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COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
瀟
THE HONGKONG W: EKLY PRESS AND
about two-thirds of the production, want to see a low range of prices for the raw staple, and growers want just the opposite. According to latest written advices from the Stat s the drastic measure of de-troying by fire a large proportion of the crop was actually started in one place, and the example set was strenuously advocated by interested parties, but it seems doubtful if it was followed to any extent. An important meeting of all interested in the spinning indu try was convened for the 5th January at Carlotte, N.C. at which there were "vital matters to be con-
Messrs. A.B. Burkill & Sons's Silk Circular, dated Shanghai, 3rd February, 1905, states:--The home markets are quiet, Gold Kiling is quoted in Lon- don at 11,104 and in Lyoffs at Fcs. 33.75. Raw Silk.-A few small transactions in Taatlees are recorded on the basis of Tls. 5.30 for Gold Kiling. Yellow Silk. Very little doing, Hand Fila-sidered and new safeguards planned." It is to tures.- Nothing doing, Steam Filature.-We have not heard of a single tran action. Waste Silk. Nothing doing.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 17th Feb.--Some demands having come forward, the upward tendency continues. Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.85 to $8.90 pels.
Do.
2, White... 8.00 to 8.05
*
M
Do.
1. Brown.
6.80 to
6.85
"
"
Do.
11
2, Brown...... 6.50 to
0.55
"
Bwatow,
No. 1, White...... 8.70 to
8.80
#3
Do.
意事
2, White......
7.85 to
7.90
21
Do.
Do.
1, Brown...... 8.40 to 2. Brown
6.45
11
8.25 to
6,80
++
**
Foochow Sugar Candy .i..
18.15 to 18.25
#
Shekloong
12.65 to 12.80
D
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RICE.
HONGKONG, 17th Feb.-There is no market and the prices are declining.
Saigon, Ordinary
Round, good quality Long...
Siam, Field mill cleaned; No. 2
Garden,
19
White,
**
Fine Cargo
......
: No. 1
OPIUM.
$2.10 to $2.15 3.70 to 8.75
8.95 to 3.95
2.55 to 2.60 2.65 to 2.75 3.95 to 4.00 ............................. 4,15 to 4.25
27th January.
Quotations are:— Allow'ce net. to 1 catty.
Malwa New
Malwa Old.
Malwa Older
Malwa V. Old.................
..$1150 to $1170 per picul.
to $1230 do. to $1310 do.
Persian fine quality...$880
Persian extra fine. .$910 to
Patna New
Patna Old
Benares New
Benares Old
$1200
$1280
.$1840
to $1370 do.
to
do.
.$1170 to
$
to
$1110
to
to
do. per chest.
do. do.. do..
PIECE GOODS.
Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co., in their report 03 the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, dated Shanghai 9th February, states :--The native holidays were concluded yesterday, when business was resumed with much more promptitude than usual. The past year was decidedly satisfactory to the majority, and it is intimated that fifty-nine native banks will be available to, the trade, against the fifty-three the year just closed, whose profits are said to have reached nearly a million aud a half taels. This was exceeded by the Piece Goods dealers, however who are credited with having made one-third more, though their out- standing commitments must be much heavier. The year has certainly opened propitiously, and the news that greeted those interested that Cotton was strong and advancing has clinched the con- fidence with which they were looking forward to the 'uture tra-lo. As one importer puts it, if our lives had been perfect nothing better could have happened to us! The future of this market is certainly assured now, as there will be no opportunity of obtaining cheaper supplies until the greater part of the high priced goods are cleared off: The result has evidently been brought about by artificial means, unfortunately, as the following facts, gathered from recently received advic:s concerning the U. S. Cotton Crop show-The very serious fluctuations to which Cotton has been a bjected during the past few years, and consequent confusion of trade the world over, has at length demanded the serious consideration of those most closely connected with its culture and manufacture, Many suggestions have been mad and schemesopounded, but it will be difficult to arrive at a conclusion accep- table to all when manufacturers, or`at all events those outside the United States and who consume
On
FANCY COTTONS
[February 20, 195.
