February 8, 1904.J
Closing quotations are as follows:-
COMPANY.
PAID UP.
Banke-
Hongkong & S'hai... Natl. Bank of China
A. Shares
$125
B. Shares
Foun. Shares.....
Insurance -
Union'
China Traders North China.. Yangtsze..... Canton.... Hongkong Fire China Fire Steamship Coys.-
H., Canton and M.. Indo-China S. N. China and Manila.. Douglas Steamship Star Ferry.. Shell Transport and
Trading Co...... Do. pref. shares.... Refineries-
China Sugar
QUOTATIONS.
$645 L'don, £62.
28 $33, ex div., buy, 28 $38, ex div., buy. el $10
$100 $400, sellers
$25 $56, sellers £25 Tls. 67, buyers $60 $135 $50. $175, sellers $50 $305, buyers $20 $92, sellers
$15 $31, sollers £10 $79, sellers $50 $201, buyers $50 $34, buyers $10 830, sellers 85 $19, sellers £1 21/6
£10 £10, nominal
$100 810 $100 $10, sellers
Luzon Sugar.
Mining
Punjom
Do. Preference.
Charbonnages
Raubs
Fes. 250 18/10
Docks, Etc.-
H. & W. Dock
H. & K. Wharf & G. New Amoy Dock S. C. F. Boyd & Co.... Tls. Land and Building-
Hongkong Land Inv. Kowloon Land & B.j West Point Building Hongkong Hotel
Humphreys Estate
$11 81, sellers $1 25 cents
8600, sellers 86, sellers
$50 $208, sellers $50 $95, sales &buyers
$61 $38, sellers 100 Tls. 127, sellers
$100 $150, sellers? $30 $51, sellers
$50 $55, sellers
$50 814, sales
$10 $11,sales&sellers
$2) 2), sales
S'hai Land Ins. Co., Ld. Tls. 52 Tls, 112
Cotton Mills-
Ewo
International
Laon Kung Mow Soychee Hongkong
Green Isand Cement.! China-Borneo Co., Ld. Watson & Co., A. S........| Hongkong Electric Hongkong & C. Gas.... Hongkong Rope.... Fenwick & Co., Geo., Hongkong Ice.
H. H. L. Tramways... Hk. Steain Water-
Boat Co., Ld.
{
Dairy Farm Campbell, Moore & Co. Bell's Asbestos E. A... United Asbestos
Do..... Tebrau Planting Co... China Prov. L. & M. Watkins Ld.... China Light & Power
Cu. Là.
Powell, Ld... Shanghai and Hong- kong Dyeing and Cleaning Co., Ld Canton, Hongkong Ice Cigar Companies-
Alhambra Limited. Phippine Tobacco ?
Trust Co., Ld. |
Tls. 75 Tls. 25
Tls. 100 Tls 35
Tls. 500 Tls. 170
$10 $15, sellers $10 $25, sellers 128, buyers $10 $144, sales $10 $12, sellers
$5 $7, selle s £10 $140, buyers $50 $145, buyers $25 $51. buyers $25 $240, sellers $100 (8300
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
at $92 to Hongkong at 693/4 and again at $91. Shipping.-The only business reported is in Indo- Chinas. The market opened on the 23rd with cash sales at Tls. 51 and 534 for March and 53 April. A transaction on the 25th is reported at Tis. 524 for March. On the 27th to-day's settle- ment shares were placed at Tis. 51 and to-day at 52, and 54 for April. Docks and Wharves.— Farnhams continue to improve. The market opened at the beginning of the week at Tla. 123 Cash and Settlement, rose to 124 and 125, closing steadily at the latter rate. March shares were placed at 125 and 127 and April shares at 128. 8. & H. Wharves. Business is reported at Tls. 196) for cash and 200 with sales for March at 202). Sugars. No business reported excepting a tram- saction in Peraks at Tls. 50. Mining.-The only business reported is Weihaiwei Gold Mining shares at $18 and Kaipings at Tls. 5.80. Lands.— Shanghai Lands. Business at Tls. 109 and 110, the market is steady. Industrial. The only transaction in cotton shares is in Internationals at Tls. 25. Shanghai Gas have been placed at Tls. 107 and are wanted at a trifle over this rate. Green Island Cements have been placed locally at $25 ex 73. Langkats. The market opened on the 22nd with cash sales at TIs. 295, 297) and 295 January, 3071 March and 320 June. 23rd Cash and January settlement shares were placed at Tls. 295 and 307) March, and 322) June, 25th at 295 and 2071 January, 315 and 312 April, 26/27th cash at 2971, 28th at 2971 and 295, and 310 for March, 315, 3171⁄2 April, 330 May. The market closes weaker with sellers at 292). Stores & Hotels.-Hall & Holtz have been placed at $32 and 33, Moutries at $52}. Hotel des Colonies at Tls. 14. Miscellaneous.-The only business tran- sacted is in Telephones at Tls. 66. Loans.- No business reported. Sellers at quotations, or slightly under.
