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Per M.M. steamer Indus, sailed on the 23rd September. Fo Marseilles:-156 bales raw silk. 368 bales waste silk. 2 cases silks, 6 cases feathers, 8 cases curios. For Havre:-1 case fans. For Lyons:-264 bales raw silk. For London :- 21 bales raw silk, 150 bales waste silk.
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, 25th October. Since our last advices, in sympathy with Bombay and Shanghai, our rates have further improved, and a fair amount of chests changed hands at the following
at $890,900
rates: --
This Year's New
Last
2
3.4
19
"
910/920 920.930 930 94) Butterfore
950 Bengal.-Owing to the prospective advance in the tariff on opium in Philippine Islands, there was much activity in our market during the first part of the fortnight, and large sales were made in New Patna at $912) to $937 and in New Benares at $897) to $917). Subsequently market became very quiet and rates receded, New Patna to $9324 and New Benares to 1912), closing very quiet. Small sales of Old Patna were maile at $950. Old Benares continue neglected.
Persian.-Superior drug was sold at $680 per
picnl.
STOCK.
Patna Benares
Malwa
Persian
COTTON.
2,440
481
560
3,1201
HONGKONG, 25th October. -Improved to the extent to $1. Market firm. Stock, about 900 bales.
Bombay.
21.00 to 22.00 piculs
Bengal (New), Rangoon, 22.00 to 25.00
and Dacen.
Shanghai and Japanese, ...27.00 to 28.00 Tungchow and Ningpo, ...29.00 to 30.00 Sale: 700 bales,
YARN.
Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hong- Kong, 15th October.-Demand from the country still holds off, there being little or no inpuiry ex- cept for the small wants of the city. A trifling hand to mouth business has consequently to be noticed at unchanged prices except in cases of specially desired tickets, which have fetched 50 cents, to a dollar per bale higher owing to their searcity. Twenties have been practically neg- lected, the bulk of the small business done being in Tens and Sixteens. The tightness of money combined with the prolonged draught in the con- suming districts precludes the possibility of any improvement taking place in the near future, and we close with a quiet and unsteady market. Ro- ceipts during the interval have overtaken the off- takes and our stocks show a substantial increase on last estimate.
The enquiry for Shanghai and the Northern Ports shows signs of abatement, and latest telegrams from these places make those markets dull and quiet.
The products of our local Mill are steadily growing into favour with native dealers,, and the demand for both spot cargo and forward delivery is keen at much higher and firmer prices, say $961 for No. 108. and $983 for No. 12s., spot cargo, and $944 and 963 respectively for Nos 10s. and 128., for delivery within 6 to 8 weeks, at which sales of about 800 bales have transpired.
Japanese Yarn:-There is no change in the continued quietness of this thread and the dullness has been more pronounced owing to unfavourable advices from Tonquin, the principal outlet for these spinnings. Quotations are all nominal.
Raw Cotton:-In sympathy with the advance on the other side, our local market for Indian staple firmed up at the beginning of the interval and all descriptions were quoted higher. Super- fine machine ginned Bengal was in good demand and firmly held, and a choice parcel was readily taken at $25. Total business of the fortnight amounted to 750 bales to from $22} to $25, with an estimated unsold stock of about 1,000 bales on the market. The market is bare of Chinese descriptions. Reports of serious damage to the new crop Fave Feen confirmed. Quotations are Bengal $20 to 25 and China 327 to $80.
up
Exchange on India has continued to decline and closes to-day weak at Rs 142) for T/T and Rs. 142 for Post. On Shanghai 734 and on Yokohama 6 per cent, premium.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Iron-Nail Rod
[October 26, 1901.
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng. 4.23
The undernoted business in imported and | Metals- local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ended 19th instant, viz:—
Indian:-Total sales 11,896 bales, comprising 100 bales No. 6s., 150 bales No. 88., 5,867 bales No. 108., 550 bales No. 12s., 97 bales No. 18s. and 3,754 bales No. 208., prices showing a further improvement of half to one Tael and market closing steady. Estimated unsold stock about 20,000 bales.
being
Japanese:--Business is curtailed by paucity of supplies, sales of only 1,500 bales reported on the basis of Tls. 85 to 87 for No. 169., and Tls. 86 to 88 for No. 208., prices showing an advance of one Tael, especially on No. 16s., and market closing strong.
Local:- Market continues strong owing to small stock available, prices showing an advance of one to three Taels. Total sales about 2,500 bales on the basis of Tla, 78 to 80, Tls, 81 to 82 for No. 128., Tls. 83 to 84 for No. 148., and Tls. 85 to 8B for No. 168.
('OALS.
HoxukoNG, 25th October.—No sales of Japanese are reported Small sales of Cardiff at $20 and $20; éx Goddwn.
Cardiff......$19.00 to 20.00, wenk, ex ship, nominal Australian $21.00 to 12.50 ex godown, nominal Yubari Lump ...$11.75 to 12.00 ex godown,
nominal
Miiki Lump.. Moji Lump Hongay double
screened Hongay Lump.. Hongay Dust Briquettes
YARN
$10.00 ex ship, nominal .$7.00 to $9.50 ex ship, quiet
10.50 ex godown
8.50 ex ship 6.00 .16.00
"
"
Swedish Bar Small Round Rod Hoop to 11/2 in.
per picnl
4.25
to
to
6.75
to
4.75
to
5.25 to
Wire 15/25
8.50 to
Old Wire Rope
2.50 to
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 7.40
Australian
7.30 Yellow M❜tal-Muntz 14 20 oz.40.00 Vivian's 14/20 oz. 39.00 Elliot's 14:20 oz. 39.00
to
to
to
to
to
.60.00 to
41.00
to
to
per box.