Turkey Red Shirtings—1} to
Brocades-Dyed
Da masks......
Chintzea Assorted
6 ĺba,
1.75 to 4,00
per year
.....^.18 to
0.14
0.081 to
0.20
Velvets-Black, 22 in. ....................... 0 23 to 0.50 Velveteens-18 in.
0,23 to
0.27
per dozen Hundkerchiefs - Imitation Silk 0.56 to` 1,25 WOOLLENS**
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops 0.70 to 2.10
Ge man
per yari
0.60 to 0.85
Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25 to 2.50
per piece Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs. 7.80 to 9.25
Assorted
7.93 to 9.40 13.00
Camlets-Assorted....
to 82.00
per piece
...... 12.50 to 20.00
10.00 to
Lastings-30 yds., 81-inches
Assorted Orleans—Plain, 31 in.
Blankets-5 to 12 lbs. ......... METALS——
Iron-Nail Rod
por lb.
0.65 10
per pical 4.00 to
Square, FlatBoundBar(Eng.)3.95 Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
loop to 11 in.
to
4.00 to 4.30 to
6.20
to
to
be hoped something tangible will be evolved out of this meetin..., fr, in the words of the American Cotton Manufacturer, "the farmer cannot for a moment afford to leave hi co-workers, manu- facturers and distributors, out of his diliberations. On the other hand the latter should show a spirit of willing cooperation in every movement which will make their side of the trade less of a gamble and more of a legitimate business nature.” the 6th inst., advices from New York noted Cotton there 7.44 cents for April, so the subsquent advance to 4.10. in Liverpool for Mid-American was not unexpected. The quotation for Egyptain is now 6d. The Manchester market is natural- ly very firm, and higher prices are wanted for distant delivery than most importers here care to entertain, still some fow appear to have the temerity to buy for Native account. The export of Plain Cottons for last month was 57 million yards to Hongkong and China, and 1,200 bales Yarn The market in the States is also very firm, but we understand a considerable quantity bas boon settled for shipment here about four months hence, chiefly in 3 yards Sheetings, but particulars are carefully guarded. Piece Goods. As the Foreign Exchange Banks are closed until to-mor- row no sterling quotations have been available to guide sellers in their transactions, and for that reason many have obstained from doing business. The supply of free goods in the hands of importers is, however, very limited, and the dealers have generally been able to let the merchants have what was wanted, for urgent orders were in hand, es- pecially for the North, to meet which some fairly large quantities of American Domestics have changed ownership. The lighter Manchester goods have not been neglected, thought sales of these have consisted chiefly of goods afloat. The Yuen Fong Auction was held this morning and the prices obtained there give some indication of the market. All the Grey Shirtings show better prices. the 12-lbs. 36 inch being the least strong. White Shirtings might be called steady on the whole, prices showing very little variation one way or the Cowhides, Best Selected
Wire, 16/25 oz.................................................. 9,50 Wire Rope, Old ............... 8.00 to Load, L.B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.25 to
Australian YellowM'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.40.00
Vivian's 14/20 oz.40.00 to Elliot's 14/20 oz.40.00
other, as also T-Cloths and Jeans. Both Black Cotton Italians and Turkey Reds went irregularly. Lastings, and some colours of Camlets, went at
slightly better prices. In American goods quite an extensive business has gone through amongst the natives, chiefly in Sheetings on the basis of Tls, 5.0-5.10 for 2.85 yard, Tls. 4.65-480 for 3 yard, and Tls, 4.25-4,30 for 3.25 yard, and Tls. 4.10 for 3.50 yard. Light Cloths are neglected. Pep- perell Drills at Tls. 4.80 and 40 yard at Tls. 5.0 have also found buyers. An extensive forward business has gone through, or is pending, on the basis of 10s. 31d. to 10s. 41d for 3 yard Sheetings, and 11s. 2d. for 2.85 yard Drills.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 27th January.-The prices ruling
are as follows:-
COTTON YARN —
per bale
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20,...$ 90.00 to $128.00 English-Nos. 18 to 24, 140.00 to 180.00 22 to 24, 160.00 to 165.00 28 to 32, 167.50 to 175.00 38 to 42,
190,00 180.00 to
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Reported sales 10,000 bale. COTTON PIECE Goods-
per piece 2.20 to 2.25
2.30 to 2.40
Grey Shirtings-0 lbs. 7 lbs. 8.4 lba. .. 8.00 to 4.00 9 to 10 lbs.. 4.10 to 5.30 White Shirtings—54 to 56 rd. 2.80 to 3.00 58 to 60 3.10 to 3.60 64 to 66 8.80 to 5.40. Fine..
