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There were 6,571 visitors to the City Hall Museum last week, of whom 183 were Euro-
peans.
Mr. Kyshe, late Sheriff of Singapore, arrived on the 24th Feb. by the Glenorchy to take up his new appointment of Registrar of the Supreme Court here. Mrs. Kyshe accompanies her husband.
The Hon. Treasurer of the Edgar Relief Fund begs to acknowledge with thanks the re- ceipt of the following :-
Proceeds of Signorina Belin-
fante's Concert...
Brought forward...
Total up to date
$53.60 1,117.00
$1,170:60
On Sunday a Chinaman, who was very likely a foreman coolie, was found dead on the hill at the side of a pathway about a mile east of Deep Water Bay. The body was taken to the West Point mortuary by the Stanley police, who were informed of the discovery by a coolie. It is supposed that the deceased was murdered, as not only had he several bruises on his face, but his quene was tied tightly round his neck.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Asiatic Companies of the Royal Artillery, who take good care to get their pound of flesh if they possibly can. Mr. Wise has now adopted a course which will doubtless have the offect of lessening this evil, which seems to be as common here as in many large towns in England, where money lending at extortionate rates of interest has aroused considerable atten. tion. In a case at the Supreme Court on the 21st Feb. an Indian sued a Portuguese for $30. The plaintiff lent the defendant $13 on condi. tion that the principal and $17 interest should be paid back in ten days. Without troubling to reckon up the extraordinary rate of interest this Shylock charged, Mr. Wise ordered that the $13 should be paid in eight days, and the interest in monthly instalments of $1 each. In the next case, Mr. Wise remarked, he would give an order for yearly instalments. The latter warning will no doubt be a bitter pill for those Indians to swallow who think they can extort what interest they like out of their victims.
COMMERCIAL
TEA.
Alarmist reports appear to be in circulation outside the colony with reference to the plague. It may be well to state, therefore, that only
CANTON, 25rFebruary-Macao Congous.-The sporadic cases are occurring and that the disease only settlements reported during the past month is not epidemic. The total number of deaths are 900 Boxes at T. 114. per picùl, which probah- since the beginning of the year is 154, givingly closes the season. For the Continent, Aus- an average of three per day. No alarm is felt tralia, and South America nothing has transpire. by the authorities, but every precaution is of The first arrivals of the New Crop may be ex- course being taken to prevent the spread of the pected in three or four weeks. Scent d Capers.- The season closes with a total esport of 5,555,000 disease.
lbs. Stocks in native hands darried over estimated at 25,000 Boxes.
Mr. Gordon, of Hankow, who is at present stay. ing at Mount Austin Hotel, met with a'ricksha accident on the evoning of 17th Feb. He was going to the Masonic Ball with Mrs. and Miss Gordon and after leaving the tram got into a 'ricksha. The drawer unfortunately lost control of his vehicle going down the hill, with the result that Mr. Gordon was thrown out and sustained rather serious bruises about the face and body.
On the afternoon of the 18th Feb. at a meeting of the Phoenix Chapter of the Rose Croix, No. 17, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the follow. ing officers were installed by the M. W. S., Sir Kt. G. A. Watkins:-M.W.S., Sir Knight F. Howell; H.P., Sir Knight G. Moffatt, S.W., Sir Knight J. I. Audrews: J.W., Sir Knight G. Mollison; Treasurer. Sir Knight C. Lesbirel; Secretary, Sir Knight F. Walker, Master of Ceremonies. Sir Knight T. Spafford, Chancellor, Sir Knight J. H. Thomas; I.G., Sir Knight F. Uthe Equerry, Sir Knight J. Maxwell.
Four men armed with revolvers entered a second hand clothes shop at 163, Queen's Road West, at seven o'clock on Sunday night. One of them quietly proceeded to order a coat, and while he was thus attracting the attention of the master his companious fastened the door. The robbers then caught hold of the master and two assistants, tied their queues together, and under threats of instant death made them close their mouths. The shop was then ransacked, but the robbers did not take away much, as they could lay their hands on only 820 in money and $26 worth of clothing. The police are making inquiries into the affair.
