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1STIMATIONS
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further tonnage at this figuro, Sailing FREIGHT RATES.
Vessels have been fixed on the basis of first- Mears, Snowman & Co. in their freight class insurance at 00- and South Africa LIEUT GOODFELLOW.
circular dated 27th November, say has also obtained a sailing ship at 50/- per ton. Regarding coal this markot is still We last reported under date of 18th fairly nominal, although tonnage can bo Licut, W. D. Goodfellow, of Shanghai, nstant, and our market has since taken placed for Guaymas at about 21/3, and one who holds a commission in the Canadian most decided tu for the better. The two further sailing vessels may be feature of the freigh: market has been placed for WC.S.A at round about 30,- 29th Battalion, says: "I have handed over to my calanel o detail for a rifle periscope the jump in the rate Saigon to Hongkong to 31/3, according to position. A small from 17 cents to cents por pical, but vessel from Newcastle, N.S.W., to South and he has sent it up to the Brigade offico. This periscope will allow a man to fire it must be admitted that this rise only Africa secured 36/- for October, loading, Comparatively little and there is now an enquiry on the market round cover or through a loophole without quals expectations, exposing himself, which is just the thing chartering has been done, and the higher for a steamer any size from Part Kembia for Colombo, and we still expect Charterers we want, especially when the Germans are rates paid will signify that ...... “spos only forty yards from our trench tonnage was scarce and difficult to secure will have to pay 25 or perhaps some- It goes without saying that the rate would thing over this before they secure connage, Corp), Martinson, who left Shanghai have further advanced had the demand for wing to the good demand there is for grain with the big contingent by the Suwa Maru, and is now in France with the 47th (Lon tonnage kept up. The past fortnight has teamers. Hardwood Charterers from W don) Division, 1st King Edward's Horse, also witnessed time-chartering for short ern Australia are still unable to obtain
na well as long terms for prompt and for- tonnage at anything liko writes that he is frequently meeting Shang-ward delivery in consequence of favourable rate.. li men at the front. He met quite a
news received in respect of the outlook of
TIME CHARTEn. There is still a
good number of them at their last camp, among the new Bangkok crop, and a good busi demand for steamers on Time basis and whom was Herbert Cranston-
ress has been done in this direction very for a large boat 14 was paid for 12 high rates indeed,
months, while for one Transatlantic round THE LATEST FIXTURES ARE:—Norw, 201 has been paid and can be repeated. Childor 1,102 tous NR., 12 months at There are quito a number of orders on the $16,000 per month (last rate 80,000 per market, especially for Transatlantic crad month); Norw. s.s. Drafar, 1,102 tons Ride, and owners if they are willing to tie 12 months at 310,000 per month (last rate their steamers up for 18 months or even The Civil Governor of Yunnan reports, 99,500 per month); Brit, as. Phranang, two years, would not have to go far to says the Central China Post, that owing 1,022 tons N.R.; 12 months at $15,000 per week a charterer willing to pay him a very to differences of opinion between the month (last rate 88,100 per month); Brit. remunerative rate. Small touringo can also French Consul-General and himself cons.s. Decawongie, 1,067 tons H.V., 12 months be placed for home and French Coal trad- cerning the enlistment of Chinese labourers $15,000 per month (last rate $8,000 per ing and for strictly bandy carriers as much from Yunnan for services along the French monthyll including a Hongkong Gavernas 23-on steamer's dw. capacity is ob- railways in French territories, previous ment Passenger Celillente for Owners taianble. These rates seem to be increasing disputes between the two Governments account. !
steadily, and it is hard to say when and
Apply*** There a stil demand for further suitable where the rise will be checked. Meantimo have not been settled yet. Hence Governor Jen requests that the matters in dispute medium-sized resely with Hongkong Goy quite a number of Japanese steamers are be finally solved in Peking between the ernment Passengers Licence for Spring de offering, and are even fixed at rates vary French Legation and the Waichisopu livery, but Norwegian owners are now ing from 11/6 to 12/3 for 12 mouths' trnd- authorities without farther delay as the holding out for at least 2 years time ing, but the rate, of course, depends on the trading Hants given by the owners. French frontier officers are charging the charter, whilst Charterers will under no Chinese authorities with trepassing upon circumstances consider any period beyond For a steamer giving delivery Chica/Japan French territory of Cochin-Ching. The 12 months. Even the improved rates for the run home to U.K. vin North Pacific question has been under discussion between affered by Charterers have so far brought could obtain 17/6 or possibly even 20). the French Legation and the Waichiaopu little response in the shape of counter for the trip, but would take, say, about 4/44 months' tine. Tonunge, of course, in authorities for some time past, but for vari
Time-chartering is usually to a certain this direction is very senter, and will be ous reasons no settlement has been arrived degree the barometer by which the freight scarcer still owing to the fact that, accord nt. The dispute over the Kungsi Tong-market can be ganged and if nothing ing to the latest advices, the Panazon Canal king Frontiers has been satisfactorily unforeseen happens there should be, every is not likely to be open for at least 60 dava, settled between the two Countries.
