434
COMMERCIAL.
OPIUM, HONGKONG, December 22nd. Quotations are:-Allowance net to 1 catty.
per picul.
do.
Malwa New
$840 to
Malwa Old
$880 to
Malwa Older
89-10
to
do.
Malwa Very Old ..$880
to
do.
Persian Fine Quality ..$650
to
do.
Persian Extra Fine ...$710
to
do.
Patna New
£935
to
Patna Old
to
do.
$877)
to
do.
to
Benares New
Benares Old
PIECE GOODS.
per cheat
do.
The
Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co.'s Report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, dated Shanghai, 13th December, 1906, states:-We are able at last to report a distinctly letter feeling in our market, and although it has, as yet, not materialised in the shape of new business, the generality of the enquiry is strong evidence that things are im- proving. In the first place weak second hand holders are almost cleared out of stocks, now, and there seems a determination on the part of these who possess any that adequate prices must he paid. The country buyers have shown, in the case of the low counts of cotton yarn, that they are prepared to pay higher prices, if there is a necessity for it, and there is no reason why this should not apply to woven goods as well. From all our dependent markets orders are in to buy if the goods can be got cheaply but with such a general demand a little firmiuess will soon cause an enhancement in prices, and once the lead is given the others will follow. Tientsin is the only market, so far, for which anything tangible has been done in the shape of purchases from first hand holders, and for those distinctly better prices have been paid. The enquiry from thence is not so much for current consumption as to gratify the conviction that is fast gaining ground that prices have touched hottom, and a better opportunity of laying down supplies is not likely to occur again for a considerable time. strength of the markets at the producing centres has been so pronounced that the business dene direct must have been greatly curtailed, and for this next season, at all events, this market must be the main source of supply, for American makes at all events. The Manchester market is strong and active, but not for this quarter, where the prices ruling are a long way below replacing cost. Although the current price of cotton can have but little effect on the future market for goods, its vagaries are interesting though rather puz- zling. The latest spot quotation in Liverpool was 6.04d for mid.-American, and the New York quotation comes 9.55 cents for March option. The Liverpool quotation for Egyptian has advanced to 101d. Further written advices are to hand from well informed quarters confirming what we wrote in our last concerning the New York market. The market for Indian Yarns continues to improve, though rather irregularly. The feeling is distinctly better for the lower counts and they are gradually regaining their relative positions vis-a-vis the fine spinnings. We understand the disposal of the large bankrupt stocks has been satisfactorily arranged without disrupting the market, which now has the chance of regaining its normal char- acter again. The great feature in the trade has undoubtably been the revival in cotton yarns, the free off-take of which will serve to improve the situation and help the return of confidence. Indian Spinnings have received a distinct fillip this week, though perhaps the lower counts have felt it the most; but it has induced the feeling that a very weak element has been eliminated from the market. The Japanese article has felt the benign influence as well, and no doubt it will extend to the local spinnings in due course, though for the moment they are quiescent. Native cotton is quiet at about pre- vious prices. Grey Shirtings.-The private transac- tions in these we have described above. At the auctions steady to firmness have been the features for all weights. White Shirtings.-Although for the lower reeds there was not much change in the auction prices, the better class were all firmer, and the White Irishes and bleached T-Cloths were decidedly stronger. T-Cloths and Jeans. — Steady to firm prices were paid for these this morning. Drills and Sheetings. There is no- thing to add to what we have written above except that the re-sales, chiefly to Tientsin mer- chants, are put down at between 3,000 and 4,000 bales, mostly at low rates. Fancy Goods-Sales have taken place privately of some 50 to 60 cases
HONGKONG WEEKLY FRESS AND
+
Cotton, Raw, Indian
14
Native Yarn
[December 24, 1906.
54
Turkey Reds at slightly improved prices. At !
AMOY CUSTOMS RETURNS. auction there is a decided improvement noticable DRCEMBER 19TH, 1906. List of the principal for the majority of what was sold. A snall but goods passed through the Amoy Customs-house steady indent business continued in dyed goods | from 3th December to 14th December, 4 p.ш, of miscellaneous descriptions in retail quantities. | 1906: We have to again report steady to firm prices for the Fast Black Cotton Italians at auction to day. Woollens. These goods fluctuate alm st as much as exchange and seem to have a very desultory demand to depend upon. In Camlets Scarlet and Pink are wonker, but other colours were steady to firm. Long Ella sold irregularly, some qualities Last- being very weak while others improved. ings were about steady while Spanish Stripes were firmer. Cotton Yarn.-Indian.-There is a much better feeling in the market, and though prices continue very irregular the tendency is up- ward. The dewand for No 10% is strong for hoth the Tientsin and Nowchwang markets, prices showing a considerable advance. For No. 12′′ there in an unusually good enquiry for the river markets, but prices do not show as much improve. ment as for lower counts.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
HONGKONG, 24th December.—The prices ruling are as follows:-
COTTON YARN: - Market is unsettled and a Prices ruled small business has been transacted. very erratic and declined $2 to $3
bale. per Quotations are :-- No. 10%. at $73 to $94: No 168. at $100 to $126; and No. 208. at $104 to $137. Arrivals 22,500 bales; Sales 25,000 hales; Ship- ments 14,000 bales; Bargains 74,000 bales. Un- Bold stock 96,000 bales.
