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The Tientsin Amateur Dramatic Club is preparing to perform Gibert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance.
The Straits Times of the 17th inst. reports the cholera figures to date at Singapore to be 192 cases and 164 deaths.
A football match played at Singapore on the 11th inst. between teams representing England and Scotland ended in a pointless draw.
Captains C. K. Busher and C. F. L. Mullikin, B.G.A., have arrived in Singapore from India and Hongkong respectively, and have been taken on the strength of the command.
The Russian Government has just ordered all cruisers belonging to the Volunteer Fleet to resume their commercial functions excepting three, which remain attached to the Russian Pacific squadron. Eleven volunteer cruisers, therefore, will recommence 'commercial voyages. These are now stationed as follows:-Five at Odessa, four en route from China, and two still in the Far East.
A diabolical plot to blow up the U.S.S. Pam- panga by inserting cement in her boiler was recently frustrated by a final inspection, says the Manila Times. The work had all been per- formed by native mechanics and it seems im- probable that one or two could have prepared the boiler for destruction without the know- ledge of the others. To allow such a fiendish plot to pass unpunished is to invite the per- petration of equally or more dangerous crimes adds the Times.
The Straits Times records the termination of the championship tournament at the Singapore Chess Club, and says:-Craig wins the cham- pionship with 7 points, the highest possible being 9, Miles coming next with 7 points. the Speaking from a general point of view, result is very satisfactory, as it breaks up the monotony of one player winning every time. Craig is to be congratulated on his success, which it would be foolish to attribute to luck only, the true explanation of it being hard work and hard study of the intricacies of the game.
The following list of all the performing mom- bers of Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Co., which opens at the Theatre on the 9th prox., will be of interest :-Alice Bennetto, Lily Thompson, Ivy Trott, Irene Goulding, Bella Thompson, Edie Prebble, Emma Thomas, Alice Turner, May Thorn, Myrtle Trott, May Topping. Florrie Sharpe, Lucy Magill, Kate Twight, Ethel Bennotto, Ethel Fraser, Connie Prebble, Sadie Farrell, Daphne Trott, May Chester, Madge Williams, Agnes Turner, Minnie Top- ping, Ruby Moore, Harold Hill, Willie Pollard, George Moore, Willie Thomas, Fred Stewart, and John Murphy.
Sir John Murray, the scientist, arrived at Singapore on the 9th inst. from Christmas Island. Sir John, who is chairman of the Christmas Island Phosphate Co., was one of the naturalists who took part in the Challenger expedition in 1872-76, which undertook the exploration of the physical and biological con- ditions of the great ocean basins. On the return of the expedition he was appointed first assistant of the staff charged with publishing the scientific results of the expedition. He has since taken part in several deep sea exploring expeditions, and is author of many scientific works. He was made a K.C.B, in 1898, and he has half-a-dozen other titles after his name. including that rare distinction, the Prussian Order Pour le Mérite.
The Universal Gazette claims to have news to the effect that rebellion in Kansu is well under way. It is said that 45,000 Mohamme- dans have raised the standard and declared definitely against the Manchu Dynasty. This, if true, may be what is forcing the Court to leave Shengi. The Gazette does not give the source of its information, but it also states that a message for Hsianfu has been received by Chang Chih-tung, telling him that owing to the scarcity of food in Shensi it is impossible for the Court to remain there, and that they accordingly propose to remove to Hupeh. In- decision is expressed as to whether Wuchang or Kingchow is the more suitable locality, and Viceroy Chang is instructed to make careful investigation and report at once.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
[December 29, 1900,
The N.-C. Daily News Weihaiwei correspon. | at $90 to 94, 250 bales No. 16 at $93 to $98, dent writes thus of the beginning of winter at 1,050 bales No. 20 at $98·50 to $105. Grey Shirtings: that port. On the night of the 7th, and on the 1,500 pieces 81 lbs. Blue Peach at $3.50, 600 pieces. following day, he says, snow fell to a depth of 8 lbs. 3 Dogs at $3671, 600 pieces 81 lbs. two feet full, the heaviest fall remembered since Red 7 Boys at $300, 600 pieces 81 lbs. Red the 14th year of Kwang Hsii. (This was succeed-7 Boys at $300. White Shirtings: 205 pieces 600 at $5.25, 150 pieces Gold Tiger at $7.55, ed by a rise in temperature, and it has been 500 pieces 3 at $4074, 300 pieces Gold Tiger at thawing over since. What with the pirates $7:55, 500 pieces 600 at $5.20, 500 pieces 300 at preventing the arrival of grain, and so cuhan- $4124, 1,000 pieces 600 at $525, 500 pieces 300 at cing the price of the meagre stock hold locally, $4-124, 600 pieces Flower at $5.55, 800 pieces Gold and the snow making the roads impassable to Tiger at $7-65, 500 pieces D 70 at $4.25, 250 pieces sellers of firewood and straw, the natives are Blue Steamer at $507). Whito Irishes: 250 pieces not having a rosy time. This is a limited Gold Stag at $5.60, 600 pieces Gold Horse at $530, alleviation of their troubles in the work the 250 pieces Gold Horse at $5:30, Mexicans: 600 pieces snow has given to coolies, perhaps, but on the 36 XX at $3:35, 750 piecos 32 Cobbler at $2·62), other hand, mason and out-door work generally 1,500 pieces 32 Red Stag at $2:80, 600 pieces 36 may have to cease any day. The severer frost at $310, 600 pieces 86 VV at $3.30, 600 pieces cannot be long delayed now, the season for the XX at $3-35. Raw Cotton: 50 bales Shanghai at
$24.25, 50 bales Ningpo at $24.50. COTTON YARN—
poor
to suffer has set in.
