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Menara J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Share Report for the week ending 80th July 1908-The July Settlement took place yesterday. Business on the whole has been quiet during the week and with the exception of Shanghai and Hongkow Wharf shares in which a fair amount has been done at a gradual decline from last week's closing rate of Tis. 208 to TIs. 195, there is not much to report, Banks, No business done. Insurance, No business done. Shipping. Sales of Indo- Chinas have taken place at Tls. 29 for the Preferred and Tls. 14 for the deferred shares, and there are further buyers. Shanghai Tug and Lighter Co. Ordinary shares have been dealt in at Tis. 49 and Pref. at Tls. 524. Docks and Wharves.-Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co. Ltd. Shares were in good demand for the Settlement and after sales at Tis. 83 cash recovered quickly and at the close we quote buyers at Tls, 85. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf Co. On the 28rd the market opened with a sale at Tls. 208 for September quickly followed by sales in quantities at Tia. 205, A great number of shares were obtainable and on the 24th Tls, 2024 was the best rate prevailing. Since then this market has been very weak and after a considerable quantity had changed hands for September and December the market once more dropped away to Tls. 195 for cash and Tis. 197 for September; the market closing with sellers. Sugar Companies.-There is nothing reported this week, Mining -Sales of small lots of Kaipings have taken place at Tls. 15, but at the d'ose shares were wanted at Tls. 15, Lands. There is no business this week. Industrial.-Ewos remain at Tls. 834 for cash and Tla. 84 for October. hanghai Gas Co. shares have been placed at Tis. 113 ex div. Maatschappij &c. in Langkats. In the early part of the week Tla. 552 was given for fair lots of cash shares. The market subsequently advancing from Tls. 555 to Tls. 557. Again a reaction took place and the price dropped away to Tls. 5524 at which rate there are buyers. The forward market remains about the same, viz., Tls. 585 for September. We hear of sales at Tla, 580 for December. Shanghai Sumatras have had a fair market all the week having buyers for cash at Tls, 94 and for Septem- ber at Tls. 96. Shanghai Waterworks are quoted at Tis, 895 ex div. "Kalumpong Rubbers have changed hands at Tis. 55. Miscellaneous.-Rates remain as appended below and there is no actual business reported, Loans and Debentures.-No business has been put through this week.
ON LONDON,--
EXCHANGE.
HONGKONG, August 7tb.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
TONNAGE.
HONGKONG 7th August.-Rates remain about the same as last reported. From Saigon to this, no demand, the local rice market being very weak; to Philippines, several fixtures reported at 18 cents to 24 centa according quantity and for medium sized carriers 20 cents is quo'ed; to North Coast Java, a large business has been done, the cargo having been principally taken by regular liners, 20 cents having been paid for August; 21/22 cents for September and 22 cents for Octo- ber, November. December, loading; to Singapore, 13 cents quoted; other directions, no demann. From Bangkok to Hongkong, 18/25 cents berth terms From Java to Hongkong add Japan, not- thing doing, no sugar being available for prompt shipment. From Newchwang to Canton, 20 cents nominal, From Manil to Yangteze. 20 cents has been paid for 1, 22 cents for 2 and 25 cents for 3 ports of discharge. Coal freights are weak. From Moji to this, $1.25 nominal to Canton, $1.86; Foochow, $1.80; Hongay, $1.50; Penang, $1.80; Singapore, $1.40. From Haiphong to Canton, $1.60 has been paid. From Hongay to Bulo Laut to Kohsichang, Hongkong, $1.25. $2 25. The following are the settlements :---
Tjilatjap - Dutch steamer, 2,470 tons, Kuchi- notzu to Hongkong, $1.50 per ton.
Tingsang-British steamer, 1,04 tona, Waka- matsu to Foochow, $1.80 per ton.
Holstein German steamer, 1,103 tons, Hai- phong to Canton, $1.60 per ton.
Fausang-British steamer, 1,014 fons, Pulo Laut to Kohsichang, $2.25 per ton.
Fausang-British steamer, 1,410 tons, Saigon to 1 port North Coast Java (2,000 tons) prompt, 20 cents per pioul.
Michael Jebsen-German steamer, 951 tons, Saigon to 1 port Philippines (2,000 to: s) prompt, 20 cents per pioul.
