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COMMERCIAL,
CAMPHOR. HONGKONG, 8th March. Still no arrivals.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 8th March. The upward tendency continues, market being brisk. Quotations are:-- Shekloong, No. 1, White.. $8.40 to $8.45 pol.
do.
2, White... 7.60 to 7.65 Shekloong, No. 1, Brown 5.60 to 5.65 2, Brown 5.45 to 5.50 No. 1, White...... 8.85 to 8.40
1, White...... 7.50 to
do.
Swatow,
#do. Swatow, No. 1, Brown 5.50 to
do.
2, Brown 5.35 to
Foochow Sugar Candy Shakloong 事
23
7.55
"
5.55 5.40
"7
#
12
........12.40 to 12.45 .........11.65 to 11.70
*
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. Per P. & O. steamer Java, sailed on the 9th February. For London :-750 bales hemp from Manila, 5 cases cigars from Manila, 119 pkgs, tea from Amoy, 35 pkgs. tea from Macao, 125 bales waste silk opt. Manchester, 45 bales waste silk, 5 cases silk, 708 rolls mats and mattings, 5 cases bristles, 13 bales canes, 28 cases blackwoodware, 35 cases Chinaware, 5 cases basketware, 3 cases curios, 43 cases botanical specimens, 16 cases M. O. P. shells, 4 cases human hair, 1 case effects, 258 boxes preserves, 525 caske preserves. For Manchester:-175 bales waste silk. For Glasgow:-11 cases Chinaware, 9 cases woodware. For Marseilles : 120 rolls matting, 20 cases cantharides.
Per steamer Silesia, sailed on the 12th Feb. For Havre:-2 cases silks, 2 cases basketware, 6 cases China ink, 8 cases human hair, 20 cases paper, 29 cases blackwoodware, 56 cases China- ware, 100 cases bambooware, 137 bales canes, 403 pkgs. tea, 888 rolls matting. For Bor- deaux:-318 rolls matting. For Havre and/or Hamburg :-7 cases blackwoodware, 30 bales canes, 32 cases paper, 44 cases Chinaware, 83 cases human hair, 273 rolls mats, 300 cases staraniseed. For Havre and/or Hamburg and/ or London:-25 cases bristles. For Hamburg: -1 case silks, 2 cases bamboofans, 4 cases lacquerware, 5 cases sundries, 8 cases bamboos, 8 cases blackwoodware, 12 cases curios, 13 cases Chinaware, 16 bales rattanshavings, 19 cases human hair, 20 cases tessticks, 58 casks wood oil, ́94 rolls matting, 100 cases cassia, 140 bales rat- tancore, 150 bales rattenware, 175 cases staran- iseed, 310 cases fire crackers, 528 bales canes, 636 báles feathers, 1,000 bales broken cassia. For Hamburg and/or London :-70 bales straw- braid, 150 bales bambooware, 343 pkgs. canes. For Hamburg and/or London and/or Antwerp: -140 bales feathers. For Hamburg and or Antwerp:-100 bales feathers. For Antwerp: -1 box gongs, 1 box bamboobaskets, 12 balas canes, 22 cases Chinaware, 50 pkgs. rattanware. For Rotterdam :-5 cases cigara, 20 pkga. canes, 250 bales broken cassia. For Copenhagen: 250 rolls mats. For Lisbon:-3 cases China- ware. For Oporto:-1 case Chinaware. For New York,-20 cases essential oil.
Per steamer Glaucus sailed on the 17th Feb. For Liverpool:-5,001 bales hemp, 44 bales canes, 40 bales rope, 20 bales mats, 4 pkgs. sundries. For Manchester :-50 rolls mats, 13 boxes Chinaware.
RICE.
HONGKONG, 8th March.- The downward ten- dency continues, market being dull. Quotations
Saigon, Ordinary..
Round, Good quality Long
.$2.70 to 2.75 ......... 2.90 to 2.95
3.06 to 3.10
2.90 to 2.95
Garden,
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
White.