COMMERCIAL.
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 28th December.-There have been no fresh supplies. No sales.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 28th December. The position of the market is nearly the same as when last reported. Quotations are:-
$8.15 to $8.20 pel. Shekloong, No. 1, White.
7.13 to 7.17 5.20 to 5.25 5.20 5.10 to
do.
39
2, White..
Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s... English-Nos. 16 to 24,.
per bale
.$76.00 to $109.00 .114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00
22 to 24,.
13
""
"
28 to 32, 38 to 42,.
136.00 to 142.00
COTTON PIECe Goods—
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
.155.00 to 170.00
*
⚫ per pieco 2.15 to 2.25
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.60
7 lbs.
2.40
to 2.55
8.4 lbs.
2.90
to 3.60
9 to 10 lbs. 3.70
to 4.50
to 2.80
58 to 60 3.25
to 4.05
to 5.55
to 7.90
to 6.30
31
64 to 66 4.30 5.20 Fine... Book-folds. 4.40 Victoria Lawns-12 yards....... 0.78 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.75
7lbs. (32,, Glbs. (82), Mexs. 1,95 7lbs. (32 .. ). * 2.95 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.90 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to į
4.25 10 lbs.
23
"
**
do.
2. Brown'
8.15 No. 1, White...... 8.05 to Swatow, do.
1, White.
7.05 to 7.10 Swatow,
No. 1, Brown 5.15 to 5.20 do.
2, Brown
5.05 to 5.10 .11.95 to 12.00 "3 Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
.10.55 to 10.00 ""
+
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J2
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FANCY COTTONS-
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 28th December.-Small parcels of New Cotton arrived, and was placed at $24 to $24). Old at $22 to $23. Stock, about 1,000 bales.
Bombay,
20.00 to 23.00 picul
23.00 to 2-4.50
23.00 to 24.50 23.00 to 24.50
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacea, Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, .
Sale: 800 bales.
RICE.
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No demands
HONGKONG, 28th December. having come from the mainland, the prices are con- sequently going downward. Quotations are Saigon, Ordinary..
15
Round, Good quality Long Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2 No. 1
Garden,
White....
}
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"
Fine Cargo
COALS.
$2.80 to 2.85 2.95 to 3.00 3.23 to 3.27 2.90 to 2.95
1
2.00
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to 1.55
8 lbs 1
to 1.00
to 1.90.
to 2.25
to 2.20
to '3.70
to 3.00
to 7.10
to
to 5.00
Brocades-Dyed.
per yard
Chintzes-Assorted
.0.08}
to 0.17
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
..0.22} to 0.60
0.20 to 0.22 per dozen
Velveteens-18 in.
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.36 to 2.50
WOOLENS-
per yard Spanish Stripes Sundry chops.0.80 to 1.50 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25 to 2,50
Long Ells-Scarlet.
Assorted.
per pieco
6.40 to 10.00 6.50 to 10.10
12.50 to 32.00
Camlets-Assorted.
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches Assorted Orleans-Plain
} 8.00
to 20.00
8,50
to 10.00
per pair
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
4.00
to '18.00
METALS--
per pienl
3.25 to 3.30
Iron--Nail Rod
4.40
to
3.85 to 3.90 4.15 to 4.23
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng.)4.30
to
Swedish Bar
7.50
to
Small Round Rod
4.4 to
Hoop to 11/2 in.
.....5.00
to
Wiro 15/25.
......8.50
to
Old Wire Rope......
.2.50
to
to
.10.00 to
December.-Small sules of
HONGKONG, 28th Japanese at quotations:--
Cardiff.
$30.00 sellers ex ship to arrive Australian $14.00 to $14.50 ex godown, nominal Yubari Lump.. .$11.00 ex godown, nominal Miiki Lump .$9.50 nominal Moji Lump Hongay 'double
screened ...... Hongay Lump... Hongay Dust ........... Briquettes......
$7.00 to $9.50 ex ship, steady
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10.50 ex godown
8.50 ex ship .5.50 14.50 ex godown
*
nominal.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 8th December.-Among the sales reported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Farm: 1,250 bales No. 10 at $84 to $99, 550 bales No.12
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Holé Chop10.25
Australian
Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/20oz.40.00 to Vivian's: 14/20 oz. 40.00 to Elliot's. 14/20 oz. 30.50 to
Composition Nails Japan Copper, Slabs
Tin
Tin-Plates
Steel to SUNDRIES-
Quicksilver
Window Glass...
Kerosene Oi
.65.00 to
.41.00 to
.68.00 to
per box.
to
0,50 per cwt, caso
5.50
to
per picul .....158,00 ;.
to
5.25
Per box
to
per 10-gal, case
2.40 to
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