promise of a good Spring at high rates, end this, of course, will upset not only SAIGON/HONGKONG-Early in the fort quite a number of Charterers, but Owners night the loent vice market suddenly im- alo. proved Tatt
prompt enquiries after fonnage did nos elicit may offers from Owners until the rate gradually advanced from 20 cents to 26-27 cents at which latter figure eventually a couple of charters were put through. Shortly after that, however, the local rice market again declined, and chartering has once more to a standstill.
INDO-CHINA PASSPORTS.
NEW REGULATIONS.
affers from Owner.
Rice export from Saigon from 1st January to 20th September amount to total 702,8/9 tons as compared with 809,497 tons during the same period last year,
A Gazeffe notification states that all per sons of foreign nationality proceeding to Indo-China by sea or land must be pro vided with a passport issued in accordance with the new regulations, which come into forec on September 1st. The passports must bo accompanied by a supplementary docu- inent stating the proofs of identity re
SAGON/PHILIPPINES.-A solitary charter quisite to obtain it, and bearing a signed
was put through locally on basis of 10,000 and stamped photograph of the person con cerned. French citizens preceeding topicals at 32/34 cents per micul to 1 option Indo-China are not required to carry pass 12 ports P.1. respectively.
According to advices just to hand, the ports, but, in order to prove their French nationality, they should produce either damage to the rice crops, especially in the the passport issued to them on leaving North of the Philippine Islands, where the French territory, or a statement of iden- bulk comes from, has been greatly exagge tity. Passports for Indo-China may be obrated. The general opinion is that impor- tation will he light until well into the tained abroad, from the diplomatic officials, Consuls-General, Consula and Vice-Consul coming your
stan BANGKOK-It is now reported that this of France; and, in France, Algiers, French year's harvest should prove a very excellent Protectorates and French Colonies, from one in the most important Paddy districts, the officials deputed to issue them.
and prospects upon the whole are exceed ingly bright. The damage done by drought in the earlier part of the seasari has been greatly minimised by the copious falls of rain during July August, which not only brought new life to the wilted plants but. enabled replanting to be undertaken, where such was necessary, in good time.
LARGE THEFT OF OPIUM, SHANGHAI OFFICE-BOY WANTED
TO GET RICH QUICKLY,
In the Mixed Court, Shanghai, last week,
before Mr. Krisel, American Assessor and Magistrate Waung, an office boy, named Waung Foong-kyi was charged with breaking and entering, with two others not in custody, godown at No. 2 Nanzing Road, and stealing therefrom a chest of opium valued at 820,000, the property of Messrs. E. D, Sassoon & Co..
Evidence was given by Det-Sergt. Kiloh to the effect that the defendant was employed by the complainants and had stolen the opium, which had since been recovered. When asked why he did so the defendant replied that he wanted to get rich quickly
rode
P. Lavelle asid the accused admitted that he had taken the keys of the godown and had duplicates made,
The defendant was sentenced to five years' imprisonment,
REBELS IN CHINA. REWARDS FOR SUPPRESSION.
The berth rate has advanced from 30 conta to 35 cents per picul and cargo ia offering more freely of late, th
To carry Salt from Sam Yah to Canton vessel has been taken up at 86 per ton, DALNY/CASTON. The port of Newchwang must have been closed by now, closing rate being 40 cents per picul, Two chartery have already come to pass from Dalny th Canton on lumpsum basis, the rate working out at 36/37 cents per picul.
Gemini,
CASUALTIES —The British 6.2. which went ushoro during a typhoon at Torane recently, has been refloated, and after having re-loaded her general cargo, is now on her way to this port
The Japanese Taro Naru, on her way from Hongay with a cargo of coal for Japan, struck rock in Hainon Straits: and is considered a total loss, dam H
Coal Freights from Japua are firm, abest quotations Ering Moji-Yokohama Yon 1,50 and Moji/Hongkong Yen 2.85 per ton.
FIXTURES REPOCTED,Japanese tornago Moji/Hongkong Yen 2.75, Hongay/Canton 69.25 per ton, and Hongay/Saigon, Private terms, NY Pay Messrs. Snowman & Co.'s! latest advice received from London dated 15th October,
1915, are as follows:—— aedi
We confirm our last freight report of the 8th instant, since which there is not much change in the various markets.
