May 2, 1904.]
The market opened on the 14th with buyers for cash at Tls. 68. On the 15th sales were effected for July at 714. On the 18th April delivery shares were placed at 891 and for July at 71. On the 19th April shares were placed at 70 with sales at 724 July. On the 20th direct transactions took place in these at Tis. 71 cash and April settlement, and for July at 78, At closing the market is weaker with sellers for July at 72) and for cash at 71. Shell Transports are in demand at 18/.. Tug Bosts.-A number of transactions are reported on ordinary shares at 471 and 48, and in preference shares at 461. Docks & Wharves.—S, C. Farn- ham, Boyd & Co., Ld.-The market has ruled alightly weaker during the past week. Small sellers for forward delivery have come into the market with offers of shares at lower rates for June and July delivery. Lower rates have also been done for cash. Lots offered have been small, larger lots, even a trifle higher, would have been socepted by purchasers. The market opened on the 14th with sales for cash and April at 147; 148 June. On the 18th shares were placed at 147 cash; 19th at 146 April delivery; 20th at 145 for April, 148 and 147 July. At closing there are buyers for cash at 145. Shanghai & Hongkew Wharves. ▲ demand has set in for these shares. Business has been done at 150 cash and April settlement. Shares are in demand at 155 for cash and forward. Sugar Cos.-No business reported. Mining.-No business reported. Kaipings continue in demand at current rates. Lands.-Shanghai Lands have been placed at Tls. 107 and 109. There are sellers at the last quotation. Industrial.-No business reported in Cotton Stock. Gas shares o.n.i. have been placed at Tis. 115. Majora at Tls. 871. Pulps at Tis. 112. Shanghai Waterworks at Tla. 400. Maatschappij, &o, in Langkats. Business has been limited in this Stock during the week. The market opened with sales at 292) cash and 295 April delivery; with sales for June at 800 and 3021, and later for June at 297), and July 800. Sumatras are in considerable demand, Tls. 54 being offered for shares; but up to the moment finding no sellers. Stores & Hotels.-Hall & Holtz have been placed at $30, there are sellers at this rate, and Astor House Hotels at $85. Miscel- laneous.-No business reported in Stocks under this heading. Telephones are in considerable de mand for small lots, and an advance on the present rate would be paid for shares.
Loans.--
No business reported. Sellers at quotations.
EXCHANGE.
On demand.
ON NEW YORK.-
MONDAY, 2nd May.
ON LONDON.-
Telegraphic Transfer
1/91
Bank Bills, on demand
1/9
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1/91
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/93
.1/91
.1/9
ON PARIS.
Bank Bills, on demand.
2221
Credita 4 mouths' sight
2261
ON GERMANY.-
.1814
Bank Bills, on demand,
431
Credits, 60 days' sight
44
ON BOMBAY.---
Telegraphic Transfer
.132
Bank, on demand
ON CALCUTTA,—
Telegraphic Transfer
132
Bank, on demand
Un ShangHAL—
Bank, at sight
.721
Private, 30 days' sight.
.731
ON YOKOHAMA.--On demand
..87 Nom.
ON MANILA.—On demand.
ON SINGAPORE.-On demand ON BATAVIA.—On demand ON HAIPHONG.-On demand
ON SAIGON.-On demand
ON BANGKOK.-On demand SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 180 fine, për tael BAR SILVER, per oz.
FREIGHTS.
.1321
1321
.Nom. .1064 27p.o.pm. 24p 0 pm.
.63 $11.15 $58.50
.251
From Hankow per Conference Steamers.-To London and Northern Continental ports:-Tea 52/6 per ton of 40 cubic feet. General cargo 52/6 per ton of 40 cubic feat. Seeds 47/6 per ton of 20 cwt. To Marseilles and Havre-General 48/- net per ton of 40 cubic feet. Seeds 47/6 net per ton of 20 cwt. To New York (Overland):-Tes 14 G$ cente per lb. gross. To New York (viz Suez) :-35/- per ton of 40 cubic feet. To Shanghai-Tea, Taels. 1.80 per ton of 18 half-chests. To Shanghai :- General, Tasla 1.80 per ton weight or measurement
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL. ARRIVALS.
April-
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21, Hongmob, British str., from Straits. 22, Alaority, British des.-ves., from Mirs Bay. 22, Albion, British battleship, from Mirs Bay. 22, Amphitrite, British cruiser, from Mirs Bay. 22, Centurion, British b'ship, from Mirs Bay. 22, Cressy, British cruiser, from Mire Bay. 22, Glory, British battleship, from Mirs Bay. 22, Ocean, British battleship, from Mire Bay. 22, Sirius, British cruiser, from Mirs Bay. 22, Vengeance, British b'ship, from Mirs Bay. 22. Anghin, British str., from Bangkok, 22, Banes, British str., from Bombay. 22, Chusan, British str., from Bombay. 22, Decima, German str., from Saigon. 22, Espiegle, British sloop, from Weihaiwei. 22, Kampot, French str., from Saigon. 22, Mathilde, German str., from Swatow, 22, Nigretia, British str., from Moji. 22, Progress, German str., from Swatow, 22, Frometheus, British str., from Liverpool, 22, Standard, Norwegian str., from Colombo. 22 Thales, British str., from Taiwanfoo. 23, Algos, British str., from San Francisco, 23, Batavia, German str., from Moji. 23, China, German str, from Saigon. 23, Elis, Rickmers, Ger. str., from Bangkok, 23, Empire, British str., from Australia. 23, Gen. Bagedano, Chilian t.-8., from S'pore, 23, Hanyang, British str.. from Canton. 23, Icbang, British str., from Chinkiang. 23, Suevia, German str., from Shanghai. 23, Triumph, German str., from Coast Ports. 23, Wongkoi, German str., from Bangkok. 24, Esang, British str., from Tientsin. 24, Haiching, British str., from Coast Ports. 24, Hangsang, British str., from Shanghai. 24, Hoihow, British str., from Canton," 24, Hue, French str., from Kwangchauwan. 24, Katanga. British str., from Moji. 24, Purnea, British str., from Singapore, 24, Rajaburi, German str., from Bangkok. 24, Simoom, British str., from Barry. 24, Taiwan, British str., from Shanghai. 24, Trocas, British str., from Singapore. 24, Wachang, British str., from Cebu. 24, Melita, German str., from Kwangchauwan. 24, Sado Maru, Japanese str., from Singapore. 24. Sungkiang. British str., from Manila. 24, Teesta, British str., from Yokohama. 25, Borneo, German str., from Sandakan. 25, Coulsdon, British str., from Barry. 25, Crown of Arragen, Brit, str., from Cardiff, 25, Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 25, Loksang, British str., from Canton. 25, Rubi, British str., from Manila. 25, Shaobsing, British str., from Canton. 25, Strassburg, German str., from Hamburg. 25, Tamsui, British str., from Shanghai, 25, Telemachus, British str., from Japan. 25. Whampos, British str, from Canton. 25, Yuensang, British str., from Manila. 26, Bayern, German str., from Bremen. 26, Borg, Norwegian str., from Bangkok. 26, C. Apcar, British str., from Caloutta. 26, Chiyuen, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 26, Emma Luyken, German str., from Saigon. 26, Franz Ferdinand, Aust. str., from Kobe. 26, Kwangtah, Chinese str., from Canton, 26, Machew, German str., from Pangkok. 26, Mad. Rickmers, Ger. str., from Bangkok. 26, Monterey, U.S. monitor, from Canton. 26, Orange, Norwegian str., from Newport. 26, Oriel, British str, from Moji
26, P. Heinrich, Ger, str., from Yokohama. 26, Prometheus, Norwegian str., from Y'hama. 26. Thales, British str., from Swatow. 27. Benmohr, British str., from London. 27, Choysang, British str., from Shenghai. 27, Gasa, German str.. from Saigon. 27, J. Diederichsen, Ger. str., from Haiphong. 27, Palawan. British str., from Shanghai. 27. Pinganay, British ›tr., from Tacoma, 27, Store Nordiske, Danish str., from Touron. 27. Tiger, German canboat, from Amoy. 27, Tingsang. British s'r., from Wabu. 27, Tjilatjap, Dutch str., from Macassar. 28, Aragonia, German str.. from Hamburg. 28, Chowfa, German str., from Bangkok. 28, Daphne, German str., from Penarth. 28, Glenogle, British str., from Singapore. 28, Hoihao, French str., from Haiphong. 28, Hunan, British str., from Wuhu.