Fine Cargo
No. 1
8.25 to 3.80 ........................................................ 9.65 to 8.70 ....................................................................8.95 to 4.00
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 8th March. Among the sales re- ported during the week are the following-
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
TARK AND PIECE GOODS. Bombay Yarn: 150 bales No. 6 at $76, 10) bales No. 8 at $83, 800 bales No. 10 at $85 to $89, 700 bales No. 12 at $88 to $92:30, 800 bales No. 16 at $95 to $103:- 700 bales No. 20 at $98 to $109. Grey Shirtings, 1,600 pieces 84 lbs. Elephant Snake at $3:324, 600 pieces 10 lbs. Fox and Duck at $4.5, 250 pieces 10 lbs. B.C.W.W at $170, 500 pieces 10 lbs. Bine Boys at $3.95, 600 pieces 81 lbs, Blue 2'
Fsh at $3.65, 600 pieces 83 lbs. 4 Entterflies at $3.65, 500 pieces 10 lbs. Blue 2 Stage at $457), 500 pieces 10 lbs, Blue 5 Mens at $4.456, 600 pieces 8 lbs. 8 Dogs at $3'72). White Shirtings: 600 pieces K 300 at $6-80, 500 pieces Blue Dragon at $6, 500 pieces No. 1 at $385, 500 pieces Blue Dragon at $6, 250 pieces No. 300 at $4:15 500 pieces No. 300 at 24′15, 500 pieces D 70 at $4.25, 500 pieces X 6 at $4721, 600 pieces X 7 at 16.21 500 pieces X 8 at $5321, 500 pieces X 9 at $5'02), 300 pieces EK at $650, 500 pieces 2 Fish at $4:15. Drills: 450 pieces 16 lbs. Large Eagle at $6.55. Mexicans: 1,600 pieces 32 B.B. Blue Dragon at $2-771, 300 pieces 36 VV at $535, 300 pieces 36 XX at $9:10, 800 pieces 36 Red Stag at $3.15, 600 pieces 36 XX at $340, 600 pieces 36 VV at $8.35, 600 pieces 36 XM at $2·80, 600 pieces 36 Red Stag at 83-15, 1,500 pieces 32 Red Stag at $2.85, 000 pieces 36 Stag Hunter at $8-45. Lawns: 2,000 pieces Red and Lion at $0.76. METALS:-Quicksilver: 50 flasks at $182, 300 flasks at $176. Leads: 1,680 piculs New Mark at 1070 to arrive, 2,000 piculs New Mark at $985 $4.50 to arrive, 3,000 bundles at $4.70. to arrive. Round Iron Wire: 1,000 bundles at
Corton Yarn—
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s.. English-Nos. 16 to 24,.
22 to 24, 28 to 32, 88 to 42,
"
"
CorTON PIECE GOODS- Grey Shirtings—6 lbs.
7 lbs.
per bale
$78.00 to $111.00 .114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00
.130.00 to 142.00
155.00 to 170.00
per piece
to 2.25 to 2.55
2.15
2.40
8.4 lbs.
2.90
to 3.60
9 to 10 lbs.
9.70
to 4,50 to 2.80 to 4.05 to 5.55 to 7.90 to 8.30 to 1.60 to 1.90 to 2.25
"
11
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.60 58 to 60 3.25 64 to 68 4.80 Fine
5.20 Book-folds. 4.40 Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.78 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y, 1.75 2.00 ), Mexs. 1.90 7lbs. (32,, ), 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.)2.90 English-40yds., 14 to
16 lbs.
Drills,
7lbs. (32,, ), 8lbs. (32
Fancy Cottons—
J'
91
Turkey Red Shirtings—1} to 8 lbs
Brocades-Dyed.
Chintzes-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
2.85
4.25
1.55
to 2.20 to 3.70 to 3.60
to 7.10
to 5.00
to per yard .0.08} to 0.17 .0.22} to 0.60
0.20
to 0.22 per dozen 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
Long Ells-Scarlet.
Assorted..
Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches Assorted Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs. METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
to 2.50. per piece 6.40 to 10.00 6.50 to 10.10 .12.50 to 32.00
8.00 to 20.00
8.50
to 10.00 per pair! 4.00 to 18.00 per picul
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng.)4.25 Bwedish Bar
Small Round Bod
4.25 to
to
7.00 to 4.76 to
to to
Hoop to 11/2 in. ...........5.CO to Wire 15/25..
