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COMMERCIAL.
CAMPHOR
Hongkong, 23rd September.—No arrivals.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 23rd September.-The prices are nearly the same as when last reported. Quota- tions are:-
Shekloong, No. 1, White...... $8.60 to $8.65 pel.
2, White...
do. Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd.$2.35
ON BATAVIA.
On demand
Or demand
[September 23, 1901.
.118
to 2.600
58 to 60 64 to 66 Fine.
3.05
to 4.00
4.03
to 5.60
**
ON HAIPHONG.
5.15
to 7.45
Book-folds 4.15
to 6.15
ON SAIGON.-
to 1.20
On domand
.11
to 1.80
ON BANGKOK.--
1.85
to 2.15
On demand
to 2.02)
601
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate
...10.23
GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael
53.4)
BAR SILVER per os.
.2611
11
H
Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.73 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.60 7lbs. (32,, ), 6lbs. (32 ), Mexs. 1.82 7lbs. (32,, ). 2.721 to 3.20 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.80 to 3.40 Drills, English-40 yds., 14 to į
4.00 to 6.80 16 lbs.
*
7.70 to 7.75
6.20 to 6.25
21
do. Swatow, do. Swatow,
2, Brown
5.83 to
5.85
:
No. 1, White......
8.59 to
8.55
"
1, White... No. 1, Brown
7.61 to
7.64
FANCY COTTONS—
Turkey Red Shirtings-1} to 8 lbs
1.55
5,85 to 5.90
*
Brocades - Dyed .
to 5.00
to
do. Foochow Sugar Candy
2, Brown
"}
5.70 to 5.75 12.45 to 12.50
per yard
זיו
Chintzes-Assorted
0.08
Shekloong
.10.90 to 10.95
27
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
Velveteens--18 in.
RICE.
HONGKONG, 23rd September.---The position of
the market is nearly the same reported. Quotations are:--
Saigon, Ordinary...
Round, Good quality Long
to 0.17
: 0.221 to 0.60
(1,20 to 0.221
per dozei
to 2.50
Handkerchiefs Imitation Silk 0.36
WOOLENS
Spanish Stripes Sundry ehops.0.80 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.95
per yard.
to 1.50 to 2.50
18 when last
$2.70 to 2.75
3.92 to 3.95
t
4.15 to 4.20
23
per piece
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
2.80 to 2.83
Long Ella--Scarlet.
6.40
Garden,
No. I
3.55 to 3.58
Assorted.
6.50
+1
White..
4.20 to 4.25
11
Camlets-Assorted.
12.50
to 10.00 to. 10.10 to 32.00
Fine Cargo
4.36 to 4.40
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches
8.00
to 20.00
;
Assorted
Orleans Plain
8.50
to 10.00
Blankets 8 to 12 lhs. METALS---
4,00
per pair
to 18.00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per steamer China, sailed on the 6th August. For San Francisco:-5 cases silkgoods. For La Libertad:-2 cases silkgoods. For Acajutla: | -4 cases silkgoods. For Funta Arenas :- cases silkgoods. For Panama :-11 casos silk- goods. For Now York:-2 cases silkgoods. 15 bales raw silk.
Tur P. & O. steamer Coromandel, sailed on the 17th August. For Manchester.-100 bales waste silk. For London opt. Manchester:-118 bales waste silk. For Lyons:-539 bales raw silk. For Marseilles-121 bales raw silk, 50 bales waste silk, 3 cases feathers. For London: -497 half-ohests tea from Focchow, 80 cases lychees, 39 bales raw silk, 6 cases silks, 35 cases aristles, 6 cases empty iron flasks, 6 cases charts, 1 case cigars, 1 case blankets, 4 cases bird feathers, 23 pkgs, sundries. For Gibraltar: 1 case curios.
Per steamer Peleus, sailed on the 22nd August For London:-141 half-chests tea from Amoy (particulars unknown), 220 boxes tea from Amoy (particulars unknown), 499 boxes tea from Macao (particulars unknown), 80 boxes s, 0. pekoe 1,680 lbs.. 7,822 boxes scented caper 164,162 lbs., 423 bags antimony ore. 4,235 bales hemp. 150 bales waste silk, 206 rolls mats and matting, 150 casks ginger. 305 cases ginger, 50 cases cassia, 30 cases essential oil. 13 cases black- woodware, 14 cases m. o. p. shell, 5 cases gum. 5 cases Chinaware, 6 cases curios, 3 cases cigars, 2 cases lacquerware, 27 pkgs. effects, 30 pkgs. sundries. For London opt. Manchester:-96 bales waste silk. For Manchester :—175 bales waste silk. For London opt. Goole --367 bales pierced cocoons. For London opt. Hamburg: - 30 cases cassia, 40 bales cassia, 70 bales canes. For London opt. Glasgow:-100 casks ginger, 600 boxes ginger, 1 box lids. For Glasgow : - 1 case curios, 1 case silk embroideries. Liverpool:-3 pkgs, sundries.
