COMMERCIAL NEWS.
THE METAL MARKET.
factories which suddenly started. after the outbreak of the war with small means. In short the scientific blockade by Ger- New York, January 1.-There any, who intends it is said to is no better illustration of the close her doors against scholars condition of the steel market than and students of other countries the amount of unfilled tonnage
for the study of medicine and on the books of the U. S. Steel other scientific researches, to Corporation at the end of Decem- prohibit the export of books and der. The unshipped orders on that merely supply her manufactures date comprised 8,265,366 tons
at cheap prices, will mean death to the Japanese infant medicinal compared with 7,379,152 tons on November 29, a record increase industry. In view of the grave of 1,137,086 tons. The larger consequences to the interests of producers are heavily sold and the Japanese industry several accept only distant and urgent prominent merchants dealing in business. The independents de- medicines and drugs in Tokyo mand premiuras for everything and elsewhere have decided to and can offer nothing but delayed start a movement to appeal to the deliveries. Demand for sails, car government with a petition to and shipping steel,plates, bars and impose a heavy import duty on sheets is accumulating heavily.
German medicines and drugs to Export demand for semi-finished protect the development of the and finished steel is very heavy Japanese medicinal industry and and can only be partially met. No aid the advance of scientific free pig iron is obtainable on con- independence of the country.
tract before April and the tonnage offering for the second quarter is limited. Buyers seek to cover for the second half and some business has been done, chiefly in Clevec- land and Buffalo. but most furnaces are unwillig to quote beyond June. Prices are advan- cing slowly but steadily, Southern iron has reached $40 and northern $44.35 Copper is in fairly good demand and has been holding steady for some days. Some spot metal could be had at 194 cents, but the asking prices for first quarter is 1916 and for the second, 1034 to 20 cents. For export they ask 20 to 2014 cents. The 18 leading companies produced 103,833.000 th during November against 108,345,000 lb. in October. There is no shortage. Lead continues scarce and strong- The principal producers now ask 816 cents for New York, but have none to offer. The
English demand for zinc has fallen off and the market is easier. with fair demand between dealers. Tin follows London closely and has fluctuated considerably. De- mand has been fairly active on recent reactions in London. Antimony continues strong and advancing. The market is firm
at 10 cents for lots.
GERMAN DRUGS.
B
MOVEMENTS OF
STEAMERS.
The N. Y. K. 58. YOKOHAMA MARU (European Line.) left London for this port via the Suez Canal on the 24th Jan.. and is expected here on the 3rd Mar,
The N. Y. K. 8.5. WAKASA M. (European Line.) left London for this port via the Suez Canal on the 29th Jan, and is expected here on the 11th March.
The N. Y. K. ss. SAIKAI M.
(Bombay Line) left Bombay for this port via Singapore on the 7th Feb and is expected here on the 27th Feb.
The N. Y. K. s.. TAMBA M. (European Line. left London for this port via Suez on the 14th Feb, and is expected here on the 24th March.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.
EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRAL- ASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH Co.
List of Unclaimed Telegrams lying in the E. E Telegraph Office at Hongkong
Attens, from New York. Bidges. Astor Hotel, from Eastbourne.
Chivegoil, from San Francisco. Chuyotra, from Bombar Clements American Consul,
from Manila.
Fitzgerald. Hongkong Hotel. from New York.
Gfshank, from London. Kygiserl, from: Bagota. Loomis (3) American Consulate from New York.
L. Vanstelle, Kashima Mary, from Semaring.
Pangdabu, from Calculta.
Wm. Ezra & Co.. from London.
D. de H. FARRANT. Superintendent,
Hongkong. Feb. 26, 1920.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1920.
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The Steamship
* PILSNA" From TRIESTE & SINGAPORE
imformed that all goods have;
Consignees of Cargo are hereby
been landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd. at Kowloon, whence and or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
ed unless notice to the contrary Optional Cargo will be forward-
be given before.
No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Go- downs, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 2nd prof will be subject to rent.
All claims agains: the steamer
ม
DISTRIBUTING AGENTS
of
CLAUDIUS A. ASH'S
and
S. S. WHITE Mfg Co's DENTAL GOODS
Complete line of Dental Supplies and Instruments
THE SINCERE CO.,
Tel. 196,3
CONSIGNEES.
must be presented to the Under-"BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
signed on or before the 15th prox
or they will not be recognized.
All brok n, chafed, and damag
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY, LTD. The following Unclaimed Tele-ed Goods are to be left in the grams are lying here:-
Godowns, where they will be ex- Express, Banyei Maru. Anchor-amined on the 1st prox at 10a.m. No Fire Insurance has been ing. from Kobe.
effected.
S.S. Yahikoan at Mitsubishi Shoji Branch, from Kobe.
Tungshingcheung Vingyensee Road 66, from Shanghai.