Fiume-German steamer, 838 tofa, Saigon to 1 port Philippines (20,00), 2 cents per picul.
Nord - Norwegian steamer, 730 tons, Saigon to 1 port Philippines (25,000), 20 cents per picul.
Bolstad-Norwegian steamer, 89 tons, Saigon to Manila (26/28.000), 20 cents per pictl.
Skramstad-Norwegian steamer, 1860 Saigon to 1 port Philippines (28/30,000), 19 cents per picul.
tons,
Fri-Norwegian steamer, 8'9 tons, Saigon to 1 port Philippines 19 cents per picul.
Frithjof Norwegian steamer, 891 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 12 cents per picul.
Anna-Norwegian steamer, 1,017 tons, Manila to Shanghai and/or Chinkiang and/or Ningpo, 20 cents, 22 and 25 cents per picul.!
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.
ARRIVALS,
from Moji.
August-
1, Aker, Norwegian str., 1, Cheongshing, British str., from Tientsin. 1. Haiching, British str., from Coast Porta, 1, Knivsberg, German str., from K. C. WAD.
1, Kasichow, British str., from Tientsin.
1, Nord, British str., from Saigon.
1, Tjilatjap, Dutch str., from Macassar.
Telegraphic Transfer
.1/9,'.
Bank Bills, on demand
1,91
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
...1/,%
Bank Bills at 4 months' sight
.1/94
Credits, at 4 months' sight
.1/94
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight.. 1/87
ON PARIS-
Bank Bills, on demand.
,225
Credits 4 months' sight
229
On GermanY.—---
On demand......................
.1824
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
.434
1
Credits, 60days' sight
.441
ON BOMBAY.--
Telegraphic Transfer
.195
1, Tjipanas, Dutch str.. from Moji,
Bink, on demand
135
ON CALCUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer
.135
Bank on demand
.135}
ON SHANGHAI.—-
Bank, at sight........
747
Private, 30 days' sight
751
ON YOKOHAMA.---
On demand
874
On Manila.-
88
77
...1071
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.—
On demand
On Batavia-On demand.
ON HAIPHENG.--On demand. ON SAIGON.—On demand ON BANGKOK.—On demand SVEREIGNS, Bank's Baying Rate GOLD LEAF 100 fine, per tal BAR SILVER, per os.
.9, p.6. pm .91 p.c. pm
851 .$11.00 .$57.80 .241.
SUBSIDIARY COINS.
per cent.
Chinese- 20 cents pisces... $8.00 discount.
9.00 Hongkong 20
10
11
11
7.80
#1
#1
10
7.85
1
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1, Yatshing, British str., from Chinkiang. ?, Ayutbia, British str., from Bangkok. 2, Haldes, Norwegian str. from Saigon. 2. Hinsang, British str., from Hongay. 2, Kiukiang, British str., from Shanghai, 2, Mathilde, German str., from Haiphong. 2, Meefoo, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 2, Shoshu Maru, Jap. str, from Tamsui. 2, Tourane, French str., from Yokohama. 3. Aroonis, Russian str., from Singapore. 3, Bingo Maru, Japanese str., from Japan. 3, Peleus, British str., from Tacoma.
3, Pitsanulok. German str., from Bengkok. 3, Proteus, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 3, Rajah, German str., from Bangkok, 3, Yarra, French str., from Marseilles. 3, Yawata Maru, Jap. str., from Melbourne. 3, Yuensang, British str., from Manila. 3, Zafiro, British str., from Manila, 4. Ajaz, British str., from Singapore. 4. Dagny, Norwegian str., from Dalny. 4, Glenfalloch, British str., from Singapore. 4, Hongkong, French s'r., from Haiphong. 4. Kumano Maru, Jap str., from Tokobams. 4. Yerimo Maru, Japanese str., from Moji 5, Chatham, British str., from Callao, 5, Chiyues, Chinese str., from Shanghai.
[Aug. 8, 1908,
5. Choshan Maru, Jap. str., from Shanghai. 5, Delhi, British str., from Bombay. 5, Haitan, British str., from Coast Ports. 5, Ischia, Italian str., from Singapore. 5, Joshin Maru, Japanese str, from Tameni.
