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October 8, 1896.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRÅDE REPORT.
Native estimates
amall, go to fill previous contract Waste Sil
Purchases of Tussali Was have been made
cent Tls. 27:40 for 1 and 2 60 per cent., 40 per beyond these there is hardly anything doing Carlies are neglected.
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND
JAPAN TO EUROPE.
1895
The Committee appointed at the recent cost Taels 24 a picat in October, 1895. The saine meeting of householders at Kobe have practi-chop of similar proportions has lately been settled cally completed their arrangements for starting "at Taels 28 a picul-19 cents net, and no buyer a laundry on a large scale under foreign super- would say it is not ordinary market value. A few Avision.** A starting price is fixed, subject to sales of new Teas have been received from New reduction so soon as success justifies the change. York which about cover cost. A staff of twenty experienced washermen have of total yield are further reduced to 170,000 to 180,000 half-chests, against 240,000 half-cheste been provisionally engaged, together with over-
last season. Hysons.-"Choice" qualities have Beers; a seamstress is to be regularly employed; been wanted, and although the highest quotation and particular care is to taken in collect is Tls. 41, against Tls. 45 a picul for the previous Canton ing and delivery from house to house. The fortnight, prices have been firmer and an advance Shanghai whole is to be superintended by a responsible of a fael a pical has been established. The rush Yokohama.. foreigner, and it is expected that the laundry to buy common to fair qualities has been un- will be ready to commence work about the equalled in recent years, and coarse liquoring middle of October.-Hyogo News.
mixtures of Pingsney and Fychow leaf have been taken readily at extravagant rates —
Settlements reported since 4th instant :-
9,449 1-cht. at Tls-17.00 to 27.50 a pel. Pingsuey.
17.00 to 33:25 Moyune...11,321
19.50 to 30.00 Tienkai
15.75 to 17.25 Fychow Local P'ked 125
shipped.
The U.S. fish-survey vessel Albatross, Capt. J. F. Moser, has arrived at Yokohama. She has been carrying on investigations at the seal- ing grounds of the North Pacific Ocean into the effects of the seal-hunting of the last few years. It would appear that if the present pelagic operations of the numerous sealers who now sail from Yokohama and other places are not radically altered the seals of the North Pacific will soon be entirely exterminated. The Albatross is splendidly fitted up for the purposes of scientific exploration of the ways, homes, and natures of the denizens of the deep. Her col- lection of North Pacific zoophytes is especially noteworthy and complete.-Japan Mail.
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7,891 533
39
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Total...29,322 J-cuts.
1896-97
bales,
9/276-
14,306
2/165
25.747
EXPORT OF SILK FROM CHINA AND-JAPAN ΤΟ AMERICA.
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Canton Shanghai
Yokohama................
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Settlements from opening of the market to
date:-
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Settlements.
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Stock. 20,545 -chts.
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Pingsuey ... 9,841 -chts. Moyune ..16,313 Tienkai ..32,387
20,262 Fychow 11,898
968' Local packed 7,026
Total...167,565 .chts. 41,763 i-chts.
Canton and Macao
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BRITAIN.
1896-97 lbs. 4,117,832 Shanghai and Hankow...,13,205,250 ..10,617,726 Foochow
29,940,808
1895-96
lbs. 4,960,935 15,872,867 8,518,499
29,352,301
The Changking correspondent of the N. C. Daily News writes under date of 17th Septem- ber-We have news that at present no junks Bre venturing through to Lohang, as they are all afraid to descend the gorges below Kueifu | EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO GREAT in consequence of the reported total loss of three junks, ballasted with sugar, and carrying 30,000 taels worth of silk, together with opium and white wax, all reported lost among the rooks and rapids of the gorges below. These three junks were flagged by Butterfield and Swire's native hong here, and their cargo not insured. A French Father just arrived from Chengtu says on the Chêngta plain, across which there are only earth roads, our stone roads ceasing with the mountains, travellers are up to their thighs in mud. The rain here still continues, we are well into our third week of it; many people have received no mail for a fortnight and the telegraph wires are either broken or transmit unintelligible messages. Rice a few days ago had gone up 200 cash per tou, being then 1,240, and it is pitiful to see people trying to dig their sprouted grain.
COMMERCIAL.
TEA.
1896-97
balea.
547
4,044
383
4,372
810
9,683
1,740
18,099
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG. 7th October.There is no change 'o report in the position of this market. Quota tions for Formosa are $48.50 to $49.90. During the week sales have been 150 piculs.
do.
SUGAR.
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HONGKONG, 7th October.-Prices continue to decline and the market remains dull. Follow- ing are the quotations:- Shekloong, No. 1, White...$7.22 to 7.23 per pal.
z, White... 6.52 to 6.54 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.50 to 4.53
do.
2, Brown... 4:33 to 4.30 Swatow, No. 1, White... 7.10 to 7.18
do.
2. White... 6.45 to 6.45 Swatow, No. 1, Brown... 4.32 to 4.85
do.
2. Brown... 4.20 to 4.22 Soochow Sugar Candy.
10.87 to 10.70
9.45 to 9.47
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO UNITED | Shekloong
STATES AND CANADA,
Shanghai Amoy. Foochow
1896-97
lbs.
8,800,303
1895-06
lbs. 17,314,564
8,892,588 1,131,222
18,324,113
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
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The American ship Josephus, Hongkong to New 7,967,866
York, 27th September, took:-20,928 rolls Mat- 1,608,212 ting, 846 packages Crackers, and 51 packages
Rittancore
26,890,642
EXPORT OF TEA FROM CHINA TO ODESSA.
1896-97 lbs.
