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Hongkong Weekly Press AND China Overland Trade Report All

March 26, 1896.]

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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.

Frogmor Norwegian steamer, 839 tons, two trips, hence to Bangkok and back, $5,100 and $5,750 in full.

Mascotte-British steamer, 2,018 tons, Bangkok to Hongkong, private terms.

Jun, and Tis. 50 for July. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat shares were sold to Hong- kong at $33. Docks.-Shares in S. C. Farnham & Co. were placed at Tls. 192), and Hongkong and Whampoa shares were sold to Hongkong at 170 per cent premium. Marine Insurance. -Yangtsze Insurance shares changed hands to a fair extent at $185 to 137) for cash, at $135 for March, and $135 to 1374 for April. A cash sale is reported this morning at $140. Cantons were sold to Hongkong at $200. Straits Insurance Co., Limited. Shares were dealt in at ·30 and $281 for cash, and §-9) to $314 for May. Fire Insurance. -Hongkongs were sold to Hongkong at $314 and $315, and are wanted. Chinas have changed hands locally at $90 an-1 $91. Wharves.-Shang- hai and Hongkew Wharf shares were pliced at TI. 113) to Tls. 115 cum dividend, an 1 Tls. 115 er dividend, for ca-b, 11s. 115 for March, and T. 117 for June. Hongkong and Kowloon shares were pur based locally at $47), and from Hongkong at $17. Tugs and Cargo Boats.- Shanghai Tug Boat Co., Ld.-Shares have changed hauds at Tls. 180 cash and Tis. 175 for the 31st current. Sugars.-Perak Sugar Cultivation shares were sold at Tls. 391 to Tls. 42, China Sugar Refining Co, Ld. Shares were placed locally at $118 and $120, and to Hongkong at $119, and purchased from Hongkong at $122, all for cash, and a sale was booked at $125 for, 30th June. Luzon Sugar Refining Co.-Shares were sold to Hongkong at $69 and purchased thence at $70 and $72. A local sale was reported at $71. Lands. Sbangbai Land Investment shares, fully paid up, were sold at Tle. 80; shares with Ts. 30 paid up are offering at Tls, 60. Hongkong Land Investment shares are weaker. Fac ories. Shares in the Ewo Cotton S. & W. Co. were placed a Tls. 70 and Tls. 721, and are offering. Internationals changed bands at Tle. 721. Shang. hai Ice shures are wanted at Tls. 130. Miscel laneous.-Shanghai Waterworks Co. Ld.-Shares are wanted. We quote Tls. 200 as the closing rate ex dividend, Shanghai-Sumatra Tobacco shares were sold at Tls 105 anl Tls. 110, Shang- hai-Langkat Tobacco shares at Tl. 315 to Tls. 321 for cash and Tls. 325 for 30th April, Shangbai Horse Bazaar shares at Tls. Go, Hall & Holtz shares at $33 cash and Tls. 33 to Tls. 36 for 31st Marcb. Loane Shanghai Municipal Debentures of 1885 wire sold at T-, 101, of 1893 at Tls.| 105, and of 1895 at Tls. 101, plus the accrued interest in all cases.

TONNAGE.

HONGKONG, 25th March.-Since last report rates coastwise continued firm, and a fair number of fix- tures are reported.

From Saigon to Hongkong there has been a fair number of settlements at rates varying from 13 to 154 cents per picul (according to size). To Singapore small tonnage is enquired for at 15 cents per picul.

From Bangkok to this, several large carriers have found employment at 21 cems inside and 16 cents per picul outside the bar; at the close there is less demand.

From Japan coal ports to Hongkong the rate has improved to $1.45 per ton, to Singapore to $2 per ton. With tonnage in hand a better rate might be obtained,

No further settlements have been made from New chwang to Canton; the rate is nominally 25 cents per picul. This port is expected to be free from ice on the 28th inst.

Darius-British steamer, 2,130 tons, Bangkok to Hongkong, 16 and 21 cents per pic:l.

Amara-British steamer, 1,566 tons, Bangkok to Hongkong, 16 and 21 cents per pieul.

Picciola-German steamer, 875 tons, Iloilo to Hongkong, $2,550 in full.

Progress-German steamer, 789 tons, Saigon to one port Philippines and Hongkong, 38 cents per picul.

