SCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
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24th February. .—Amongst the sales are the following :- YAEN AND PIECE GOODS:-Bombay Yarn.-25
bales No. 8 at $77.50, 766 bales No. 10 at $79,60 to $83,665 bales No. 12 at 881 to 88.145 bales No. 16 at $93 to $95, 755 bales No. 20 at $94.50 to $104. Grey Shirtings,-900 pieces 94 lbs. Blue Fish at $2.40, 700 pieces 7 lbs. Large | Eagle at $1.96, 300 pieces 8 lbs. 3 Dogs. at $2.021. 260 pieces 10 lbs. Mandarin at $3.65. While Shirtings.-250 pieces X. 7 at $3.771, 450 pieces Gold Tiger at 85.85, 2,000 No. 890 at $8.45, 750 pieces D. 70 at $3,45, 250 pieces Black Peach at $2.171. Drills-150 pieces 15 lbs. Peacock
at $3.771
---- METALS. — 7in, -200 slabs Fungchai at $32.
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20 English-Nor. 16 to 24 22 to 24 28 to 82 88 to 43
2
Certon Pison Goods.
Gray Shirtings-6lbs,
7lbs. 8.4 lbs.
par bale
...$77.00 to 110,00 ......100.00 to 105.00 ......107.00 to 112.00 ......117.00 to 123.00 .............124.00 to 184.00
White Shirtings—54 to 56 rd.
-per piece 1.40 to 1.55 1.85 to 2.05 8.00 to 8.00 8.20 to 4.00 2.85 8.10
9 to 10 lbs
2.15 to
58 to 60
2.50 to
*
-
64 to 66, 8.00 to Fine
8.50
8:90 to Book-folds. 8.20 to
6.90 5.40
Victoria Lawns--12 yards 0.60 to T-Oloths-6lbs. (82 in.), Ord’y. 1.40 to
2
7lbs. (32 },
1.80 to 6lbs. (82,, ), Mexs, 1.60 to 7lbs. (32
2.25 to 8 to 84lbs. (86 in.) 2.85 to
•
to
Drills, English–40 yds., 18 to} 4.00
14lbs......
· FÁNOT COTTONS
Turkey Bed Shirtings—1] to |
·
Broondes-Dyed -
-Damasks..............................................................................
Chintser-Assorted
Velvets-Blnok, 23 in......... 0.20 to
Velveteens-18 in.
“WOOLZENI
+11-gast
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.40 to
1.25 1.55 2.95 1.75 2.70 0.20
5.00
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
steady and from what one is able to infer from the position, dealers still adhere to their previous convictions that stocks in the interior are below requirements and that prices bere, if only on
account alone, will not be allowed to go that There are several conflicting elements that preclude holders and importers from accepting this theory, the principal being the Indian Famine and the bubonic plague now raging in Bombay. These is the natural course, of affairs ought, and no doubt will, affect the Indian demand in Mad- cheater who, in turn, as orders are run out, appeal to this market to take off their supplies. even if they have to accept lower prices. Here. again, however, the Chinese step in with their peculiar methods of thinking and apparently the position offers to them no serious dificulties, their argument being that with the reduced import of Indian spinnings natives cannot manufacture the same amount of cloth, and that the consumers must, of necessity, buy the manufactured, goods. There is scarely any news from the various out- ports, the only one showing any vitality being Hankow, which in a generál way has taken a fair quantity of goods. It is said that advices from the other outports have been much interfered with by the new postal arrangements, and this may be trac, as it no doubt has upset the old traditional system of doing business, but as old ways must give way to new, matters will adjust themselves sooner or lator.
Metals. (From. Messrs. Alex. Bielfeld & Co.'s Report, 19th February):~During the past week, though business has resumed after the New Year, but few transactions have been concluded. Traders are mostly awaiting advices from the North, and the opening of the ice bound ports. Importers are more anxious to have old stocks cleared, and to deliver the old orders, than to books new ones; but few contracts from home have been closed. Until stocks have been reduced considerably, we can expect this to be the rule.
A few contracts in Old Iron from stock have been
concluded, aggregating several hundred tons, at varying prices. The Chinese are eager to buy at present rates. There have been a few inquiries for New Iron, but no closures have transpired. 180 tons Boiler Tubes at Tls. 1.65, 15 tons Cobble at Tls.2.20, 40 tons Cobble at Tis.1.90, 50 tons Cart Tyres at £92); c.i.f., 150 tons Horse-shoes at Tis.1.91, 100 tons Nailrods at Tls.2.60, 30 Old Round Iron at Tls.2.20. 150 tons Glasgow and Liverpool Horse-shoes at 92/6, c.i.f., 100 tons Boiler Plates at 82/6, c.i.f.
6lbs.
1.20 to 8.60
8.75 to 4.50
per yard 0,11 to 0.18 9.07 to 0.10 0.28 0.18 to 0.80 per dosen
0.88
per yard
0.95
1.00 to
1.15
8.60
ON LONDON.-
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, on demand
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to
Gorman
Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths, 1,25 to
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
Camleta-Assorted
per piece
6.50 to 8,00 6.60 to 8.10 18.00 to 27.00
Lastings-30 yds., 81 inches, 10.00 to 18.00
Orleans-Plain
Assorted
Blankets-8 to 12lbs,
Iron-Nail Rod
********
Square, Flat Round Bar
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop.
Old Wire Rope
...