ON LONDON.—
EXCHANGE.
SATURDAY, 8th February.
k
1/94
1,10
1/10.
..1/1
1/108
Telegraphic Transfer Bank Biiis, ou demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/10
SHIPPING.
119
ARRIVALS AND Departures SINCE LAST MAIL.
ARRIVALS.
January-
29, Albenga, German str., from Manila." 29, Anhui, British str.. from Manila. 29, Aspern, Austrian str.. from Shanghai. 29, Bengal, British st, from Shanghai 29, Carl Diedefichsen, Ger, str., from Pakhoi. 29, Chiynen, Chinese str., from Cinton. 29, Eclipse, British cruiser, from Mirs Bay. 29. Haiching, British str., from Coast Ports. 29, Hanoi, French str., rom Haiphong. 29, Hoihao. French str., from Pakhoi. 29, Kennebec, British str., from New York. 29, Lyeemoon, German str., from Ningpo. 29, Moyune, British str., from Liverpool, 29, Onsang, British str., from Nagasaki. 29, P. C. Klao, German str, from Bangkok. 29, S. Rickmers, Brit, str., from Pulo Sambu, 29, Siam, British str., from Shanghai. 29, Thea, German str., from Saigon. 29, Triumph, Germau str., from Haiphong. 29, Tungshing, British str., from Wuhu. 30, Chinhus, British str., from Newport. 3 Chowtai, German str., from Bangkok. 30, Chusin, British str, from Bombay. 30, Diomed, British str., from Kutchinotzu. 30, Frithjof, Norwegiau str., from K'notzu. 3. Glenfalloch, British str., from Straits. 30, Kwangse, British str., from Shanghai. 30, Loongsung, British str.. from Manila. 30. P. C. C. Kiao, German str., from Bangkok. 30, Shawmat, Americau str., from 'Tacoma. 30, Taichoong. German str, from Deli. 30, Wurzburg. Germau str., from Shanghai. 39, Yiksang, British str., from Canton 31. Cressy. British cruiser, from Weihaiwei. 31, Deuteros, German str. from Cantón. 31. Eduard Bay. Russiau str., from Odessa. 31, Hailoong, British str,. from Swatow. 31, Hongkong French str., from Haiphong. 31, Kwanglee, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 31, Manchuria, Russian str., from Singapore, 31. Pionier, Germau str., from Christmas Isld 31, Shantung, German str., from Bangkok. February-
1. Emma Luyken, German str, from Moji. 1, Glenlochy, Britis st. from Yokohama.' 1. Kowloon. German str., froin Canton. 1, Sachsen, German str., from Shanghai, 1. Sangkiang, British str., from Manila. 1. Isintan, German str., from Bangkok.
2, Bourbin, French str., from Saigon.
Tla. 50 Tls. 33, sellors
ON PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand
..2301
ON GERMANY.----
Credits 4 months sight On demand
23+
1871
ON NEW YORK.—
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 60 days' sight
+4
1, Whampoa, British str., from Canton,
2, Auping Maru. Jap. str., from Coast Ports.