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SILK.
are
In some
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[February, 27, 1896.
Quotations for Formosa are $78.50 to $79.00. During the past week sales have been 150 piculs.
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SUGAR.
Hanakosu, 26th February.-There have been few arrivals since the China New Year holidays and prices are advancing. Following are the quotations:-
Shekloong, No. 1. White...$7.37 to 7.40 per pcl.
do..
30
2. White... 6.76 lo 6.80
Shickloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.75 to 4.78
do.
Swatow.
do.
da.
91
2 Brown... 4.62 to 4.65 No. 1. White... 7.27 to 7.80 2. White... 6.73 to 6.75 1, Brown... 4.62 to
4.65 4:60 .10.92 to 11.00 9.85 to 9.87
Swatow, No. 2, Brown... 4.57 to Floochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
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The steamer Glamorganshire, Hongkong to Lon- 200 casks Soy, 203 cases Camphor, and 7 packages don, 1st February, took :-700 packages Matting,
Merchandise; for Hamburg:-155 cases Camphor, 50 cases Bri tles. and 136 bales Feathers; for Antwerp:-385 bales, Split Bamboo; for Man- ghester:-100 bales Waste Silk; for London option Hamburg option Antwerp:-114 bales Bamboo Bass.
The steamer Lennox, Hongkong to New York, 5th February, took-16,066 rolls Matting, 200 cases Cassia Buds, 190 cases Preserves. 137 cases Chinaware, 157 bales Rattancore, and 943 packages Merchandise.
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The steamer Merionethshire, Hongkong to Lon- don, 10th February, took :—204 bales Canes; for Hamburg -163-rolls Matting, 100 cases Cam- phor, 65 cases Ginger, 97 bales Canes, 30 bales Rattan Shavings, and 481 packages Merchandise; for Antwerp:-130 bales Split Bamboo, for Lon- don optional:-70 bales Split Bamboo, 30 boxes Essential Oil, and 482 packages Merchandise.
The British steamship Ningchow, Hongkong to London. 18th February, took :-30 cases Black- wood, 21 packages Gun Mountings and Naval Stores, and 2 bales Feathers; for Manchester :- 1 case Cigars; for Glasgow:-7 cases Blackwood. From Manila for Rotterdam :-75 bales Leaf Tobacco.
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CANTON, 25th February.-Tsatlees.-Nothing doing. Re-reels. There has been some enquiry for offers in this class, but the prices at which the small remaining stock is held have proved prohibitive, and the only business reported is a sale of 25 bales Grantrieled No. 1 $545. Fila- tures.-Buying was continued for Lyons, but principally by one firm, on the opening of the market after the China New Year holidays, and, under this influence, prices advanced with great rapidity $30/50 per picul on good chops and $20/30 per picul on third class silks. instances, aided by somewhat proved advices from Lyons, holders obtained an advance of $25 70 per picul, but the endeavour to secure still higher prizes, combined with the rise in
change, checked further business. The im- Jade Stones, and 35 packages Tea. provement reported from Lyons gained no further, development, and the market closes with a de idedly weaker tone. Among prices paid we quote: 28701060 for Kwong Shun Cheong 11/13, [3/15, 8660 for Kwong Lun Fung, Kwang Sun Oa and Lien Kee 10:12, $645 for Kwong Sun On 13/15. $655 for Kwong King Cheong 10/12, $625639 for Fair 2nd class 10/12, $565/535 for 3rd class 11/13, 13/15. The balance in all kinds; available to the end of the season is estimated at Business with America has Waste.-Has remained very dull throughout. been in fair demand at former rates, but with a rather weaker tone. Stocks.-Tsatlce, 800 bales, Filatures, 10,000 bales, recled and un- reeled, to close of season.