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28, Kashing, British str., from Tientsin. 28, Kiukiang, British str., from Chinkiang. 28, M. Struve, German str., from Tamsui. 28, Oceano, British str., from Singapore. 28. Roseley, British str., from Moji, 28, Vengeance, British b'ship, from Mirs Bay. 29, Andromeda, British or., from Portsmouth. 29. Angus, British str., from Barry, 29, Cressy, British oruiser, from Mirs Bay. 29, Glenfalloch, British str., from Singapore. 29, Holstein, German str., from Saigon. 29, J. B. Leeds, Amr, sehr., from Manila, 29. Macquaio, British str., from Moji. 29, Pitsanulok, German str., from Bangkok. 29, Solveig, Norwegian str., from Barry. 29, Tartar, British str., from Vancouver. 29, Themie, Norwegian str., from Kobe. 29, Tyr, Norwegian s'r., from Hongay 29, Wosang, British str., from Wahu. 29, Wuhu, British str., from. Wphu. 30, Ardandearg, British str., from Moji. 30, Chihli, British str., from Tientsin. 30, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 30, Kaifong, British str., from Manila. 30, Karin, Swedish str., from Saigon. 30, Kwongsing. British str., from Shanghai. 30, Lysemoon, German str., from Chinkiang. 30, Signal, Germad str., from Bangkok. 30. Tritos, German str., from Swatow, April-
DEPARTURES.
22, Bonbour, French str., for Saigon. 22, British Trader, British str., for Rangoon, 22, Germ nia, German str., för Moji. 22, Haitan, British str., for Coast Ports. 22, Hyson, British str., for Vancouver, 22, Keongwai, German str., for Bangkok. 22, Paklat, German str., for Kobe. 22, Pronto, German str, for Iloilo. 22. Taksang. British str., for Bangkok, 23, Bengal. British str., for Europe. 23. Chusan, British str., for Shanghai. 23. Clavering, British str., for Portland. 23, Eclipse, Britizh oruiser, for Weihaiwei, 23, Kwangse, British str, for Shangh1i. 23. Laertes. British str., for Saigon. 23, Mathilde, German str., for Hoihow. 23, Nanshan, British str., for Amoy.
23, Oscar II, Norwegian str., for K'chinotza. 23, Progress, Norw. str., for Tourane. 23, Taishan, British str., for Hongay. 23, Taiyuan, British str., for Australia. 23, Thales, British str., for Swatow. 23, Yunnan, British str., for Amoy. 23, Zafiro. British str., for Manila. 24, Arrow, British 4-m, barque, for Chili. 24, Banca, British str., for Shanghai. 24, Batavia, German str., for Bangkok. 24, Devawongse, German str, for Bangkok. 24, Empire, British str., for Shanghai. 24, Fausang, British str., for Hongay. 24, Giang Bee, British str., for Amoy. 24, Hanyang, British str, for Shanghai. 24, Hongmob, British str., for Amoy. 24, Onsang, British str., for Saigon. 24, Prometheus, British str., for Shanghai. 24, Frithjof, Norwegian str., for Tamsui. 25, Chenan, British str., for Shanghai. 25, Cowrie, British str., for Foochow. 25, Hangaang, British str., for C.ntou. 25, Hoihow, British str., for Shangbai. 25, Iohang. British str., for Canton. 25, Marco Polo, Italian oruiser, for Chefoo. 25, Pronto, Norwegian str., for Bangkok. 25, Tresta, British str., for Singapore. 25 Taiwan, British str., for Canton. 25. Creasy, British cruiser, for Mirs Bay. 25, Rinaldo, British sloop, for Sandakan. 25, Vengance, British b'ship, for Mirs Bay. 26, Chiyuen. Chinese str., for Canton. 26, Emma Luyken, Ger. str., for Yokohama. 26, Esang, British str., for Canton. 26, Haiching, British str., for Coast Ports. 26, Hue, French str., for Haiphong. 26, Kampot, French str., for Baigon. 20, Laisang, British str., for Calcutta, 26. Sado Maru, Japanese str., for Japan. 26, Famson, German str., for Bangkok. 26, San Francisco, U.S. oruiser, for Manila. 26. Shaohsing, British str., for Shangbai. 26, Taiwan, British str., for Canton, 26, Tamani, British str., for Canton. 26, Trocas, British str., for Hankow. 26. Yu-nsang, British str., for Manila, 27, Athenian, British str., for Vancouver, 27, Bayern, German str., for Shanghai. 27, Coulsdon, British str,, for Sasebo. 27, Decima, German str., for Saigon. 27, Foyle, Fritish str., for Kobe.
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