Afridi-British steamer, 2,354 tons, Saigon and Hongkong (part cargo), 12 cents per picul.

Apenrade German steamer, 696 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Ere-British steamer, 1,368 tons, Saigon to Hong- kong, 15 cents per picul.

Jacob Christiansen-Norwegian steaner, 1,107 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 144 cents per picul.

Benledi-British steamer, 1,481 tons, two trips Saigon to Hongkong; 15 cents per picul.

Independent-German steamer, 1,003 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Domar German steamer, 1,201 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Skuld-Norwegian steamer, 1,132 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Michael Jebsen-German steamer, 710 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 154 cents per picul.

Ingraban-German steamer, 894 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 153 cents per picul.

Finsang-British steamer, 1,536 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Benmohr-British steamer, 1,935 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 13 cents per picul.

Argyll-British steamier, 1,886 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 143 cents per picul.

Olympia-British steamer, 1,693 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 15 cents per picul.

Glenorchy-British steamer, 1,822 tons, Saigon to Hongkong, 14 cents per picul.

Apenrade-German steamer, 698 tons, monthly, I month, $5,200.

Loyal-Dutch steamer, 1,221 tons, monthly, 6/3 months, $5,000 per month.

Michael Jebsen-German steamer, 700 tons, monthly, I month, $5,800.

Nord-Norwegian steamer, 767 tons, monthly, 4/2 months, $1,500 per month.

WEENESDAY, 25th March. CLOSING QUOTATIONS.

ON LONDON.

ON

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EXCHANGE.

Telegraphic Transfer Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight

-

2/21

2/2

Bank Bills. at 4 months sight 2/24/ Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months sight2/3

2/27

ON PARIS.-

Bank Bills, on demand

2.78

Credits, at 4 months' sight

2.85

ON GERMANY.-

On demand

2.25

NEW YORK.-

Bank Bills, on demand

534

Credits, 60 days' sight

55

ON BOMBAY.—

Telegraphic Transfer. Bank, on demand.. CALCUTTA.—

..184

.1841

Telegraphic Transfer. Bank, on demand..

.184 .1841

Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' sight..

.713. .724

Sailing tonnage to load hence for New York is not enquired for, present requirements being filled.

There are 4 vessels disengaged in port, registering | ON 3,282 tons.

The following are the settlements: -- Standard-American ship, 1,432 tons, Shanghai and Hongkong, option Kole to New York, private

terms.

Try-American barque, 1,181 tons, Mantung to Singapore, 11 cents per picul; thence timber to Shanghai, $10 per ton.

Cassius German steamer, 1,606 tons, Takao to Yokohama

Sabine Rickmers-German steamer, 690 tons, Che- foo to Amoy, $2,900; thence Newchwang to Amoy, 28 cents per picul.

Telartos German steamet, 1,811 tons, Amoy to Singapore, passengers, $1.50 each.

Tritos-German steamer, 1,341 tons, Hoihow to Singapore, passengers, $5 each.

Chun-German steamer, 719 tons, Moji to Can- ton, $1.85 per ton

Loyal Dutch steamer, 1,221 tons, Moji to Hong- kong, $1.40, Canton $1.90 per ton.

Carmarthenshire--British steamer, 1,878 tons, for Kuchinotzu to Hongkong, $1.45; to Saigon, $2.50 per ton.

Glenorchy-British steamer, 1,822 tons, Moji to Hongkong, private term.

Victoria Norwegian steamer, 1,992 tons, Moji to Hongkong, $1.45 per ton.

ON SHANGHAI

ON YOKOHAMA.—

On demand

ON MANILA .------ On demand ON SINGAPORE.-

A

On demand SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, peratael..

Closing quotations are as follows:-

267

For VICTORI.-Tacoma (str.). For NEW YORK.-Queen Olga (str.), T. F. Oakes, Tam O'Shanter, Glenartney (str.).

For AUSTRALIA.-Tsinan (str.).

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.

March-

3% pm.

.16% pm.

.1% pm.

8.89

VESSELS ON THE BERTH.

.46.50

For LONDON.-Shanghai (str.), Nestor (str.). Telena (str.), Tosa Maru (str.), Formosa (str.), Dardanus (str.), Turbo (str.`.

For BREMEN.-Preussen (str.).

