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The Sultan of Selangor died on the 7th February.
The French cruiser Jean Bart arrived at Saigon on the 5th February and was to leave shortly for China.
Advices received from Nanking state that H.E, Viceroy Liu has received an intimation from the Taungli Yamen to the effect that Prince Henry of Prussia had expressed a desire, through the German Minister, to visit Nanking, in which case the Prince would most likely be accompanied by the present German Governor of Kiaochau, and escorted by the German fleet. Préparations are therefore now being made at Nanking, under instructions from Viceroy Liu, to give a fitting reception to the German Prince and his suite.-N. C. Daily News.
The Singapore Free Press of the 8th February says: We regret to have to record a gun accident of a somewhat serious nature to His Highness the Sultan of Johore. The Sultan was ont shooting in the country, about five miles from Johore Bharu, when his Winchester. repeater got jammed, with an unused cartridge in it. His Highness was endeavouring to extract the cartridge when the charge exploded, blowing the brass butt of the cartridge shell into the Sultan's face. The metal out very deeply into the left cheek, almost through, and the powder badly burnt the left side of the face. Without hesitation the Sultan started straight back for Johore, and thence came with the atmost speed to Tyersall, where Dr. Galloway was awaiting him. The accident happened about half-past one yesterday, and it was three hours later before the Sultan was in the doctor's hands. Fortunately the pluck of the patient, and his splendid physique, had enabled him to stand the shock well, and although last night the state of the left eye gave cause for some anxiety, this morning we are pleased to be able to report that the reaction from the shock is less than it was, and altogether the Sultan is much better.
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COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
CASTON, 26th January.-Tsatlees.-No busi- to report, and prices ara nominal. Re-reels. We hear of no settlements and prices are nominally unchanged. Filatures.-The native new year holidays interrupting business, very little has been done at hardening prices. Fine sizes are in better demand, but there are very few desirable parcels. Short-reels-No. 2 and good No. 2 chops have been in good demand; the quantity offered for sale being very small and held at very high prices, settlements are unimportant. Waste.-A moderate business has been done at hardening prices. Stocks.-- Tsatlees, 500 bales. Filatures, 1/200 bales,
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 18th February.-The market has been quiet and prices have declined. Quotations for Formosa are nominally $45.25 to $45.50. Sales, 400 piculs.
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SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 18th February.-The market has been less active and prices have given way a little. Quotations are :— Shekloong, No. 1. White...$7.30 to 7.35 per pol.
do.
2. White... 6.95 to 7.00 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown... 4.85 to 4.90
do.
2, Brown... 4.75 to 4.80 Swalow, No. 1, White... 7.20 to 7.25
do.
2, White... 6.88 to 6.92 Swatow, No. 1, Brown... 4.75 to 4.80
do.
2, Brown... 4.65 to 4.70 Foochow Sugar Candy......11.31 to 11.85 Shekloong
9.95 to 10,00
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[February 19, 1898.
| bambooware, and 3 casks preserves. For Rot-bales No. 10 at $78.50 to $92, 310 bales No. 12 at terdam:-27 cases preserves and 1 case silk. $83 to $91, 840 balus No. 20 at $97 to $102. For Copenhagen :--1 case silver and jewellery. Grey Shirtings.-2,500 pieces 10 lbs. Mandarin For Christiania:-4 packages sundries. For at $3.70, 800 pieces 84 lbs. Fox and Goat at Lisbon :-75 cases chinaware and sundries. $2.05, 700 pieces 7 lbs Large Engle at $2, 600
pieces 10 lbs. Bl:e 7 Boys at $3.45. White Shir Per steamer Yarra, sailed on the 12th Feb.tings.--250 pieces Fold No. 1 at $490, 500 pieces For France:-153 bales raw silk, 23 packages 9. Q. nt $4.50, 750 pieces D. 70 at $3.75, 500 O at $4.35, 250 pieces 48 Reed at $2.80, 500 pieces tea, 18 packages hair, 284 packages matting, pieces Gold Elephant at $3.921, 500 pieces S. 8. and 2 packages sundries.
at $1.70, 500 pieces 1 at $3.15, 600 pieces No. 3 at $3.55, 600 pieces No. 5 at $3.85, 507 pieces No. 7 at $4.15, 750 pieces Gold Goose at $6.42), 260 pieces Coloured Dog at $5.65, 500 pieces Fas and Duck at $5.40. T-Cloths.-1,500 pieces 7 lbs. Blue Dragon B. B. at $2.321, 600 pieces 8 lbs. Red Stag at $2.75, 1,500 pieces 7 lbs. Cow at $1.85, 1,500 pieces 7 lbs. Crown at $2.35. Drilla. -75 piecca 14 lbs, No. 260 at $3.67), 150 pieces 16 lbs. Large Eagle at $5.40. Spanish Stripes. 180 pieces B.B.B. at $0.61‡
Per steamer Polyphemus, sailed on the 15th February. For London :-40 cases cigars, 4 cases curios, 250 packagès hemp, and 4 packages sundries. For Liverpool:-4 cases chinaware, and 1 package sundries.
OPIUM.
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HONGKONG, 18th February.-Bengal-Prices | have continued on the decline during the interval and now close weak at $705 for New Patna. $7034 for New Banares, and $710 for Old
Benares.
Malwa.-The market has ruled dull and rates
as under-
bave given way further. Current quotations are New(this year's) $730 with allowance of 0 to 1 New (last year's)8770 Old (2/3 yrs. ) $800°
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METALS.-Tin.-100 Slabs Foongchai at $39. Iron-1,000 bundles hoops at $5.25, 120 picula wire nails at $6.10. COTTON YAEN.
per bale Bombay-Noa. 10 to 20s. 72.00 to 105.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24.........109.00 to 116.00
22 to 24...... 111:00 to 116.00' 28 to 32.. ..120.00 to 127.00
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38 to 42..
