May 1, 1905.]
Par P. & O. steamer Ceylon, sailed on 20th April. For London-289 bales waste silk, 80 bales canes, 20 packages lead ore, 160 bales hemp, 10 packages private effects, 1 box curios, 26 pack- ages chinaware, ¿ box bicycles, 11 packages woollen waste, 1 case cigars, 8 cases woodware, 1 case silks, 889 bales mate and matting, 1 case pianos, packages rattan chairs.
SHARE REPORTS.
HNGKONG, 28th April, 1905.-The market has continued quiet during the week and the bulk of the limited business transacted has been on account of the settlements. Rates, with a few exception, have been well maintained and the market closes with a firmer tendency.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have continued in a small demand and sales have been effected at the improved rate of $7874; at time of closing $790 fails to being out sellers and the market closes firm at that rate. fow Nationals have been placed at $37 and a demand still continues.
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MARINE INSURANCE8-China Traders are enquired for in a small way at $564, but no shares appear to be obtainable at that rate. Unions are to be had at $700 but a small demand at $697 cannot be satisfied. Cantons remain steady at qutations but without business. North Chinas and Yangstzes remain unchanged and without business.
FIRE INSURANCES.-In Chinus we have no change or business to report, but Hongkongs have declined to $3071 without sales.
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos continue steady at $264 with small buyers and no sales to report. Indo-Chinas, in the early part of the week, ruled firm and sales were effected at $122, $123, 8123§ and $124 for cash, and some lots were placed at about equivalent rates forward, chiefly for June, Angust and September; later, however, with news from Yuen Wo" Shanghai of the total loss of the "
by fire, the rate again fell to $122, at which rate shares changed hands. The market closes firm at 8122 cash. Douglases and China Manilas have been neglected, but the former closes steady at quotations. Star Ferries have been placed at $37 (old); Shells remain quiet at quola- tion with small sales.
REFINERILS.--China Sugars. A few more lagging settlement shares coming on a tight money market has caused a further fall in .this stock, and forced sales have been effected at $221 after sales in the early part of the The market closes week at $223 and $229. 'rather firmer with buyers at $221, Lazous remain unchanged and without business at $27. MINING. No change or business to report under this heading.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Dooks have further im- proved to $205, with small sales for cash and at equivalent rates for August and September; market closing with a few shares on offer at the rate. Kowloon Wharves continue quiet and neglected with no business to report. Farn- hams have been placed at $156 and $155, closing at $159 in Shanghai. New Amy Docks continue out of favour at the reduced rate of $21 with small sales and sellers.
LANDS, HOTELs, and BuildinGS.—llong- kong Lands are in the market at $128, without inducing buyers to come forward. At $127 how- Hotels have ever a few small lots are wanted.
ruled rather firmer with a demand and sales at $140 cash and at quivalent rate forwards. Humphreys have further improved to $12.75 Kowloon Lands with buyers and to sellers. are enquired for in small lots at $394.
COTTON MILLS.-Hongkongs remain chang 'd and quiet at $163, but several of th northern mills show solid improvements.
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MISCELLANKOUS, China Providents have declined to $84 with se lers after sales at $83. Dairy Farms to $17 with sales, and Fenwicks to $324 after fairly large sales at $35 and $341. In the last mentioned, the closing rate must be looked upon in the nature of a forced one, to clear a small parcel in the market at time of closing. Greeu Islands (new issue) have again been placed at $17, while a few ohi shares are on offer at $27. Chius Light and Powers are enquired for at $9. New Steam Lundris at the improved rate of 141, and Watsons at an advanced of 50 cents, i.e. $13) for old and $13 for new issues.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
· Closing quotations are as follows :—
PAID UP. QUOTATIONS.
COMPANY.
Alhambra
Banks-
$200 $100
Hongkong & S'hai.. $125
National B. of China) Bell's Asbestos E. A..... 12s. China-Borneo Co....... China Light & P. Co. China Provident Cotton Mills-
Ewo........
Hongkong
International Laou Kung Mow Soychee
Dairy Farm Docks & Wharves
Farnham, B & Co... H. & K, Wharf & G. H. & W. Dock
CORDA
New Amoy Dock...
27
$790, buyers |London, 280 108. $87, sales & buy.
6d.
$51, buyers
$12 |$18, ex div, $10 $9, sellers
$10 $84, sellers
Tla. 60 Tla. 40, buyers
$10 $164, sollers
Tls. 75 Tls. 40 Tls. 100 Tls. 42} Tls. 500 |TIs. 180
$6 $17, sales
Tls. 100 Tls. 157, buyers $50 $107, sellers $50 $206, sellers $61 $21, sales & sellers
S'hai & H. Wharf... Tls. 100 Tls. 180 Fenwick & Co., Geo...
G. Island Cement.
Hongkong & C. Gas... Hongkong Electric...
Do. New........ H. H. L. Tramways... Hongkong Hotel Co... Hongkong Ice Co...... Hongkong Rope Co... H'kong 8. Waterboat
Insurance
Canton
China Fire.... China Traders
Hongkong Fire..
North China.. Union... Yangtsze Land and Buildings-
H'kong Land Invast. Humphreys' Estate
Do. New
Kowloon Land & B.
$25 $32, sellers $10 $27, sellers $5 $17, sales £10 $160, buyers $10 $174, buyers $5 $114, buyers $100 $210, buyers
$50 $140, sales & buy $25 $242, sellers $50 150, sales $:0 $18, sellers
350 $285, buyers $20 $86, sellera $25 8564, buyers $50 $307, sellers
26 Tls. 85
$100 $700, sales & sel.
