April, 1, 1896.]
On Friday night the members of the Institu- tion of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong gave their last dance of the season at the City Hall.
The cases of plague reported during the last few days have been as follows :-On the 26th, nine; on the 27th, five; on the 28th, five; on the 29th, eight; on the 30th, six.
A man was charged at the Police Court on the 25th March with being concerned in the robbery of money and goods of the value of $38 from a boat at Tsimshatsui. Four men boarded the boat and the prisoner has been identified 88 one of them. He was remanded for further enquiries. The robbery was not really an armed robbery, as only one of the men had a weapon and that was a chisel, while the theft was committed because some females in the boat would not concede to the wishes of the men. On the 30th the prisonor was sentenced to six months' hard labour.
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CHINA ÖVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
The native papers are beginning to grow alarmed about the number of Russian students coming to Peking to study Chinese, and point out how these tactics were similarly practised by the Japanese before their recent victories over China. The writers warn the Chinese Government to be very careful in this matter. -China Gazette.
As all the shares (amounting to 1,000,000 yen) which it was decided to add to the capital stock of the Yokohama Dock Company have been subscribed for, the company has decided to call for plans for the construction of docks to accommodate ships of 10,000 tons burden. One smaller dock has been completed and another will be finished by October next.—Advertiser.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO GREAT BRITAIN.
Canton and Macno Amoy Foochow
1893-96
სა. 7,146,099 760,842
.... 11,175,408
1894-95
lbs. 7,813,790 772,692 14,357,218
21,591,499
40,493,861
44,535,229
There appears to be an impression that the Dairy Farm Co., Limited, will be entitled to compensation from the Government in respect of the animals slaughtered on account of cattle plague. The point is a doubtful one. The Ordinance provides that compensation shall be paid in respect of animals slaughtered Shanghai and Hankow.21,111,512 under the provisions of the Ordinance, except in cases where disease manifests itself within three days of the importation of an animal. From the minutes of the Sanitary Board as published in the last Gazette, however, it does not appear that the slaughter of the Dairy Farm Company's cattle was ordered by the Board. The question is whether compensation can be claimed for animals slaughtered without such order. It seems to be a point for the lawyers.
On Saturday evening the marriage in Bom. bay of the grandson of Mr. E. Pabaney, one of the best known of Indian merchants in Hong- kong, was celebrated by a dinner and an Indian musical gathering given at Mr. Chater's bun- galow, Kowloon, which had been leut for the occasion. About two hundred guests were present, the chairman being Mr. Hassum- bhoy, the local mauager for the firmn. After diuner Mr. A. Seth, in a well conceived speech, proposed health and prosperity to the bride and bridegroom, and the toast was enthusiastically drank. The reply was made by the chairman, who is a nephew of Mr. Pabaney, and he men tioned that the marriage took place on the 10th February in Bombay. The celebration was not held sooner because the fast holidays expired last week. He thanked every one present for attending and in conclusion proposed the health
of Hon. C. P. Chater. The Indian musical entertainment was then given and proved most interesting and enjoyable, and the whole of the numerous guests cordially showed their appre ciation of the hospitality of the host and the kindness of the chairman.
MISCELLANEOUS,
Influenza of a mild type is very prevalent in Kobe just now, says the Kobe Chronicle of the 16th March, not only among foreign residents, but the Japanese as well.
At Shanghai on the 23rd March a ball was given at the Astor House by Mr. T. K. Jerui- gan (U.S. Consul-General) and Mrs. Jernigan to Admiral McNair (commanding the U.S. Asiatic Squadron) and Mrs. McNair. Amongst the guests was H.E. 'Li Hung-chang.
and
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Amoy... Foochow Shanghai
1895-96. lbs. 14,663,055 6,066,651 29,029,320
49,761,026
189 1-95
Ibs. 19,147,739 4,621,556 25,796,160
49,870,451
EXPORT OF THA FROM CHINA TO ODESSA.
1895-96 Ibs.
189-4-95 Ils. 22,555,223
EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1891-95 Ibs. 28,686,847 16,726,614
48.399,403 45,413,461
Hankow and Shanghaj...27,210,863
Yokohama Kobe
1893-96
is. .29,773,503 .......18,625,900
SILK.
and Burkill's circular.)-London_advices of 24th SHANGHAI, 26th March.-(From Messrs. Cromnie
Blue Elephants quote a quiet market with
at 10/6. Raw Silk. There has been a general decline in prices of White Silks, but only a very moderate business has ensued. Large quantities are still on offer at the parity of Tls. 317} to Tls. 320 for Gold Kilin, so that further business is possible before the mail closs. Tsatlees.-So far settlements are about 500 bules, and the quotations below are the closing prices of the week. Hangchows and Taysanmns. Very small transactions. Yellow Silk.About 100 bales of
Kopun. Mienyang and Mienchow have found buy- Wild Silk, Waste Silk, and Pongocs.-No business reported.
ers.
Purchases include-Tsa lees,—Buffalo 2' at Tls. 435; Bird Chunling at T 8.83; Mountain 4 at Tls. 365; Silver Double Elephant at 'fls. 320; Gold Kilin at TIs. 314; Siebings Quong-foong at Tls. 312; Blue Phoenix at Tls. 307. Hangohow Teatlees. Laubock at Tls. 320; Lanping at The 300. Taysanm, 9/12 Moss Double Butterfly- 1 at Tls. 3271. Yellow Silk.—Mirnehow Tls. 242); Meryang at Tls. 235 to Tis. 2381; Ko- pun at Tis. 230.
