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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
do. Swatow, do.
Judge Kincaid, of the Court of First | Swatow, Instance at Manila, is said to be already disgusted with the affairs there as they exist, and has tendered his resignation, intending to return to his own private business and his native state of Texas.
The St. Andrews' Society at Kobe has decided, in view of a British national ball in that port having been fixed for the 9th November, to hold a Scotch ball, on Burns' Day-25th | January. The 30th of November is to be cele- brated only by a dinner of the Society.
The announcement that H.E. Shêng Hsuan- huai has been appointed Commissioner to take, part in the approaching revision of the Tariff, having for assistants Messrs. Hippesley and F. E. Taylor of the I.M. Customs, is confirmed: by an Imperial Edict of the 1st October.
The
The first issue of a new English daily paper, under the style of the Yokohama Express, was to make its appearance on the 10th inst. editor of the new publication is Mr. Watanabe Genjiro, until lately the chief translator on the staff of the Japan Gazette. This makes the fourth English daily paper in Yokohama.
It was reported in Shanghai mandarin circles last week that H.E. Huang Tau-lu, formerly Taotai of Shanghai, now Salt Commissioner of Chêkiang province at Hangehow, has received intimation from a reliable source at Peking
that he is to be the next Minister to the United States in succession to H.E. Wu Ting-fang now transferred to the Court St. James, vice Lo Fêng-lu, time expired.
Four battalions of Japanese troops were stationed at Peking after the withdrawal of the Fifth Division, and one battalion was recently sent to Shanghai to relieve the marines pre- Triously stationed there. The Japanese autho "rities are discussing the advisability of reducing the number of troops in Peking still further; but the War Department opposes the idea, in the meantime at least, as the condition of affairs in North China is still far from being satisfac- tory.
The following items are from the Foochow Echo of the 12th October:-All around are evidences of the need of rain. The heavy thun- der showers which fell on Friday morning did good to the gardens, but much more is needed, and that before long, if the rice crop is to keep its present promise. The orange trees are showing the lack of moisture, and a quantity of the young fruit has fallen. Our autumn wep- ther has been a disappointment so far. Since the middle of September we have had constant returns to summer heat, with a thermometer registering between 85 deg. and 90 deg.-Wə print elsewhere the programme of the Winter Race Meeting. From the list it will be seen handsome very that there are a great number of cups to be run for, and that, coupled with the fact that we had no meeting last winter, ought to put a large number of ponies in the field. Already considerable interest is being taken in the training, and a morning seldom passes with- out the presence at the Grand Stand of ladies. We are glad to hear that there are at least half a dozen old ponies to be got down from the north. From our Sporting Correspondent's note we gather that some of the griffinsį at least will make good racers.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Yokohama
Kobe
Hiogo
1900-1
lbs.
19,654,151
* UNDRIES-
Quicksilver
་་་
"
No. 1, White......$8.45 to 8.50 pel. 1, White...... 7.55 to 7.60 No. 1, Brown 6.00 to 6.05 6.90 to 5,05 12.60 to 12.65 .10.08 to 10.85 19
"J
+
39
**
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil..
2, Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
*
RICE. HONGKONG. 18th October. clining a little, market being Saigon, Ordinary..
are :-*
The prices are de- weak. Quotations
Round, Good quality Long Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden, White...
11
Fine Cargo
No. 1
$2.70 to 2.75 3.90 to 3.95 ... 4.10 to 4.15 2.75 to 2.80 3.45 to 3.50 ....... 4.05, to 4.10 4.25 to 4.80
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 18th October.-Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:—-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Yarn:
100 bales No. 8 at $82.50, 1,450 bales No. 10 at $84.50 to $95.50, 5.0 bales No. 12 at $88.50 to $93, 300 bales No. 16 at $87 to $108.50, 1,700 bales No. 20 at $101 to $114.50. Grey Shirtings: | 60 pieces 84 lbs. Blue Joss at $345.
METAL-Nail Rod: 8,00 bundles 1 x 6 at $4.25 to arrive, 4,000 bundles at $4:35. - Bar Iron (round, Aat, and square): 1,680 piculs at 14:25 to arrive.
COTTON YARN—
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s.. English-Nos. 16 to 24,
ל
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings—6 lbs,
7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
58 to 60
per bale
$75.00 to $114.00 114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.35
22 to 24,
28 to 32,
136.00 to 142,00
"
38 to 42,.
155.00 to 170.00
**
per piece.
2.10
to 2,15
2.20
to 2.30
2.80
to 3.40
3.46
to 4.55
to 2.60
3.05 4.05
to 4.00
to 5.60
5.15
to 7.45
to 6.15
to 1.20 to 1.80 to 2.15 to 2.021 to 3.20 to 3.40
to 6.80
64 to 66 Fine Book-folds 4.15 Victoria Lawns-12 yards... 0.73 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.60 7lbs. (32,, ),
1.85 6lbs. (32,, ), Mexs. 1.82 7lbs. (32,, ).
