September 19, 1904.]
It will not be surprising, quips a 'contem- porary, if Mr. Lessar complains to the Waiwapu of the breach of neutrality involved in the assistance given by the millet to the Japanese.
The British Minister wrote the Waiwapu on the 21st August that when one of the British gunboats went to the Poyang lake she was stopped by the Chinese officer in charge of the fort there, which fact is against the stipulations of the Chefoo Convention, etc. The Waiwupu answered that the Chefoo Convention does not allow foreign warships to enter the Poyang lake, and so please do not send any warship there so as to maintain friendship.-- Universal Gazette.
Shantun merchants doing business in Shang- hai who have branch agencies in several Man- churian cities have received telegrams from their agents, stating that when the Russiane were driven out of Liaoyang many of them took their revenge on inoffensive uatires who happened to be in their vicinity, and this coupled with the terrible bombardment of the Japanese artillery caused great destruction of life amongst the population. Several bundred houses have been destroyed, burying under ruins many thous and unfortunate men, women, and children, while in a number of streets and lanes the bodies of dead natives lie piled up one on top of another, and is some places are breast high. A terrible sight indeed, comments a Chinese writer It seems that many of the victims were driven out of their dwellings by the bursting of shells within their walls, and when wandering about the streets were shot down or bayonetted.
The death is announced, from paralysis, at Herne Bay, of Capt. Edward Henry Bayly, R.N., C.B. The gallant officer, who was born on December 1st, 1849, and was thus in his 55th year, was the son of the late Major George Bayly, formerly of the 35th Regt., and of Eliza, daughter of the late Lieut-Gen. Savage, who was formerly colonel commanding the Royal Engineers. After completing his education privately and in H.M.8. Britannia, he entered the navy in 1863 as a naval cadet. In the course of his career the late officer saw varied service. In 1900 his ship was the Aurora, and, landing with Admiral Seymour in North China, he was given the command of the British defence force of Tientsin. During the siege he was the senior of the commanding officers of the Euro- pean, Japanese, and American forces until Sir Edward Beymour's return, when he served as chief of the staff. He remained at Tientsin as senior naval officer until the middle of Septem- ber, by which time all naval forces had been withdrawn. In his despatch to the Admiralty, Sir Edward Seymour stated that "Capt. Bayly was left in charge of the British forces at Tientsin, displaying. great calmness, energy, and good judgment, and a tact and temper
quite remarkable." He was created a C.B. in November, 1900.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
The following are the Tea statistics at Hankow to 6th September, compared with the corresponding circular of last season, viz., 9th September, 1903 :—
1904. 1903. -Chests. -Chesta.
579,351
532,887
HANKOW TEA, Settlementa...
Shipments to Shanghai on
Native account
Stock
9,835 13,068
Arrivals
602,252
19,687 17,891
570,485
1904.
KIUKIANG TRA,
-Chests.
Settlements...
195,402
1903. -Chests. 190,682
Shipments to Shanghai on
Native account
14,059
4,114
13,017 703
Arrivals
Stock
213,575 204,492
The export of Tea from Hankow to 3rd instant, as per Customs Returns stands thus:-
"
J
Re-exports.
**
Season 1904 x 1905...42,538,224 lbs.... 13,067,243lbs.
1903 × 1904...35,838,263 ...12,415,848 1902 x 1903...35,827,122 ...13,393,838 1 Via Shanghai. Total 1904/5. Total 1903/4.
To Great Britain... 6,333,788 lbs.
United States
2+
6,174,516 lbs.
*
*
and Canada 3,808,552 Continent 4,236,829 Russia in Europe 107,190
$7
+
19
"
do. via North Shanghai
3,638,073
M
4,118,100 1,884,381 13,184,737 16,899,619 3,995,573
**
11
10
..
"
To the end of August the Export of Japan tea from Kobe amounted to 10,577,348 lbs. as compared with 8.284,131 to the corresponding From Yokohama the export date last season. in the same period this season was 18,396,727, as compared with 19,521,027 lbs. last season.
SILK.
Coarse
Messrs. A. B. Burkill & Sons, in their Silk Cir- cular, dated Shanghai, 3rd September, state --—-—- The home markets are quiet, Gold Kiling is quoted in London at 11-6 and in Lyons at Fcs. 34. Raw Silk.-A large business has been transacted in Taatless, since the date of our last Circular about 2,000 bales having been taken. Silks have also been in considerable demand. Market closes firm. Steam Filatures.-Small business chiefly in fine sizes for the continent. Sales made have mostly been in market and low Yellow Silks.-Continue in fair grade chops. demand at rates given below. Hand Filatures.- Have been in some request for Lyons at prices same as last. Waste Silks.-In spite of con- tinued depression on the Home Markets (resulting
SUGAR.
BICE,
Horerose, 16th Sept. The market is the amine as when last' Saigon, Ordinary.
Round, good quality Long
the
|
Siam,
10
Field mill cleaned, No.
