380
Persian
More purchases of good quality have been made by the Japanese at 1810 per picnl.
Patr Benares
STOCK
COTTON.
1,216
185
5541
2,8001
HONGKONG, 26th April.-Market steady only for superior qualities. Others more or less neg- lected Stock, about 11,000 bales,
Bombay,
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca, Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo,
Sale: 500 bales.
Mr.
YARN.
L
17.00 to 19.00 picul
18.00 to 21.25
»
22.00 to 24.00 22.00 to 24.00
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Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hongkong, 28th April.-The long expected Spring demand has at last made its appearance, and during the past fortnight close upon 12,000 bales
are reported to Changed hands, particulars
of which are
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
below. Values have further appreciated one to three Dollars per bale, and the aspect of the market at the close points to the maintainance of the advance. Dealers have somewhat satisfied their requirements, and as exchange is in their favour, are now, keeping aloof in hopes of forcing the hands of holders. Business has consequently again become quiet, but the market may be said to close firmer, with an improved prospect. Best spinnings are in short supply and one or two favourite chops would be taken at an advance on quotations; medium and common threads from the bulk of present stocks and holders will concede a little in price to induce sales.
Local Manufacture.-Local mill products are firmer all round and sales of 600 bales have transpired at an advance of 50 cents to a Dollar and a half per bale, say 100 bales No. 108., at from $85 to $861; 235 bales No. 12s., at from $86 to $87, and 265 bales No. 16a,, at from $93 to $94. Japanese Spinnings.-Are easier, but supplies are still conspicuous by their absence, the only | business of the fortnight being contracts for about 700 bales May-June delivery of Kanegafuchi No. 168, at $8104, Setteu No. 20s., at $1074, and Ashai No. 20s., at $108.
Raw Cotton-There is no change in the con- tinned quietness of this market. Stocks of Indian descriptions are steadily accumulating by inces- sant arrivals, and importers are vigorously press- ing sales without leading to any significant business. Sales reported are 75 bales Bengal at 19, 25 bales at $20, and a choice parcel of 100 bales superfine - machine-ginned at $213, leaving in stook about 10,000 bales, after deducting about 1,600 bales recently exported to Japan. With the exception of 100 bales Thoongchow sold at $224, there has been nothing doing in China Cotton. Unsold stock about 500 bales. Quot- ations are:-Indian $17 to 821, and Chinese $22 to $24.
Exchange on India, after having touched Rs. 150 during the interval, closes to-day at Rs. 147 for T/T and Rs. 147] for post. On Shanghai 72} and on Yokohama 24 per cent. premium.
The under noted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the amall interval of five days, say from the 7th to 12th instant, viz..—-
Indian. — Total sales (5,963- bales comprising 2,848 bales No. 10., 215 bales No. 128,, 50 bales No.146, 1,540 bales No. 168., and 1,315 bales No. 208., prices showing an advance of fully one Tael and market closing strong. Estimated unsold stock 25,000 bales.
Japanese.—Firmness of holders restricting business. - Total sales about 1,000 bales No. 168., and 208, on the basis of Tls. 78 to 791 for the former and Tis. 791 to 87 for the latter, rates showing a rise of half to one Tael and market closing steady. Stocks nil, da
Local-A good enquiry has continued and sales to the extent of nearly 5,000 hales have been effected at an advance of two Taels on previous quotations, market closing very strong.
COALS.
HOW TONG, 26th April.-Small sales of Ja-
quotations;
$29.00 sellers ex ship m^$14.00 to $14.50 ex godown, nominal
$11.00 er godown, nominal $10, 2
$7.00 to $9.50 ex ship, steady
10.50 ex godown
Hongay Hong
PAU:8.50 ex ship
14,50 ex godown
RICE. HONGKONG, 26th April. The prices are declin- ing, market being weak. - Quotations are:-- Saigon, Ordinary.!!!!!!
$2.55 to 2.60 Round, Good quality ....................... 2.70 to 2.75 Long........................................................................... 8.15 tō 3.20 Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2-.............. 2,65 to 2.70
Garden,
No. 1... 8.25 to 3.30 White...................... ·
#5
"
1)
19
Fine Cargo ................ke.
AND
3.70 to 3.75
4.00 to 4.05
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MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 26th April.-Among the sales reported during the week are the following:
YARN
PIECE GOOD8.-Bombay Yarn: 1,550 bales No. 10 at 180 to $99, 800 bales No. 12 at $87.50 to $9050, 450 bales No. 16 at $96 to $101, 1,950 bales No. 20 at 39650 to $109. Long Ells: 60 pieces 7 lb. Scarlet Man and Horse at $6.45, 60 pieces 7 lb. Scarlet Man and Horse at $6.45. COTTON YARN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s... English-Nos. 16 to 24,..
22 to 24, 28 to 32, 38 to 42,.
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COTTON PIECE Goods-- Grey Shirtings-6 lbs. .7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
per balo
$76.00 to $109.00
114.00 to 120.00 .120.00 to 128.00
.136.00 to 142.00
....155.00 to 170.00
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd.
25
19
per piece.
2.10 to 2.15 2.40 to 2.50 2.80 to 3.50 3.60 to 4.40 2.50 to 2.75
to 4.00
58 to 60 3.15 *64 to 66 4.20 to 5.50
Fine.
5.10 to 7.75 Book-folds. 4.30 to 6.20 Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.75 to 1.50 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y, 1.70 to 1.85 1.90 to 2,20 Mexs. 1.90 to 2.15 2.75 to 3.60 to 3.50
to 7.00
7lbs. (32
6lbs. (32
7lbs. (32
*
"3
4.20
8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.)2.80 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to
10 lbs. FANCY COTTONS—
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to 8 lbs
Brocades-Dyed..
