$15.00 to 16.03 16.00 to 15.50
p. pl.
METALS
J+
16.00 to 17.00
""
Square. Flat Round Bar
Shanghai and Japanese.. Tangehow and Ningpo., Madras (Best)..
19.00 to 19.50 19.00 in 19.50 16.00 to 18.75
51
Small Round Rod
"
****
#1
Wire 15/25
$2.30 to 2.33
2.54 to 2.58
2 66 to 2.75
1.50 to 3.00 8 25 to 8.25 to Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/28 oz. 29.00 to Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 28.75 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 28.75 Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs
Tiles
No. 1
>>
3
Fine Carg
COALS.
2.30 to 2.35 2.80 to 2.85 ..... 3.70 to 8.75
Tin
Tin-Plates
478
COTTON..
HONGKONG, 9th November.-A somewhat small business has been done at almost steady rates. Stock, about 400 bales.
Bombay
Kurrachee
Bengal, Rangoon, and
Dacca
RICE.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, 12.00 to 22.00
Assortelj
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-3 id 12lbs.
Iron-Nail Rod
Swedish Bari
Hoop..
Sales: 315 bales Bengal, Ringoɔn, and Dacca.
HONGKONG, 1th Decembor.-A great decline in prices bas taken place and the market is wenk, There is no demand from Japan or the Straits. Quotations are :-
Saigon, Ordinary..
Round, good quality. Long
Siam, Field, mill cleaned, No; 2
Garden,
White
Old Wire Rope
Lend, L. B. and Hole Chop
Australian...
3.60 to 4.50
per pair
5.70 to 12.00
per picul 4.20 to
PAR
[December 16, 1897.
Exchange, but even yet the native dealers are adverse to paying the prices necessary, owing to the condition of the home markets. On the other hand, im orters are loth to enter into new contracts until they have cleare off their old importations, and there has thus resulted a dearth in actual transactions; therefore no real idea of the state of the market can be given. Despite this, however, the following contracts have been booked --200 tons "Goffin " Nail Rods at 130/31s.. c.j.f., 100 tons "Red Car” Pig Iron at 733. 6d. c.i.f., 100 tons Steel Plate Cuttings at 91s., c.i.f., 100 tons Coke at 48/6, c.lf,. 100 tons Old Round Iron at 100/101s., c.i.f., 200 tons New Cobbles at 110s., c.i f.
EXCHANGE.
WEDNESDAY, 15th December.
4.25
to
5.90 to
4.50 to
4.75 10
8.75 to
to
to
ON LONDON.---
29.50 to
Telegraphic Transfér
.1/111
to
Bank Bills, on demand
1/11
to
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
1/11
per box.
5 80 to
Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight
1/1141
Credits, at 4 months' sight
1 / 1 l f
3.90 to 4.05
per cwt. case
Steel to $
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 2/00
5.50 to
On PARIS.--
SUNDRIEB
Quicksilver
Bank Bills, on demand
2.47
Credits, at 4 months' sight
2.52
ON GERMANY.
On demand
.2.00
ON NEW YORK.
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, 60 days' sight
.473
.48%
Telegraphic Transfer.
157
Bank, on demand...
.157
Telegraphic Transfer. Bank, on demand..
157
1573
SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight
.nom.
HONGKOYO, 15th December.- More Contracta for 1898 are reported for Japanese on private terms. Market fairly steady.
Cardiff
$16.50 to 18.00 ex ship, nominal. Australian...... $9.00 to 11.00 small and lump. Miki Lump Į 9.00 to 10.25 nominal.
and Sinall.)
Moji Lump
7.75 to 10.00 ex ship, steady
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG. 13th December.-Amongst the sales reported are the following:
YARN AND PIECE GOODS :-Bombay Yarn.— 25 bales No. 8 at 379, 600 bales No. 10 at $73.50 to $86, 235 bales No. 12 at 80 to $35, 130 bales No. 16 at $89.50 to $91, 1,300 bales No. 20 at $87 to $99. Japanese Yarn-50 bales No. 12 at $79,50 bales No. 16 at $86, 50 bales No. 26 at $90. Grey Shirtings.-600 pieces 8 lbs. Blue Joss No. 2 at $2.91, 300 pieces 84 lbs. Blue Dog at $2.57). White Shirtings. 2,000 pieces Gold Goose at $4.30. T-Cloths.-600 pieces 8 lbs. Mexican Hunter and Stag C. C. at $3.05, 221 pieces 7 lbs. Silver Dragon at $2.20, 2,425 pieces 7 lbs. Mexican
·Red Stag at $2.37). 225 pieces 7 lbs. Black and Silver Joss at $2, 825 pieces 7 lbs Blue Dragon B. B. at $2.3), 1,50) pieces 7 lbs, Mexican Silver Pheasant at $1.87), 1,500 pieces 7 lbs. Merican Silver Lion at. $1.85,. Drills.-150 pieces 16 lbs. Large Eagle at $5.20, 300 pieces 16 lbs. 2 Lions No. 38 at $5.30.
METALS.-Iron.-100 tons Swedish soft Lars
at $5.75 COTTON YARN.
per bale 63.0 to 92.00
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 203. English-Nos. 16 to 24.......................110.0) to 117.00
35
22 to 24...
28 to 32..... 38 to 42.
Corrox PIECE GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-6lbs.
7lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lb÷
58 to 60
White Shirtings-54 to 56 r.
++
112.00 to 119.00
2.35 10 2.70 to
121.00 to 126.00 .132.00 to 139.00
per piece 1.70 to 1.80 2.00 to 2.06 2.45 to 3 15 3.35 to 4 10 2.55 3.40
4.35 7.10 6.60 1.30 1.70 1.83 to 2.10 1,65 to 1.80 2.0% to 2.75 3.15
5.10
64 to 66 3.50 to Fine
4.30 to Book-folds. 3.15 to Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.65 to T-Clot ba-Glbs. (32 in.). Ord’v.
