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The U.S. marines at Cavite are to be relieved by a draft of 300 men from Brooklyn.
The following appointment has ben made at the Admiralty-Staff-Surgeon J. A. Moon, to the Glory, for the Yckobama Sick Quarters, to date December 9.
The Rev. G. D. Iliff, M.A., of the Church of England Mission, Tientsin, has been appointed by the late Archbishop of Canto bury to be Bishop of Shantung. This is probably the deceased Primate's last appointment.
Mr. A. Ireland, who recently paid a visit to Hongkong, is to write a series of articles for the Times on the various Colonies he had visited. Mr. Ireland is said to have rece ved a concession of 20,000 acres in British North Borneo.
Among the cargo brought to Manila by the U.S. transport Sherman (which, by the way ran'on an uncharted reef and stove in her boys off the Philippines) was a consignment of nearly two and a half millions of gold dollars.
The Penang Municipality expected to have a balance of at least $4,000 to carry forward to this year. Mr. Hallifax, the President, declared at a recent mcsting that they were" absolutely safe"
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The Ocean, first-class battleship, which is nesring the end of her first commission, served on the Mediterranean and China stations, is to undergo repairs and overhaul at Hongkong Dockyard, preparatory to a second commission in the Far East, according to the home papers, The steamers Yingchow and Minna collided on of the 24th ult. about thirty miles north Chefoo. The Minna sank in twenty minutes after the collision. Two Chinese were missing. The Yingchow is a small Russian steamer of 85 tons, running between Port Arthur and Chefoo. The Minna was also a Russian steamer of 275 tong, and ran between Port Arthur and Chefoo, The former steamer is believed to be owned by the Chinese Eastern Railway Company.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
With reference to the recent Ostasiatische Lloyd telegram affirming : It to be quiet in Kansu and the rumours about Tung Fa-hsiang to be incorrect, the Shanghai Mercury says:- We believe that this report has been circulated by the Chinese officials merely to deceive, for officials that are friendly towards foreigners are of opinion that the situation in Kausu is far from hopeful. We have now another warning from Lão-ho-kow, from a correspondent who has every opportunity of knowing what is going He writes under date the 4th of Decem- ber :-
The following tlograms have just been received here :—' Ping-liau-fu, Kansu. A crisis seems imminent, the officials are power- less to act. Tie Taotai haɛ suppressed tumours but circumstances have not altered. There is cause for grave apprehension it Tang Fu-hsiang is not suprer sed. The above telegrams are very important, showing the situation up there. The officials say that a trace has been patched up until the spring, but, nevertheless, they are afraid that something going to happen."
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COMMERCIAL.
CAMPHOR. HONGKONG, 9th January.-No arrivals.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 9th January.-Holders want to clear their stocks before the Chinese New Year, and the prices are consequently declining, Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.10 to $8.15 pcl.
Do.
2, White..... Shekloong, No. 1, Brown 2, Brown No. 1, White......
Do.
3watow,
Do.
*
??
"
7,60 to
7.05 0.05 to 6.10 5.85 to
5.90
"
8.00 to
8.5
»
No. 1, White.....
7.45 to
7.50
"
Do.
1, Brown
5.75 to
5.80
"
**
Do.
11
2, Brown
5.60 to 5.65 .12.15 to 12.20
*
9.60 to 9.65
RICE.
Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
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[Jazuary 12, 1908.
Lastings-30 yd.,81 inches) 12.50 to 17:00
Assorted.
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs..........65 Fino quality,
METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng, 4.70
Swedish Bar Small Round Rod Hoop to 11/2 in., Wire, 16/25.
10.00 to
per pair
to 0.80
1.40 to 2.10
por pícul
4.70 to
to
4.75
to
5.10 to
6.40 to
10244
9.20
to
3.50 to
to
to
to
Vivian's 14/20 02.41.50 Elliot's 14/20 oz.41.00
to
to
01.00 to
...30.00
to
Old Wire Rope Lead, L.B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.40
Australian
8.10 YellowM'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.41.00
Composition Nails...... Japan Copper, Slabs.. Tin..
Tin-Plates
Steel to Sundries—
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
88.00 to
box. par 8.30 to
per cwt, case 6.50
to
per picul
.180
to
per box.
5.75 to
per 10-gal, cass
3.00
to
SHARE REPORTS. HONGKONG, January 9th, 1903.--A fair general enquiry has been met with during the week under review, but owing to the difficulties of connectin buyer and seller the transactions effected have been very limited in extent.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais bare further improved to $670 with Layers, efter small sales at $663 to 3669. Loudon quotes £64. Nationals have declined to $ 4 sellers.
MARINE INSURANCE:- Unions have bén booked at the improved rate of $470, at which there are further buyers. China Traders con- tinue on offer at $58 North-Chinas are wanted The advance in at Tls. 177, and Yangtazes at $155, Cantons
are procurable at $167).
HONGKONG, 9th January. prices continues, holders being firm. Saigon, Ordinary
A New York telegram states that Rear. Admiral Philip H. Cooper has been designated by the Secretary of the Navy to succeed Admiral Frank Wildes on the Asiatic tation. Rear-Admiral Cooper is the junior rear-admiral of the Navy, having been recently appointed from captain. Previous to his promotion he was in command of the forces of the Navy in Samoa. Admiral Wilds, whom he succeeds, Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2 has teen examined and pronounced by a medical board unfit for active service. He will be retired upon his arrival in the United States.
