COUEEN OF The Hongkong Opium MarkeT,
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[November 5, 1898.
METAIS
per picul
ON GERMANY,
Iron-Nail-Ród
9.70 to
=
On demand
1.08
FATNA.
BENARES.
MALWA.
Square, Flat Round Bar
3.75 to
ON NEW YORK.-
DATE:
Swedish Bar
5.50 to
Bank Bills, on demand
473
Now.
Old.
New. Old. New.
Old.
Small Round Rod ..............................
4.25 to
Crèdits, 60 days' sight
.481
Hoop to 11/2 in..............
5.25 to
ON BOMBAY
1898.
$
8
$
Wire 15/25
8.50 to
Oct. 29 - 7771
7671
750
Old Wire Rope
1.50 to 2.50
Oct. 80
7771
7871
750
Oct. 81 7771
770
750
Nov.
780
775
750
Nor.
787
7771
760
Nov. B 790
790
760
780/820/840
Lead, L. B. and Hole Chop
8 40 to
8.35 to
Nov.
7921
7021
750
RICE.
48.00 to
80.85 to
31.50 to
to
Australian......
Yellow M'tal-Muntz,14/20 oz. 32.00 to Vivian's, 14/20oz, 32.00 to Elliot'a, 14/20 oz. 81.50 to
Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs............ Tiles ...................
Tin
Tin-Plates
--
Telegraphic Transfer. Bank, on demand.. ON CALCUTTA.—
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand.
ON SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' sight.
ON YOKOHAMA,~
On demand..
ON MANILA.--
On demand.
ON SINGAPORE.—
On demand..
146
721
146
146
1465
}
HONGKONG, 4th November.-The firmness last reported has continued and a further advance in prices has to be reported. Quotations are :—
Saigon, Ordinary....
Round, good quality... Long
.$2.25 to 2.30
2.40 to 2.45
2 65 to 2.70
2.40 to 2.45 No. 1 ... 2.75 to 2.80 ................................... 3.45 to 3,50 3.65 to 3.70
Siami, Field, mill cleaned, No, 2 ...
Garden,
White.
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11
•
Fine Cargo
..............
per box.
5.90 to
per cwt. case
6.25 10
per picul
133.50 to
per box 4.55 to per 10-gal, caes
214 to
The
Steel to t SUNDRIES
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil
MISCELLANEOUS IMPOR18.
SHANGHAI, 20:1 October.-(From Messrs. Noël, HONGKONG, 4th November.-Among the sales
Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report.)-As reported during the week are the following: -
regards the business this. week very little can be YARN AND
PIECE GOOD3:-Bombay Yarn.--
said about English goods, American having 1,650 bales No. 10 at $66 to $76.50, 80) bales No. monopolised nearly the whole attention. The 12 at $77 to $80, 50 biles No. 16 at $95, 800
estimate given in our last of what had been done bales No. 20 at $80 to $93.50. Japanese Yarn.-
appears to be much below the mark, and, from the evidence forthcoming, it is pretty certain that 100 bales No. 20 at $30 to $87.25. Grey Shirtings. -600 pieces 81 lbs. B Joas No. 2 at $2.921, 300 during the past two weeks the forward settle pieces 8 lbs Blue Seal at $2.87), 800 pieces 8ments must be close in the neighbourhood of ibs B Joss No. 2 at $2.924. White Shirtings.—
10,000 bales, the bulk of which were put through 250 piecos 600 at $4.32), 250 pieces Gold Goose at during the interval. Enormous, and almost in- $4.274, 250 pieces 600 at $4.321, 200 pieces Blue
credible as this seems, it is difficult to believe it otherwise but true. Lion at $5.85, 200 pieces Blue Lion at $5.85, 250
The total production of pieces 600 at $432), 250 pieces Gold Dragon at
almost every cloth known here is booked for the $5.20, 250 pieces 600 at $4.82). T. Cloths.-750
next six months, a fact that has cost hundreds of pieces 7 Iba. Red Stag at $2.30, 1,500 pieces 7 lbs.
