March 15, 1902.]
on the 20th instant. China and Manila Steam- ship Co., Ld, ordinary yearly meeting on the 22nd instant; transfer books close on the 18th instant: China Sugar Refining Co., Ld., and Luzon Sugar Refining Co., Ld., ordinary yearly meetings on the 27th instant.
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Closing quotations are as follows:-
COMPANY.
PAID UP.
Banks-
Hongkong & S’hai.....
$125
China & Japan, ordy
Do. deferred Natl. Bank of China] A. Shares B. Shares Foun. Shares... Bell's Asbestos E. A.... Campbell, Moore & Co. China-Borneo Co., Lil. China Light & Power
Co., Ld. China Prov. L. & M.... ↑ China Sugar
Cigar Companies-
Alhambra Limited.. Philippine Tobacco } Invest. Co., Ld.) Cotton Mills—
Ewo
International Laon Kung Mow Soychee Hongkong Dairy Farm
Fenwick & Co., Geo.... Green Island Cement... H. & C. Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas Hongkong Electric H. H. L. Tramways Hk. Steam Water
boat Co., Ld. Hongkong Hotel Hongkong Ice......
H. & K. Wharf & G....
Hongkong Rope.. H. & W. Dock Insurance
Canton China Fire China Traders' Hongkong Fire North China Straits Union Yangtsze... Land and Building-
Hongkong Land Inv. Humphreys Estate... Kowloon Land & B.) West Point Building Luzon Sugar Manila Invest. Co., Ld. Mining-
Charbonnages Jelebu
Queen's Mines, Ld... Olivers Mines, A...
Do.
Punjom
QUOTATIONS,
$590. L'ḍon, £63.
£4 £1. £1 nominal.
£8 $26, buyera £8 $26, buyers 21 $10, sellers 21 81, buyers $10 $21, buyers $15 828, sellers $20 $20.
$10 $0.30, sales & sells. $100 $134, sellers
$600 $600, nominal.
$50 150, sellers
Tls. 100 Tls. 42). Ts. 100 Tls. 25. Tis. 100 Tls. 40. Tls. 600 Tls. 150,
$100 $14.
$6 $12, buyers $25 $41. $10 $21, sellers $50 $45. £10 $140, buyers $10 $13. $5 $61. $100 $330, buyers
25 $8.
$50 $134, sellersex div. $25 $220, bnyers $50 $94, sellers $50 $150, sellers $50 $2624.
$50 $160,sales&buyers $20 $83, sellers $25 $55, sellers $50 $355, sellers £25 Tls, 190, buyers $20 nominal. $50 $375,sales&buyers $60 $134, buyers
$100 $176, sellers $10 $121, sales $30 $30. $50 $59, sellers $100 $30, sellers $50 $35, sellers
Fcs. 250 $515.
$5 $33, sellers
25c. 14 cents.
$5 nominal.
B....
Do. Perference... Raubs
New Amoy Dock Oriente Hotel, Manila Powell, Ld...
Robinson Piano Co.,Ld. Steamship Coys.—
China and Manila... China Mutual Pref.
Do. Ordinary Do.. Bonus Douglas Steamship H., Canton and M... Indo-China S. N. Sheli Transportand Trading Co........ Star Ferry
Tebrau Planting Co...
United Abestos................
Do....
Universal Trading
Watkins Ld. Watson
Co., A. S....
$4 nominal. $10 $44.
$114, sellers 18 $0, buyers $63 $30, buyers $50 $50, sellers $10 $81, buyers $50-50, nominal
$50 $35.
$5 nominal. £10 £10. 108., buyers 27.10 £7. 10s., sellers
25 £5. sellers $50 $40, sellers
$15 $38, buyers 210 $138, buyers
£1 £2, sellers
$10
{ $24, sellers $9, sellers
$5 31. $4 $10, sellers $10 $200, buyers $5 $20, sellers
$107, sellers
$10 $15, sales & sellers
VERNON SMYTH, & Brokers.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
SHANGHAI, 5th March (from Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Report). INSURANCE.-Marine. Yangtazes are wanted, as well as North Chinas. Other stocks are quiet. Fire stocks have not been dealt in. SHIPPING.-Indo-China S. N. Co. No business has been transacted during week, till at close shares were let go at Tls. 99 cash and 99.75 and 100.50 for 31st. inst. A July settle- ment was made at Tls. 107. The market closes with buyers for June and September, but holders are unwilling to part with shares on basis of present cash quotations. SUGARS are quiet.-- MINING. Chinese Engineering and Mining Co., Ld.Cash sales took place at Tls. 9.30, 0.60 and 9.40, market closing quiet. Settlements were made for 31st inst. at 9.80 and for June at 10.00. Dock8- S. C. Farnham, Boyd and Co., Ld.-Shares changed hauds at Tls, 265 for cash, market closing steady at this rate. A settlement was made for 31st inst. at 265 and for July at 280. LANDE.-Shang- INDUSTRIAL.—— hais were laced at Tls. 109.
Shanghai Gas Co.. Ld. The directors' report and statement of accounts for 1901 have been issued for the meeting of shareholders on the 7th March. The net profit on the year's working was. Tls. 82,716 47, equal to 20,68 per cent. on the capital. Including a balance of Tls. 3,736.67 from the old Co., and deducting a dividend of 8 per cent. paid on 25th July, there is a balance of Tls. 62,453.14 at credit of Profit and Loss account, out of which the directors propose to pay a final dividend of 6 per cent. (making 12 per cent. for the year), to write off Tls. 1,623.62 on land and buildings, Tls. 15,340. on Plant and Tls. 248.66 on Fur- niture, to transfer Tls. 15,000 to Renewal and Depreciation account, and carry forward Tls. 6,240,52. Four Mill shares were placed at 'Tls. 50 and 47.5 and are offering. Tuos AND CARGO BOATS. The Taku Tug and Lighter Co., Ld., have issued their reports for 1900 and 1901. The net profit in 1900 was $1,090,256 and a dividend will be paid shareholders of 127 per cent. In 1901 the net profit was $558,126 and a dividend of 45 per cent, will be declared. After dividend payments have been made the company's Reserve will stand at Tientsin Tis. 140,00, Depreciation account at Tls. 250,0 0, Equalisation of Dividend Fund at Tis. 70,000, Marine Insurance Fund at Tls. 70,000 and a balance of Tls. 124,136 will be carried forward. Shanghai Cargo Boat Co., Ld. The directors' report and statement of accounts for 1901, with a statement of the liquidation account of the old Co., have been published for the meeting of shareholders convened for 7th current.
The net profits amount to Tls. 51,111.65 equal to 12.78 per cent. on the paid-up! capital. An interim dividend of 4 per cent. was The directors recommend a paid in August. final dividend of 6 per cent., making 10 per cent. for the year, and to place Tls. 10,000 to the reservo fund, which will then stand at Tls. 74,752.06, leaving a balance of Tis. 1,111.65 to be carried forward. Co-operative Cargo Boat Co., Ld. The report of the liquidation of the old Co. and the accounts for 1901 have been issued. Tho meeting of shareholders is called for the 7th current. The net profits for the year amount to cent. Tls. 22,687.74, which is equal to 11.34 per on the paid-up capital. An interim dividend of 4 per cent, was paid in August. The directora recommend the payment of a final dividend of 6 per cent., which will make 10. year, and leave a balance of Tis. 2,687.74 to be carried forward. Shanghai shares are offering. MISCELLANEOUS.-Langkat Tobacco Co., Ld. Cash sales took place at Tls. 330, and shares are offering. Settlements were made for 31st inst., at Tls. 332.50, 335 and 332.50, May 342.50, June 345. Sumatra Tobacco shares are wanted. Central Stores founder shares were placed at $40; ordinary shares are in request. Weeks and Co. shares fetched $27.50, and have buyers at this figure. DEBENTURES.-Municipal 6 per cent. changed hands at Tis. 105, cum secured interest.
.per cent. for the
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
FRIDAY, 14th February.
EXCHANGE.
www
ON LONDON.-
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on demand
.1/9 .1/9
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1/93
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight
1943
Credits, at 4 months' sight..
1/918
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight1/10,
ON PABIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand
2.26
Credits, 4 months' sight..
2.30
ON GERMANY.——
On demand
....1.84.
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209
ON NEW YORK.-.
Bank Bills, on demand
.437
Credits, 60 days' sight
.444
ON BOMBAY.—
Telegraphic Transfer
134
Bank, on demand
.134
ON CALCUTTA.-
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand
.134
.134)
.74
.13p.c.pm.
.24
*
UN SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days" sight... ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
ON MANILA.—
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 oz.
TONNAGE,
...1694
13
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.603
.11.07
57.75
25
HONGKONG, 14th March.-The volume of busi- ness transacted during the period under review is larger than that of the preceding fortnight, rates being a little higher. From Saigon to this, several steamers have been closed at 15 cents per picul, but at the moment not more than 14 cents is obtainable for medium sized carriers; to one port in the Philippines, 28 and 30 cents per pical for small boats; to one port north coast Java, 24 cents nominal. Three ports north coast Java to Hongkong, 25 cents per picul (wet sugar). New chwang to Canton, 27 cents per picul. Coal freights are firm. Moji to this, $1.65; to Singa- pore, $2.60 per ton. The following are the settle-
ments:-
Erica German steamer, 1,227 tons, Manila to New York or Boston 40s. per ton (hemp).
Loch Tay-British steamer, 3,416 tons, Moji or Kuchinotzu to Singapore, $2.60 per ton.
Rudley British steamer, 1,954 tons, Moji or Kuchinotztu to Singapore, 2.60 per ton.
Crown of Arragon-British steamer, 1,474 tons, Moji to Hongkong, $1 65 per ton
Savoia-German steamer, 1,622 tons, Mojito Singapore, $2 55 per ton.
Kashing-British steamer, 1,158 tons, New- chwang to Canton (20,000 piculs), 271 cents per picul.
Daphne-German steamer, 1,4:5 tons, three ports north coast Java to Hongkong, 25 cents per picul
Emma Luyken-German steamer, 1,109 tons, Iloilo to Hongkong, $3,500 in full.
Amoy-German steamer, 732 tons, Пloilo to Hongkong, $1,900 in full.
Petrarch German steamer, 1,232 tons, hence to Saigon and back, 16 cents per picul.
Amigo-German steamer, 822 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.
Holstein-German steamer, 1,103 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.
Taifu-German' steamer, 1,065 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.
Apenrade-German steamer, 696 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents] er pical.
Decima-German steamer, 194 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picu).
Amara-British steamer, 1,566 tons, Šaig. n to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.
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Hansa-German steamer, 1,201 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 14 cents per picul.
Arnold Luyken-German steamer, 1,008 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 14 cents per picul.
Else--German steamer, 903 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 14 cents per picul.
Dr. Hans Jurg Kiaer-Norwegian steamer, 691 tons, Saigon to one port Philippines, 30 cents per picul
Nanyang-German steamer, 1,060 tons, Saigon to one port Phi:ippines, 29 cents per picul.
Independent-German steamer, 1,040 tonă, Sai- gon to one port Philippines, 28 cents per picul..
Salamanca-British steamer, 883 tons, Saigon to one port Philippines, 28 cents per picul.
Erica German steamer, 1,227 tons. Saigon to one port Philippines, 23 cents per picul.
Kwangsi British steamar, 1,240 tons, Saigon to Chemulpo, 40 cents p r picul.
Chihli British steamer, 1,158 tons, Saigen to Chemulpo, 40 cents per pical.
Telemachus-British steamer, 1,340 tona, Hóihow to Singapore (passengers) $7.50 each,