August 26, 1901.)
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SHANGHAI, 14th July (From Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Report). BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Market has been quiet locally. National Banks are still wanted. INSURANCE.-Marine. Yangtszes sold at $120. China Traders are offering; others unchanged. Fire. Chinas changed hands at $83. SHIPPING. -Macao Steamboats sold at $35 locally. China Mutual 8. N. Co., 25 paid up ordinary shares changed hands at £5, 58. Od. ́ Indo-China S. N. Co. Cash sales took place early in the week at Tis. 102.50 to 102, but shares are now offering at 101 without inducing purchasers. The following settlements were made:-Tl. 103 for 31st inst., $142 for September, $143.50 for October, Tls. 107, 107.50 and 106.50 for November, Tla. 108.50 and 108 for December. Shares are on offer for for- ward purchase. Shell Transport and Trading Co. shares are wanted. SUGARS.-Peraks are offering. China Sugar Refining Co. An interim dividend has been declared at 5 per cent. MINING.-Raub Mining Co. A small lot of shares changed hands at $14. Chinese Engineering and Mining Co., Ld. Cash sales were made at Tls. 11.60 to 10.80, clos- ing with sales and buyers at 11.20. The following settlements were made:-11.60 for September, 11.00, 11.20, 11.80 and 11.40 for October, 12.20 and 11.70 for November, 11.80, 12.40, 11.2, 12.20, 11.20 and 11.00 for December. Docks, WHARVES & GODOWNB.-S. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co., Ld. Shares sold early in the week at Tls. 255 to 260, but several lots placed on the market without response by buyers forced sales at 240 and 237.50; the market closes with further sellers at this figure. The following are the settlements: Tla. 255 (cum new issue) for 31st inst., 267.50 for October; 277.50 and 267.50 for November (cum new issue), 270 and 265 for November (ex new issue); 280 (cuni new issue for December). Quotation gives rate
2 ex new issue," unless otherwise stated. Shanghai & Hongkew Wharf Co. shares were placed at Tls. 300 to 295 and are offering. LANDS.-Shanghais Lands were placed at Tls. 100 and are offering. INDUSTRIAL. -Gas shares sold at Tls. 112 and are wanted. Major Bros, changed hands at Tls. 43 and are in request. In Cotton Mills, Ewos were placed at Tls. 42.50 and Yah Loongs at Tis. 15 and 10; both these cotton stocks are offering, as well as Laou Kung Mows, Soy Chees and Internationals, Ice shares are wanted. Pulp and Paper Mills sold at Tls. 85 and 100. Moutrie & Co. shares were placed at $55, TUGS ANd Cargo BoaTS.— Taku Tug Boats are wanted. Co-operative Cargo Boat Co. paid a bonus of 10 per cent to con- tributors of business on 9th inst., as well as an interim dividend of 4 per cent. Shanghai Cargo Boat shares sold at Th, 132.50 (cum div.) and are offering. MISCELLANEOUS.-Waterworks shares sold at Tls. 340 and are in request. Sumatra Tobacco shares were settled at Tls. 45 for 31st inst., but are now on offer at Tls. 42.50 to 40 cash. Lankat Tobacco. The market has been quiet and business is only reported at Tls. 357.50 and 355 | for cash and 30st inst. Shanghai Horse Bazaar shares are offering at Tls. 100, but are wanted at lower rate. Hall and Holtz shares found buyers at $35, but later transactions are reported at $34 Central Stores, Ld, shares were placed at $22.50, but are offering at this figure. Mercury, Ld. shares are wanted, Astor House Hotel shares
changed hands at $275. DEBENTURES.-Shanghai Land Investment 6 per cent sold at Tls. 103, cum accrued interest. These and other 5.50 per cent. and 6 per cent. debentures are offering.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Internationals, Laon Kung Mows and Soy Chees are offering; Yah Loongs sold at Tls. 10 and 12.50. Ice shares were placed at Tls. 32,50 and are offering. Shanghai Pulp and Paper Co., Id., shares sold up to Tls. 110, but market dropped to 105 and cheaper shares are reported obtainable.| Moutrie & Co. shares are offering. Tugs and Cargo Boats.-Market is quiet, though Cargo Boats are offering, MISCELLANEOUS, --- Water- works shares are wanted. Sumatra Tobacco shares sold at Tls. 40 cash; there are further sellers. Langkat Tobacco Co.-Shareholders are reminded that the new issue of shares in terms of resolutions passed at meeting of 22nd July will be made to those shareholders standing on re- gister on 2nd September next, who must apply and pay for their allotment before 16th Septem- ber. Shares changed hands at Tls. 350, 347.50, 352.50 and 350 for cash and 81st instant, market closing steady. Settlements were made for November, at Tla. 382.50 and for December, at 372.50. Hall and Holtz shares wanted, in small quantity. Central Stores shares were placed at $20 and are wanted. Mercury. Id., shares are wanted. Tsingtan Hotel shares are offering. Telephone shares are offering in a small lot. China Providents sold at $9.75 locally. Astor House Hotel shares were placed at $275 for cash. DEBENTURES. There are numerous enquiries for B
per cent. investments. Waterworks 6 per cent. were placed at Tls. 13, cum accrued interest.
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CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 24th Angust.
EXCHANGE.
ON LONDON. –
Telegraphic Transfer
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Bank Bills, on demand
1,114
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1 111
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight
1/11
Credits, at 4 months' sight..
.1;11
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight1|11||
ON PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand
2.44
Credits, 4 months' sight
2.47
ON GERMANY. —
On demand
1.971
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
47
Credits, 60 days' sight
.471
ON BOMBAY.-
Telegraphic Transfer On CALCUTTA.-
Bank, on demand
.144)
1441
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand
.1444 1441
Bank, at sight
721
Private, 30 days' sight..
73
ON
YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
ON MANILA. ——
UN SHANGHAI.—
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.--
On demand ON BATAVIA.--
On demand ON HAIPHONG.-
Or demand
ON SAIGON.-On demand ON BANGKOK.-On demand. SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael BAR SILVER per os.
34
44
117
11
.14
601
10.25 53.5) 26}
VESSELS ON THE BERTH. FOR LONDON.-Masilia (str.), Ajaz (str.), Stentor (str.), Idomeneus (str.), Banca (str.).
FOR LIVERPOOL. —Orestes (str.).
FOR MARSEILLES.—Bancu (str.), Oceanien (str.). FOR BREMEN,-Prinsess Irene (str.). FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG.—Alexandria (str.), Sibiria (str.), Andalusia (str.), Arabia (str.).
FOR VICTORIA, B.C.-Braemar (str.), Kaga Maru (str.).
SHANGHAI, 21st August (From Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Report). Business has been quiet in the principal stocks. SUGABS.-Peraks are offering. MINING.-Raubs are offering. Chinese Engineering and Mining shares have been steady at Tls. 11.00 and 11.20 with sales at this figure and further buyers. Contracts have been made for 31st instant at 11.20, for September at 11.20, for October at 11.40. for December at 11.40 and 11.90. DOCKS, WHARVES & GODOWNB.-8. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co., Ld. The opportunity of cheap shares at Tis. 235 brought in buyers, who raised rates to Tls. 245, the market closing with sellers at this figure to 242,50. Settlements were made at Tis, 245 and 240 (both cum new issue) for 31st instant, and at 247.50 for September (ex new issue), 257.50 for November (ex new issue), 255 and 262.50 for December (cum new issue), and 255, 257.50, 260 and 262.50 for December (ex new issue). Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf Co. An interim dividend at Tls. 6.00 is announced for payment on 27th instant. Shares changed hands at Tla. 295 for cash and are offering. Kowloon Wharf shares sold at $99 locally. LANDS.- Shanghais changed hands at Tls. 100 cash and are offering. INDUSTRIAL-Gas shares sold at Tis. 112 and are wanted. Major Bros, shares are in request. In Cotton Mills, Ewos are wanted; | Catherine Apear (str.).
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FOR VANCOUVER.-Empress of India (str.), Athenian (str.).
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.—Nippon Muru (str.), Peru (str.).
FOR NEW YORK.—Heathburn (str.), Alaka (str.), L. Schepp, 1. P. Chapman, Manuel Llaguno, Aragonia (str.).
FOR SAN DIEGo —Strathgyle (str.). FOR PORTLAND (OR.).—Indravelli (str.). FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS - Eastern Taiyuan (str.)
(str.).
FOR CALCUTTA, Pzxaxo AND SINGAPORE.—
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SHIPPING, ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.