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND
JAPAN TO EUROPE.
at
The Yushin Nippo states that pending the completion of the steamers which the Nippon Yusen Kaisha are having built for their European line, they have resolved to charter one of 5,900 tons from an English company two of 3,500 tons each from a French company. A fire broke out at about 6.30 p.m. on the 24th March in No. 12, Woosung Road, Shang- hai, occupied by Mr. Brun, and as it was a wooden building the flames rapidly spread and did great damage before the Fire Brigade turned up. The house and Mr. Brun's private EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND JAPAN
effects were both insured.
Shanghai... Canton......
Yokohama
289
CAMPHOE. HONGKONG, 31st March.-Large supplies have come forward and the market is weaker. Quota- tions for Formosa are $74.50 to $74.50. During the past week sales have been 150 piculs.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 31st March.-The market is very dull and prices are declining. Following are the quotations:-
do.
do.
31
J
**
"
JS
6.58
18
Shekloong, No. 1. White...$7.20 to 7.25 per pcl.
2. White... 6.61 to 6.64 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.62 to 4.65 2, Brown... 4.55 to 4.58 No. 1, White... 7.10 to 7.13
2. White... 6.25 to 1, Brown... 450 to 4.55 Swatow, No. 2, Brown... 4:47 to 4.50 Foochow Sugar Candy......10.95 to 11.00 Shekloong
9.60 to 9.65
Swalow.
do. do.
**
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. The German barque Cerastes, Hongkong to New York, 21st March, took .--5 casks Preserves, 60 cases Preserves, 40 packages Canes, 200 cases Fans, 605 packages Rattan are. 1,000 cases Cassia, 1.450 rolls Matting, and 2,396 pa.kages Merchandise.
The P. & O. stean.er Bombay, Hongkong to London, 23rd March, took :-6,012 bales Hemp. 5 cases Cigars, 18 packages Quartz, 37 packages Ten, package Silverware, 51 bales Waste Silk, 4 cases Silk Piece Goods, 290 cases Chinaware, 5 Black woodware, 58 ro.ls Matting, 175 packages Canes, and 14 packages Sundries for Buenos Ayres:-51ackages Tea; tor Man- chester:-150 bales Waste Silk.
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OPIUM.
HONGKONG 3 st March.-Bengal.-The market has ruled at aly and prices close much the same us af date of last report, New Patna b. ing quoted at $7571, Old Patna at $776), New Benares at $742), and Old Benures at $780,
Malwa.-There have been very few sales during the interval and the market closes weak. The following are the latest figures:—
"
""
"
New
·· 750 with all'ance of?4 to 4 cta. Old (2/3 yrs.).$760
2 to 3 Older..
770
1 to 24 Persian. There has not been any change in prices during the period under review, Oily con- tinuing to be quoted at $600 to $630, and Paper- wrapped at $650 to $700 according to quality. To-dny's stocks are estimated as under- New Paton Old Patna New Benares Old Benares
Malwa
Persian
:
970 chesta 740 " 530
110 ** 800
.1,00
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG OPIUM-MARKET.
ور
PATNA.
BENARES,
MALWA.
DATE.
New.
Old. New. Old. New. Old.
1896.
$ $
Mar. 26 757} 775 746 780 Mar. 27 755 1775 740 780 Mar. 28 7574 1775 742 760 Mar. 29 775 |742) 7421]| 780 7350 760) 770 Mar. 30 775 7761, 7421 780 [750/760| 770 Mar. 31 775 (7761 742) 780 750,780 770
$
$
$
750/760 770 750,760 770
|750.760) 770
RICE.
HONGKONG, 31st March.-Prices are slightly lower under the influence of large arrivals. Closing quotations are:—
Round, good quality Long
1er picul.
Saigon, Ordinary
$2.41 to 2.45
1895-96
bales.
48,858
14,750
1891-95 bale. 47,202 13,495
J1
2.62 to 2.65
31
2.72 to 2.74
33
19,364
19,196
Garden, White
Sain, Field, mill cleaned, No. % No. 1
2.60 to 2.63
I
2.79 to 2 83
1.
Fine Cargo
3.12 to 3.15 3 28 to 3,31
82,972
79,893
COALS.
ПONGKONG, 31st March.-Very small business doing and quotations are unchanged. Quota-
Great inconvenience is experienced by im- porters at present owing to the fact that every wharf and godown in Sanhghai is blocked with cargo. Two miles more wharfage on the Shanghai Pootang side and four or five extra Customs Ex- aminers would be a great bown to all mom- signess.—China Gazette.
TO AMERICA.
1893-96
1894-95
bales.
bales.
tious are:-
Canton
9.190
7.207
Cardid
9,509
7,573
Australian
Yokohama.
.26,774
22.921
45,172
37,701
.$12.00 to 7.25 to Miike Lump... $5.60 to Mike Small... 4.85 to Moji Lump 4.00 to
ex ship, nominal. 7.50 ex ship, nominal. 5.75 er ship, steady
do
er ship, 5.50 er skip, nominal.
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