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tracts forward amount probably to 200 to 300 bales. The market closes weak, Short-reels. The transaction for America have been relatively large, but otherwise little business has been done. Waste-Is week and buyers disinclined to operate. No orders of importance are in hand. The price is nominally $74, but a sale of 50 bales is reported at $71, for Extra-Extra Steam Waste. We append quotations in Canton, with laying down cost in London and Lyons, Exchange 4 months' sight, 2/014, and Fcs. 2.614 per Dollar.
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO EUROPE.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Chinese bought freely. Prices in consequence improved to $967) for high numbers Fatna and $955 Benares, but the latter part of the period has been quieter and no sales have been made so far. The market closes weak at $957) Patna and $9471 Benares.
Persian-Superior quality drug is in demand at $870/880.
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STOCK.
Patna..
Benares
Malwa
Persian
[September 15, 1900;
RICES
tendency continues, the market being briek HONGKONG, 14th September. The upward Quotations are:- Saigon, Ordinary
31
Round, Good quality Long
.92.90 to 2.95 8.05 to 3.10
3.35 to 3.40
J
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
3.04 to 3.04
1,081
20
493
701 2,027 |
+9
Garden, White Fine Cargo
J
No. 1
3.42 to 3.47
4.05 to 4.10
4.25 to 4,30
COALS.
Shanghai
Canton
Yokohama
HONGKONG, 14th September.-In sympathy with China Cotton, the market ruled weak. Stock, about 2,400 bales.
Bombay,
1900-1901
bales.
! 11,600
1899-00 bales. 24,021
COTTON.
2,451
14,051
6,368
30,389
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca,
.21.00 to 21.50 picul. 21.00 to 24.00
19
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN
...21.70 to 26.00 Tungchow and Ningpo.......22.00 to 25.00 Sales: about 300 bales.
Shanghai and Japanese,
Shanghai
Canton
Yokohama
TO AMERICA.
1900-1901
1899-00
bales.
1,270
bales. 1,795
3,940
6,805
5,210
8,600
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 14th September.-The going up a little, holders being firm. for Formosa are:-)
---$95.50 to $96.00; piculs.
SUGAR.
price is Quotations sales 470
HONGKONG, 14th September.-No demands having come from the mainland, prices are slightly declining. Quotations are ---- Shekloong, No. 1, White. .$7.60 to $7.65 pel.
do.
2, White...... 6.00 to 6.95 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown 5.15 to 5.20
2, Brown 4.90 to No. 1, White.... 7.70 to
1, White. 6.95 to 7.00
do. Swatow, do. Swatow,
do.
*1
No. 1, Brown
2, Brown
>!
11
4.95
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7.75
19
15
4.95 to 5.00
J
4.85 to 4,90
Foochow Sugar Candy.........11.20 to 11.25 Shekloong
9.95 to 10.00
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YARN,
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Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hongkong, 14th August:-A very disappointing fortnight has been experienced in our yarn market, as with the relief of Peking and restor ation of order a brisk demand from the country was confidently expected. On the contrary, business has been duller than might have been supposed, considering the season of the year, the bulk of 3,355 bales reported as sold being all more or less forced, and present quotations are one to three Dollars per bale lower than when last advised. Importers are becoming anxious sellers and exceptional offers have been placed before buyers, but without outlet for their purchases, dealers are by no means inclined to increase their holding or interest. The Mid-Autumn Festival has somewhat retarded clearance, and deliveries from first hands are greatly affected. The market closes weak and declining.
The most salient feature of the fortnight has been the heavy drop in, the prices of Japanese spinnings, consequent on a favourable exchange and a glut in the home markets.
Local Manufacture.—A sale of 100 bales No. 10s. of the Hongkong, S. W. and Dyeing Mill has been reported.
Japanese Spinning.-A heavy drop in prices of about 35 to 80 per bale has induced an extensive business in these threads, to the detriment of Bombay No. 208, which are pactically neglected even at the current reduced rates. Sales reported are some 2,000 bales No. 208, say 750 bales Kane- gafnchi at from $97 to $93, 800 bales Settsu at from $100 to $94, 100 bales Ashai at from $96 to $93, and 400 bales Shensu at from $964 to $94, market closing very quiet with anxious sellers.
Raw Cotton-Importations of new Crop China | Cotton have' commenced to arrive. The yield is
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. Per steamer Prometheus, sailed 6th Septem- ber. For London :-7,162 boxes=150,402 lbs. scented caper, 100 pkgs.-4,800 lbs. congou, 16 pkes. and 451 half chests tea from Amoy, 6,297 bales hemp, 100 bales cocoons, 48 hales canes, 900 casks preserves, 4,194 cases pre- serves, 135 cases Chinaware, 109 cases black large and quality normal. First shipment of woodware, 225 cases cassia, 47 cases cigars, 207 Ningpo realized $26.80, from which figure rates cases shell, 40 cases bristles, 23 cases camphor, have gradually receded to $224, the quotation of 20 cases aniseed star, 247 rolls matting, 118 bags the day, total settlements reported being some ore, 92 pkgs. private effects, 15 pkgs. sundries, 625 bales. Estimated unsold stock about 700
bales. 36 empty drums. For Liverpool:-19 cases
Indian staple is quiet, but for best cigars, I box embroideries. For Glasgow:-2 descriptions of machine-ginned comparatively boxes ginger. For Manchester :-4 cases cigars.higher prices have been obtained, as supplies have run short. The business of the interval For London opt. Manchester-150 bales waste silk. For London opt. Hamburg:-195 bales amounts to about 100 bales Bengal at from 24
to $22, leaving a stock of about 1,200, bales on canes, 1 case teasticks. For London opt. Ant-
the market. Quotations are $18 to $22. Ran- werp opt. Hamburg :- 25 cases bristles."
goon, $16 to $20.