ARRIVALS.
August-
16, Daijin Maru. Jap. str., from Swatow. 17, J. Diederichsen, Ger. str., from Haiphong. 17, Chwnshan, British str., from Saigon. 18, Chowfa, German str., from Bangkok. 18. Elsa, German str., from Hongay. 18, Glenfarg, British str., from London. 18, Hans Menzell, German str., from Amoy. 18, Brisk, British str., from Weihaiwei. 18, Haiching, British trapt., from Calcutta. 18. Nankin, British str., from Bombay. 18, Progress, German str., from Touron. 18, Woosung, British str., from Canton. 19, Loongmoon, German str., from Shanghai. 19, Loongsang, British str., from Manila. 19, Maidzuru Maru, Jap. str., from Swatow. 19, Apenrade, German str., from Haiphong. 19, Catherine A pcar, Brit. str., from Caloutta. 19, Perla, British str., from Manila. 19, Thales, British str., from Swatow. 19. Umta, British transport, from Taku, 19, Wingsang, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Empress of India, Brit. str., from V'couver 20, Hus, French str., from Kwong-chow-wan. 20, Kasuga Maru, Jap. str., from Nagasaki. 20, Rambler, British surveying-ship from
Singapore.
20, Macduff, British str., from Moji. 20, Ajax, British str., from Liverpool. 20, Peleus, British str., from Yokohama. 20, Katsuyama Maru, Jap str, from Chefoo. 20, Tryonia, British str., from Shanghai. 21. Crown of Arragon, British str., from
Foochow.
21, Itinda, British transport, from Calcutta. 21, Independent, German str., from Chefoo. 21, Fushan, British str., from Shangbai. 21, Haitan, British str., from Foochow 21, Iltis, German gunboat, from Macao. 21, Heathburn, British str., from Yokohama. 21, Kawachi Marn, Japanese str., from Moji. 21, Loosok, German str., from Bangkok. 21, M. Jebsen, German str., from Haiphong. 21, Rosetta Maru. Jap. str., from Australia. 21, Trym, Norwegian str., from Haiphong 21. Konig Albert, Ger. str., from Shanghai. 22, Prins Heinrich, Ger. str., from Bremen. 22, Hoihao, French str., from Pakhoi. 22. Tsuruhiko Maru, Jap. str., from Kobe. 22. Taisang, British str., from Shanghai. 22, Wingsang. British str., from Canton. 22. Tingsang, British str., from Hongay. 22, Vipere, French gunboat, from Swatow. 22, Glengyle, British trapt, from Calcutta. 23, Chingwo, British str., from Shanghai. 23, Poru, Amr, str., from San Francisco. 23, Loɔngmoon, German str., from Canton. 23, Formosa, British str., from London. 23. Rein, Norwegian str., from Cardiff. 23, Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 23, Geo. Valentine, Fr. bark, from Haiphong. 23, Athenian, British str., from Vancouver. 24, Sullberg, German str., from Chefoo. 24, Wongkol, German sir., from Bangkok. 24, Anping Maru, Jap. str., from Foochow. 24. Anping, British str., from Shanghai. 24, Rajah, British transport, from Calcutta. 24, Kaga Maru, Japanese str., from Shanghai. 25. Hailan, French str., from Pakhói. 25. Oceanien, French str., from Shanghai. 25. Haiching, British str., from Swatow. 25, Yuensang, British str., from Manila. 25, Toonan, American str., from Haiphong. 25, Alexandria, German str., from Shanghai, 25, Pronto, German str., from Manila. 25, Phra C. Klao, Ger. str., from Bangkok. 2, Tailee, German str., from Saigon. August
DEPARTURES.
17, Parramatta, British str., for Shanghai. 17, Hinsang, British gtr., for Hongay, 17, Marie Jebsen, German str., for Saigon. 17, Flandria, German str, for Yokohama, -17, Keongwai, German str., for Bangkok.
17, Daigi Maru, Japanese str., for Swatow. 17. Coromandel, British str., for Europe. 17, Amars, British str., for Bangkok. 17, Arara, British str., for New York. 17, News, British str., for Moji.
17, Orestes, British str., for Shanghai. 17, Sabine Rickmers, British str., for Swatow.
17. Kyoto Maru, Japanese str., for Moji. 17, Sanuki Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe.