118
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. Per P. & O. steamer Sunda, sailed on the 20th July. For Manchester :-76 bales waste silk. For London opt. Manchester :-115 bales waste silk. For London opt. Gools:-110 bales waste silk. For Lyons:-255 bales raw silk. For Marseilles:-224 bales raw silk. For London : -13 cases cigars from Manila, 6 pkgs, tes from Foochow, 37 bales raw silk, 14 cases ailks, 1,974 boxes ten; 20 cases bristles, 100 rolls matting, 43 cases Chinaware, 25 cases woodware, 18 cases camphorwood trunk, 1 case lacquerware, 1 case silk embd., 2 cases curios, 9 pkgs. merchandise.
OPIUM.
HONGKONG, 2nd August.-Bengal:-Market was very strong and prices hardened considerably. We close New Patna at $9424, New Benares $925, Old Patna $965, and Old Benares $9374,
Malwa:-A fair amount of business was done. We quote-
New..
2 Years'
3
4/5
"
**
at $850
880
"
870
21
890
"
Persian. Another fortnight has passed without any business. Quotations are nominally un- changed, but the tendency is downwards.
Patna
Benares
Malwa
Persian
STOCK.
COTTON.
2,828
723
6951
2,111
HONGKONG, 2nd August.-Good business at steady rates. Stock about 2,500 bales.
Bombay,
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca,
Shanghai and Japanese,
.18.00 to 19.00 piculs
19.00 to 23.00-
姿势
23.00 to 24.00 Tungchow and Ningpo................. 23.00 to 24.00, Sale: 1,700 bales.
YARN.
31
7
Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hong- kong, 2nd August.-A strong demand from the country has set in, and a large business is in course of transaction. All desirable spot goods have been sold at a slight advance on last quota- tions. A heavy demand has also been experienced for goods "to arrive," and sales of upwards of 8,000 bales for long delivery have transpired. Buyers after holding off for a considerable time appear to have accepted the situation, but stren- uously stand against any advance in price; im- porters on the other hand appear willing sellers and meeting buyers freely.
Nos. 108, and 208.-These counts have been largely dealt in, favourite spinnings receiving most attention. Prives have been well maintained, and here and there we see a gain of 50 cents to a dollar and a half in values over last quotations.
No. 168.-A good demand has existed through. out, but business has been somewhat curtailed by the high prices now demanded. Best threads have advanced half to one dollar per bale, but for medium and common kinds we are unable to advise any appreciation.
No. 128. In moderate request at unchanged rates, but the demand is not at all general and continues to favour special spinnings.
Nos. 68, and 88.-Rather firmer and easily placed.
Local Manufacture.-The local Mill has ad- vanced its selling prices by $1 to $2 per bale and demand for forward delivery is been, sales reported being about 2,000 bales on the basis of $89 to $90 for No. 10%., and $90 to $92 for No. 12s. Close firm.
Japanese Spinnings are strong in sympathy with the home markets. In the earlier portion of the interval sales of about 500 bales were effected on the basis of $104 to $107 for No. 168., and $106 to $109 for No. 20s.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Exchange on India closes to-day at Rs. 145 for T/T, Rs. 1451 for Post. On Shanghai 731, and on Yokohama 6 per cent, premium.
The undernoted business in imported and local pinnings is reported from Shanghai for the week ending 20th ultimo, viz.:--
Raw Cotton-Business in China cotton remains conspicuous by its absence, there being no stock or arrival. Holders in the North are keeping off damage done to the new crop by recent heavy rains have been ascertained. In Indian descrip- tions, demand has been fairly active, and for the ordinary run of stuff the maket has quieted down, but nice machine-ginned lots are scarce and for the most peat firmly held. Total sales for the fort- night aggregate 1,698 bales Bengal at from $19 to $22.70 Japan exporters are entirely out of the market, our local Mill occasionally puta in an ap- pearance, while the bulk of the purchases has been confined to native dealers. Stocks about 4,000 bales. Quotations are-Indian $18 to $22) and Chinese $22 to $24.50.
Indian.—Total sales 2,112 bales, comprising 080 bales No. 108,, 85 bales No. 128., 292 bales No. 16., and 755 bales No. 208., prices remaining with little alteration as those last given and market closing steady. Estimated unsold stock about 30,000
bales.
Japanese. There is no change to note in the values of these spinnigs, and business is limited, total sales amounting to 500 bales on the basis of Tis. 76 to 791 for No. 168., and Tls. 78 to 801 for No. 208., market closing firm.
Local. Rates are slightly firmer and spinners being reported sold on the basis of Tls. 711 to 73 are willing sellers at the improved prices, 3,000 bales for No. 128., Tls., 72 to 67 for No. 14s., and Tis. 77 to 78 for No. 188,, market closing stendy.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 2nd August.-Among the sales re- ported during the week are the following:--
YARN
AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Yarn: 2,800 bales No. 10 at $82 to $91, 350 bales No. 12 at $87.50 to $91:50 500 bales No. 18 at 896 to $108-50, 1,500 bales No. 20 at $101-50 to $110. White Shirtings: 500 pieces C. at $6·4a, 230 pieces Gold Elephant at $440, 3,000 pieces N. 2 at $6.90, 250 pieces Gold Elephant at $4.40, 300 pieces N. Z. at $690. Long Ells: 125 pieces 8 lbs. Purple Stag at $7 25. Grey Shirtings: 501 pieces 10 lbs. Stags at $4:55. Drills: 800 pieces 14 lbs. Cock Fight at $3.75. COTTON YARN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208. English-Nos. 18 to 24,. 22 to 24,. 28 to 32, 38 to 42, COTTON FIRCE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings—6 lbs.
#1
7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd.
ور
per bale $74.00 to $111.00 .114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00 155.00 to 170.00
2.35
per piece. 2.10 to 2.15 2.20 to 2.30 2.70 to 3.30 3.35 to 4.50 to 2.60 to 3.00 to 5.50 to 7.40 to 6.10 to 1.20 to 1.80 to 2.15 to 2.00 to 3.35 to 3.30
58 to 80 3.00 64 to 66 4.00 Fine
5.10 Book-folds 4.10 Victoria Lawns-12 yards.......... 0.72 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y, 1.80 7lbs. (32 ). A 1.85 6lbs. (32), Mexs. 1.80 7lbs. (32 ).
2.70 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.75 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to
10 lbs.
"
"
**
4.00
?
1.55
FANCY COTTONS-
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to
8 lbs i
Brocades-Dyed
Chintzes-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
to 0.75
to 5.00
per yard
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.30
WOOLENS-
0.08% to 0.17 0.22 to 0.00 0.20 to 0.22} per dozen
to 2.50
per yard
to 1.50 to 2.50 per piece 6.40 to 10.00 8.50 to 10.10 12.50 to 32.00
to 20.00
Spanish Stripes--Sundry chops.0.80 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
Long Ella-Scarlet..
Assorted. Camlets-Assorted. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches
Assorted i Orleans-Plain ..........
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs. METALS~~~
Iron-Nail Rod
28.00
8.50 to 10.00 per pair 4.00 to 18.00
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng.)4.23
Wire 16/25
per picul 4.95 to
tu
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11/2 in.
6.25 to 4.65 to .5.00 to 7,50 to
Old Wire Rope. Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.15
Australian
7.95 Yellow M'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.40.00
2.50
to to
to
to
Vivian's 14/20 oz. 39,50 Elliot's 14/20 ox, 39.50
to
to
.69.00 to
42.00 to
Composition Nɛils....... Japan Copper, Slabs.... Tin.
69.25 to
Tin-Plate
(July 3, 1901.
per box.
7.25
to
Steel i to
SUNDRIES-
per owt, case
5.75
to
New Chops 14/20 oz.
to
Quicksilver
per picul
.100.50 to
per box.
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil......
6.00 to per 10-gal. case
2.15
SHARE REPORT.
to
has been noticeable in our market during the HONGKONG, 2nd August.-A healthier tone
been transacted in most of the principal period under review, and a fair business has
stocks.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have ruled quiet, and sales of small parcels at 392) The market closes steady at the higher rate. and 390 per cent. premium only are reported. Nationals and Bank of Chinas are unchanged.
MARINE INSURANCES.-North Chinas have been placed at Tia. 175. Other stocks under this heading are quiet and unchanged at quotations.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkong Fires have Fires are quiet at 884. been sold and are obtainable at $345. China
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have been placed at the improved rate of $36, at which further shares are probably obtainable. Indo-Chinas after sales at $140 are obtainable at the rate. China Mutuals are on offer at $62. Douglases have sold and can be purchased at 854. Star Ferries continue in strong demand at $24 and $9 for the old and new shares respectively. China Mutuala and Shell Transports are unchanged at quotations.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have risen rapidly from $139 to $144, at which rates sales have been effected, and the market closes with further enquiries. Luzons are on offer at $36.
MINING.-Punjoms have been placed at $5§ and 36, and there are sellers at the latter rate. Jelebus are wanted at $4. Ranbs have been done at $12 to 813. Olivers are quoted nominal only. Charbonnages are quiet at $325.
DOCKS, WHARVES and GoDOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have improved their position, and sales up to $305 are reported; also at $320 for December delivery. The market closes with buyers at 8305 cash. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharfs have receded under the influence of pressure to sell, and could probably be obtained at $100. New Amoy Docks continue in request at $24.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.—Hong- kong Lands have continued in steady request, and are still wanted at $192 ex dividend. Kowloon Lands are quiet at $9). West Points are weak and obtainable at $51 ex dividend. Hongkong Hotels have been sold at $129 and 8130, and more shares are obtainable at the latter rate. Oriente Hotels are on offer at $65. Humphreys Estates are in the market at $13 after sales at that rate and $127.
COTTON MILLS.-There is no materia! change in the quotations for the Northern stocks, which are taken from the latest Shang- hai circulars to hand. Hongkong Coltons have sold and continue in request at $104.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Manila Investments have declined to $50 sellers. Green Island Cements have been dealt in largely at $21, and the demand continues. Hongkong Electrics (old) have been in strong demand, and sales have been reported up to 8124, at which there are further buyers. The new shares have sold and are wanted at 86. Watsons are in the market at $16. Hongkong and China Gas Co. shares have improved to 8140 buyers. Ropes have declined to $-72} sellers.. Ices are wanted at $181 ex dividend. Tramways are still in demand and can be placed at $275. Steam Water Boats have sold and are in request at 88. United Asbestos are on offer at 810) ex dividend. China Providents are ob- tainable at 894. Tobacco Trusts have weakened, and are now to be had at $50.
MEMOS: - Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Co., Ld., ordinary – half-yearly meeting on the 6th instant. Hongkong and
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