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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
SUGAR,
HONGKONG, 28th February.There is a good market, and the prices are going upward. Quota
The return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum last week shows that 138 non-Chinese and 60 Chinese visited the former institution, 50 non-Chinese and 2,666 Chinesotions are:- the latter.
The Gazette announces that in consequence
of the prevalence of small-pox in the Colony, free vaccination will be performed at the Government Civil, Tung Wah, Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hospitals.
His Excellency Conselheiro J. M. de Souza Horta e Costa, Governor of Macao, paid visita to Hongkong on the 24th ult. and was received by Sr. A. G. Romano, Portuguese Consul-General, His Excellency returned to Macao in the after- noon by the Heungshan,
Vice-Admiral Geissler, who arrived in Hong. kong on the 25th ult. on board the German flag- ship Fürst Bismarck, visited Headquarters House on the 26th ult., and paid his respects to His Excellency the Acting Governor, Major- General Sir William J. Gascoigne, K.C.M.G. The Admiral going to Canton on the 1st inst.. returning to Hongkong on the 4th inst., and will leave for the North on the 7th inst.
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Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
do.
Shekloong, No. 1, White...... $8.45 to $8.50 pel.
do.
2, White... 7.60 to 7.83
8.10 to 2, Brown 5.90 to Swatow, No. 1, White...... 8.85 to
do.
1, White...... 7.45 to Swatow, No. 1, Brown
do.
2, Brown Foochow Sugar Candy. Shekloong
"
RICE.
"
0.15
"
5.95
"
8.40
7.50
""
5.95 to 5.80 to 5.85 13.35 to 13.40 .10.35 to 10.40
6.00
"
"
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+1
HONGKONG, 28th February.--The prices are advancing, some demands having come forward. Quotations.are; — Saigon, Ordinary..
$2.75 to 2.80 3.80 to 3.85 4.05 to 4.10
"
Round, Good quality Long
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden, White...
"
J
"
Fine Cargo
No. 1
2.95 to 3.00 3.30 to 3.35 3.85 to 3.90 4.01 to 4.15
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
A new session of the Hongkong College of Medicine for Chinese commences next Monday. Per steamer Stentor sailed on 4th February Courses of lectures have been arranged as fol-
For London-571 boxes congu tea=11,991 lows:-Medical Jurisprudence, Hon. Dr. Ho lbs. at Canton, 136 cases Chinaware, 11 cases Kai; Public Health, Dr. Francis W. Clark.blackwoodware, 3 cases joss sticks, 10 cases Chemistry, Mr. F. Browne; Anatomy, Dr.bambooware, 14 cases P. L. fans, 40 cases MacLean Gibson; Practice of Medicine, Dr. R. bristles. 5 cases gum copal, 10 cases pitch, 19 Gibson; Pathology, Dr. F. J. A. Beringer; cases cigars, 3 cases Manila hats, 750 cases gin- Physiology, Dr. W. W. Pearse; Midwifery and
ger, 500 casks ginger, 4 bags shell, 219 sacks gum Diseases of Women and Infants. Dr. P. Krieg; copal, 150 bales canes, 110 bales feathers, 150 Surgery, Dr. A Rennie; Tropical Diseases, Dr. bales waste silk, 4398 bales hemp, 10 pkgs. J. C. Thomson.
sundries.
The report of the Directers of the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund for the year 1901 is published in the Gazelle. From this it appears that the amount to the credit of the Fund in the 31st December last was $109,266.89, including $5,277.73 for interest paid by Govern- ment. The average monthly contributions amount now to about $1,500. On the 31st December the number of contributors on the books nas 382 (as against 318 on the same day in 1900), of whom 182 were bachelors, 190 married men, and 1o widowers. During the year 86 officers joined the Fund, 8 left, and 6 died, The total number of children on the books was 229, and there were on the list 17 pensioners, whose pensions aggregate $1,754.86 per annum.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO'
UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Shanghai
Amoy and Formosa. Foochow
1901-2
1900-01
15,232,377 16,424,161
15,232,377 16,424,161
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT]
1901-2 1900-1
lbs.
lbs.
396,839 578,504
Hankow and Shanghai... Amoy and Formosa. Foochow
Canton
SILK.
396,839
578,504
CANTON, 15th February:-Business has been suspended during the China New Year holidays, and there is nothing of special interest to report. The market has scarcely yet re-opened, but there is every probability that when business is resumed even higher rates will be asked than before the holidays. A purchase of 40 bales Yee Woo Cheong 18/22 has been made at $730. Waste.+Closed very firm with small sales in Steam Waste at $108 for Extra Selected and $92 for Extra-Extra. The stock in all classes is unusually small, and it is probable that supplies will run short during the later part of the season. All quotations subjoined are more or less nominal. Since the holidays, Extra Selected unopened has been done at $102, and Gum Waste No. 1 at $86.
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 28th February,-No arrivals.
For London opt Glasgow:-50 ) cases preserves, 400 casks ginger. For London opt. Manchester:-50 bales waste silk.
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, 28th February-Malwa is steady. Old drug continues in request, quotations remain unchanged.
Bengal. The first half of the fortnight under review was a blank week. Subsequently a small demand sprung up for New Patna and New Benares at $905. A few chests of New Patna numbered 22,000 have been sold at $907. At the close Benares, on account of small stocks and an improved demand, is being held for $9071.
Persian. In superior drug is quoted at $600. STOCK.
