20 to $25, American $26 to $20, Rangoon $18 to 324, and Chins $26 to $28.
Exchange on India has improved slightly and closes firm to-day at Rs. 146 for T/T and Rs. 146 for Post on Shanghai 714.
From the 91st ultimo to the 5th instant the undernoted business has been reported from Shanghai in Indian, Japanese and Local spin- nings, viz—
Indian-Total sales 6,072 bales, comprising 2,392 bales No. 10s. 425 bales No. 12, 45 bales
No. 16s, and 8,210 bales No. 204. prices remaining with little alteration as those last given and market closing steady. Estimated unsold stock 65,000 bales.
Japanese-Business in these threads is still confined amongst the natives and about 2,500 bales are reported to have changed hands on the basis of Tle. 75 to 77 for No. 168. and Tle. 79 to 77 for No. 206. prices showing a decline of 1 to 2 Taels, market closing weak. Estimated unsold stock about 16,000 bales.
Local: Total sales 1,650 bales on the basis of Tls. 76 to 77 fór No. 128. Tis. 771 to 79 for No. 148. and Tls. 78 to 80 for No. 169., prices showing a decline of 2 Taels and market closing unsteady.
RICE
HONGKONG, 11th May.-Some demand having come from the mainland, the prices are advancing. Quotations are:-
*
Round, Good quality Long
Siam, Field, mill cleaned, No. 2
PÄTKA,
BRNARES.
MALWA
DATE
New Old. New.
Now. ́Old.
Old.
Saigon, Ordinary ......
1900.
985 950
900 950
940
985 950
900 950
940
985 950
900
950
1,000 980
900
050
985
900 960
985
900 $60
10 S70 41,025 9791,075
COTTON. HONGKONG, - 11th May. A very depressed market during the period under review. Stook, about 6,000 bajes.
Bombay..... #Kurrachée
Bengal
and D Shan
25.00 to 25.50 picul.
to
25.50 to 28.00 picul.
27.00 to 28.00, 27.00 to 28.00
Garden,
White
Fine Cargo,
No. 1
***
.$2.95 to 3.CO. 3.25 to 3.80 8.45 to 3.50 3.20 to 8.26
8.80 to 3.85
4:05 to 4.10 4.25 to 4.30.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 11th May.-Among the sales ported during the week are the following:-----
YARN AND PIROX GOODS --Bombay ~ Yarn: 50 bales No. 8 at $82, 800 bales No. 10 at 385 to $98, 450 bales No. 12 at $92 to $97, 50 bales No. 16 at $100, 900 bales No. 20 at $101 to $106. Grey Bhirtings.-600 pieces 84 lba, Blue Panch at $3,40%
60 socks Malacon
$82. Tinpla 200 ags at $8.06. Quicksilver —50 flasks as $174. Lead,-1,680 piculs new chop $10.30.
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
7lbs. 8.4 lbs. -9 to 10 lbs.
White Shirtings-54 to 58 rd
per piece 8.00 to 2.10 8.20 to 2.25
2.75 to 8.60
3.70 to 4.85
2.55 to 2.75
58 to 60 64 to 66 Fine ......******* Book-folds.
8.00 to 8.75 4.00 to 476 6.00
to 7.75 4,35 to 6.25 0.75 to 1.50
1
Victoria Lawns-12 yarda
T-Cloths-6lbs. (82 in.), Ord'y. 1.65 to 1.80
7lbs. (82,
1.90 to 2.10- Mexs, 1.80 to 2,00
Drills, English—40 yds., 14 to
16lbs.
FANCY COTTONS----
7lbs. (82,, ), 6lbs. (82
"
8.86 to 2.70
8 to 8.4 oz., (86 in.)
2.70 to 3,40
4.10 to 7.00
per piece
1.75 to 7.20,
8lbs.
4.20
5.20
per
0.081
0.26
Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to
Brocades-Dyed
Chintzes-Assorted Velvets Black, 22 in Velveteens-18 in.......................
to U.28 per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.40 to 2.50
WOOLLENS
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 1.00 to 1.75 German
to Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.55 to 1.75
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted Camlets-Assorted ...... Lastings 80 yds., 8' inches, Assorted Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12lbs. METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
per piece
6,70 to 10.30
6.80 to 10.40
13.20 to 30.00
13.50 to 25
8.50 to 10.00.
per pair
4.20 to 16.00:
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng.)6.10 to
Swedish Bar................
Small Round Rod Hoop to 11/2 in. Wire 15/25
S
per picul
6.00 to
9.75 to
7.00 to
7.15 to
9.60 to
2.50 to
Old Wire Rope..... Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop10.25 to
Australian ...... Yellow M'tal-Muntz, 14/20 oz. 40.25 to
10.25 to
Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 40.25 Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 40.25 to New Chop, 14/20 oz. --
Composition Nails .....
Japan Copper, Blabs
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel + to t SUNDRIE
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
ON LONDON.
EXCHANGE.
(65.00 to
44.00 to
82.00 to
per box.
7.90 to
per owt, case
7.10 to
per ticul
178.60 to
per box, 6.50 to per 10
8.86 to
FRIDAY, 11th May,
1111
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on
Bank Billa, at 30 days
Bank Bills, at
Credita, at 4 months
1/117
Documentary Billa, 4months sight 2/0.
Or
Credita, s. 4 months sight (2501