$60 $160, buyers
$100 $127, buyers $10
$10 $12.75, buyers
$30 $39, buyers
Shanghai Land...... Tls. 50 Tls. 115 WestPoint Building| Mining-
Charbonnages Raubs... Philippine Co. Refineries-
China Sugar
Luzon Sugar............. Steamship Companies China and Manila... Douglas Steamship H., Canton & M. Indo-China S.N. Co.) Shell Transport Co. Do. Preference... Star Ferry
Do. New.. Shanghai & H. Dyeing South China M. Post. Steam Laundry ('o....
Do. New.... Stores & Dispensaries. Campbell, M. & Co. Powell & Co., Wm. Watkins...
Watson & Co., A. S. United Asbestos...
Do. Founders
$50 $55, sellers
Fcs, 250 $490
18/10 $4, sellers
$10 $94, sellers
$100 $221, buyers $100 $27, buyers
$25 $21, sellers $50 $341 $15 $26 £10 $122, buyers
21 218. 8d., sales £102. 10s $10 $87, sales
$5 $284 $50 $50
$25 $28, sellers
$5 $7 $8 $44, buyers
$10 $36 $10 $11, sellers $10 $8, sellers
$181, buyers $10
$13, buyers $4 $91 $10 $180
VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers.
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On the 18th business was done at The. 157/57] April; Tls. 1581 May; Tlá. 18) July. At closing the forward market has improved, and burinose, in reported at Tis. 162 for July. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves. On the 10th sales, werd reported at Tis. 178) cash, 178 for April, and Tie. 180 for July. On the 11th April shares wer placed at Tis. 1771/80, and Tis. 187/90) September. On the 12th Tla, 180 cash and April; later Tis, 185 April, Tls. 190 and 192) July. The market oloses steady at the last quotations. Sugars,-Peraks have been placed at Tls. 55 and are wanted. Mining. - Chinese Engineering bearer shares placed at Tls. 7.50. Lands. Shanghai Lands have been placed at Tla. 115. Industrial.--Shang- hai Gas at Tls. 112 for cash. Paper and Pulps at Tle. 165. Ices at Tis. 23. Langkats, The mar ket for these has been fairly steady during the week, but there seems to be a disposition on the part of short sellers for this month to cover at present rates. The market opened on the 6th with sales for June at Tis. 2371/35; Tls. 237/40/45 for July. On the 7th cash shares were placed at Tis. 247/46; April Tls. 2474/45/42); June Tls. 255/50, July Tls. 2571/55. On the 8th cash at 11s, 247 and April, June Tls 250; July Tis. 255. On the 10th cash and Ap.il at Tls. 235/82); June Tls. 247; July Tls. 245/50/421/40. On the 11th Tls. 232 cash, Tls. 2311/32/33 April; Tls. 240 June; Tls. 2424 July. On the 12th Tls. 2324/35 cash, Tls. 242} June and Tls. 247} Angust. At closing the cash market is strong with buyers at Tls. 240, and July at Tls. 255. Sumatras are placed at Tls. 68. Stores and Hotels.-The only business reported is Hotel des Colonies at Tls. 28į, and Astor House at $28. Miscellaneous.-Tale- phones have been placed at Tls. 68 and are wanted. China Import and Export Lumber Co. have been placed at Tls. 115 cash. Loans & Debentures.— Municipal 8 per cent. debentures have been placed at Tl. 98, and Imp, Gov. E Loans at par.
EXCHANGE.
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight 1/10
FRIDAY, 1st May.
ON LONDON.→
· Telegraphic Transfer
.1/10,
Bank Bills, on demand
.1/10/
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...1/10 Credits, at 4 months' sight
1/101
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/10/
.235+
..239
.192
454
.488
ON PARIS.--
Bank Bills, on demand Credits 4 months' sight
ON GERMANY.—
On demand
ON NEW YORK,
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 60 days' sight
ON BOMBAY.——
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand ON CALCUTTA.-
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand ON HANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight.. Private, 30 days' sight
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
ON MANILA.-
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.-
On demand
ON BATAVIA.—
On demand ON HAIPHONG-
On demand
ON SAIGON—
On demand
Mesars. J. P. Bisset and Co.'s Share Report for the week ending April 13th 1905, states- There has been a steady business in shares during | ON BANGKOK.- the past week, the particular stocks dealt in being
▲
On demand
200
FREIGHTS.
JUNATE
•
..1404
149
...1403
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714 .724 ·
914
....... 91
...5 p.o.pm.
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S. C. Farnham Boyds, Shanghai and Hongkow | SEVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate Wharves, and Langkats. The T. T. rate on Lon- | GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, për tael don to-day is 2/87. Banks.-Hongkong and BAR SILVER, per oz. Shanghai Bank. There are buyers in the South of these at $775; the London rate in £78. transaction is quoted locally at $775 ex. 73. Marine & Fire Insurance.--No business reported in stocks under this heading excepting Yangtze Insurance at $172.50. Shipping.-Indo-Chinas. Shares have been placed for July at Tl. 91 and 911. Cash shares are wanted at Tls. 88. Shang- hai Tugs. Ordinary shares are placed at Tls, 53.50. Dicks & Wharves.-8. C. Farnham, Boyds. The market opened with cash sales at Tis. 160 and 1601 for April; Tls. 168/64/65 for June; Tis. 1871/6 for July, slightly weakening to Tls. 159 for cash; Tls. 158 for April and 168 for July.
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It pc.pm
62
$10 55
261
From Hankow per Conference Steamers-To London and Northern Continental ports (via --- Shanghai):46/- plus river freight To Genoa, Marseilles or Havre (via Shanghai):-Tea and General Cargo 41/6 plus river freight. To New York (Overland)Tea G. $13 cents per 15. grön plus river freight. To New York (via Suez): Tea and General Cargo 85/- per ton. To Shang- haiTea and General Cargo Taels 1.80 per ton weight or measurement.