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COMMERCIAL.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 22nd July.-The prices are declin- ing, market being dull. Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.65 to $8.70 pel■.
2, White...... 7.65 to 7.70 1, Brown...... 6.10 to 2, Brown...... 6.00 to No. 1, White...... 8.50 to
Do.
"
Do.
Do.
>>
Swatow,
Do.
Do.
"
Do.
"
6.15
21
6.06 8.55
**
7.60
5.95 to
6.00
2, White...... 7.55 to 1, Brown.....
2, Brown..... 5.80 to 5.85
Foochow Sugar Candy .........12.80 to 12.85 Shekloong
13
RICE.
"
**
10.85 to 10.90
HONGKONG, 22nd July.—The prices are advanc. ing a little, holders firm. Saigon, Ordinary
31
11
Round, good quality Long
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
"
No. 1
Garden,
White,
It
Fine Cargo
OPIUM.
$2.45 to $2.5 3.90 to 3.9 4.05 to 4.1 2.90 to 2.9 3.6) to 3.6
4.20 to 4.25 4.35 to 4.4
23rd July. Allowance net to 1 catty.
A
to $1050 per picul.
Quotations are:--.
Malwa New
$1030
Malwa Old
$1090
to $1110 do.
Malwa Older
$1210
to $1230 do.
Malwa V. Old
$1250
to $1280 do.
Persian fine quality....$850
to
do.
Persian extra fine
.$880
to
do.
Patna New
$1222) to
Patna Old
$1320
to
P
Benares New
Benares Old
$1200 to $1235 to
per chest.
do.
do.
do.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, let July.-The prices ruling are as follows:- COTTON YARK
per bale
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20, ...$ 90.00 toç$128.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24, 114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00 155.00 to 170.00
"
22 to 24,
28 to 82,
88 to 42,
Reported sales 4,500 baler.
COTTON PIECE GOODS-
per piece
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
2.20
7 lbs.
to 2.30 2.35 to 2.50 3.20 to 4.10
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs. 4.10 to 5.50
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.90 to 3.10
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58 to 60 8.20 to 3.75 64 to 66 4.00 to 5.50 Fine
6.20 to 8.25 Book-folds 5.50 to &,20 Victoria Lawns--12 yards 0.80 to ΓΙΟ
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
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Mesars. Noel, Murray & Co. of Shanghai, in their report dated 14th July, state-If it is'nt one thing its another, but whichever it is this market always seems to get it in the neck! With lower and weaker exchange and higher Cotton the ordinary calculating individual would expect to see a firmer market. "Can any one say it is so this week? On the contrary, it is back in the doldrums again, and the dealers seem to be more inclined to be influenced by the “what may be rather than the "what is.' Holders of stocks, under the circumstances, are not enjoying a happy time; for while knowing they cannot be replaced, even at the nominally current prices, within a reasonable period, there is before them always this bogey of much cheaper supplies on order, on which, although it is for somewhat remote delivery, the native is inclined to lay his offers. Holders of American goods have taken the bull
Soon as these present disturbing influences are removed, and possibly with much more vigour. | As regards the rest of the compaign no news of a definite or reliable nature has come to hand here for a considerable time now. Advices from Manchester report the market there as rather quieter, business being curtailed owing to the rise in spot Cotton, but forward orders are being met with some freedom, and though of a somewhat speculative nature seem justified to a great extent. As a rule the dealers here decline to be interested. Cotton, as we anticipated, has suddenly reacted, being quoted on the 9th inst. 6.36d, and yesterday 6.54d. while private telegrams to-day make it 6.64d. for Mid-American, which is a fluctuation of 68 points in two week! For De cember it is still 5d. The quotation for Egypt ian has advanced to 7d. Shipments `so far con- tinue very light. The American market is a little firmer, manufacturers, having evidently disposed of their available stocks, are not so willing to en- ter into further contracts at the close, but a fair quantity of replacing purchases have been made during the interval. The rise in sterling and Cotton has had an invigorating effect on the In- dian Yarn market, and quite a refreshingly large business has gone through at advancing prices. At the close there is a stronger feeling for local spinnings. Stocks.-Owing to the dilatoriness on the part of some of the import houses in sending in their papers the returns are not ready for this Mail, but will be published in our next.
N.B. Since writing the above we learn that fresh orders have just come in from Newchwang nstructing shipments to be made, and under- stand two or more steamers are being despatched as promptly as possible.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. HANKOW. The prices quoted are for the net shipping weight excluding cost of packing for export
Cowhides, best selected
Do. seconds
Buffalo hides, best selected
|
ĮJuly 25, 1904.
Per P. & 0. steamer Sardinia, sailed on 22nd July. For London:-1,850 bales hemp, 1,854 boxes tea, 55 balen waste silk, 4 cases cigars, 8 cases silks, 25 rolls mate, 30 cases bristles, 81 cases chinaware, 16 cases woodware, 60 cases preserves. For London or Goole :---100 bales waste silk. For London or Manchester :-100 bales waste silk. For Gibraltar:-1 case curios.
SHARE REPORTS.
HONGKONG, 22nd July, 1904. — Business generally continues dull, but with the exception of Indo-Chinas, which under speculative in- fluences, have further receded, rates are fairly well maintained, and in some directions have advanced.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have firmed up, and sales at $662) have been effected, the market closing strong with buyers at the rate. London has advanced to £68. 10s. Od. Nationals are unaltered with buyers at $38.
MARINE INSURANCES. Unions continue quiet at $545 with small sellers. ChinaTraders are in the market at $65 after sales at $641, North-Chimas can be obtained at Tls. 65, and Yangtszes at $130. Cantons have been placed at $208.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have ruled firm with small sales and further buyers at $310. Chinas are quiet at $88.
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have firmed up, and shares have been parted with at the advanced rates of $29) and $30, It
is reported that this Company will propose the payment of the usual dividend of $1 per share at the forthcoming half yearly meeting. Indo- Chinas under the pressure of sellers in the north have receded to 8105 cash sellers, whilst business for December delivery is said to have been effected at $106, and later at $104). China and Manilas have sold and are in further request at $251. Douglases have been booked at $35. Star Ferries have again advanced, and are now 19.00 quoted at $36 and $26 for the old and new issues 55.00 respectively. Shell Transports continue on offer
9.00 at 25/6.
Per picul Tls. 32.50 28.00
Goatskins, untanned (chiefly white colour), Buffalo Horns (average 31bs. each) White China Grass (Wuchang and/or
Poochi)
"
*1
11
10.00
White China Grass (Sinshan and/or
Chayu)
"J
Green China Grass (Szechnen)
"
11
Jute
White Vegetable Tallow (Kinchow) White/ Vegetable Tal'ow (Pingchew
and/or Macheng)
White Vegetable Tallow (Mongyu) Green Vegetable Tallow (Kiyu) Animal Tallow
Gallnuts (usual shape)
Do. (Plum) do.
Black Bristles
Feathers (Grey and/or White Duck)
J
>"
Wild Duck
Turmeric Sesamum Seed Sesamum Seed Oil
Vegetable Tallow Seed Oil
Wood Oil,
Tea Oil
T
*
T
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3)
"
9.00
5.00 9.70
9.60
4.40
REFINERIES. China Sugars have been booked at $184, $185 and $186, but close easier with probable sellers at $185. Luzons are unchanged at $9 sellers.
MINING. Raubs have sold at $8 and close with further sellers at the rate. I unjoms are unchanged. with sellers at 40 cents. Charbon- nages c ose quiet at $490 with probable sellers.
LOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- 9.70 kong and Whampoa Docks have strengthened, 8.60 and sales at $∙17} and $218 for cash and the 18.30 settlement are reported, market closing with 20.00 further buyers for settlement delivery at $218. 116.00 Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have weaken- 19.25 ed, and shares are now procurable at $i12. 21.25 New Amoy Docks are reported to have been 3.00 sold at $30, at which rate`more shares are on offer. Farnhams have receded to Tis. 142 ex the final dividend of Tls, 7 per sbare for the year en- ding 30th April last, paid in Shanghai yesterday. LANDS, HOTELS, and BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands continue quiet at $158 with sellers. Kowloon Lands can be placed at $38. West Points after sales at $60 are still obtainable at the rate. Hongkong Hotels have sold and are in further rquest at $134. Humphreys Estates have been booked at $124, and more shares are wanted. Shanghai Lands are quot- ed at Tls. 112 ex th-interim dividend of Tis. 3 per share paid in Shanghai on the 18th instant. COTTON MILLS. Quotations are unchanged and there is no business to report.
7.95
7.95
拿督
8.00
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*
9.50
For
For For
Per steamer Yangtsze, sailed on 6th July. London:-203 half-chests tea, 240 boxes tea, at Amoy, 4,207 boxes tea, 668 rolls matting, 382 bales canes, 200 cases cassia, 151 bales feathers, 111 cases chinaware, &c., 23 cases cigars, 25 cases gum, 70 cases shells, 151 cases ginger, 300 casks soy, 150 casks gingers, 25 cases essential oil, 150 bales rattan shavings, 50 cases aniseed. London or Glasgow:--200 casks ginger. London or Hamburg :-80 cases bristle, 44 bales London or Manchester:-50 bales watse silk. For canes, 21 bales feathers. For London, Glasgow, Bremen, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp_or Copenhagen:-1,200 cases merchandize. For Glasgow:-9 cases cigers. For Amsterdam:-350 bales bemp, 15 cases gingow. For Rotterdam: 160 rolls matting, 758 bales hemp. For Rotter- dam or Amsterdam -13 rolls matting. For
MISCELLANEOUS, Green Island Cements have been booked at the advanced rate of $30. China Borneos have sold, and more shares are
are in further request at $14 old, and $8 (new). offering at $104. Electrics after sales at $13) Ices have improved to $23) with sales and further buyers. Dairy Farms contipue in re-
by the horns and have sold freely where they | Antwerp :—50 bales hemp, 237 bales tobacco, 75 quest at $20, and Campbell Moores at $37.
could replace, and in this have been more fortunate than operators in Manchester makes. Early in the interval buyers for Newchwang were again fairly active, supplementing the rather free supplies sent up last week. However, a few days ago orders were received suspending shipments for the present, and freight engagements have in consequence been cancelled. It appears the Japanese forces are closing in on the place, and judging by the sounds of firing, said to be heard there in the distance, some heavy fighting was going on. It is somewhat satisfactory to know, how ever, that trade is likely to be resumed so
bales feathers. For Odessa:-10 cases bristles.
For Various Ports:-14 packages sundries.
Per M.M. steamer Yarra, sailed on 12th July. For Marseilles-282 bales raw silk, 100 bales waste silk, 17 cases silk piece goods, 100 boxes tea, 17 bales human hair, 1 cases ylang ylang oil, 2 cases feathers, 10 cases provisions, 40 packages sundries. For Lyons-380 bales raw silk. For St. Chamond-25 balea raw silk. For Milan 20 bales raw silk. For London 40 boxes trea-
sure.
Providents and Powells are wanted at $94 and $104 respectively. Alhambray have declined to $150 sellers.
MEMOS:-Canton Land Co., Ltd., ordinarý yearly meeting at the Company's offices, Hong. ong, to-day, the 23rd inst. Panjom Min- ing Co., Ld., extraordinary general meeting for the purpose of considering a special resolution for the voluntary winding up of the Company, on the 28th instant. Hongkong Ice Co., Ld., interim dividend of $4 per share payable on and after the 2nd August,