Garden,
No. I
White,
3.55 to 8.6
4.05 to 4.10
from heavy stocks and poor demand), a large business has been done in Frisonets by Con- A meeting of the Shanghai Committee of tinental buyers. We estimate as follows 1,000 the British and Foreign Bible Society was
Pols. Kading Frisonets 70-20.10 at Tls. 35-35] held on the 2nd inst. for the consideration of a
and 800 Pels. Szechuan Frisonets 80.30.10 at matter which is likely to leave its impress upon | 32-34. 300 Pels. Bat Tails at Tis. 31, Curlies have & northern province, and perhaps on many been booked to extent of 100 Pels. at 87) and others in time. The business before the com- more are wanted at this figure, but dealers are mittee was nothing less than that of dealing not disposed to sell under 89.90. Gum Wastes are with a request of H. E. the Governor of Shan- in small supply. Tussah Wastes can be had in tung, communicated through Dr. Timothy quantity, but there is no demand. Total Settle- Richard to the Bible Society, that he, the Go-ments to date of Kading Frisonets, Pels. 8,000 vernor, should be supplied with copies of the Szechuen Frisonets, Pels. 2,000, Hankow Frisonets, New Testament in sufficient numbers to forward Pele. 8,000. to every mandarin in the province, from the status of county-court magistrate upwards
For," said the Governor, "by studying the book which the missionaries hold sacred, a better understanding will prevail, and peace and harmony result.' The Commitles accord- ingly voted that some two hundred finely-bound Testaments should be sent to His Fxcellency, together with a replica of the edition de luxe copy presented some years back to the Empress Dowager, for his own use. And as the whole scheme of co-operation with the missionaries in | that province was stated by His Excellency to be O the initiation of an experimental object- lesson for other provinces, the Committee feel justified in ordering an edition of two thousand New Testaments, similar to those about to be sent to Shantung, to meet similar demands which it is hoped will arise in every province of the empire.-N.C. Daily News.
HONGKONG, 16th Sept.-The prices are nearly the same as when last reported. Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.40 to $8.45 pels
Do.
Swatow,
2, White...... 7.50 to
7.56
*
Do.
"
Do.
"
1, Brown...... 8.05 to 6.10 2. Brown...
6.95 5.90 to No. 1, White...... 8.85 to
D
8.40
#
Do.
"
Do.
**
Do.
2, White...... 7.45 to 1. Brown...... 5.85 to 2. Brown
7.50
**
5.90
11
5.70 to 13.50 to 12 55 .10.55 to 10,60 #
5.76
1
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Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
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Fine Cargo .....................................................**
The Market in Japan continues good, but dealers are shy of marking contracts for forward delivery. A typhoon recently in the neighbour. hood of Kobe has passed over without doing any damage to the crop, and the export market in consequently weak,
The Kobe Market Report states that the Market for Hongkong Refined and Beet is firm at higher prices. Osaka Refined.-6,400 bags were sold at Auction on the 23rd August, the figures realised showing an advance of from 5 sen to 40 sen according to grade over last prices.
COPPER.
A fair business has taken place in Japan at exclusively for China, amongst which it 0 tons of Sumitomo has been taken out of the Market at Yen 37.55 per picul for January shipment. Besides, a large quantity of Copper has been sold by the Miten Bishi to Osaka dealers, who cut the copper into coin sizes to be minted in China, and of this Copper contracts have been mide for 300 tons 99.5 per cent. October/November, and February/March delivery at Yen 18.80 to Yon 49.-- Most dealers are sold out well forward, some up to August next.
OPIUM,
HONGKONG, 18th Sept. · Quotations are:-- Allowance net to 1 catty. Malwa New Malwa Old Malwa Older Malwa V. Old
.$1180
to $1180 per picul.
..$1220
to $1240 do.
$1280
to $1800 do.
.$1820
to $1840 do.
to
do.
..8925 to
do.
.81115 to
per obest.
to
do.
.$1086 to .$1130 to
do.
do.
Persian fine quality....$900 Persian extra fine
Patna New
Patna Old Benares New Benares Old
COTTON.
The Kobe (Chamber of Commerce) Market Report says with regard to American Cotton business-In view of favourable reports pré- valent in Cotton districts with large crop", oon- sumers are maintaining a firm attitude, and are holding off in anticipation of lower prices. The feeling locally is that the present condition cannot continus very much longer, and a break in the market may occur at any time. Some sales, however, are reported by speculators at
prices much below cost, with a view to covering later on at a decline. Spot cargo is practically nil. Indian.-The situation remains practically rule quiet in unchanged, and continues tɔ consequence of holders maintaining prices. A considerable forward business has been effected in Tinnevelly, Western and Compta, owning to prices in these staples ruling more in sympathy with ideas of spinners. These prices run in the neighbourhood of Yeu 29.50, Yen 29.75, Yen 30.00, and Yen 80.75, and the feeling is that quotations will continue around these figures for the next fortnight. Chinese-The market is very sensi- tive, and the situation in Indian and American have eventually reacted upon 'Chinese, causing prices to take a turn on an upward tendency. large business in forward and "spot" has in consequence been put through. The demand for Grey Shirtings" has been good throughout the month, and a large business has been done. The transactions amount to 'about. 20,000, places from stock, and about 55,000 pieces to arrive. During the last few days' Manchester quotations have taken an upward turn in sympathy with Cotton, which has prevented further business. There have been more inquiries all-round for Cotton Goods an ́l Fancies, and a moderate busi- ́ness has been done. For Worsteds and Woollens there has been more inquiry, and some fresh business in Government cloths has beet Cotton Yarns.—The export market dull, Httla no business doing, but the mille käve their prices all round in sympathy advance in Cotton. The export240g fornight in August amounts to 35ut pic against 82,478 piculs in 1908.