Composition Nɛils.. Japan Copper, Slabs... Tin...
Tin-Plates
Steel ¦ to
SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
..69.25
New Chops 14/20 oz.
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil......
7.50
to
per cwt, case 5.70
to
to
per picul .166.50 to
per box.
www
6.30 to per 10-gal case
2.06 to
SHARE REPORT.
HONGKONG, 25th October.-A fairly general business has been transacted during the past week, and rates have mostly been well maintained.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais ruled quiet during the earlier part of the period nominal under review, but latterly have firmed up with sales at $620 and 86224. The market closes firm with probable buyers at $6224, Nationals ares on offer at quotations.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 25th October.-Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:-
Yarn: Goops.-Bombay AND PIECE 50 bales No. 8 at $80 1,500 bales No. 10 at $86 to $96 to arrive, 1,050 bales No. 12 at $89 to 309, 100 bales No. 16 at $104, 1,150 bales No. 20 at $92 to $104. Grey Shiftings: 1,20 pieces 84 lbs. No. 1 Blue Joss at $345. Mexicans: 1,500 pieces 32 Gold Dragon at $2.80 COTTON YARN—
per bale Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208..... $75.00 to $115.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24,114.00 to 120.00. 120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00 .155.00 to 170.00
..
22 to 24,
++
28 to 32,. 38 to 42,.
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings--6lbs.
per piece. 2.10 2.20
to 2.15 to 2.30 to 3.40 to 4.55 to 2.60 to 4.00 to 5.60
7 lbs. 8.4 lbs. ....... 2.80 9 to 10 lbs. 3.45
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rð. 2.35 58 to 60 3.05 64 to 65 4.05 Fine.. 5.15 Book-folds 4.15 0.73
..
to 7.45
7lbs. (32,, ), plbs. (32,, ), Mexs. 1,82 Tlbs. (32,, ),
2.72 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.80 Drills, English—40 yds., 14 to
4.00 16 lbs.
1,85
to 6.15 to 1.20 to 1.80 to 2.15
-
Victoria Lawns--12 yards. T-Cloths-6lbs. (82 in.), Ord'y. 1.60)
FANCY COTTONS—
Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to 8 lbs Brocades-Dyed.
}
1.45
Chintzes Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. ..........0.22 Velveteens-18 in!
Handkerchiefs-Tuitation Silk
WOOLENS-
to 2.02) to 3.20 to 3.40
to 6.80
to 3.50
to
per yard
to
to 0.50 0.21 to 0.26 per dozen
to
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.62 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
per yard
to 1.70
to 3.00 per piece 6.35 to 8.10 6.45 to 8.20 .12.00 to 30.75
Long Ells--Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted. Camlets-Assorted. Lastings--30 yds., 31 inches (11.00
Orleans-Plain
Assorted
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
to 17.00
to
per pair 2.50
to 4.00
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MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have further improved their position with sales and buyers at $330. China Traders have declined to $58 sellers. North Chinas and Yangtszes continue in request at quotations. Cantons have sold at $157.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have been in demand and close with buyers at the advanced rate of $360. China Fires have sold at $84 to- 885 and are obtainable at the higher rate.
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have been placed at $343 and 335 and continue Indo- in demand at the higher figure. Chinas. Sales at $149 and $150 cash are reported, and more shares can probably be China Manilas obtained at the latter quotation. have strengthened and are wanted at $62. Douglases have sold at $47 and more shares can be had. China Mutuals are unchanged. Star Ferries can be obtained at $244 (old) and $94 (new). Shell Transports have been in strong request, and after sales at 408.. 45s., 478. bd., 508., and 52s. 6d., are still in demand at the highest rate.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have sold at $150 and $151, and are on offer at $152. Luzons have further declined to $25 sellers.
MINING. We have no changes to report under this head.
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have sold at $285. and $2874, and close firm with buyers at the higher rate. For March a sale is reported at $300, and further shares could be placed. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have been sold at $954 and $96, and are in further request at the former rate. New Amoy Docks continue- quiet and without change at $25.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have sold at $193 and $194, and close with probable sellers of small lots. Kow- loon Lands are wanted at $314. West Points have still further advanced, and are now enquired for at $64. Hongkong Hotels have sold at $140 to $138 and more shares can be obtained at the lower rate. Humphreys Estates are obtainable at $131.
COTTON MILLS.-Hongkong Cottons sold at $134 and $13 and are wanted. The quotations for the Northern Mills are taken from the latest Shanghai circulars to hand,
-Green Island Cement MISCELLANEOUS.— sold at $22), and are still obtainable. A. Watsons can be obtained at $16. Electric continue in request at $13 (old) and 861 (new) Ropes sold at $175 and are obtainable at 8177). Ices are strong at $183 buyers. Bells Asbesto are wanted at $1.10, and United Asbesto at 89. China Providents sold and have furthe buyers at 894.
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