For HAVEE.-Dorothea Rickmers (str.), Frigga (str.).

For MARSEILLES.-Ernest Simons (str.). For VANCOUVER-Empress of China (str.). For SAN FRANCISCO.-Doric (str.), City of Peking (str.), Coloma, Queen Elizabeth.

HONGKONG.

ARRIVALS,

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17, Mascotte, British str., from Juva. 18, Olio, British str., from Singapore. 18, Cosmopolit, German str., from Foochow. 18, Jacob Diederichsen, Ger. str.. from Saigon, 19, Fushun, Chinese str., from Canton, 19, Canton, British str., from Canton. 19, Tantalus, British str., from Shanghai. 19, Thales, British str., from Taiwanfoo. 19, Donar, German str., from Saigon. 19, Doris, German str., from Saigon. 20, Bygdo, Norwegian str., from Canton. 20, Cheang H. Kian, Brit. str., from Singapore. 20. Esmeralda, British str., from Manila. 20, Feiching, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Ghazee, British str., from Amoy. 20, Kansu, British str., from Swatow. 20, Inchdune, British str., from Moji. 20, Taicheong, German str., from Aroe Bay. 20, Taisang, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Frejr, Danish str., from Pakhoi. 20, Hinsang, British str., from Java. 20, Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 20, Loosok, British str., from Canton. 20, Peshawur, British str.. from Bombay.. 20, Tritos, German str., from Bangkok. 20, Triumph, German str., from Pakhoi. 21, Niobe, German str., from Hamburg. 21, Formosa, British str., from Tamsui. 21, Frigga, German str., from Kobe. 21, Bombay, British str., from Yokohama. 21, Yarra, French str., from Marseilles. 21, Queen Olga, British str., from Amoy. 21, Boyuton. British str., from Kutchinotzu, 21, Pigmy, British g-bt., from a cruise. 21, Skuld, Norw. str., from Saigon. 21, Smith, Chinese str., from Chinkiang. 21, Elisabeth, German bark, from Rajang. 22, Wing Hong, British str., from Swatow. 22, Kiangpack, Chinese str., from Canton. 22, Queen Elizabeth, Brit. sh., from Yokohama. 22, Tsinan, British str., from Moji. 23. Kwanglee, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 23. Lyeemoon, German str., from Shanghai. 23, Pakhoi, British str., from Canton. 23, Hupeh, British str., from Amoy. 23, Choysang, British str., from Shanghai. 23, Kansu, British str., from Canton, 23, Kong Alf, Norwegian str., from Touron. 23, Utrecht, Dutch str., from Sourabaya. 23, Rosetta, British str., from Shanghai. 23, Sultan, Norwegian str., from Bangkok. 23, Verona, British str., from Yokohama. 23, Kutsang, British str., from Calcutta. 23, Shelley, British str., from Bangkok. 23, Progress. German str., from Moji. 24, Canton, British str., from London. 24. Taisang, British str., from Canton. 24, Empress of China, Brit. str., from V'couver. 24, St. Anna, Italian bark, from Menado. 24, Namoa, British str., from Coast Ports. 24, Lutin, French g-bt., from Shanghai. 24, Yuensang, British str., from Manila. 24, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 24, Lucy A. Nickels, Amr. bk., from N. York. 24, Felching, British str., from Canton. 24, Plover, British gunboat, from Amoy.. 24, Energia, British str., from Liverpool 2-1, Phra Chom Klao, Brit. str., from Bangkok. 24, Colorado, Amr. bark, from Portland (Or.) 25, Lyeemoon, German str., from Canton, 25, Evandale, British str., from Kuṭchinotzu. March-

18, Deuteros, German str., for Saigon. 18, Chittagong, British str., for Kobe. 18, Frogner, Norw. str., for Bangkok. 18, Kiangpack, Chinese str., for Canton. 18, Devawongse, British str., for Bangkok.. 18, Empress of Japan, Brit. str., for V'couver. 18, Melbourne, French str., for Europe. 18, Pigmy, British g-bt., for a cruise. 18, Kirkhill, British str., for Kobe. 18, Loksang, British str., for Swatow. 18, Namyong, British str., for Amoy. 18, Nanyang, German str., for Shanghai. 18, Satsuma Maru, Jap. str., for Shanghai.

DEPARTRUES,

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