1,55
to 5.00
to per yard ...0.08/ to 0.17 ...0.224 to 0.00
0.20 to 0.22} per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.36 to 2.50
per yard
Chintzes--Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in, Velveteens--18 in.
WOOLENS
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.80 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
Long Ells-Scarlet...
Assorted.
Camlets-Assorted.
METALS—
to 1.50 to 2.50 per piece 6.40 to 10.00 6.50 to 10.10 .12.50 to 32.00
per picul
to 20.00
to 10.00 per pair
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches Assorted Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
Iron-Nail Rod
8.00
8.50
4.00
to 18.00 per picul
4.50 to
to
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng.)4.25 Swedish Bar Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11/2 in.
Wire 15/25........
Old Wire Rope...
5.75 to 4:60 to .5.25 to to
8.50. .2.50
to
to
Lead, L. B. & Co, and Hole Chop 8.80 - to
Australian
8.70 to Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/20 oz.41.00 to Vivian's. 14,20 oz. 41.00 to Elliot's. 14/20 ož, 41.00 to Now Chops.14/20 oz. Composition Nails....
.63.00 to Japan Copper, Slabs......
43.00 to Tin....
Tin-Plates
Steel to
.69.00
7.00
to per box.
to
per cwt: case
1.80 to
VÉSSELS ON THE BERTH. FOR LONDON-Sobraon (str.), Canton (str.), Calchas (str.), Ajax (str.), Antenor (str.).
FOR LIVERPOOL-Ulysses (str.), Pyrrhus (str.). FOR MARSEILLES.-Farra (str.).
FOR VANCOUVER,
tar (str.).
[April 27, 1901.
-Empress of India (str.), Tar-
FOR PORTLAND (Oregon) —Knight Companion (atr.).
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.— Gaelic (str.), Hongkong Maru (str.), City of Peking (str.).
FOR NEW YORK ––Ferndene (utr.), daturia (str.). FOR SAN DIEGO.—Carlisle City (str.).- FOR AUSTRALIAN (str.), Guthrie (str.).
PORTS.
Yawata Maru
FOR BOMBAY, VIA Singapore and COLOMBO,- Kagoshima Maru (str.).
VERNON & SMYTH'S SHARE REPORT. HONGKONG, 26th April.-Since our last re- port a good general business has been transacted at full rates, but towards the close there is a tendency to weakness in one or two lines affected by the approach of the settlement.
BANKS--Hongkong and Shanghais have be placed at advancing rates up to $384 per cent. premium for cash, but are now somewhat quieter at $382 per cent. premium. The London rate has advanced to £61 10s. Od. Nationals have improved to $27, at which there are buyers,
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MARINE INSURANCES.-The demand for Unions continues, but in spite of an advance in the rate to $310 shares do not seem to be obtain- able, China Traders have been placed at $57, and are now wanted at $57). Cantons have been sold, and are wanted at $165. The unfor- tunate stranding of the P. & O. 8..8. SobraoN reported to-day has not, so far, had any visible effect on stocks under this head.
FIRE INSURANCES.~Ân unsatisfied demand for Hongkong Fires has raised the rate to $335, but shares do not appear to be obtainable at the figure. China Fires have been sold and are wanted at $85.
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have been placed ir moderate quantities at $35. A demand for the stock continues, but buyers are endeavouring to get in at $341. Indo- Chinas have continued in request, and sales have been effected up to $131 cash. At the close there are a few sellers for the settlement at $129. China Manilės (old) are wanted at $65, and the new shares are obtainable at $52 cum the call of 310 recently paid, Douglases have been done at $50 to $51 and close, with further buyers at the latter rate. Star Ferries (old) have been done at $24 and are wanted. For the new shares $94 is offering. Shells are obtainable at £3.
REFINERIES.- Chin Sugars have been placed at $136, but have since weakened to $135. MINING.-Punjoms (ordinary) have been sold, and have further buyers at $51. Preferences have been placed at $1.20. Raubs are wanted at $39. Jelebus have been placed and have buyers at $5. Queen Mines sold at 8 cents.
DOCKS, WHARVES and Godowns.--Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have continued in favour, and sales up to $290 cash have been of- fected. At the close a few shares are perhaps to be had at $287) for the settlement. Hong- kong and Kowloon Wharves have been sold at $10%, at which more shares can be had. Wan- chais are in the market at $63. New Amoy Docks can be placed at $221.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have ruled somewhat erratic. At the close there are a few buyers at $198. West Points are obtainable at $53. Kowloon Lands are quiet at $30. Humphreys' Estates are wanted at $133. Hongkong Hotels have been sold at $121, $122, and are still in demand at $123. For August fair sales are reported at $130.
COTTON MILLS-Ewos have improved to $46, at which there are buyers. Hongkong Cot- tous have been sold, and are still wanted $74.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cements have been sold at $18) and $18.70, and there are further buyers at the former rate. Chilak Borneos are wanted) at $38. Watsons are obtainable at $17. Ices have improved to 8167 and are wanted at the rato. Trainways can be placed at $225. China Providents have been sold at 89.15 and more shares could probably he FOR BREMEN.- Prinzess Irene (str.), Konigsberg, | had at the rate. Electrics have sellers at $12) FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG,-Konigsberg (str.), and 86.90 for the old and new shares respectively; MIMOS.- -The Wanchai Warehouse & Stor Segovia (str.), Ambria (str.).
Limited, advertise an extraordinary age Co., FOR VICTORIA, B.C.—Tartar (str.), Olympia | general meeting for the 2nd May to elect
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FOR TRIESTE—-Gisela (str.). -
(str.).
consulting committee.