ON BOMBAY,—
Telegraphic Transfer
1351
Bank, on demand
.135
ON CALCUTTA,—
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demaud
.1351
1351
ON SHANGHAI.--
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' sight
.703
.71
ON YOKOHAMA,-
ON demand
....901
ON MANILA. –
$10 $15, buyers
$6 $12. buyers $10 $40 12/6 $3, sellers
$4 $9
$10 $210, buyers
$5 nominal
$109, sales & sellers $107, buyers $10 85
$10 $94, sales & buyers
$50 $50
$10 $10, nominal
$500 $200
$50 $10, buyers
VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers.
SHANGHAI SHARES. Messrs. J. P. Bisset in their report of the 29th alt. state-The business for the week under review has been limited, and though a number of transactions are reported, the number of shares changed hands has been small. Money continues exceedingly tight although the rate for interest on mortgages for 2 to 3 years ahead remains steady at 8 per cent. The T. T. rate on London to-day is quoted 2/6 7/8. Banks-H. & S. Banks. No business reported in this stock. In the south the quotation is $6374 nominal, and the London quotation is £62.10/- Marine & Fire Insurance.- The only business reported is in China Fires
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.——
On demand ON BATAVIA.—
On demand ÔN HAIPHONG.
Or demand ON SAIGON.—
On demand
ON BANGKOK.—-
On demand
....nominal.
..nominal
.1103
1 pop.m.
1 pcp.m.
.63
58
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...$10.90
GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael BAR SILVER, per oz.
FREIGHTS.
251
Per Conference Steamers. To London and Northern Continental ports: -Tea 52/6 per ton of 40 cubic feet. General Cargo 52/6 per ton of 40 cubic feet. Seeds 47/6 per ton of 20 cwt. To Marseilles and Havre:- General 48/- net, per ton of 40 cubic feet, Seeds 47/6 net, per ton of 20 cwt. To New York (Overland):--Tea 14 G$ cents per lb. gross. To New York, via Suez:-30/- per ton of 40 cubic feet. To Shanghai: -Tea Taels 1.80 per ton of 13 half-chests. To Shanghai:-General, Taels 1.80 per ton weight or measurement.
2, Hangsang. British str., from Canton. 2, Hue, French str.. from Haiphon s. 2, Kaifong, British s r., from Mauila.
Lennox, British str., from Rangoon, 2, Moefoo, Chinose str., from Canton. 2, Ruhi, British str., from Manila, 2, Sikh, British str., from Yokohama,
3, Andree Rickmers, Ger. str., from Bangkok. 3. Babelsberg, German str., from Singapore. 3, Beuledi. British str., from Moji. 3. Choyang, British str., from Shanghai. 3, Daijin Mara, Jap. str. from Tamsui, 3, Germanius, German str., from K'notzu. 3, Johanne, German str., from Hoihow. 3. Lyeemoou. German str., from Canton. 3. Phu Yen, French str., from Saigon. 3, Siberia, American str., from S. Francisco. 3, Sullba g. German str., from Canton, 3, Tayabas, American str., from Amoy. 3. Thales, British str., from Coast Ports. 3, Wuchung. British str., from Iloilo. 4,ki Maru, Japanese str., from Shanghai. 4, Glaucas, British str., from Liverpool, 4, Hailoong, British str., from Swatow.
4, Pekin. British str., from Kobe.
4, Zootsman British str., from Rangoon. 4. Volga, British str,, from Burry Dook. 5, Avoca, British str., from Rangoon. 5. Benvorlich, British str., from Rangoon. 5, Hailan, French str., from Pakhoi. 5, Haitan, British str., from Swatow. 5, Hausa, German str., from Moji. 5, Hounslow, British str., from Moji. 5, Kwangtah, Chinese str.. from Shanghai. 5. Maidzara Maru, Jap, str., from Anping. 5, Merionethshire, British str, from London. 5. Seydlitz, German str., from Bremen. 6. Bengloe, British str., from London. 6, Borneo, British str., from London.
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