Per P. & 0. steamer Java, sailed on 9th September. For London:-500 bales hemp from Manila, 7 cases cigars from Manila, 436 half chests tea from Amoy, 469 boxes tes from Macao, 8,692 boxes tea-182,532 lbs. tea from Canton, 50 bales waste silk optional Manchester, 87 bales canes, 56 cases Chinaware, 4 cases copperware, 41 cases blackwoodware, 'I case silks, 10 rolls mata, 9 cases private effects, 1 case China ink, 1 pkg. tin plates, 8 cases hardware, 3 pkgs. rattan chairs. 150 cases preserves, 1 case silks and curios, 100 casks preserves, 12 drums paint, 120 bales feathers, 10 boxes essential oil.
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, 14th September. Malwn.—We have no change to report in the position of our market. Rates remained steady during the interval, resulting in a fair amount of business. New at $830, old at $860/$880, older $890/900.
Bengal.-A very strong feeling prevailed during the first part of the fortnight and the
Exchange on India has taken an upward"turn, and is steadily advancing, to-day's quotations being Rs. 154 T/T and Rs. 155 for Post. On Shanghai 71 and on Yokohama T/T one and a half per cent, discount.
The under noted business is reported from Shanghai in imported and local spinnings from the 18th to the 31st ultimo, viz :---
Indian.—Total sales 3,260 bales, comprising 20 bales No. 68., 1,875 bales No. 10s., 160 bales No. 16s. and 1,205 bales No. 20s., prices remaining with little alteration as those last given and market closing quiet but steady-The unsold stock was estimated at 88,000 bales.
Japanese.-Total sales 707 bales on the basis of Tis. 69 to 71 for No. 166, and Tls. 72 to 73 for No. 20s., prices showing a decline of Tls, 2 No. 168. and Tl. 1 in No. 208., and market closing weak and bare of stock.
Local-Total sales 1;350 bales on the basis of Tls. 60 for No. 108. Tls. 621 for No. 128. and Tls. 64 to 63 for No. 148. (packed bales), prices showing a decline of one Tael and market closing weak. Estimated unsold stock about 10,000 bales.
HONGKONG, 14th September.--Small sales of Cardiff on private terms, and sales of Japanese. Quotations are:--
Cardiff...
$36 ex ship, nóminal
Australian $14.00 to $14.50 er godown, nominal Yubari Lump......$11.00 ex godown, nominal Miiki Lump ...8.00 to 8,50 nominal --
Moji Lump .$7.00 to $9.50 ex ship, steady Hongay double 10.50 ex godown
screened
Hongay Lump......8.50 ex ship Hongay Dust......5.50 Briquettes......... 14.50 ex godown
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nominal.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 14th September,-Among the sales reported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE Goods. Bombay Yarn.~ 800 bales No. 10 at $82 to $88, 600 bales No. 12 at $87 to $90, 300 bales No. 16 at $92 to $102,. 1,350, bales No. 20 at $94 to $106.
METALS.-Quicksilver. - 500 flasks at 11.63. Lead, - 100 bags, new mark, at $10.55. COTTON YARN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208... English-Nos. 16 to 24,.
#1
13
22 to 24, 28 to 32,.
per bale .$75.00 to $105.00 ..114.00 to 120.00 ..120.00 to 128.00 ......186.00 to 142:00
38 to 42,.........155.00 to 170.00
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
per piece
2.05
to 2.15
7 lbs. 8.4 lbs. ............. 2.90
2.30
to. 2.40
to 3.65
D to 10 lbs. 3.80
to. 4.65
White Shirtings- —54 to 50 rd. 2.60
to 2.80
58 to 60 64 to 66 Fine
3.25
to 4.00
"
4.30
to 5.10
5.20
to 7.80
Book-folds. 4.40
to 6.30
to 1.60
to 1,85
to 2.20
to 2,10
Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.78 T-Cloths6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y, 1.70
7lbs. (82
2.00 Glbs. (32,. ), Mexs.: 1.90 7lbs. (32,
Drills,
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2.40 to 2.80 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.80 to 3.50 English-40 yds., 14 to 4.20 to 7.10
FANCY COTTONS—
16 lbs.
Turkey Red Shirtings—1} to Į 1.55
Brocades-Dyed..
Chintzes-Assorted
to 5:00
8 lbs
to
per yard
..0.08)
to 0.17
to 0.00
to 0.221
Velvets-Black, 22 in. .........0.22} Velveteens-18 in.
0.20
per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.36 to 2.50
WOOLENS
per yard Spanish Stripes Sundry chops.0.80 to 1.50 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
Long Ella-Scarlet..
Assorted. Camlets-Assorted..
to 2:50 per piece 6.40 to 10.00 6.50 to 10.10 .12.50
to 82.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches? 8.00 to 20.00
Assorted i
Iron-Nail Rod
.
Orleans-Plain
8.50
per pair ·
to 10.00
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs. METALS--
4.00
to 18.00
per picul
4.80 to
7:50 to,
6.25 to
5.50 to
8.50 to
2.50 to
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng.)4.80° to
Swedish Bar Small Round Rod: Hoop to 11/2 in... Wirel 5/25
Old Wire Rope
to ..10.10 to
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop10.25
Australian Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/20oz.35,00 to Vivian's. 14/20 oz. 34.00 to Elliot's. 14/20 ox: 84.00 to Composition Nails ..... .55.00 to Japan Copper, Slabs
Tin
...........38.50 to .72.00 to