With a view at carrying out effectively the suppression of rebels in the territory, the Central Government has forwarded to the Civil and Military Governors of Kwangtung a set of regulations providing for rewards to be given to the soldiers and military authorities who render good serensier, principally owing to the increase in vices in putting down any uprising. The regulations in brief are as follows:-
In suppressing an uprising of over 100 rebels, the military leader concerned will be rewarded with decoration and pro- motion, while his soldiers will be given
1. $10,000,000
The American market has been slightly
the price of grain in the States, but the Plate has further improved, though at the close of this week has again become a little easier. Business generally has been very difficult, the supply of tonnage becoming more restricted, and the closing of the Panama Canal has not helped Charterers.
FAR EASTWhilst tonnage still remains 2-For suppressing a sedition of more
very scarce, there is very little enquiry for than 200 rebels; the military leader con-boats, although Soyn bean churterers are cerned will be rewarded by being given the Grand Order of Merit, and his soldiers will be rewarded with $20.000,"24.
willing to pay enhanced rates to socure December tonnage.
PPILIPPINES,These charterers are still 3-For putting down an uprising of unable to secure, tonnage, although they over 400 rebels, the Chief of the troops are now offering 110, but as they are concerned will be given the Grand Order not prepared to agree guaranteed dis-
of Merit, while his soldiers will be recharge, they will find a very great dificulty Min getting Owners interested in this busi- warded with $40,000
4-For putting down an insurrection of mass. more than 600 rebels, the Chief of the Rick Two hosts have been placed from troops concerned will be specially given Saigon to Marvelles at 78, and further the hereditary title similar to those tonnage is required. to be confered upon the Manchus and Mon- gols, while his soldiers will be rewarded with $40,000.
JAVA.Charterers are. still unable to
SAIGON RICE MARKET.
The Compagnie de Commerce et de Navigation d'Extreme Orient, of Saigon, in their report dated November 11th, atate:-Our prices have a slight upward tendency on account of the demands from Hongkong and Singapore, and also of the scarcity of paddy of good quality arriving daily in Cholon. Only small business has been done. The total amount of rice ex- ported from the 1st January to the 2nd November is 962,808 tons, against 1,302,916 tons in 1914. Wo quote to-day White rice, No. 2, Bifted Japan quality, Hongkong: $6.02 per picul f.o.b. Saigon, for November to December shipment.
OFFICIAL NIGHTS.
Begins.
The following table shows the Standard Time at which Official Night ads and begins during the month of December, 1915-
Date,
Ends. December 1st, 6.36 am.
2nd, 6.35 3rd, 6.35 4th, 6.38 oth, 0.36
5.40 p.m.
3.499
5.49
5.49
15
វ
3.50 14
6th, 6.37
3.50
7th, 8.39
5.50
8th, 0.40
5.50
29th, 6,40
6.50
10th, 6.41
22
5.51
11th, 641
5.51
3.
12th, 0.41
$.51
.5J
13th, 6.42
5.52
19
14th, 6,42
- 5.52
15th, 6.43
5.03
18th, 0.43
5.53
17th, 6.43
5.53
18th, 644
5,54
19th, 6.44
5.54.
20th, 9.45
5.55
21at, 6.45
5.55.
22nd, 6.46.
5.50
*
23rd, 6.46
6,56
24th 6.47
26.57
23th, 6.48
5,58
20th, 6.48 M
5.58
27th, 0.485
5.58
28th, 6.19
5,59
29th 6.49
30th, 6.50
31st, 6.50
5.892 6.00 6.00
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here is, therefore, no business to advise. INDIA. The enquiry is not very great, 5.--For suppressing a revolt of more than 800 rebels, the military leader concerned but tonnago can still be placed from will be specially given the hereditary title Bombay at 52/6 on d.w. or 50/- for are.
AUSTRALIA-Until yesterday the Govern according to the regulations governing the conferring of the same to the Manchus and ment brokers for grain chartering were not Mongols, while his troops will be rewarded prepared to discuss anything but British and for Allied bottoms for the shipment of coming season's grain, but they have now come to the conclusion that tonnage avail. able will not be sufficient to full the
demand. and they are therefore now will-
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ZATROLS (WEST FOINE, DISTRICT). instructions as to the boundaries of No. 9 Section must be altered by reading Queen's Street" in place of Queen's Road West in the 5th line from the end.
will $50,000KRISHAN 6-For subduing a rebellion of more than 1,000 rebels, the military leader con terned will specially be given the heredit nry title according to the regulations on ing to discuss neutral vessels. The Govern- JOINED. the conferring of the same to the Mament have just secured their first steamer No. chus and Mongols, while his troops will be for a new season's grain of 25 basis UE rewarded with $60,000-in Chung for December January leading for about Kwo Poo,
9,000 tons d., and they are open for
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