Puki, from Kobe. Chungmunyone, from Shanghai, - Singlee, from Kobe.
Kwangtaila next of "Sincere Co., from Shanghai.
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Kwarchiahing, from Amoy Wingtungchong, from Shang-
Captain Usui Hwahwa, Yusen- kuishia, from Kobe.
Yancheong. from Kobe. Chaiting, from Osaka. Oginoriatsu Barahatee, fren Tanckuchi.
Courtecs, from Shanghai.
The N.Y.K. 5.5. WAKAMATSU World Insurance Co, from MARU (Bombay Line. left Bon-Shanghai. bay for this port via Singapore on the 11th Feb. and is expected here on the 29th Feb.
RANGOON
The N. Y. K. M. (Calcutta Line.) left Calcutta for this port via Rangoon and Singapore on the 12th Feb, and is expected here on the 1st Mar.
The N. Y. K. 5. KAIFUKU M. (Calcutta Line.) left Singapore for this port on the 19th Feb. &nd is expected here on the 27th Feb.
The N. Y. K. AS. SHINRYU M. (Bombay Line.) left Bombay for this port dirert on the 15th February and is expected here on the 6th March.
The China Mail S.S. Co.'s s.s NILE sailed from Yokohama on February 21-t and may be ex- pected to arrive here
Fes. 29th.
OD
Yulai. from Anoy. wire, ss. Sunning, from Shang- Fredrick, A. Smith Butterfield
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Sinthiyekee. from Amoy. Shunon. from Shanghai. Pousette Trade Commissioner. from Shanghai.
T. KRING. Superinterdent. Hongkong. Feb. 27. 1920.
Bills of Lading will be counter- signed by
JODWELL & CO., LTD.,
Agents, Hongkong, 25th February, 1920.
WATER RETURN.
Level and Storage of water in Reservoirs on February 1, 1920.
CITY AND HILI. DISTRICT WATER
WORKS LEVEL.. -
Tram... Tatam
Team inter
1915
22-3 Rea
26.3 Below CAPTION ry Brow Say Boa 10-4 Bebra
Tytan Ta
41-1 Below
17 & Bel
Alum
1300 4.J B CAPTAM 22-2 Reieru MYFFROW
-3 B Meet Bow
25.10 Below
waczow 15-0 Beinw overflow 11.5 Helen wwerow
STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS OF GALLONS.
1919.
Tram Tak
Tua
1949
25.30
1,423.29
1900
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
The Steamship
"BENRINNES From ANTWERP MIDDLES- BRO. LONDON & STRAITS.
Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co..
(Dental Supplies Dept.)
Tel. 3312.
оп show
LTD.
Branch-Yaumati.
at
LA FAVORITE
The Premier Millinery Shop.
FRESH CONSIGNMENT OF NEW SUMMER HATS OF LATEST DESIGN AND COLOUR.
LA FAVORITE,
9, Beaconsfield Arcade.
Ltd.. whence and or from the ? ARE YOU SATISFIED THAT:-
wharves delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Go- downs, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 29th inst will be subject to rent.
All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Under signed on or before the Tch March, or they will not be recognised.
All broken, chafed and dam- aged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 28th inst. at 10 am.
No Fire Insurance has been effected..
Bills of Lading will be counter- ssigned by
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∙1930--- 123.25 12227 M. anna
KOWLOON WATERWORKS LEVEL.
Re werow
1920 9-3
Bel..
1919.
EXCHANGE.
SELLING.
Estimated webs
ation
I/T Demand 30 dis 60 dis
4 m/s IT Shanghai T/T Singapore. T/T Japan T/T India. Demand, India TT San Francisco)
& New York.
5/8
274.200
21.5
zailena Sead per day... Ponstant saph in a cities suring January of 1919 and 1326
* 800
5/81
5,83
5,8)6
5/85%
Gravitat
Nom.
24314
203
215
215
96
249
1915.
39 63
Yom 13.60
Repared 13:02.450
*
12.4
heads
149
The report that Germany in- The N. Y. K. S. TAIAN M.. tends to resort to & scientific (Calcutta Line.j left Calcutta for blockade against the allies includ- this part via Rangoon and Sing- ing Japan 28 retaliatory apore on
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the 12th Feb. and is measure has caused a panic expected here on the 3rd March. among druggists and pharmaceu- ists in this country (says the Japan Times et Mail,) because should Germany take such measure Japan will suffer the worst. Before the outbreak of the war almost all drugs were imported from Germany, so that the stoppage of the import con- sequent upon the war in which Japan participated caused great inconvenience among Japanese druggists as well as physicians, and
suddenly awakened the Japanese medical and industriel) world to the necessity of the independence of learning, the encouragement of a national manufacturing industry and the self-supply of medicines and The N. Y. KA NIOHIYO drugs. Efforts made since for MARU (Bombay Line.) left encouragement of manufacturing Bombay for this port Direct on have resulted in the attainment the 17th February, and is expect- of self-supply to a tolerable de-ed here on the 8th March. gree. Still there are not a few kinds which cannot be produced in this country, all efforts made having not proved satisfactory so far. Even with those drugs which can be produced in this country the manufacture do not pay as a business because of the high cost of raw materials. Should the German industry be restored to its former state and export medicines and drugs the world's markets at cheap prices and indiscriminately as in the pre-war time the Japanese in- dustry is sure to be overpowered. by German imports and dwindle
The N. Y. K. s. HAKATA MARU (South American Line.)TT Java left Kobe for this port on the T/T Marks 22nd February, and is expected T/T France here on the 29th February.