▸
#
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20, .380.00 to $125.00 English- Nos. 16 to 24, ...135.00 to 140.00 22 to 24. .....1M100 to 145.00 28 to 32. ...150.00 to 155.00 38 to 42, ...160.00 to 163 00 COTTON PIECE Goons-Market flat. Nothing doing.
11
Grey Shirtings -7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
C
11
11
Shirtings, Grey T-Cloths
Shirtings, White T. Red Shirtings Drills...
IMPORTS.
Goods.
QUANTITY pls. 17
**
453
It
pes. 1,374
8.260
..
1,375
250
32
328
200
238
52
..
Shirtings Dyed, Brogudes. Dyed
Damasks Camlets Lasting. Spanish Stripes Lustres, Figured. Lend in pigs Tin in slabs Iron. Nail rod Quicksilver Iron, Old Iron wire
Rice
11
yds. 259
pls.
102
+
95
"
2
**
81
19
19
..
5,263
Opium. Patna
Benares
58
Persian
4
Malwa
2
Szechuan
8
1
Yunnan
18
1
Kiangau.
Sesamum Seed
66
Sapanwood
52
30
1,597
11,200
5,304
14
37,860
す
371
*
Sandalwood
Rattana..
Wheat
Flour..
Beancake
per piece $2.10 to $2.50 3.00 to 3.70
(*) to
4.80
Beans and Pens
Bicho de Mer
Mats, Tea.
Oil, Kerosene American
事
14
pes. gal.
07,735
Borneo in bulk
Russian Sumatra
10
Bulk
7.73 1.50
11
**
Conl
tons 3,651 pla.
179 543
EXPORTS.
GOODS.
White Shirtings– 54 to 56 rdd. 2.70 to 2.90
3.00 58 to 60
to 3.20 64 to 66 3.25 to 5.30
Fine.... 5.50 to 7.00 Book-folds 5.00 to Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.60 to T-Cloths-6lbs. 32 in. (Ord'y) 2.00) to 2.20
71b8, 32
2.25 ta 2.75 61hs, 32 (Mexs). 2.20 to 2.35 7lbs, 32
2.40 to 3,03 K to 8.4 oz., 36 in. 3.00 to 3.70 Drills, English–40 yds., 13] Į
430 to 7.25 to 14 lbs. } FANCY Curros-Small sales, Market quiet.
per piece
$1.75 to $4.50
per yard $5,12 to 0.15 0.771 to 0.30 0.23 tu 0.45 0.224 to 0.25
per doz.
Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to 】 8 lbs. i
Broeides-Dyed Chintzes Assorted Velvets Black, 22 in., Velveteens-18 in...
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 30,60 to $1.50 WOOLLENS Market sick. Sinall sales.
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops$0.65 to
per piece Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10lbs.. $7.75 to $9.35
Assorted.
Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds, 31 inches ?
Assorted Orleans-Plain, 31 in.
Blankets-7 to 11 lbs. METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
-
9.00 to 10.00
per lb.
$0.05 to $1.50
Tobacco Lenf Vermicelli
Sugar, White
Brown Candy
Hemp Baga
Sacking Paper I Quality
II
QUANTITY pls. 200
pcs.
7
937
7,200 pls. 1,440
"
24
· 181
Tobacco, Prepared
36
1.
Kittysols (umbrellas)
pes..
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
HANKOW, 12th Dec., 1906:-The prices quoted are for the net shipping weight excluding cost of packing for export :—
| Cowhides, Best Selected....
Seconds
Do.
Buffalo Hides. Best Selected..
Per picul
.Tls. 38.50
791 to 9.50 12.50 to 3100
13.00 to 19.50
34.50
23.00
J1
Goatskins, untanned, chiefly white colour,, Buffalo Horns, average 3-the, each White China Grass, Wachang and, or
Poochi
70.00
7.70
10.80
**
per picul -$4.00 Square, Flat, Round Bar (Eng.)... 4.00 Swedish Bar Small Round Rod Hong to Hin
WhiteChinaGrass,Sinshan and orChayu Green China Grass, Szechuen, Jute
10.30
**
"
10,00
5.75
29
4.10
White Vegetable Tallow, Kinchow.. White Vegetable Tallow, Pingchew
and or Macheng
**
10/50
**
9/60
4.50
5.81
White Vegetable Tallow, Mongyu Green Vegetable Tallow, Kiyu..
880
O
1050
**
Wire, 16 25 oz. Wire Rope, Old...
9.90
Amimal Tallow
10.00
3,00
Galinuts, usual shape
15.10
11
16.25
"
6.75
11.10
11
Vivian's, 14/20 oz., Elliota, 14/20 oz.
..43.5
13.50 48.50
Do.
9.75
| Black Bristles
пош
Feathers, Grey and or White Duck
...
12
*Y
99.00 per box
Wild Duck
11
Turmeric
Sesamum Seed
Lead, L.B. & Co, and Hole Chop ...11.00
Australian YellowM'tal— Muntz 14 20 oz.
Tin.
Tin-Plates,
Quicksilver,
Window Glass,
$6.20 per picul .$111.00
per box
.$3.75
Do. Plum do.
Tobacco, Tingchow
Wongkong
Sesamum Seed Oil
Vegetable Tallow Seed Oil Wood Oil
Tea Oil
*
20
5.0)
5.30 10.40
(nom.)
8.40
10.00 "
: