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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Share Report for the week ending 9th July, states:-Business has been on a somewhat small scale this week and there is nothing particularly interesting to record. Banks-H 3 & Banks Shares have been in demand and we quote the rate at closing as $767. The T. T. rate on London to-day is 2/5. Marine & Fire Insurance.-There is no business reported. Shipping.-Shanghai Tug & Lighter Co, ord.- Shares have changed hands at Tis. 45. Taku Tugs have been placed at T, Tls. 48. Docks & Wharves.--Shanghai Dock & Engineering Co. Ltd. The dividend of Tls. 21 having been paid yester- day shares are now quoted at Tls. 77. ex div. buyers. Shanghai & Hongkew Wharves. In the early part of the week sales took place at Tls. 2221 for cash and Tle. 223 for Sept. but have since declined and small lots are offering for cash at Tls. 220. and for Sept. at Tls. 222. Sugars.—— No business reported Mining. No business re- ported. Lands.-Shanghai Lands Investment Co. A fair business has been done at Tls. 122 and Tls. 121. Anglo-French Lands raunin ut Tis. 101. Industrial-Ewos. Cash shares have chang- ed hands at Tls. 57. Internationals. Transactions are reported at Tls. 66), Tls. 67 and Tla. 67} for cash and Tls, 69 for September. Laou Kung Mows. A sale bas taken place at Tls. 86 for September. Shanghai Gas Co. have been dealt in at Tls. 113 and there are farther buyers. Shanghai Pulp & Paper Co. A single transaction is reported at 11s. 48, Maatschappij &c. in Langkais. The market has been very quiet, and a small lot of cash shares changed hands at Tls. 527) and consequently Tls 525 has been done. The forward rate has declined from Tls. 545 for September to Tis. 542) closing with sellers. Shanghai Sumatras. Some business has been put through at Tls. 85 for September, but at the close there are buyers for cash at Tls. 85 and Tis. 86 for September. Ehanghai Waterworks have been in demand and after a sale at Tls, 390 there are no further sellers under Tis. 400 Miscellaneous-Hall & Holtz remain at $19. with some transactions reported. Central Stores Ordinary shares are quoted at $12. Astor House Hotele bave declined to $19. Duning & Co. Ld. have been dealt in at $474. Shanghai Mutual Telephones. Business has taken place at Tla 58 for cash and there are sellers at Tls. 57. Loans & Debentures - Municipal six per cent Debenture have been dealt in at Tls. 103).
EXCHANGE.
HONGKONG, July 20th.
.1/911
ON LONDON.-
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on demand
.1,94
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
Bank Bills at 4 months' sight
.1/918
Credits, at 4 months' sight
1/10/1
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight...1/1","
ON PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand
.227
Credits + months' sight
232
ON GERMANY.——
On demand
185
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
44
Credits, 60 days' sight
.451
ON BOMBAY,—
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, on demand
.1364 137
ON CALCUTTA.
Telegraphic Transfer
..1364
Bank on demand
.137
ON SHANGHAL,-
Bank, at sight......
744
Private, 30 days' sight
75
ON YOKOHAMA.——
On demand
884
ON MANILA-
On demand
89
ON SINGAPORE.—On demand
78
ON BATAVIA-On demand
ON HAIPHENG.—On demand.
ON SAIGON.-On demand
ON BANGKOK,—On demand Boversigns, Eank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF 100 fine, per tael
• BAR SILVER, per oz.
.108#
.91 p,0. pm 91 p.0. pm 84 ..$10.85
SUBSIDIARY COINS.
per cent.
.$57.20
2416
Chinese 20 cents pieces......$8.95 discount.
FREIGHTS.
From Hankow per Conference Steamers.-To London and Northern Continental ports 45/- per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight, To Genoa, Marseilles or Havre 45/- per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (via Suez) General Cargo 30/- per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river Freight. To New York (via Suez), Tea 37/6 per ten of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (Overland) per carload; Tea G. 31} cents per
less gross; than carload Tea G. $1) cents ib
per gross plus river freight. To Shanghai:-Toa and General Cargo, Tis. 1.60 to 1.80 per ton, weight or measurement.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL. ARRIVALS.
Jrly-
9, Ayuthis, British str., from Bangkok. 9, Ragnar, Norwegian str., from Swatow. 9, Sheila, British str., from Moji.
9. Triumph, German str., from Haiphong. 9, Winnebage, Brit.str, from San Francisco 10, Benlarig, British str., from London, 10, Chiliar, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 10, Drufar, Norwegian str., from Chefoo. 19, Huiohow, British str., from Amoy 10, Malta, British str., from Yokohama 10, Tean, British str., from Manila. 10, Yochow, British str., from Shanghai. 11, Devawongse, German str., from Bangkok. 11, Glenavon, British str., from Moji. 11, Kotohira Maru, Japanese str., from Kobe. 11, Kwanglee, Chinese str., from Shanghai, 11, Luchow, British str., from Newchwang. 12 Chibli, British str., from Haiphong. 12, Choising, German str., from Bangkok. 12, Chowfa, German str., from Bangkok. 12, Chowtai, German str.. from Bangkok. 12, Choysang, British str., from Shanghai. 12. Haiching, British str., from Coast Ports, 12, Hinsang, British str., from Hongay, 12, Lightning, British str., from Calcutta. 12, Orange Branch, Brit. str., from Sydney. 12, Reidar, Norwegiau str., fr. m Moji. 12, Shinano Maru, Japanese str., from Japan. 12, Tjipanas, Dutch str., from St. James. 13. Curonia, Russian str., from Singapore. 13. Hallis, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 13, Johanne, German str., from Haiphong. 13, Knivaberg, German str., from Swatow. 13, Loyal, German str., from Saigon, 13, Namsang, British str., from Moji. 13, Rubi, British str., from Manila. 13, Tjimahi, Dutch str.. from Amoy. 13, Totomi Maru, Japanese str., from Moji. 14, Chingto, British str., from Australia. 14, Cyclops, British str., from Singapore. 14. Goeben, German str., from Yokohama, 14, Haitan, British str., from Coast Ports. 14, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 14, Kansa, British str., from Wuhu. 14, Moyune, British str., from Foochow. 14, Nippon M., Jap. str., from San Francisco. 14, Shansi, British str., from Chinkiang. 15, Amigo, German str., from Haiphong. 15, Bessie Dollar, British str., from Moji. 15. Carnarvonshire, Br. str.. from Shanghai 15, Clingwo, British str., from Hankow. 15, Daijin Maru, Japanese str., from Tamsui. 15, Frithjof, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 15, (lenogle, British str., from Singapore. 15, Ichang, British str., from Nowchang. 15, Kwangse, British str., from Shanghai. 15, Loongsang, British str., from Manila. 15, Scharnhorst, German str. from Bremen. 15, Bingan, British str., from Haiphong. 16, Fri, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 16, Helene, German str., from Swatow. 16, Kiukiang, British str., from Shangbai, 16, Kutang, British str., from Calcutta, 16, Meofoo, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 16, Paklat, German str., from Bangkok. 16, Seirstad, Norwegian str., from Bangkok. 16, Solstad, Norw. str., from Haiphong. 16, Silesia, Austrian str., from Trieste. 16, Syria, British str., from London. 16, Taishan, British str., from Saigon. 16, Wosang, British str., from Wabu. July-
DEPARTURES,
[July 20, 1908.
10, Marmora, British str., for Shanghai, 10, Menelaus, British str., for Japan. 10, Nikko Maru, Jap. str., for Australia, &o. 10, Phranang, German str., for Bangkok, 10, Shinchiku Maru, Jap. str., for Sourabaya. 10, Sumatra, German str., for Yap. 10, Yuensang, British str., for Manila, 11, Amara, British str., for Hongay. 11. Capri, Italian stri, for Singapore. 11, Cnins, American str., for San Francisco. 11, Heliopolis, British str., for Durban, 11, Kjeld, Norwegian str., for Shanghai. 11, Kowloon, German str., for Tsingtau. 11, Kweiyang, British atr, for Amoy. 11, Malta, British stri, for Europe, &o. 11, Minnesota, Am. str., for Seattle, &e. 11, Monteagle, British str., for Vancouver, 11, Sanuki Maru, Japanese str., for Kobe. 11. Tsintau, German str., for Swatow. 11, Zafro, British str., for Manila. 12, Bealarig, British str., for Nagasaki. 12, Earl of Douglas, Brit, str., for Newcastle. 12, Guadiana, French str., for Saigon. 12, Joshin Maru, Japanese str., for Swatow, 12, Pitsanulok, German str., for Bangkok, 12, Shaohsing, British str., for Shanghai. 13, Dagay, Norwegian str., for Chefoo. 13, Hopsang, British str., for Saigon, 13, Kwongsing, British str., for Shanghai, 13, Kaguar, Norwegian str., for Rajang, 14, Cheongshing, British str., for Swatow. 14 Chiakiang, British str., for Shanghai, 14. Caronis, Russian str., for Foochow 14, Glensvoo, British str., for Bangkok. 14, Haiching, British str., for Coast Ports. 14, Knivsberg, German str., for Hoihow. 14, Kotohira Maru, Japanese str., for Siam. 14, Tean, British str., for Manila, 14. Triumpb, German str., for Haiphong. 14, Winnebago, British str.. for Swatow. 15, Anghin, German str., for Bangkok. 15, Ayuthia, British str., for Bangkok. 15, Forest Dale, British str., for Samarang. 15, Goeban, German str., for Europe, &o. 15, Hangsang. British str., for Swatow. 15. Huichow, British str., for Swatow. 15, Japan, British str., for Singapore. 15, Petchaburi, German str., for Swatow. 15, Sexta, German str., for Nagasaki, 15, Sungkiang, British str., for Cebu. 15, Taishon, Chinese str., for Shanghai, 15, Totomi Maru, Jap, str., for Singapore. 15. Vauxhall, British str., for Yokohama. 16, Chihli, British ste, for Haiphong. 16, Cyclops. Br. str., for Keelung and Japan. 18, Glenogle, British str, for Amoy. 16, Hanoi, French str.. for Haiphong. 16, Prinz Waldemar, Ger. str., for Sydney. 16, Quinta, German str., for Saigon. 16, Shantung, German str., for Hoihow. 16, Yoohow, British sir, for Amoy, 16, Zweens, British str., for Batavia,
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Chingtu, from Australis, &o., Mrs Perry and child, Mrs Corry, Mrs Springer and child, Mrs L. de Mendists and servant, Colonel Cox, Farmer, C. 8. Farmer, J. H. Farmer, D. Avery, Mesars, H. Wolfenden, M. Corr, A. Perry, W.
gerald, R. Anderson and W. Brown, P. McMahon, R. Coates, A. Wyatt, D. Fitz-
Per Rub, from Manila, Mr and Mrs Barke and child, Mr and Mrs Jennings and 2 children, Mr and Mrs Duno, Mr., Mrs and Miss Baldwin, Major and Mrs Case, Misses J. Basan, T. Bassa aud R. Bassa, Master Archie Case, Messrs. Fisher, King, Dauser, Gebsio, Valasco, Morgan, Higgins and Gold.
DEPARTED,
Per Zafiro, for Manila, Misses M. Aldridge and M. C. Young, Messrs. H. H. Palmer, E. H. Grooms, R. Dalessandio, Ong Sints, F. Sevills, C. Morilho and J. Decinono.
Per China, for San Francisco, &o., Mr and Mrs Geo. Lammert, Rev. and Miss McCook, Misses Hodge, Sarah Picknell, Anna Eakle and Jean Loomis, Dr. J. D. Hodgen, Asst. Burgeon E. H. H. Old, U.S.N., Brig. Gen. P. Bende, U.S.A., Messrs. W J. Conroid, D. Me- Intyre, F. J. Jorge, C. H. Coulson, E. Schreck, W. 8. H. Holmes, A. M. Marinc, A. T. Per-
14, C. Diederichsen, Ger. str. for Haiphong.cerville and T. D. McKay. 10, Derwent, British str., for Baigon.
10, Elax, British str., for Tientsin
10, Haimun, British str., for Coast Porta.
10, Hongkong, French str., for Haiphong.
19
10 Hongkong 20
9.30
19
25
8.65
75
B
10
C
8.70
+
11
10, Hupeh, British str., for Hoihow.
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