182
Cotton Pince GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-6lbs.
7168.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs
per piece 1.75 to 1.85 2.00 to 2.07 2.50 to
3.20 4 15
3.40 to
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.4)
to
2.60
58 to Gi0
2.76 to
3.45
3.55 to 4.35 to Book-folds. 3.80 to Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.65 to T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ordʼv.
64 to GG Fine
"
1.55
to
7lbs. (32,, ),
1.90
to
6lbs. (32,,), Mexs,
1.70 to
4.10 7.15 6.70 1.30 1.75 2.15 1.85
7lbs. (32 ..).
2.10 to
8 to 8.4 oz., (30 in.)
2.40 to
Drills, English--40 yds.,134 to
3.75 to
2.80 3.25
5.15
14lbs
FANCY COTTONS
Turkey Red Shirtings-11 to
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks...
Chiutzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in... Velveteens-18 in.
71b8.
1.50 to 4.00
3.90 to 5.00
per yard 0.12 to 0.16 0.08 to 0.14 0.20 to 0.30 0.16 to 0.18
per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.45, to 0.00
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.55 to 1.35 German 1.15 to 1.50 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.15 to 5.25
per piece 6.50 to 9.00
WOOLLENS
6.60 to 3.10
Long Ells-Scarlet
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
12.00 to 32.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches,
11.00 to 20,00
Assorted
Orleans-Plain .................
Blankets-8 to 12lbs.
METAIS
Iron-Nail Rod
Hoop..
Wire 15/25
7.00 to 8.50
per pair 5.50 to 12.00
per picul
4.10 to
Swedish Bar
Small Round Bod
Old Wire Rope
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
Yellow M'tal-Muntz,14/28 oz. 82.00
Vivian's, 14/20oz. 31.00 to Elliot's, 14/20 oz. 31.00 to
Australian.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
There is a good enquiry for the heavier classes | of Shirtings, which are in unusually short supply, and are also difficult to obtain in Manchester, the market there having gone up 3d. a piece in the last week or ten days, and then only for late shipment. Cotton is higher again, to-day's quotation being 31. Planters must be holding back their Cotton, which is the only way this advance in price can be accounted for. Offers for some fair lines of American goods have been submitted but that market also seems to be firm, and we have not heard of anything going through. The Yarn market is quiet but steady, Indian Spinnings only meeting with a moderate demand this week at unchanged prices. Local Spinnings are firm, and going off well, but most of the Mills are in need of Cotton, which is strongly held by the natives. of the shareholders of the Laou-Kung-Mow At a meeting Cotton Spinning and Weaving Company, to be held on 9th March, the Directors will recomiend
an increase in the number of Spindles from the 25,000 which are now erected to between 40,000 and 50,000, the building being quite capable of housing that number.
[March 5, 1898.
An enquiry for Yangtszes has sent the rate up to $142 without bringing out shares, whilst sales are reported by wire in Shanghai at $141 exchange 74. North Chinas and Straits con tinue unchanged, neglected, and without business.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Both Hongkongs and Chinas have ruled weak with small sales of the former at $345 ex dividend and of the latter at $101.
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have ruled much firmer and in fair demand, a fair business having been put through at advancing rates; whether the improvement is due to the bolder policy of fighting the several small native oppositions, at present pursued settlement it is difficult to say, but most things by the directors, or to short sales for the point to the latter as the more probable reason. during the week at $261, $264, $27, 8274, and A good many shares have changed hands $27, all for cash, with only a few isolated sales on time for April and June; the market closes firm at $274. Indo-Chinas have been negotiated at $54, but more shares are wanted at the rate and do not seem to be forthcoming, holders demanding $55. China Manilas on the strength of a rumoured good report and a 15 per cent. dividend have improved to $81, after small sales at $79 and $80. Douglases have been enquired for at $58% to $59 without leading to business. China Mutuals continue in
METALS, 28th February.-(From Messrs. Alex. Bielfield & Co.'s Report) :-There has been great activity, spot cargo especially being in demand, while, as will be seen from the list below, the dealers have at last made up their minds to order freely. We hear that much more than the amount we reported has been done, but so far we have been unable to secure particulars. About 500 tons "Goffin" Nailroads are reported to have been done at 127s. 6d., though we quote 129%, to 1308., but as prices have been well waintained we can scarcely credit it.improved their position and sales have been
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 4th March.
.1/97 1/9
ON LONDON.--
Telegraphic Transfer Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight .1/16" Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight ...1/10 Credits, at 4 months' sight ..1/10 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/103
Square, Flat Round "Bar
4.20 to
5.50 to
4.80 to.
On PARIS-
5.50 to
Bank Bills, on demand
9.00 to
Credits, at 4 months' sight
.2.31 .2.341
1.50 to 3.00
ON GERMANY.—
8.45 to
On demand
.1.86
8.45 to
to
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
.441
Credits, 60 days' sight
.451
to
ON BOMBAY.—
30.00 to
Telegraphic Transfer..