dollara in telegrams to elicit, and proves con- Red Stag at $2.30, 375 pieces 7 lbs. Mex. Red Stag clusively that at least the amount of business
mentioned above must have been done. at $2.30, 300 pieces 8 lbs. Mcxr. V V at $2.921, 800 pieces 8 lbs. Mer. X X at $2.97, 750 pieces 7 lbs.
news that a steamer from New York bas been wrecked this side of Suez with 2,000 Red Stag at $2.30. Spanish Stripes.-60 pieces assorted B B B at $0.64, 60 pieces assorted B B B packages of Domestics On board Was not at $0.64. Drills.--150 pieces 14 lbs. Buffalo Chop they must be comparatively high cost goods.
altogether unwelcome in
Bome quarters, as at $3.70. Cotion Ningpo.—20 bales at $1.95.
MITALS.-Wire Nails Iron.-930 Kegs at 4.72},
The Northern buyery have at last begun to realise 500 Kegs at $5.05.
thefact that prices are not likely to be any lower Cotton Yarn.
this season, and have been busy buying up what Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208....... 62.00 to 95.00
is left in stock now of American Sheetings and English-Nos. 16 to 24..
Drills, the demand for which in Tientsin is said to be particularly good. The Nowchwang men are waiting to see the reception their last ship- ments meet with, and, judging from the apathy shown with English makes, the Yangtsze and nearer markets are very quiet. There was a reaction in the Anction prices this week, which some of the dealers think were rushed up too sud- denly, but the advance in Exchange probably had something to do with it, although private sellers are not allowing that to influence them in face of the high cost of replacing. Clearances of English goods during the week, except for Coren, have ben indifferent. The Yarn market is fairly active and clearances of local Spinnings have im. proved considerably, but it is still difficult to make any forward progress with prices.
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22 to 24
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COTTON PIECE GOODS.
Grey Shirtings-6lbs.
7Ius.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs
58 to 60
64 to 6G Fine
"
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd.
per bale
99.00 to 106.00 100.00 to 108.00 28 to 32..... .114.00 to 120.00 38 to 42.........122.00 to 128.00
per piece 1.70 to 1.80 1.92 to 2 (0 2.30 to 3.05 8.20 to
4.00 2.3) to 2.50 2.70 to 8.35 3.45 to 4.80 4.30 .to 7.00 Book-folds. 3.70 to 5.60 Victoria Lawns-12 yards... 0.64 to 1.30 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y.
1.72 2.10 1.62 to 1.82 2.03 to 2.35 to
3.65 to
7lbs. (82,, ),
6lbs. (32 ), Mexs.
..
7lbs. (32,, ).
J1
8 to 8.4 oz, (36 in.)
Drills, English-40 yds.,134to
FANCY COTTONS
14lbs
1.52 to
1.85 to
2.75 3.20
5.05
Turkey Red Shirtings-1 to 1.50 to 4.85
8lbs.
Brocades-Dyed
Damasks
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black. 22 in......... Velveteens-18 in.
.
3.00 to 5.00
per yard 0.12 to 0.16 9.08 to Q.14 0.20 to 0.45 0.17 to 0.18 per dozen
0.90
Handkerchiefs--Imitation Silk 0.45 to
WOOLLENS
Spanish Striper-Sundry chops. 0.60 to
German
Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths. 1.25 to
METALS, 31st October-(From Messrs. Alex Bielfeld & Co.'s. Circular(-In Metals, beyond a rumoured sale of Galvanised Sheet Iron, Nos 24, 26 and 28, at Tls.6 to 6.4", the only business done has been at auction, as quoted below, the prices there realised being far from satisfactory to either party. Auction. 375 picula Cart Tyres at Tls.2.37), 770 picula L. Horse Shoes at Tls.1.92), 19 picula Old Rount Iron at Tls.1.89 600 picula Iron Chain at Tls.1.71; 480 piculs Serap Iron at Tls.1.82; 750 piculs Cart Tyres Rt
Tls. 2,21 1,110 piculs L. Horse Shes at Tls. 95; 420 piculs Old Plates at Tls.1.74; 160 Iron Chain at Tle.1.95; 210 picule Iron Chain piouls at Tis.1.86; 160 piculs Steel Plate Cuttings at Tl.1.76; 1,200 piculs Old Wire Rope at Tls. 0.60/1.00; 700 picu's Scrap Iron at Tls.1.76.