........8.50 to Old Wire Rope
..2.50 to Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop10.25 to
Australian
10.00 Yellow M'tal-Muntz.14/20 oz.41.0)
Vivian's. 14/20 oz. 41.00 to Elliot's. 14/20 oz. 41.00 to New Chops.14/20 oz. Composition Nails........................................ .85,00 to Japan Copper, Slabs.......................................43.00
Tin....
Tin-Plates
Steel to ......
to
to 09.03 to
per box. 7.00 to per cwt, case
5.00 to
VERNON & SMYTH'S SHARE REPORT. HONGKONG, 8th March-Since our raport of the 1st instant a fair general business has been transacted, but rates have ruled somewhat unsteady, and in some instances a tendency towards weakness has prevailed.
[March 9, 1901,
BANKS. Hongkong and Shanghais con- tinued in demand during the earlier part of the week, and sales up to 355 per cent. premium were effected. Latterly, however, a weaker tendency has set in and the rate closes quiet at 352 per cent. On time sales have been made up to 368 per cent. for the end of March and 363 per cent. for April. Nationals are unchanged st quotations.
MARINE INSURANCES.-The continued de- mand for Unions has raised the rate to $255, at which there are buyers. China Tradors have been sold and have further sellers at $55. Yang- tazes have declined to $120. Other stocks under this head are unchanged at quotations.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkong Fires are | quiet at $290 ex, div. and China Fires after sales at $78 and $77 ex. div. have further sellers at the latter rates.
have continued quiet and have sellers at 834. SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos Indos have been placed at $117 and 81164 and close weak at $116. China Manilas after sales at $75 and $40 for the old and new shares respectively have further sellers at these rates Star Ferries old have been placed at $204, and continue in request at this figure. The new shares have been dealt in somewhat extensively at 87, at which there are further buyers. Doug- lases after sales at $48 and $48) close quiet at the former rate. Shell Transports are ob- tainable at £3/5.
REFINERIES.-Chin: Sugars have continued in demand and sales for cash have been effected at various rates up to $143, at which more shar's are wanted. On time a fair business for April and May at equivalent rates. Luzons have sel- lers at $40.
MINING. The only item of importance under this head is an improvement in Raubs to $40, at which it is probable that shares could be placed. In other stocks a small business has been transacted at quotations.
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have been dealt in at various rates down to 645 per cent. premium for cash, but at the close are stronger, and it is probable that 650 per cent. would have to be paid for further parcels. Kowloon Wharves have been placed at $94) and $95, the market olosing with a few sellers at the latter rate. Wanchais and New Amoy Docks have buyers at $63 and $24 respectively.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.—Under the influence of the approaching March settle- ment Hongkong Lands dropped during the earlier part of the week to $193 for crsh and the end of the month, sales being effected at various sales down to this figure. As we close, however, a somewhat firmer feeling has set in and the sale has improved to $195. A fair enquiry for shares at equivalent rates on time has met with no response. Hongkong Hotels have been placed at $124 cash and at $126 for the end of April. Humphreys' Estates have been taken off the market in somewhat large parcels at $124, at which it is probable fur- ther hares could be placed. West Points have been sold at $49.
COTTON MILLS.-Hongkong Cottons have been sold at $13 and more shares might be obtained at this rate. Ewos are in request at Tls. 45. Other stocks unchanged at quotations, those for the Northern Mills being rated from the latest Shanghai advices.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Cements continue to be dealt in at $197 and $20, the market closing with sellers at the latter rate. A. 8. Watson & Co's are obtainable at $16}, Hongkong” Eleo'rics have been sold and have sellers at $13 and 87 for the old and new shares respectively. Hongkong and China Gas shares are wanted at $120. Ropes are quiet and unchanged at $167). Ioes have declined to $160, at which there aro`- sellers. Tramways are wanted at $200. Dairy Farms have buyers at 873. Fenwicks have sellers at $55. Hongkong Bakeries have been placed at 856 cum div. and close with buyers at slightly better than the equivalent rate ex sellers at 894 and Watkins at $12. dividend, vis. 850. China Providents' have
Mixos.-Ordinary yearly meeting National Bank on the 9th instant. Ordinary yearly meeting Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co. on the 9th instant. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ld., ordinary yearly
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