Patna Benares
Malwa
Persian
3,392
377
350
3,331
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 28th February. Owing to heavy arrivals, market is weak and dull. Stock, about 10,000 bales
Bombay,
21.00 to 21.50 picula
Bengal (New), Rangoon,?
and Dacca,
21.50 to 22.50
Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, Sale: 320 bales.
YARN.
28.50 to 29.50 .28.50 to 29.50
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bales, which under present circumstances may be called unwieldy. Japan exporters have been again in evidence and about 4,000 bales have been shipped off to Yokohama. (hina Cotton has de- clined from $1 to 81) per picul in sympathy with Shanghai advices, and a small sale of about 100 bales Ningpo at $28 is reported. Unsold stock about 500 (small) bales. Quotations are-Indian $18 to $23 and ( hina: $27 to $29.
Exchange on India has declined and closes to- day at Rs. $136) for T/T and Rs. 187 for Post, on Shanghai $73 and $11 per cent. premium on Yokohama.
The undernoted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ended the 22nd instant, viz.:---
Indian:-In good enquiry from the River Ports at slightly advancing prices; total sales after re- sumption of business amounting to 13,000 bales, comprising 180 bales No. 6s., 6,245 bales No. I^s., 475 bales No. 128., 1,100 bales No. 168, and 5,000 bales No. 208. The unsold stock was estimated at 39,00 bales.
Japanese. In good enqury, some 3,500 bales having changed hands on the basis of Tis, 84 to 89 for No. 168. and Tls. 85 to 90 for No. 20s., prices showing a slight advance of half a Tael to one, and market closing strong.
Local:-In more request; sales aggregating 5,000 bales comprising 1,000 bales of No. 10s. at Tls. 78, 3,300 bales No. 148. at from Tls. 82 to 83, and 700 bales No. s. at from Tls. 85 to 85!, market closing firm.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 28th February.-Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Yarn: 150 bales No. 6 at $79 to $81.50, 50 bales No. 8 at $87, 1,600 bales No. 10 at $78 to $93, 940 bales No. 12 at $92 to $96, 350 bales No. 16 at $91,50 to $104, 1,150 bales No. 20 at $102 to $114. Gray Shirtings: 300 pieces 8 lbs. 3 Dogs at $3.771. T-Cloths: 300 pieces 8 lbs. C.C. at $3.55.
per bale
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208..... 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.
"
.$78.00 to $119.00 .114.00 to 120.00
120.00 to 128.00
136.00 to 142.00
155.00 to 170.00
per piece.
White Shirtings-54 to 58 rd. 2.40 58 to 60 3.15 64 to 66 4.20 Fine........ 5.20 Book-folds 4.30
2.10
to 2.20
7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.
2.25
to 2.50
....... 2.90
to 3,55
9 to 10 lbs. 3.70
to 4.65
to 2.70
to 4.10
to 5.00
to 7.40
to 6.50
to 1.25
་
to 1.90
2.00
to 2.30
to 2.15
2.80
to 3.30
to 3.55
4.00
to 6.75
Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.73 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.70
7lbs. (32,,
6lbs. (32,,), Mexs. 2.00
7lbs. (32 ),
22
8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 3.00
Drills, English-40 yds., 131 to
14 lbs.
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FANCY COTTONS→→
Mr. P. Eduljce says in his Report, dated Hong- kong, 28th February :- Country buyers have not all returned from the interior, and business has been only partially resumed, the small settlements particularised below showing a steady and strong market in sympathy with that of Shanghai, where a brisk demand is shortly anticipated on the re- opening of the Northern ports. Prices have been well maintained, and a further advance of half to ono dollar per bale in special tickets of No. 208. has to be noticed. With moderate receipts and larger off-takes stocks show a slight increase on la t estimate, and clearances from first hands are the largest on record. Reports from the country are so far satisfactory where the yearly settle- culty; but the prolonged drought is now begin- ments of accounts have passed off without diff- ning to create anxiety and may seriously affect the Spring trade.
Local Spinnings.-No business has transpired in the products of the Hongkong C. S. W. & Dyeing Mill.
continued absence of sales.
Japanese Yarn.-Require no mention in the
Raw Cotton.-Indian staple, despite advances on the other side, continue to weaken under the weight of incessant heavy importations, and with the quieter feeling in the interior, holders are easier in their rates and more disposed to meet any demand. Sales reported are 425 bales at from $21 to $221, leaving an unsold stock of nearly 9,500
Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to 1.50
Brocades-Dyed...........
DAMASKS--
8 lbs (
to 4.65
to 0.15
to
www
per yard
Chintzes-Assorted
0.18
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
0.22
to 0.45
Velveteens--18 in.
0.21 to 0.28
per dozen
2.50
Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk 023 to WOOLLENS-
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.65 to 2.00 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25 to 3.00
per piece 6.50 to 8.10 6.60 to 8.20 .12.00
Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted..
Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches Assorted
Orleans-Plain
to 32.00
12.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 9.00
per pair
to 8.50
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs. METALS-
4.00
per picul
Iron-Nail Rod
4.30 to
Square, Flat RoundBar(Eng. 4.35 to
6.90
to
4.75 to
5.90 to
8.50
to to to 36.50
to
Swedish Bar Small Round Rod Hoop to 11/2 in., Wire, 15/25, Old Wire Rope Pig Non................ Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.40
Australian
8.30 to
.................................. 2.50 ....85.50
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