, Nanahan, British str., from Saigon. 6, Bangloe, British str., from London. 6. C. Diederichsen, Ger. str., from Haiphong. 6, Catherine Apear, Brit, str., from Caloutta. 6, Curonia, Russian str., from Moji. 6, E. of India, British str., from Vancouver. 6, Hangsang, British str., from Shanghai. 6, Kweiyang, British str., from Newchwang, 6, Machew, German str., from Bangkok. 6, Orestes, British str., from Hankow. 6, Tamba Maru, Jap. str., from Singapore. August-
DEPARTURES, 1, Asia, British str., for San Francisco. 1, Nanchang, British str., for Tsingtau. 1, Rubi, British str., for Manila.
1, Seirstad, Norwegian str., for Bangkok. 1. Singan, British str, for Hoihow.
1, Suveric, Br. str., for Keelung & Tacoma. 1, Taishan, Chinese str, for Shanghai. 2, Amigo, German str., for Hoihow.
2, Daijin Maru, Japanese str., for Swatow. 2, Fiume, Austrian str., for Saigon. 2, Kansu, British str., for Swatow. 2, Keong Wai, German str., for Swatow. 2, Pongtong, German str., for Bangkok. 2, Shantung, British str., for Samarang. 2. Telemachus, British str., for Saigon. 3, Hangchow, British str., for Amoy.
3, Michael Jebsen, German str., for Saigon. 3, Ningpo, British str, for Shanghai.
3, Taiyuan Br. str, for Manila & Australis.
3, Yarra, French str., for Shanghai.
4, Choysang, British str., for Singapore. 4, Dakotah, British str., for San Francisco. 4, Gregory Apoar, Brit. str., for Singapore, Halching, British str., for Coast Ports,
4. Hailao, French str., for Hoihow. 4, Kobsiching, German str., for Bangkok. 4, Nord, British str., for Tientsin. 4, Sangkiang, British str., for Cebu, 4, Taming, British str., for Manila.
4, Touraue, French str.. for Europe, &c. 4, Yedo Maru, Japanese str., for Sourabaya. 5, Arconia, Russian str., for Vladivostock, 5, Bingo Mara, Japanese str., for Singapore. 5. Chibli, British str., for Doihow.
5. Knivsberg, German str., for K. C. Wan.
5, Kwanglee, Chinese str., for Shanghai.
5, Mathilde. German str., for Holihow.
5. Shoshu Maru, Japanese str., for Swatow.
5, Wongkoi, German str., for Bangkok.
5, Yawata Maru, Jap. atr., for Nagasaki.
5, Yoohow, British str., for Shanghai.
6, Ajax, British str., for Nagasaki.
6, Arratoon Apoar, Brit. str., for Shanghai.
6, Bellerophon, Britisa str., for Seattle.
6, Delbi, British str., for Shanghai.
6, Glenfalloch, British str., for Amoy.
6, Kusicbow, British str., for Swatow.
6, Laertes, British str., for Saigon. 6. Taiwan, British str., for Saigon.
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
Per Delhi, for Hongkong, from London, Mr Wren; from Marseilles, Messrs. Kingcome, A. Duncan and J. M. Kalan; from Penang, Mr W. G. Simpson; from Singapore, Sir George Murray and servant, Messrs. M. de Figuerdo and Oliviera Leits; for Shanghai, from London, Misses Gallagher and Wren; from Marseilles, Messrs. C. J. Lui and W. W. Schander; from Bombay, Mr 8. Kiga; for Yokohama, from Marseilles, Dr. C. Fitzwilliams; from Colombo, Mr., Mrs and (2) Misses Wright, Miss Hudson.
DEPARTED.
Per Asia, for San Franciser, &e., Mr and Mrs H. M. Tibbe, Mr and Mrs H. M. Cake, Rev and Mrs J. B. Thomas, Capt. and Mrs T. I. Owene and infant, Misses and Master Thomar, Misses M. C. Young, M. Aldridge, C. Green and A. A. Boltan, Major H. B. Ford, Messrs, T. L. Haster, T. C. Čochrane, A. 8. Hewitt, A J. Williams, C. Clover, W. Daniel, W. C. Green, W. J. Galbraith and T. E. Barber.
Printed and published by BERTRAM AUGUSTUS HA, for the Concerned, at 101, Des Vœur Road Central, City of Victoria, Hongkṣug, London (fce 181, Fleet Street, B.C:
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