པའི་བདར ས ལྟར་དུ་ཆ
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MISCELLANEOUS.
The Shanghai A.D.C. gave a performance of Iolanthe at the Lyceum Theatre on Tuesday.
The Holt-un Maru, a steamer of 207 tons, caught fire and sank on the 3rd, off Okushiri shima, Japan. Out of 30 on board, the captain
and 11 others were saved.
Three Russian soldiers have been killed aud 60 others, including three officers, more or less seriously injured, in an accident on the Chinese
Eastern Railway.
The Koshoji temple lately burnt down at Kioto, Japan, was begun in 1785, and took fifty years to build. It would cost at least two million yen to replace it,
On the 1st inst, a Chinese lad, eight years of age, died at Saigon of hydrophobia after hav- ing been bitten by a mad dog on the 11th November. He underwent the Pasteur treatment.
Tonkin papers to hand report the arrival of Grand Duke Cyrille of Russia, who reached Haiphong in the Russian cruiser Ameral Nakimof. Admiral Bayle, commanding the French squadron in the Far East, has also arrived there. They proceed to the Exposition. Admiral Evans of the U.S. Navy, and Admiral Bridge have expressed their intention of pay- ing the Exposition a visit. Warren's Circus is in Hanoi giving daily performances.
One of the most prominent features of the adjuncts to the Osaka Exhibition will be a reli- gious festival, involving the assembly of ten thousand Fuddhist priests at Tennoji Temple to commemorate the thirteen-hundredth anni. versary of the death of Prince Shotoka. This will be only the second time that such a ceremony has been held in Japan; the first being celebrated at Nara, twelve centuries ago, when Empress Koken inaugurated the famous Daibutsu, the great image of gilt bronze. When its construc tion was completed, the Empress invited ten thousand Buddhist priests to perform a grand, solemn religious service to commemorate the occasion. Already over twenty thousand priests from all parts of Japan have sent in their names to join the coming festival
An aged foreigner was found unconscious on the morning of the 7th iust. at Shimidzu Nao. yen, Kyoto, Japan. Notice was at once given to the Police Station, and several police consia. bles, and doctors repaired quickly to the place, The man had apparently taken poison, and antidotes were therefore administered, with the res it that he was resuscitated; but he succumbed very soon afterwards. It is stated the nufortuna'e man had been seen about Kyoto for thre or four days, but nothing has been ascertained as to the hotel at which he stayed. No money was found upon him, but there were a number of papers in his possession, mostly in Russian, one paper bearing the name of Mr. Robert Yourg. Editor of the Kobe Chronicle, and another with the address a Russian of resident on the west coast of Japan.
COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
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CANTON, 4th December: - Re-reels.-The very small stock is held very firmly at $815 for Nos. business has 1 and 2, average price, but no resulted so far. Filatures.-Purchases of the fortnight for Europe amount to about 1,800 bales, comprising all grades and sizes.
The steady advance in prices has been only partially dis- counted by the drop in exchange. Most of reelers having sold out their stock, and moreover contracted their production for some time to come, ask now extremely high prices and further business is checked. Top prices reported as paid are: $1,120 for Kwong Yuen On 9/11 and Luen Fat Cheong 9/11, $1,040 for Miu Lun On 10/12, $1,135 for Shun Kee 11/13 and $1,030 for Kwong Wo Hing 11/13. Best 3me ordre 11/13, 13/15 has been paid up to $905. Short-reel. Transactions Lave ben ve y numerous during the earlier part of the fortnight, about 606 bales having been bought, and top prices paid are: $990 for Kwong Shun Cheong 14/16, $980 for Kwong Wo Hing 14/16 and 89CO for Quan Wo Hing 14/16 drs. Waste.-Holders have advanced their rates in accordance with the decline in exchange. How ever buyers did not respond and the market rehiained quiet. The only sale heard of is Extra
elected opened at $136.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
- CAMPHOR. HONGKONG, 19th December. -No arrivals.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 19th December-Upward tendency continues, ma: ket being brisk. Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.20 to $8.25 pel.
Do.
2, White.. Shekloong, No. 1, Brown 2. Brown No. 1, White.
•
Do.
5.95 to
7.78 to 7.00 6.15 to 6.20 19
5.98
Swatow,
... 8.12 to
8.15
Do.
No. 1, White.
7.70 to
Do.
1, Brown
11
2, Brown
**
7.75 5.85 to 5.90 6.75 to 5.80 .12.15 to 12.20 9.60 to 9.63
Do. Foochow Sugar Candy .... Shekloong
RICE.
HONGKONG, 19th advancing, holders being firm. Saigon, Ordinary
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"
Round, Good quality Long
December. -
Prices
aro
$3.50 to 3.55
4.62 to 4.67
4.75 to 4.78
3.70 to 3.75
No. 1
20
4.32 to 4.33 4.82 to 4.84 4.95 to 5.00
Siami, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden,
"
White
1
Fine Cargo
1
COALS.
HONGKONG, 19th December.-Owing to short stoc's of Japanese, market continues firm. Prices have slightly improved.
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Hardiff......$18. ex ship
Australian $10.00 to $11.00 nominal
Yubari Lump ...$12.00 to 12.50 ex godown
nominal
Miiki Lump......$10.00 ex ship, nominal Moji Lump $6.00 to $9.50 ex ship, steady Hongay double Į
10.50 ex godown
screened Hongay Lump.... Hongay Dust Briquettes
8.50 ex ship
ד!
6.00
.16.00
11
COTTON.
nominal
HONGKONG, 19th December.-Moderate business at last rates in superior quality. Stock, about 1,700 hales.