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 4th November.
per yard
..... 1.15 to
1.40 1.50 5.25
ON LONDON.-
per piece
Telegraphic Transfer
Assorted
Camlets Assorted
6.30 to 6.40 to 12.25 to 31.50
8.25
Bank Bills, on demand
8.31
1/11/ ..1/1
.1/11/
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches,
Assorted
10.00 to 20,00
Orleans Plain
Long Ella-Scarlet
Blankets—8 to 12lbs,
7.00 to 8.59
per pair 8.50 to 14.00
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...1/11 Credits, at 4 months' sight ...1/11 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight1/11/
On PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand Credits, at 4 months' sight
2.46
,2.50$
SOVEREIGNS Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
% pm.
% pm.
.1% pm.
..10.13 ..53.50
JOINT STOCK SHARES. HONGKONG, 4th November. The business of the week has been somewhat impeded by the unsettled state of politics and there is but little of importance to report.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have ruled quieter with sales at 224 and 223 per cent. prom. cash and end of the month, at 228 and 227 per cent. prem. delivery 31st December, and at 231 and 230 for 31st January. The market closes weakish at 223. Nationals remain unchanged with a small business..
MARINE INSURANCES-China Traders con- tinue in demand at the increased rate of $59 without bringing out sellers. Unions have been enquired for at $215 and Cantons at $132) without result. Straits have changed hands at 87.25 and more shares are obtainable at the rate. The Northern Insurances con- tinue dull and without business at quotations.
FIRE INSURANCES-Hongkongs have been negotiated at $321 and $3224, closing firmer small sales at $88. - at the latter rate. Chinas remain quiet with
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have ruled exceptionally dull with only small sales at $27 and $274, closing' quiet with sales at the former rate. Indo-Chinas continue neglected at the more or less nominal rate of $60. Douglases have improved to $54 after sales at $53 and $53), closing steady at the first rate. China Mutuals preferences and fully paid up ordinaries are enquired for at quotations, but no shares are forthcoming. China Manilas have changed hands at $80.
REFINERIES-China Sugars have been re- ported at $165 over settlements and subsequent- Îy at $166, at which last rate market closes more or less nominal. Luzons have ruled steady with some business at $45 and $45).
MINING.-Panjoms have improved their position to $6 after small sales at $5 and $53. Now Balmorals have changed hands in small lots at quotation. Olivers have improved to 84.40 (Bs) after sales at $3.75, $3.85, and $4.00. Jelebus and Raubs have found buyers in small lots at $4.25 and $36.25 respectively and close with buyers of the latter. Great Easterns · have been dealt in to some extent at rates between $6.40 and $7.00, market closing firm at $7.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks continue quiet with small sales at 262 per cent. prem. cash. Kow loon Wharves continue to be enquired for at $69 without bringing out sellers. Wanchai Godowns without business.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands remain quiet with little or no business at quotation. Hotels have been în demand and without bringing out many shares have advanced to $57. West Points have again changed hands in small lots at $19, and $20, and Humphreys have been negotiated in fair lots at $8.50 and $8.50; buyers at the former rate ruling the market at time of closing.
COTTON MILLS Hongkongs continue steady at $50 but without business. The Northern rates are taken from the Shanghai circulars.
MISCELLANEOUS Watsons have changed → hands at $124, Star Ferries at $9.40 and $9.50 (closing with buyers), Ropes at $166, Fenwicks at 830, and China Providents at $9.50, $9.75, and $10.25, the last named closing with buyers.
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