to
The A. L. S. CROSSKEYS from Seattle) sailed from Shang- hai at noon February 26th and will arrive at Hongkong on Feb.. 29th.
The N. Y. K... CEYLON M. (Calentte Line.) left Kobe for this port via Moji on the 23rd Fel, and is expected here on the 1st March.
Demand, Paris
4 m/s. D/P
BUYING.
4 m/s. L/C..... 5/1014 5/10% 5/11 30 d/s. Sydney and
Melboume 5/114
6 m/s. L/C
30 d's. San Francis-1 co & New York) 4 m/s. Marks
9734
Nom. 4 m/s. Francs .... 14.10 6 m/s. Francs 14.25 Demand, Germany. Demand, New York 361% TIT Bombay
215. Demand, Bombay... T/T Calcutta...... 215 Demand, Calcutta... Demand, Manila 1914
STORAGE IN MILLIONS AND DECIMALS OF GALLONS.
RESTART
10:0
***
1 SHO
263 02
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & CO.
Agents. Hongkong. 23rd February 1920.|
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S.S. "TENYO MARI“ From SAN FRANCISCO via HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS
& MANILA.
From SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS via SAN FRANCISCO, Con my trend water in Kosken is a HONOLULU, & JAPAN PORTS.
ath 250 campain of gallupa during the month
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1320.
ax: 0;
galley-
The bovernment Analvista reports show that the water abodenwellent quality.
W. CHATHAM.
Water Author
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The price changed is as it should be!
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HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO
STEAMERS.
|JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM- BOAT CO.LTD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE,
Smilia -To Contan daily at 6 a'm (Sundays excepted) and 10 p.m. From Canton daily #: 8 a.m. (Sundays excepted) and 2 jam,
ERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LTD,
HỤNGÁÜNG-MACAO LINE.
To Macao-Daily at 9,. (Saturday at 2 P.M.) From Macao-Daily at 2 r.x. (Sandays at 1rx.)
Police Permits to leave the Colony are not required. Further information may be obtained at the L'oy's Office, Hotel Mansions,
or from Messrs. Tros, Cook & Sox, Booking Agents, Hongkong..
The above named Steemer 2729 valen-having arrived Thursday, 26th
February. 1920. Consignees of cargo are
notified hereby their present
Bills of
S Lading for countersignature, sod take immediate delivery from alongside steamer or the Com- pany's Godown, where all cargo impeding immediate discharge will be landed at consignees' risk. Storage will be assessed on cargo remaining undelivered after Thursday, 4th March 1920.
TIDE TABLE. 23rd to 29th Feb. 1920.
M
5 22 1.8
5 35 1
6 35 2.2
6.47 9.7
7 49a. 2.3
12 High Wetty!
Mean risin
Low Water Roogkong
Sead time
ft. i.
品
Mob. 23
vor.t
11 355.2 11 54
61
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5.9
m 6 5
卞
Wed. 15
0 45
54
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1 z. 6.99
Demand, Singapore, 24316
Char.56 219 47
2 a 6.1
On Haiphong
Nom.
On Saigon
Nom.
DISCOUNT PER $100:
On Bangkok
Nom.
Fri 27 40 4.2
313a Sat, 28 m 3 47 | 4.1
દર્
* 8 89
$7
away, as the home output is not | H'kong 50 cent pieces
$5
p.m.
Sovereign
3.50 Nom.
Sus. 29 m
4 3 7
64
21.7
4.2
10 35 3.8
equal to competing with Ger-
man products. This will be
10 5
$4
p.m.
Gold leaf per Taei... 29
54 6.7
$18 p.m.
especially the case with small Canton coins
$534 p.m.
Bay Silver, ready... 8214
forward
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SUBSIDIARY COINS.
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
18.1 921a' 2.4
3 1: 3.5
m morning, & afternoon.
in
All broken, chafed and damaged packages will be landed into the Company's Godowns, where same will be examined on Thursday, 4th March, 1920 et 11 AM.
No Claims will be recognised after the goods have left the steamer or Godown, and none will be entertained if presented later than three weeks after arrival of steamer.
No Fire Insurance whatever, will be effected.
T. DAIGO,
Manager. Hongkong, 26th February, 1920,
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