Bank, on demand..
ON CALCUTTA.-
Telegraphic Transfer
.136
per cwt. case
5.50 to
Bank, on demand..
ON SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight
.743
Private, 30 days' sight,.
.751
ON YOKOHAMA.—
On demand
per 10-gal. case
1.87 to
ON MANILA.
On demand
Composition Nails
Japan Copper, Slabs.....
Tiles
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel to
SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
29.00 to
to
per box..
6 C0 to
per picul
.126.00 . to
per box 4.20 to
SHANGHAI, 26th February. (From Messrs. Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report).- The market though firm has ruled very quiet during the interval, the dealers being fully oC- cupied in preparing their shipments for Tientsin by the steamers that leave here to-morrow Dor. ping, nineteen having cleared for that Port to- day. Fully 50,600 packages are expected to go, consisting of 20,000 bales American goods, 15,000 bales Yarn and 15,000 packages Manchester makes, being about one fourth more than the Quantity usually sent by the first flight. The market is almost bare of stock, however, so it is hot anticipated that there will be any difficulty In disposing of this quantity, large as it seems. It should also be greatly assisted by the satis factory arrangements the Government have made with regard to the new loan, which will not only help them out of their present financial difficulties but will restore confidence generally and dispel hat feeling of uncertainty regarding the future If this country that has been hanging over this rade for so long now. It will of course take ome time before any very appreciable benefits
re derived from the new markets that will be pened to the trade world by the permission to oreigners to navigate all the internal waterways this vast country, but it is a step in the right irection and will no doubt be taken full advan- age of by our enterprising Steamer Companies. !
ON SINGAPORE.—
On demand..
SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
.136 .1364
1364
.104% pm.
.94% pm.
.1% pm. ..10.78 .55.75
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 4th March.-The market has been active and a good business put through during the week ander review, chiefly in Banks and Sugars. Rates generally close steady to strong.
-
mand reported
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais.--The de- last week continuing and from 182 to 195 per cent. prem. with sales at holders being firm, the rate further improved that and intermediate rates. The market then became erratic and the rate again fell to 191 for cash; on time shares changed hands at 191 to 196 per cent, prem. for March and at 193 to 198 per cent. prem. for April. The market closes steady at 192 per cent. prem. Nationals remain neglected and out of favour at quotation.
MARINE INSURANCES.-China Traders have found buyers at $68 and $67, closing with sellers. Cantons have further declined to $145 and more shares are obtainable at the rate. Unions have ruled steady, but without business. |
demand at quotations.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have further
effected at $173 to $176 for cash, at $175 to. 8177 for March, and at $179 and $1784 for June, the market closing somewhat easier at $175. It is currently reported and may be taken as a fact that the Consulting Committee will recommend a final dividend of $10, to place $140,000 to an equalization dividend fund, to write off some $75,000, and carry forward about $13,000, a very remarkable result of the year's working, showing a profit of $508,000. Luzons have been done at $41 and close with further small sellers at that rate.
MINING-Punjoms have ruled firmer, but without much business. A few sales have taken place at $6.60 to $6.75, the market closing rather quieter at $6.60. Charbonnages con- tinue to advance and sales have been made at $150; the market closes with a few shares on offer at $147. New Balmorals have changed hands at $1.60 and $1.90, Olivers B at $7, and Jelebus at $2. Raubs ruled steady to strong during the week at $24 to $241, until the end, when the news of a good crushing -2,050 oz. (about) from 2,200 (about) stone crushed-suddenly jumped them to $26. During the week shares have changed hands at $24, $244, $24 $25, and $26, the market closing with sellers at $26. Great Easterns have been very quiet and with few if any sales at quotations.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong. kong and Whampoa Docks continue in good demand and with very few shares obtainable the rate has risen to 237 per cent. prem.; a few shares have changed hands at 234 and 235 per cent, prem. for cash and at 237 and 239 for settlements. The market closes firm at 237. Wharves (Kowloon) have found buyers at at $58 and close with sellers at that rate. Wanchais have changed hands at 340 and are obtainable at quotation.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong. kong Lands have somewhat improved with small sales at $74 and $74. Hotels are en- quired for at $51, both for cash and at equiva- lent rates on time, but holders seem disinclined and Humphreys continue more or less neglected to part except at an advance. West Points with sellers at quotations.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Islands continue ported at $15 and at $30 for old. Watsons very weak and sales of the new issue are re- have changed hands at $12. Electrics at $93. Fenwicks at $29 ex dividend, and Ropes at $1744 and $174. A small sale of Ices has taken place at $107 and more shares are wanted at the rate. Ewos have found small buyers at par. Hongkong Cottons are on offer at $15. In other Cotton Mills there is no local business to report and quotations are taken from latest Shanghai advices.
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