6.10 to 8.00 Book-folda 5.30 to 8 10
Ja
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Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.80 to 1.00 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 2.20 to 2.3)
J
"
52
"
7lbs. (32
2.70 to 8.00 6lbs. (32 Mexs. 2.25 to 2.70 7lbs. (82
2.90 to 3.20 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.)3.25 to 30.8 5.10 to 8.00
Drills, English-40 yds, 13
14 lbs.
Composition Nails.. Japan Copper, Slabs. Tin..
Tin-Plates
Steel to
Quicksilver
Window Glass
8.55
to
to 2
to
61.00 to
.........88.50
to
80.00 to
per box
7.70 to
.85
per cwt. casės
6.00 to
per picul-
.128.00
to
5.25
per box-
to
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
1905-The prices HANKOW, February 1st, quoted are for the netshipping weight excluding cost of packing for export :-
Do. Seconds
Buffalo hides, Best Selected Goatskins, Untanned, chiefly white color White China Grass, Wuchang and/or Buffalo Horns, average 3-lbs, each
Poochi.......
White China Grass, Sinshan and/or
Chayu
Green China Grass, Szechuen
Jute
White Vegetable Tallow, Kinchow...... White Vegetable Tallow, * Pingchew
and/or Macheng
White Vegetable Tallow, Mongyu Green Vegetable Tallów, Kiyu................................ Animal Tallow
པ ས ས བ བ ་ ཀ ་
Gallnuts, Usual shape..
Do. Plum do.
Tobacco, Tingchow.....
Per picul.
Tls. 85.00
81.00
18.50
J2
56.00
9.00
17
11.75
2
"
10.60
#
**
9.50
9.60
#
"
8.25
"
11.00
10.00
J2
17.00
KYANG 15
18 00
(nominal)
*
(nom.) 21.00
J
13
11
DO
13
25.00
Turmeric Sesamum Seed Sesamum Seed Oil .... Vegetable Tallow Seed-Oil Wood Oil
8.00
+1
4.00
**
7.90
VAJUTAKAKO RUU
1
7.90
13
7.80
Tea Oil
19
0.00
Do. Wongkong ...........( Black Bristles
Feathers, Grey and/or White Duck
Wild Duck
Per steamer Priam, for Amsterdam, London and Antwerp, sailed on 2nd Febuary. For Alexandria:-38 packages crackers For Con- stantinople:-100 rolls matting. For Hayre or Hamburg:-100 bales galangal. For Amster-- dam-18 rolls matting, 58 casks ginger. For Amsterdam or Kotterdam:-240 rollsmatting, packages sundries. For London: 340 rolls mata, 47 cases chinaware, &c., 791 balea canés, 20 cases vermillion, 38 packages effects and sundries, 200 casks soy, 280 ginger. For London or Manches- ter:-25 bales waste silk. For London or Gla gow:-150 casos preserves. For London or Ham- burg:-100 bales feathers. For London, Liver- pool or Glasgow :—100 casks soy. For Manches, ter:-100 bales waste silk. For Copenhagen :—20 bales canes. For Hamburg:-190 bales canes, 181 bales feathers. For Antwerp ---250 bales feathers.
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