For
Yarn:
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 20th September.--Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay 50 bales No. 8 at $84, 1,950 bales No. 10 at $82 to $92,50, 650 bales No. 12 at $88 to $92, 350 bales No. 16 at $95 to $103:50, 1,250 bales No. 20 at $100 to $113.50. White Shirtings: 100 pieces Blue Stock at $5:40.
METAL-Bar Iron: 2,000 bundles half oral at $5.25 to arrive. Swedish Iron :/ 1,680 piculs at $6-85 to arrive.
COTTON YAEN—
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208..... English-Nos. 18 to 24......
20
22 to 24,
3
28 to 32. 38 to 42, COTTON PIrce Goods----- Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
per bale
Iron-Nail Rod
per picul +.35 to
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng. 4.27
to
Swedish Bar
th
Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11 2 in.
Wire 15-25
5.40 8.50 3.27 to to
4.70 to
fa
7.50
to
to
Vivian's 14,20 oz. 40.00* Elliot's 14 20 oz. 39.00 Composition Neils... Japan Copper, Slabs, Tin.
to
to
.60.00 to 41.00 to
Old Wire Rope Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.75
Australian Yellow M'tal-Muntz 14 20 oz.40.00
Tin-Plates
Steel to a
UNDRIES --
769.50 to
* Box. S.10 * L
per ev ra 6.50 to
New Chops 14:20 oz.
Quicksilver
Window Hass
Kerosene Oil.....
per pienl 167.00 to
per hox. 0.20 to per fo-gal. case
2.35
to
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 21st September.
ON LONDON.—
EXCHANGE.
1,11.
1:11
1113
1:11
Telographic Transfer Bank Bills, on domand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight Credits, at 4 months' sight. Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight1' 11} ON PARIS.-
On demand
Bauk Bills, on demand Credits, 4 months' sight
2.44)
2.471
ON GERMANY.—
1.98
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand Credita, 60 days" sight UN BOMBAY. ———
$7
471
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, on demand
1651
On CALCUTTA.~~
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand
.145
.$72.00 to $114.00 | JUN SHANGHAI.—
114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00 130.00 to 142.00 155.00 to 170,00
per piece. 2.10 to 2.15- 2.20 to 2.30 2.80 to 3.40 3.45
to 4.55
Bank, at sight Private, 30 days' sight.. OK YOKOHAMA.—-
On demand
ON MANILA. — On demand ON SINGAPORE.-
On demand
145
.1451
RR
73)
31
SHARE REPORT.
HONGKONG, 20th September. We have nothing special to report in connection with the business of the past week, which has been quiet in all departments.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais have been placed at $600 and $602}, and there are buyers of small parcels still at the former quota tion. The London rate has slightly improved, and is now quoted at £61. 106. Od. Bank of China and Nationals are unchanged at quota- tions, and without business.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have been placed at $338 to $340, and further shares are wanted at the higher rate. North Chinas are enquired for at Tls. 190. Yangtszes have buyers at $120. Cantons have been done at S105, but it would be difficult to place further shares at this rate.
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FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkong Fires are neglected at 3342) sellers. China Fires have been done at 882, and fürther shares can be placed at this rate.
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have continued in request, and sales at 8341 and 8341 are reported, the market closing with further buyers at $341. Indo-Chinas have de clined to $134, at which the latest sale reported was effected China and Mauilas have been done at $60 and 359, and are now on offer at the lower rate. Douglases have been placed at S43 and are still obtainable. Star Ferries are in demand at former quotations. Shell Trans- ports may be had at £2. 128. 68.
REFINERIES.-China Sagars have materially appreciated during the period under review, and sales up to 8140, are reported, the market closing with further buyers. Luzons continue. neglected.
1
MINING.-There is little change to report under this head. Jelebus are wanted at 844. Raubs hare sold and have further sellers at 812).
Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS, — Å. further slight decline in Hongkong & Wham- poa Docks has to he recorded, sales having heen effected down to $270, at which, however, the market closes with buyers. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves are on offer at 899.. New Amoy Docks are neglected at the nominal quotation of $25.
LANDS HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Landly have been placed and continue in demand at $190. Kowloon Lands have been done at 8314, and more shares can be placed. West Points are quiet at 852, at which sales are reported Hongkong Hotels are quietor at $126, at which a small business has been transacted. Oriente Hotels have sold at $55 and are wanted Humphreys Estates bare been done at 813; and $131, and are still in demand.
COTTON MILLS.-We have no changes to report under this head.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cements are obtain ble at 821. A. 8. Watson & Co.'s have been done at $151, and iurther shares may probably be had. Hongkong Electrics have sold at 812) (old) and $64 (new) and are still in re- quest. Ices are wanted at $183. Tramways continue in demand at $275, and Dairy Farms at 88/ United Asbestos have weakened to 810 with/sellers. China Providents have sold aud are wanted at 891.
MEMOS.-Douglas Steamship Co., Limited, ordinary general meeting of shareholders on the 28th instant, transfer books closed from the 23rd instant. The China Mutual Steam Navigation Co., Limited, has declared an interim dividend of 3 per cent. for the six months ending 3 th June last, and dividend warrants will be iswned on the 1st proximo. The Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, notifies its ordinary yearly meeting to be held on the 10th prox, transfer books to be closed from the 30th instant.
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