1895-96 lbs. 27,040, 68
SHANGHAI, 2nd October-(From Messrs. Welch, Shanghai and Hankow ...22,925,118
Lewis & Co.'s circular).-Our last "printed" Tea imarket advices were under date 18th ultimo.
Black Tea. Settlements reported are rather larger than for the previous fortnight, but there is no general demand and buying is in few hands.
Settlements roported are:-
The German str. Kriemhild, Hongkong to Odessa, 28th September, took:-250 cases Cassia Lignea; for Havre:-18 cases Bristles, 5 cases Fen- thers, 15 cases Paper, case Bambooware, 70 rolls Matting, and 40 bales Çanes; for Havre option Hamburg: 50 boxes Camphor, 84 bales Canes, 200 cases Cassin, 15 cases Bristles, 7 packages-Human Hair, and I case Silks; for Havre option Hamburg option London :-67 cases Bristles, 10 cases Essential Oil, 299 cases Camphor, and 25 cases Gallauts; for Hamburg-2 cages Paper, 10 cases lbs. t
Staraniseed Oil, 84 rolls Matting, 188 bales Fea- 25,891,598 |thers, 10 cases Bristles, case China Ink, 983 14,740,662 | bales Canes, 4 odses Earthenware, I case Silks, 89 cases Essential Oil, 72 cases Preserves, 20 cases 40,632,260 | Aniseed Oil, 40 packages Palilēsves, 1,100 pack. ages Tea, 150 bales Rattan Shavings, 12 packages Private Effects, 1,020 cases Cassia, 27 packages Sundries, and 4 packages Merchandise; for Ham- Erg option Antwerp-50 cases Bristles; for Amsterdam:-5 cases Preserves and 20 cases Tea; for London:-10 cases Aniseed Oil, 15 cases Cassia Oil, and 11 cases Cigara; for Lisbon --1 case Condiments.
EXPORT OF TEA FROM JAPAN TO UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
1896-97 1895-96
lbs. 18,984,913 9,292,676
28,277,588
Ningchow. 689 j-cht. at TIs. 13.25 to 19.50 a pcl. | Kobe .........
Keomun... 291 "
14.90 to 18.00
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Wenchow. 166
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Oopack 80
13.00 to 14.25 11,04 to 13.00 17.00
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Oonam...2,620
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Total...3,816 -chests.
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Green Tea.-Pingsueys.-The business done in these descriptions during the fortnight has been on a more moderate scale, but without much change in quotations. Present prices are said to be paying T. 1 to Tls. 2 a picul to the Teamen which is sufficient inducement to bring forward the full estimated yield, say 140,000 to 150,000
half-chests.
Country Teas.-This market has been strong,
"Choice and prices generally have advanced. 'Teas are scarce and are run after at improving prices. The second chops generally, both of Teenkai and Moyune, are bringing higher rates than the first pack; this is unusual with Moyune Teas. The advance in fine to finest Teas from the lowest point of the market is Tls. 2 to Tls. 3 a picul. Common Teas are firm at fully a tael a picul advance. Teamen are working the shortage in supplies for all it is worth, and as long as we have so many buyers in the market they are likely to succeed in any combined action which at all jumps with the hopes of buyers. Wo avoid as much as possible referring to individual settle- ments, but the following illustrates the present position :—A well-known chop was sold in New York late in August last at 12.62 cents a lb. It
SILK.
SHANGHAI, 1st October.-(From Mr. A. R. Burkill's circular).-London_messages to 80th ultimo quote Gold Kilins 8/44 and Blue Elephants 10/6; & slight advance on the first named, but the tone of the market is described as quiet. Raw Silk.-The early part of the week was very dull, but yesterday and to-day very good business has been doing, and considerable settlements are reported, prices at the close being a trifle bigher. bave changed Teatless. Fully 1,500 bales hands, mostly on a basis of Tls. 345 for Gold Kilin; this p.m. an advance of Tia. 21 has been paid. Hangchows.—A small business has beer. done at previous rates. Taysaams.-About 100 bales have been settled at fall prices, Coarse Silks continue very scarce. 150/200 bales have found buyers at the prices given below, which in some instances show an advance. Arrivals, as per Customs Returns 24th to 30th September, 1,191 bales White, 199 piculs Yellow, and 116 piculs Wild Silks. Filatures and Re- reels-Hand Filatures are in good demand, and come considerable quantities are now under offer, both in Lyons and New York. Settlements this week aggregate 200 bales; prices unchanged. The export of Steam Filatures to date is as fol lows: To London 2 bales,' Continent 696 bales, and America 187 bales. Wild Silks.-No fresh purchases have transpired; arrivals, which are
Yellow Silke.—
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The Hawaian ship Helen Brewer, Hongkong to Baltimore, 29th September, took:-10,099 rolls Matting and 122 packages Sundries.
The steamer Partroclus, Hongkong to London 29th September, took :—2,918 bales Henip, 03 cases Cigars, 14 cases Chinaware, 100 cases Palm leaf fans, 4,514 cases Ginger, 225 casks Ginger, 100 casks Soy, and 10 packages Sundries for Glasgow:-3 cares Chinaware.
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The British steamer Irion, Hongkong to York 29th September, 100k-111 cases Essential Oil, 4 cases Chinaware, 20 cases Hair, 69 cases Preserves, 49 cases Crackers, 36 rolls Matting, 57 hales Feathers, 40 bales Rattancore, and 1,004 packages Sundries; for Boston-6 cases Wood
ware.
The steamer Sydney, Hongkong to Milan 30th September, took : 40 balés Raw Silk ; for France ge -452 dales-Raw Silk, 184 balea Waste Silk, 89
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