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The following cablegram has been received by the American Chamber of Commerce from Mr. Brewster Cameron, who is in Washington in the interest of legislation. the Allied Chambers of Commerce of Manila are seeking suacta:euf Washington, December for by Congress :
—o the American Chamber of Commerce : 30.- The Senate is showing determined and uuex- pected opposition to the Philippine Tariff | i.l, and it is doubtful at this time if the seventy-¦ fivé per cent. reduction will pass. The |rospects for Currency legislation at this session of Congress appear bright"
The Battambong correspondent of the Sium Observer wrote on the 5th ult. :-" The
French 'Sanctuary' at the
Consulate for debtors and runaway s rvants is being broken up and the inmates are dispersed Possibly the higher authorities have intervenel, or the refugees are no longer welcɔme. The greater part have been sent to i nom-penh." The same correspondent observes:-" It is not very sur- prising that the traders of this place dreaded (the past) the idea of the town being handed over to the French when one considers the taxes imposed on busine s men in French Cambodia. Shops there are licensed in six grades, varying from a fist-class license, costing $280,..to a sixth-class of $36 per annum. In addition to this the manager or proprietor is further mulsted in from $'3 to $8)." The purchaser of tobacco grown în Fret ch Cambodia must pay a tax of $20 per picul (Chinese). In general it is the tax which is the most costly part of the business as tobacco can be bought at $30 per picul At Saigon a onstoms daty of 80 pr cent. per 10 kilos is laid on goods impor ed direct from Europe. Goods imported from Singapore are charged 100 per cent, per 100 kilos. On goods landed in bond for Siamese territory a duly of 20 per cent, is imposed. English longsloth, chirtings, etc., ate charged cents pe Chemoll tax ranges upward from | $13 to $80.
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31
Round, Good quality Long ...............................
Garden, White
11
13
11
Fine Cargo
"
No. 1
#
$3.45 to 3.50
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs Lave fur. 5.20 to 5.25 ther declined to $327 sellers. Chinn af er sals at $84 and 885 are in strong request at the higher figure.
5.40 to 5.45 3.60 to 3.65 4.55 to 4.00 6.8 to 5.85 0.00 to 6.05
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Mac:08 have been in considerable request, and sales have been effected at from $36 to $38, the closing quo ation being somewhat easier at $377 sellers. MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
Indo-Chinas bave sold at $88 and $87 and some HONGKONG 2nd January.-Amongst the sales
shares are now probably procnable at $86. China Manilas have sold at $25 and $26 and are reported during the week are the following:-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20,...$ 88.00 to $130.00 iu further requ st at the former rate. Douglases English-Nos. 10 to 24, 114.00 to 120.00 have improved to $44 buyers, Star Ferries 128.00 (old) have jumped to $25 buyers'; the new issuo 142.00 is offering at $15. Shell Transports are in 155.00 to 170.00 request at £1. 78. 6d.
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22 to 24, 28 to 32, 88 to 42,
COTTON PIECE GOOD8—
(Frey Shirtings—G lbs.
7 lbs. ......... 8.4 lbs.
"
per balo
120.00 to 136.00 to
per piece. 2.30 to 2.40 2.43 to 250 3.30 to 3.92} 9 to 10 lbs. 4.00 to 5.50 White Shirtings-54 to 58 rd, 2.8 to 3.09 58 to 60 3.45 to 3.75 64 to 60 4.01 to 5.50 Fine
5.75 to 8.00 Book-folds 4.75 to 7.30 Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.78 to 1.50 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 2.00 2.35 7lbs. (32,, ), 6lbs. (32,, ), Mexs. 2.40 7lbs. (82.. ),
"
2.95
to 2.30 to 2.75 to 2.55 to 8.50 to 3.90
7.30
8 to 8,4 oz., (30 in.) 3.30 Drills, English-40 yds, 184 4.75 to
FANCY COTTONS—
14
1
Turkey Red Shirtings-1 to 1.50 to 4.85
Brocades- Dyed
DAMASKS -
1
8 lbs i
to
per yard
to
Chintres-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in
0.27 to 0.60 Velveteens-18 in. ....................................... 0.23 to 0.28
per dozen Handkerchiefs—Imitation Silk 0.31 to 5.00 WOOLLENE-
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.05 to 2.25 Habit, Med., and Broad Clotlis 1.25 to 8./0
per piece Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs. 6.85 to 8.25
Assorted
7.00 to 9.40 15.50 to 34.00
Camlets-Assorted
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REFINERIES. - China Sugars have sold at $90 and $89 and close with bayers at $88. Luzons have b ́en booked at $12}.
MINING.-Punjoms are quiet at $2 afler salos at the rate. Raubs are firmer with buyers at $71. Charbounages and Jek bus are unchanged, DOCKS, WHARVES & GODOWNS.-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have sold at $205, at which more shares ou be placed. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharres have been booked at $90 and are further enquired for. New Amoy Docks are quiet at $40.
LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS.-Hongkong Lands Lave been disposed of at $184 and are wanted at the rate. Kowlcon Lands can be placed at $31. West Points are procurable at $57. Humphreys Estates are in demand at $12. Hongkong Hotels are enquired for st $141 after sales at the rate. Oriente Hotels can be placed at $821, but sellers are holding for higher prices.
COTTON MILLS.-Hongkong Coltons are weak with sel'ers at 817. The Northern stocks are unchanged.
MISCELLANEOUS-Green Island Cemeu!s have improved to $214 buyers. Watsons can still be procured at $if). Ropes are quieter with probable sellers at $120. Fenwicks can be procured at 150. Steam Water-boats have sold at $114. Providents continue on offerat $10 after sales at $9 85 and $9:90. Watkins are proecr. able at 28. Universal Traders hive improved to 8224 buyers, thios Light and Powers are on offer at $10. - Alhambra Cigara have declined to $400 sellers.