8.00 to $.60
per pair 4.80 to 9,50
per picul
8.50 to 8.60 8.50 to 8.60 5.471 to
*****Automate
---------|
4.40 to
to
to
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop 7.30 to 7.40
Yellow M'tal-Munts,14/28 oz. 30.00 to
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
WEDNESDAY, 24th February.
EXCHANGE.
2/11
.2/1
2/11
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...2/14 Credits, at 4 months' sight ..2/1/ Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 2/18
ON PARIS.--
.2.14
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, at 4 months' sight
2.64 .2.68
ON GERMANY.-
On demand
ON NEW YORK,.---
Bank Bills, on demand
511
Credits, 60 days' sight
.521
ON BOMBAY,—
Telegraphic Transfer...
Bank, on demand..
166 .166)
ON CALCUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer.
.166
to
Bank, on demand.
.1664
to
ON SHANGHAI.—
to per box.
Bank, at sight
Private, 30-days' sight.
.721 .73
5.85
to
ON YOKOHAMA.—-—-
per owt, caES
On demand
ON MANILA.—
per pioul to
Vivian's, 16/82 oz. 28.00 to -Elliot's, 16/28 os. 87.50 to
Japan Copper, Slabs
ZOFON FOOTI
Tin-Platea
Tiles
Quicksilver .................................................................115.00
Window Glass's...............
K
per box 8.85 to per 10-gal, cauS 1.91 to 1.9%
Shanghai, 18th February.-(From Messrs. Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report).-Piece Since the issue of our last circular busi- ness has been done on a very small scale and the ublished would indicate that there is market at all. The little that his done, however, shows that prices here are
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.—
On demand
SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate` GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
4% pm.
..8% pm.
..3% pm.
..9.39
.48.90
JOINT STOCK SHARES HONGKONG, February 24th.-Although the Race holidays interfered with business to a considerable extent a fair amount has been transacted and rates generally, with very few exceptions, show a further substantial advance, notably in Docks, Steamboats, and Sugars. The market closes somewhat quiet all round.
BANKE
been negotia prem. cash and at
in
28th instant, also quiet at 175. Natio at quotation; the the payment of a divid placing $12,000 to
February 25-1897
$2,599.92. Bank of Chinas continue market, with no demand at quotations except for preferences.
MARINE INSURANCE. China Traders have changed hands at 879 and 6791, closing with small buyers at the latter rate and sellers at $80. Unions have ruled somewhat easier with sellers, at quotation and only small Cantons have found buyers at $187) and with small sellers at the rate. The Nor Insurances have changed hands in Shanghai, quotations and Straits have remained dull, $28 with few if any, transactions.
FIRE INSURANCE. — Hongkong Fires con- tinuing in demand the rate gradually roge, to $400, after sales at $395 and $3973; at time of writing the market is easier with sellers ✨ at $400 and no buyers. Chinas Fires have again recovered with sales at $111, $112, $113, and $114 cash cum and at $108 ex div. paid on the 21st instant; the market is quiet at time of closing with a few shares on offer at $109 for cash and at $110 for March.
SHIPPING With the exception of Hong- kong, Canton, and Macao Steamboats, the market has ruled quiet to weak, and no business of any importance is reported. Hongkong, Canton, and Macaos continuing in demand lange sales were effected at 3333, $34, $341, and $34) for cash, and at $34) and 35 for March. At the time of closing a few shares are obtainable at 8344. The long delayed opening of the West River to foreign trade has at length been granted and will take place on the 1st June next, China and Manilas have found buyers at $68 and $69, and Indo- Chinas have changed hands at $47, closing with sellers. China (Mutual preferences con- tinue in a small demand at £7 without bring. ing out sellers, whilst ordinaries are on offer at quotations.
REFINERIES. China Sugars have experi enced a little boom with a fairly large business at $143, $144, $145, $146, and $147 for cash, and at the equivalents of the higher rates for March, April, and June, the market closing quieter at $146. Luzons continue out of the market, neglected.
MINING. Punjoms, continuing the improve- ment reported in last circular, have gradually crept back again to $10 with small sales at that, $10, $94, and 894 cash, and at equivalent rates forward to June; market closes steady at $104. Raubs have been very quiet, but steady at $12 with--only small sales. The Mining Manager's report for January appears in the Daily Press of the 23rd instant and shows satisfactory progress and prospects. New Balmorals and Olivers continue quiet with little or no business at quotations. Jelebus after sales at $2.35 and $2.50 close, with buyers at latter rate. Charbonnages con- tinue entirely out of the market.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWN8.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks continue on the boom and have ruled in strong demand during the week; sales have been effected at from 238 and 246 por cent. prem. cum dividend and at from 234 to 237 per cent. prem. ex
ez div. and bonus of 12 per cent. prom. paid on the 22nd inat. On time a considerable number of shares have changed hands at from 240 to 248 per cent prm. for March, 248 to 252 for June, and from 249 to 255 for August, all cum dividend. At time of closing the market is quieter with no buyers over 234 ex div. for cash and at equivalent rates forward. The Chairman's speech at the half yearly meeting held on the 21st inst., reported in the local papers, is of excep tional interest and gives much satisfactory in- formation to shareholders. – Kowloon Wharves continued in demand during the early part of the week at $59, but sellers at 860 could not find buyers, and the demand even. seemed gradually to subside. Closing, 4 is $58 ex div. The published report year ending 80th June shows an ment on the previous six months' workin
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