The steamer Caledonien, Hongkong to Continent, 19th February, took-201 bales Raw Silk, 9 cases Silk Piece Goods, 1 bale Piece Goods, 1 box
fully 10,000 bales.
SHANGHAI, 20th February— (From
Messrs. Cromie and Burkill's circular. London advices are to 18th inst. quoting a steady market. Gold Kilius 8/0. Blue Elephants 103. Raw Silk. Business has hardly been resumed since the native holidays, and the general opinion is that present range of values here is restricting busi- Dess. Firm offers on a basis of Tls. 345 for Gold Kilins so far meet with no response from consum» Settlements since our last issué aggregate about 550 bales, say 250 bales Tsatlees, 250 bales Coarse Silks, and 50 bales Tussah Raws at quotations below. Waste Sik and Pongees. — No transactions.
A strange discovery was made on board the C.N. Co.'s steamer Whampoa at Shanghai on Sunday, the 16th February. Some five or six months ago, in the course of a voyage from Australia, a package containing £500 in gold was delivered by the captain to the second officer and by him safely locked up in the treasure room. Shortly afterwards the lock was found to have been forced and the packageing markets. stolen. A strict search was at once made, but with no result. Nothing had been heard either of money or thief until the 16th. when, we learn from the N. C. Daily News, on Messrs. Boyd & Co.'s workmen removing a portion of the flooring of the galley, over two hundred All the members of sovereigns were found. the crew who could be found were handed over to the police, but several had made themselves scarce in the meantime. A further large sum is said to have been traced and there are hopes of the greater part of the money being recovered
Nearly every Friday morning Mr. Justice Wise has to sit in judgment at the Supreme Court in money lending cases in which the lenders are generally Indians attached to the
Purchases include --Táysaam.—Mountain 3 at Tie. 405, do. 4 at Tls. 3821, Gold Lion at Tls. 370, Gold Kiling at Tls. 3421|| Hongchow Teat Ices.-Pagoda Tingchow at Ts. 330. Taysan m. -Wh. Kab. Lily Flower 1 at Tls. 370, 9/12 Moss Green Stork Extra at Tls. 3521, do. Double Butterfly 2 at Tis. 318. Yellow Silk.--Mienchew at Tis. 235 to Tls. 2421. Filature.--Black! Horse 2 at Tls. 495. Wild Silk.-Tassah Filature 8 Cocoons at Tls. 257, do. Raw No. 3 at Tls! 150.
CAMPHORI
HONGKONG, 26th February-Prices are lower than last reported, but the market is now firm.
OPIUM.
HONGKONG. 26th February.-Bengal.-There has been a further decline in prices owing to a falling off in the demand. Closing quotations are $795 for New Patna, $807] for Old Patna, $777) for New Benares, and $800 for Old Benares.
Malwa. The market has ruled quiet and a small business has been done at slightly reduced rates. Latest figures are as under-
New.........$760 with allowance 1 to 2 catties. Old ..$770
0 to 1 Persian. There has not been any change in prices, quotations continuing at $30 to $670 for Oily, and $700 to $700 for Paper wrapped according to quality.
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To-day's stocks are estimated as under New Putna
Old Patna...... New Benares Old Benares
Malwa Persian
2
580 chests
.1,210
650
390
390
..1,540
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG OPIUN MARKET.
PATNA.
BENARES.
MALWA
DATE.
New.
Old. Now,
Old. New. Old.
1896. Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Fab. 23. Feb. 24
$ 805
SI S
$
$
8151 785
8074
$ 760 770
800
$15.785
8021
760
1770
800
1810 785
802)
760 770
800
1810 785
8024
760
770
795
18074) 785
8024 760 770
Feb. 25
795 795
iS07!! 785
802
760 1770
802+ 802
760 1770
760 770
8071 7771 Feb. 26 795 8071 777
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 26th February-Prices of Bengal are being gradually worked down, owing to the supply exceeding present requirements. Stocks: Bengal, 3,300 bales; Ningpo, 500 balės.
Bombay
...$14.00 to 18.00 p. pl.
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