رو
150. to
7lbs. (32 }, 6lbs. (82.. ), Mexs. Tlbs. (82.. ), 8 to 8.4 oz, (36 in.) 2.30 to Drills, English-~-10 yds,134 to
3.70 to 14lbs
FANCY COTTONS
Turkey Rei Shirtings-11⁄2 to
7lbs.
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks...
-Chiutzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black. 22 in.........
Velvetzens-19 in.
WOOLLENS
1.45 to 4 CO
4.00. to
4.75 per yard 0.12 to 0.16 0.08 to
0.14 0.24 to 0.32 0,21
· 0.18 to
per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.50 to 0.00
per yard
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.62 to
German....
Habit, Med., and Bra Cloths, 1.45 to
1.15 to
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-
s-Assorted .........
1.30 1,50 5.25 Dir piece
9.00 7.15 to 7.25 to -0.25 14.00 to 35.00
Window Glass
Kerosene Of
per picul
126.00
to
per box 4.00 to
per 10-gal. case
1.93 to
SHANGHAI, Oth December,-(From Messrs, Noël, Murray & Co's. Pince Ghoda Trade Report) The last steamers for Tientsin were despatched on the morning of the 7th inst. with full cargoes, including a fair quantity of Yarn and Piece Goods, especially the former, but the clearances of these bave had scarcely any percep tible effect on Importers. Money is somewhat easier now, but the late stringency has caused considerable havo: amongst the natives connected with the trade and much weeding out will be done at the coming annual settlement. Even firms of long standing and repute bave announced their intention of retiring from the trade, it being too risky and imreliable, and until sterling settles down on a more stable basis than bas been the case for the past twelve months, the Indent system must be suspended and the old style of pucka merchant's business reverted to. At present very few Import houses have the temerity to book orders for the coming season, and those in the position are quietly laying in supplies of suitable goods on their own account with which to meet the demand at the re-opening of the season after the New Year holidays. The failure of a Piece Goods hong of fairly good standing is announced with liabilities something like Tl. 30,000, but the Importers interested are amply.covered by margins. A mative Bank is also in difficulties to the tune of Tls. 175,000. There are, however, hosts of minor troubles attributable to this season's trad», and the Mixed Court is full of cases in which Importers are trying in vain to get some satisfaction. Business in spot cargo is virtually at a standstill privately but at Auction a slightly firmer tendency is prevailing at the moment. Forward transactions, which have been few and far between, have met with a check at the close by the decline in Ex- change and the refusal of the Banks to entertain business any distance ahead. A great many offers have been submitted during the week, but only about one-in ten was practicable. From the Onfports there is very little of interest to report. The rush of steamers to Tientsin during the la-t fortnight as can-ed rather a block there, on necount of the scarcity of lighters. The report that the little trouble with Germany has been amicably
settled without the cession of territory should have a re-assuring effect, but will not meet with much crelence until they actually with draw, so trade with Chefoo may be considered
closed for
season. T'here is a small de.
mand for the River and Nin-po which is net chiefly by Native holders and the Auctions. The Yarn market is in a wretched state and will probably remain go for a considerable time. The over prodi tion in Japan is causing great anxiety here, as it is feared that this market must be the Al. dumping ground for their surplus stocks. ready, it is said, 30,000 bales are lying in Osaka Awaiting some antlet, and meanw! ile t'e number of spindles is increasing. At present 800,000 are running, but it is expected that there will be 1,150, 00 in unother two months' time, enlculated to produce 680,00 bales per annum, against a home consumpton of say 350, bales !
METALS, 10th December.-(From Messrs. Alex. Bielfeld & Co's Report-There has been a slightly better enquiry owing to the rise in
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ON BOMBAY.-----
ON CALCUTTA.-
ON
Private, 30 days' sight.
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand.
ON MANILA.—
On demand. ON SINGAPORE.-
On demand.. SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
.31 % pm.
.51% pm.
7
par
10.04
.53.00
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG. 15th December. The market continues inactive with but little business and rates weak.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have been in request for small odd lots at 173 to 175 per cent. prem. with small sales. Nationals remain out of the market and without business
at quotation.
MARINE INSURANCES.-China Traders are on offer at $70 without leading to business. Unions, Cantons, and Straits are all obtainable
at quotations with no sales to report. The Northern Insurances.
have weakened in Shang- bai. North Chinas being quoted at Tls. 195 and Yangtszes at 8145.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs and Chinas have been on offer during the week at quotations with only small sales of the latter at $107 and $106.
SHIPPING Hongkong, Canton and Macaos unchanged with a small business at 828 and $284. Indos have ruled quiet at quotation with small sales. Douglases remain steady at 857 with small sales. China Manilas and China
Mutuals unchanged and without business.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars iu the early part of the week changed hands at $153 and $153; later, however, with a small unsatisfied demand the rate improved to $155 and $156, shares being transacted for cash and the end of the month; on time sales were offected at $162 for March. Luzons continue neglected and without business.
MINING-Punjoms have found buyers at $4.40, $4.30, and $4.50 during the week and close steady at $4.49. Charbonnages have chang- ed hands at $1024 and $105, closing steady with buyers at the latter rate. Jelebus, Olivers B.,“ and Great Easterns have found small buyers at quotations, the latter closing with sellers at $6 and $2.90. Raubs continue quiet but steady and sales have been effected at 321, $201, and $20 for cash and at $22 for January and $224 for March, market closing quiet at $20.
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