2.72 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.80 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to
4.00 16 lbs.......... FANCY COTTONS—
Turkey Red Shirtings-1 tor
8 lbs
Brocades-Dyed ......
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
"
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk
WOOLENS
1.45
to 3.50
to
per yard
to
0.22 to 0.50 0.21 to 0.26 per dozen to
per yard!
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.62) to 1.70 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.26 to 3.00
per piece 6.35 to 8.10 6.45 to 8.20 .12.00
to 30.75
Long Ells-Scarlet..
Assorted.
Camlets--Assorted. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches (
Assorted
Iron-Nail Rod
11.00
-
to 17.00
-to
per pair
to 4.00
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
2.50
METALS-
per picul 4.35
to
1899-00 lbs.
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng. 4.35
to
Swedish Bar
6.75 to
20,254,003
Small Round Rod
4.75 to
Hoop to 11/2 in.
Wire 15/25
19,654,161 20,254,003
Old Wire Rope
5.25 to 8.75 to 2.50 to
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 7.50
Australian
to
7.40 to
CAMPHOR.
Yellow M'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.40.00
tot
Vivian's 14/20 oz. 39.50
tol
Elliot's 14/20 oz. 39.00
to
Composition Nɛils...
Japan Copper, Slabs....
.62.00 to ..39.00 to
to
Tin-Plates
6.20 to 6.25
>
Steel + to #
5.75
.
119
2, Brown 0.05 to 6.10
New Chops 14/20 oz.
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SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 18th October.--No arrivals.
HONGKONG, 18th October.--The position of the market is nearly the same as when last reported. Quotations are
Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.58 to $8.62 pel.
-do.
2, White...... 7.65 to 7.70 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
do.
39
Tin.
69.00
per box. 7.50 to
per cwt, case
to
to
1 1
[October 21, 1901.
per picul
per box. 6.30 to
per 10-gal, case
2.05 to
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR ANTWERP.-Hakata Maru (str.), Awa Maru (str.).
FOR LONDON.-Bengal (str.), Canton (str.), Calchas (str.), Awa Maru (st..), Nestor (str.), Machaon (str.), Hakata Maru (str.).
FOR LIVERPOOL.-Dardanus (str.).
FOR MARSEILLES.-Laos (str.), Hakala Maru (str.), Awa Maru (str.). ̧'
FOR BREMEN.-Sachsen (str.), Königsberg (str.), Segovia (str.).
FOR HAVRE ANd Hamburg.-Königsberg (str.) Segovia (str.), Suevia (str.), Serbia (str.), Bamberg (str.), Marburg (str.), Nuernburg (str.),
FOR VICTORIA, B.C.-Glenogle (str.), Kinshiu Maru (str.).
FOR VANCOUVER.-Empress of China (str.), Tarlar (str.).
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.--Nippon Maru (str.), China (str.).
FOR NEW YORK.-Satsuma (str.), Claverdale (str.), Manuel Llaguno, Adana (str.), Asama (str.).
FOR SAN DIEGO.—Strathgyle (str.).
FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS.--Changsha (str.), Yawata Maru (str.), Australian (str.).
SHARE REPORT.
HONGKONG, 18th
October.—A moderate business has been transacted during the week under review, and rates in many instances have improved.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have ruled somewhat easier than before, but no material change is made in the rate, which stands at $620 sellers. The London quotation is unchanged at £62. 58. Od. Nationals are on offer at quotations.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have im- proved to $325 with sales and further buyers. China Traders sold at $60 and are obtainable at the rate. North Chinas are wanted at Tis. 190. Canton Insurances are in demand at $155 ex the dividend of $13 for 1900, paid this day.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have im- proved to 8355 and are wanted. China Fires sold at £84 and are now enquired for at $84
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos sold at $342 and are in further request. Indo- Chinas have been placed at $147, $148 and $149, and $150 is now asked. China-Manilas are steady at $60. Douglases have sold at $47 and there are further sellers. Star Ferries (old) are wanted at $24): the new shares are obtainable at $94. Shell Transports are offer- ing at the reduced rate of £2. 58. Od.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars sold and are enquired for at $150. Luzons have further declined to $27 with sellers.
MINING.-Punjoms have receded to $47 with sellers. Jelebus are wanted at $44. Raube are obtainable at $14.
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoas have sold at $290 and $287), and are in request at the latter rate. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have declined to $97, with sellers. New Amoy Docks are quiet at $25.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have been placed at $199 and are still offering. Kowloon Lands are quiet at $314. West Points have been placed at the improved rate of $60, and are still wanted. Hongkong Hotels have sold at improving rates from $133 to $136 and are in demand at the higher figure. Humphreys Estates are in demand at $134.
COTTON MILLS.-There are no changes to report in the quotations for the northern mills. Hongkong Cottons have advanced to $13 with buyers,
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cements have improved to $22 with buyers. A. S Watsons have sold at $16 and are offering! Electrics are wanted at $13 (old) and $64 (new) Ropes have buyers at $175. Tramways are in request at $280. China Providents are in the market at $94. Alhambra Cigars have further declined to $500 nominal,