21.50 to 23.50 picul, }
Bombay, Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca, Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, Sales: 325 bales.
YARN.
[December 20, 1902.
Exchange: -Bar silver has steadied considera- h'y during the interval and shows a rise of Rupees having touched 120₫ closes to-day at Rs. 118) for T/T and Rs. 1181 for Post. On Shangbai at 71 and on Japan 30 per cent. premiun.
The undernoted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ended the 6th instant, viz.:-
Indian-The feling has been considerably weaker and sales of only 2,048 bales at a decline of half to one tael could be induced, the bulk of the business being confined to No. 108. Estima- ted unsold stock about 40,000 bales.
Japanese: -Enquiries for these has also slack- ened, about 1,400 bales changing hands at Tls. 881 to 921 for No. 188., and Tls. 92 to 95 for No. 20s., prices remaining unchanged,
Local:- Total sales about 1,200 bales on the basis of Tis. 81 to 83 for No. 128., Tls., 821 to 841 for No. 14, and Tls, 84 to 851 for No. 168., market, closing weak.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG 19th December.Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following
per bale Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20, ...$ 84.00 to $128.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24,
114.00 to 120.00
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22 to 24, 28 to 32, 38 to 42,
120.00 to 186.00 to 165.00 to
128.00 142.00
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COTTON PIECE GOODS~~-
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
170.00
per piece.
2.20 to 2.80 7 lbs.
2.30 to 2.50 8.4 lbs. ....... 3.10 to 3.77} 9 to 10 lbs.... 3,85 to 5.00 to 2.90 White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.60
68 to 60 3.25 to 3.45 64 to 66 3.55 to 6.35 Fine. Book-folds
"
"
5.40 to 7.85 4.55 to 7.00
Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.75 to 1.40 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.90 to 2.15
7lbs. (32,, 6lbs. (32
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++
7lbs. (32,,
"1
2.50
2.20 to to ), Mexs. 2.25 2.40
3.95 ).
to 3.50 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 3.20 to 3.75 4.20 to 6.90
Drills, English- -40 yds. 13
Turkey Red Shirtings-1 to 1.50 to 4.85
to lbs.
22.50 to 23.00
FANCY COTTONS---
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26.00 to 26.50 26.00 to 26.50
8 lbs
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Brocades-Dyed
DAMASK8-
Mr P. Eduljee says in his report, dated Hong- kong. 19th Lecember-Demand from the country still holds off and the prospects of an improvement in the interior before China New Year are very remote. With the exception of the small wants of the city, business during the first portion of the interval had been insignificant, and exchange continued to recede the market almost came to a standstill. The anxiety of some large
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porters to quit, however, could not withstand the unusual inactivity any longer, and anticipat- ing a reaction in exchange, a concession of 50 cents to a dollar per hale was submitted to, with the result that close upon 6,000 bales have changed hands subs quently as particularised at foot. The enquiry was at first chiefly confined to No. 10s., but No. 208. soon attracted the attention of dealers by the r scarcity, and sales of favourite superior tickets have been effected at a small advance. With small receipts and comparatively larger offtakes, our estimate of stocks shows a small decrease on lat figures and the market close dull and declining in sympathy with lower advances from Bombay,
Local Manufacture:-The firmness of the local mill has more or less checked business, but a fair demand has been experienced and sales of 300 bales No. 108. at $97 and 125 bales No. 128. at $901 have been effe-ted.
Japanese Yarn :-Quotations are maintained, and sales of 451 bales Settsu No. 208, at ~.25] to $126 are reported. Delivery four to six w eks.
Raw Cotton:-In Indian descriptions there is a coutinued absence of demand from Japan which, with her stocks and the direct shipments of the past few months, would appear to be well supplied. Despite small arrivals the country markels are irresponsive, and the local mill is not buying Rates have declined half to one dollar per picul, at which reluction only some 50 bales Superfine Bengal at from $241 to £23) could be placed, leaving a stock of 1,700 bales on the market. A small business in China Cotton has been reported and sales of about 300 bales (small) at from $261 to | $26 are reported. Stock about 500 bales. Quota- tions are Indian $22 to $24 and China $28 to $27.
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in Velveteens--18 in.
*to
to
per yard
0.27 to 0.60
www.
0.23 to
0.28
per dozen
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.39
WOOLLENS—
to 6.00
per yard Spanish Stripes--Sundry chops.0.65 to 2.25 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25 to 3.00
per piece 6.85
Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted
Camlets Assorted Lastings-30 yd.,31 inches
Assorted
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
Fine quality,
METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
to 8.25
7.00 to 9,40
15.50 to 34.00
12.50 to 17.00
10.00 to
0.65
per pair
to 0,80
1.40 to 2.10
per picul
4.70
to
Square, Flat RoundBar(Eng. 4.70
to
Swedish Bar
4.75 to
Small Round Rod
5.09
to
Hoop to 11/2 in.,
*****. 6.40
to
Wire, 16,25,
9.30
to
Old Wire Rope
3.50
to
to
8.35 to
to
Vivian's 14/20 oz.40.50 Elliot's 14/20 oz.40,50
to
to
..81.00
to
..39,00 ..83.50
to
to
box. per
8.40
to
Lead, L.B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.35
Australian YellowM'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.40.50
Composition Nails.... Japan Copper, Slabs..
Tin...
Tn-Plates
Steel to SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glas8 .............................................***
Kerosene Oil...............................................................
222
per cwt. case
6.50 to
per pictl 18.00
to
per box: 5.75
to
per 10-gal, casO 8.00 to