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2 to 3 1 to 3
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COTTON PIÈCE Goods.
2
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21
(4/5 ) $820
0 to 2 (6/10,, ) $900
0 to 24 Persian.-Business has been vary slack, but prices are unaltered, latest figures being $490 to $630 for Oily and $540 to $665 for Paper-wrapped according to quality,
To-day's stocks are estimated as under:- New Patna.
..... 2,170 chests. New Benares Old Benares. Malwa Persian
470
610
"
280
"
850
"
COURSE OF THE HONGKONG OPIUM MARKET,
Grey Shirtings-6lbs,
.181.00 to 138.00.
per piece
Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.65 to T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.55 to
1.75 to
1.85
7lbs.
2.00 to
2.071
8.4 lbs.
2.50 to
8.20
9 to 10 lbs
8.40 to
4.15
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.40 to 59 to 60 2.70 to 64 to 66 3.55 to Fine
4.35 to Book-folds. 3.80 to
2.60
3.45
**
4.40
7.16
6.70
1.30
1.75
*
PATNA.
BENARES.
HALWA.
7lbs. (82 ), 6lbs. (32 ), Mexs. 1.70 to 1.85 7lbs. (32 },
1.90 to
2.16
2.10 to
2.80
DATE.
New. Old.
$
8
New. Old New. Old.
$
8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) Drills, English-40 yds.,13 to
14lbs
2.40 to
8.25
3.75 to
5.15
FANCY COTTONS
Turkey Red Shirtings—1) to
1.50 to
4.00
7lbs.
5.00
per yard
Damasks.....
0.12 to 0.16
Chintzes-Assorted
0.08 to
0.14
Velvets-Black, 22 in........
0.20 to 0.80
0.16 to
0.18
per dozen
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.45 to
0.00
WOOLLENS
.$17.00 to 18.00 p. pl.
to
19
17.59 to 19.50
22.00 to 23.00 22.00 to 23.00
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to German....... 1.15 to Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.15 to
1.85
1,50
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Long Ella-Scarlet
6.50 to 9.00
Assorted
to
"
Camlets-Assorted
1898. Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 17
Feb. 18
$ 7132 7081 720 730,770 7132 7084 720 730/770 712 707 715 1730/770 712) 7071 715
730/770 712730/770|
7071 705
705
705 710
730/770
705
7032 710 730/770
COTTON.-
800/820/900
HONGKONG, 18th February.--Good business has been put through at a decline of half a dollar. Stock, about 900 bales.
Bombay Kurrachee
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca........ Shanghai and Japanese,.. Tungchow and Ningpo... Madras (Best).. Sales: 2,010 bales Bengal (New), Rangoon, and Dacca
RICE..
HONGKONG, 18th February.-The demand has continued and prices again share an increase. Quotations are :—
$2.50 to 2.60
2.85 to 2.95
3.15 to 8.25
2.60 to 2.65
No. 1 ...
3.20 to 3.34 3.90 to 4.00 4.02 to 4.12
Siam, Field, mill cleaned, No, 2
Saigon, Ordinary....
Bound, good quality.
Long
Garden,
White
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MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. Per German steamer Senfa, sailed on the 5th February. From Hongkong for Havre-226 rolls matting, 207 boxes camphor, 100 packages split bamboo, 60 cases chinaware, and 2 cases baskets. For Havre option Hamburg-17 cases essential oil. For Havre and/or Hamburg and/or London:-102 boxes bristles and 100 cases camphor. For Hamburg-161 bales canes, 158 cases camphor oil, 100 cases camphor, 75 packages firecrackers, 40 cases aniseed oil, 30 bales rattan shavings, 24 cases preserves, 19 packages sundries, 16 packages rattan furniture, 10 boxes tea sticks, 5 casks wood oil, 5 packages |
HONGKONG, 18th February.-Sales 10,000 tona Japanese on private terms. Market steady. Quotations are :—
Cardiff...... Australian......$10.00 to 11.50 ex ship, steady
Brocades-Dyed.............. 3.90 to
Velveteens-18 in.
5.25 per piece
6.60 to 0.10
12.00 to 32.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches, 11.00 to 20.00
Assorted j
Orleans-Plain .................. 7.00 to 8,50
Blankets-8 to 12lbs. METALS
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat Round Bar
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod Hoop...
Wire 15/25
Old Wire Rope
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
Australian..................
per pair
5.50 to 12:00
per picul
4.10 to
4.20 to
5.50 to
4.80 to
5.50 to
9.00 to
1.50 to 3.00
碑首歌
8.45 to
8.45 to
Yellow M❜tal-Muntz,14/28 oz. $2.00' to
Vivian's, 14/20 oz. 31.00 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 81.00 to Composition Nails .$19.50 to 21.0 er ship, steady.
Japan Copper, Slabs.......
Tiles Tin
Miiki Lump }9.00 to 10.25 nominal.
and Small.
Moji Lump.... 7.75 to 10.50 ex ship, steady Hongay Lump 9.00 to Hongay Dust.. Briquettes 10.00 to
4.80 to
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 17th February.-Amongst the sales reported are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE Goods-Bombay Yarn.-30 bales No. 6 at $76, 30 bales No. 8 at $76.50, 960
Tin-Plates
to 80.00 to 29.00 to
............
6.10 to
per cwt. case
5.70 Lo
Steel to ............. SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
to-
per bor.
..126.00 to
per picul
per bor 4.00 to per 10-gal, case
1.87 to
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