May 10, 1909.]
Roberts for the support he had given to the | motor boat section. He had spent a great deal of time promoting interest in this section, and no trouble had been too great for him in his praiseworthy efforts. He had given great stimulus to this class of sport, and his labours promised to bear fruit in the near future. It was hoped that there would be many additions to the motor boat fleet next year.
FAR EASTERN TELEGRAMS.
OBITUARY.
Tokyo, May 3rd. The death is announced of Mr. E. T. Bethell, proprietor and Editor of the Korea Daily News. The cause of death was heart failure.
PROMOTION FOR MR. ROCKHILL.
Tokyo, May 6th.
Mr. W. W. Rockhill, who has been the United States Minister at Peking since 1905, has been promoted to St. Petersburg.
orea.
Mr Rockhill's career is thus set forth in Who's Who in the Far East:- Born April 1, 1854. m Edith Howell Pekins. Educ.: at Paris. France Appointed 2nd Secretary of Legation, Peking, April 9, 1884; Secretary of Legation, Peking, July 1, 1885; Charge d'Affaires, Dec., 1887, to April, 1887; with two cientific missions to China, Mongolia and Tibet under auspices of Smithsonian Institution; received Victoria gold medal. Royal Geographical Society 1893 : hief Clerk, Department of State, Washington, April 1893; 3rd Assistant Secre. tary of State. Feb., 1896; Minister of the U.S. to Greece. Roumania and Servia, July 1897; Director of International Bureau of American Republics, Washington, May, 1899 Special Commissioner of U.S. to China, July 20, 1900: Plenipotentiary of U.S. for settlement of Boxer troubles, Feb., 1901; resumed duties at Washing- ton, Oct., 1901; Minister of U.S. to Chinese since March, 1905. Publications : Various Oriental
and geographical works. Clubs: Metropolitan, Washington: Comos, Washing- ton. Address: American Legation, Peking, North China.]
AMERICAN SQUADRON AT
庐
YOKOHAMA.
Tokyo, May 6th.
The merican Asiatic Squadron has arrived at Yokohama.
Receptions are being planned similar to those
which have just been tendered to the British
Squadron.
JAPANESE EXHIBTION.
Tokyo. May 7th.
The Council of Aldermen have decided to hold a great exhibition in 1911.
[FROM THE "CHUNG NGOI SAN PO.“
THE EMPEROR'S FUNERAL.
IMPOSING PAGEANT.
Peking May 2nd.
Yesterday the funeral of the Emperor Kwang Hsu took place. It started early in the morn- ing from the Koon Tak Palace. The Imperial Bodyguard and the Imperial attendants and the cavalry took precedence in the procession. They were followed by men carrying boards of honour, banners, etc., and next came the Im- perial carriages. Next in order were the Princes, followed by musicians who did not play the instruments which they carried. Then came the wreaths sent by governments of di- fferent countries. Members of the Imperial Household, officers of the various boards. members of the Imperial clan took their places in the order mentioned, and near the coffin of the Emperor were the Empress Dowager, the Prince Regent, and the other wives of the Em peror, who were followed by the ministers of the various countries. The Prince Regent only went as far as the back door of the Palace, where a memorial service was held. The Prince Regent then returned. The Foreign Ministers also held a memorial service at the back door.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. CHINA'S MILITARY PREPARATIONS.
Peking, May 2nd.
The Board of Military Affairs has ordered nineteen Krupp guns from Germany. They are to be sent to China by the Siberian Railway, It is proposed to change all the old guns in the forts throughout the Empire,
THE PRATAS.
Peking, May 7th.
JAPANESE MARKETS.
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Yokohama, 16th April, 1909.-Cotton Yarns. —- A few insignificant transactions have been put through. Cotton Piece Goods.-Faint interest has been shown in White Shirtings, but other- wise the market generally has been very quite. Woollen and Woollen Mixtures.--This period is still between the seasons, although there is a sign of movement in the market. Textiles Generally. There is a better tone apparent in all lines, and deliveries, although still some- what slow, are more satisfactory. Raw Cotton. The Board of Foreign Affairs has given-Owing to the considerable rise of values in adequate proof to the Japanese Minister that producing countries, business is at a complete the Pratas Islands belong to China. The standstill. Rice.-Quotations remain practically Japanese Minister agreed to wire to Tokyo to unchanged. The market has a better tone and that effect, and pending instructions from his stocks of imported Rice are being rapidly reduced. Government he declared that he would order Quotations for Japan Rice have risen, the market the Japanese on the islands to leave immediately. closing firm with an upward tendency Metals. -Metals remain quiet, buyers still holding off. Window Glass.-This article is dull owing to heavy stocks, coupled with a lack of demand from consumers. Sugar.-A small business has been done in Hongkong Refined. Flour.-The scarcity of stocks in the home markets has raised prices to a level which buyers are not inclined to follow; hence the complete absence of business. Wheat. -Latest reports indicate that the new American crop is likely to be short.
LAND ANNEXATION.
Peking, May 7th.
The Governor of Shantung has wired to the Board of Foreign Affairs that a German at Tsingtao has illegally taken possession of over 100 li of land. The Governor asks the Board for instructions as to how to deal with the matter.
THE PRATAS.
Now that these islands have attracted con- siderable notice it is interesting to learn that they are not to be allowed to return to their former obscurity. It is reported that the Viceroy of the Two Kwang Provinces has appointed officials to proceed to the Pratas in order to make a proper survey of the islands and devise means to make them a trading centre. On hearing this, we understand, some Chinese in Canton are making efforts to form a syndicate with small capital to prospect the place.
COMMERCIAL
RICE.
SAIGON.-Messrs, Wm. G. Hale & Co. in their latest circular dated Saigon 3 th April, report:- Our last circular was issued on the 2nd ultimo and the latest postal advices received since are as follows-Hongkong 27th ultimo; Yokohama 16th ultimo; Manila 23rd ultimo; Java 23rd ultimo; Singapore 29th ult., and London 2nd ult.
We quote for May to June.
No. 2 White sifted (trié) steam milled
round
No. 2 White unsifted (ordinaire)steam
milled (round)
5% Cargo steam milled round Cargo steam milled round 20% Cargo steam milled round
10
$3.22
2.37
2.82 2.70
*Prices according to terms and conditions. The following is a statement of this year's Ex- ports of White Rice, Cargo Rice and Paddy:-
Destinationn,
Total pcs.
30,00+
Hongkong
Manila..
Cebu
Singapore
Sourabaya
Ceylon
Egypt.
Europe
Total
7,980
10,278
12,653
24,420
306 10,079 53,797
149,547 318,994
Same period of last year HONGKONG, 10th May :---The quotation of the market is about the same as when last reported. Saigon, Ordinary
.$4.50 to $4.60
470 to Round, Good quality
4.80 Long.
4.05 to
4.70 to Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2... 4.80
Garden,
No. 1... 4.65 to
4.70 White,
4.95 to
5.00 5.10 to 5.15
27
22
"
31
Fine Cargo
OPIUM.
Quotations are;— Malwa New
Malwa Old. Mativa Older Malwa Very Old Persian Fine Quality Persian Extra Fine Patna New Patna Old Benares New Benares Old
4.85
HosuRONG, My, 7th.
..$1,070/1,080 per picul. ..$1,090/1,100 do. $1,110/1,140 do. $1,150/1,185 do. $1,020/1,050 do. $850/90J $995
do. per chest.
do.
$1,030
.$1,015
do.
do.
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KOBE, 16th April.-Cotton.—American.—Since our last report "forward" quotations have shown a steady rise, doubtless due to the anxiety caused regarding the condition of the new crop, combined with which the strong market in Bombay tends to maintain the present high rates in America. Latest quo ation for "forward” Middling is reported at Yea 34.50 but at this rate no business of importance has been done, "Spot" closes at Yen 33.50. Indian The market has been extremely active since our last report, prices rising steadily day by day, showing at the close a rise of about Yen 4.00 per picul on previous quotations. This activity. is attributed to the fact that the crop has turned out much shorter than anticipated and spinnners in Bombay who has been hesitating for a considerable time past to purchase, com- menced to buy freely. This combined with god demand from Japin caused prices to rise. Acording to official reports, stocks in Bombay bave decreased by 300,000 bales during the past week. Spot" business is brisk, and fair transactions are reported. Prices have fluctuated in sympathy with home rates, Stocks in the Closing rates are:-Broach Yen 29.00. `Akola Yen 2700. Chinese-There is no fresh news to report in either "forward" or spot," and quotations have remained steady at Yen 28.50 for "be-t" and Yen 25.50 for "common." Shirtings CottonGoods and Fancies the market con- tinues dull. Worsteds and Woollens.-Prices for Wool are constantly rising but the Osaka market Metals.- for piece goods remains as low as ever. Pig Iron and Bars are in poor demand; Gal-~ vanized Sheets and Tinplates are improving but Wire Nails are depressed owing to over-supply On the whole market is dull. Rice. The mar- ket shows a somewhat firmer feeling at the close.
market are small.
Baw,-
SUGAR. Kobe, 16th April.- Sugar,-Cane, Java.-The market remains unchanged, no stocks. Muscovados Basi 96% Pol, Colour 12 average is quoted at Ye 5.80 per picul ex ship. For- mosa.-Low grades are firm. Osaka Refined.— The usual auctions took place on 5th and 13th instants. At first auction, 5,200 bags of Osaka manufacture were sold at prices showing an advance in some grades of 10 to 25 sen and 800 and 1,0 0 bags of Kobe a d Yokohama Sugars were At disposed of at an advance of 15 to 30 sen. the second auction, 3,500 bags Osaka Sugar, 1,000 bags Kobe and 1,000 bags Yokohama were Fold at the same prices as first auction.
EXPORTS.
Copper. The improvement in the London quotations has caused a slight revival in this market and moderate transactions are reported. in some brands but the majority of holders are still keeping back. Fish Oil. -The Herring catch commenced in the early part of the month hut lately has been interrupted by storms. Quantity yielded so far does not equal that | during the same period of last year. Rice.-
Market has ste died, Cotton Yarn.—Market firm owing to the scarcity of stock and advance of Raw Cotton, Vegetable Wax.-Little enquiry; a few hundred case changed hands. Matting. Market continues dull and prices of all grades show a decline. Straw Braid.-There has been little activity on the market during the past fortnight. Prices, however, are well maintained. Chip Braid remains steady.