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SUGAR. HONGKONG 20th December.-The rrices are Quotations going downward, market being dull.
are *****
Shekloong, No. 1, White...... $8.85 to
do.
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88.70 pel.
2, White..... 7.75 to Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
7.80
5.70 to
5.75
do.
2, Brown
5.55 to
5.60
No. 1, White....
8.55 to
8.60
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1, White.. No. 1, Brown
7.85 to
7.70
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5.70 5.65 to 5.45 to 5.50 .12.05 to 12.70
JB
.10:55 to 10.60
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do.
Swatow,
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2, Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
RICE.
HONGKONG, 20th December. The upward tendency continues, holders being firm. Quota-
tions are:-
Saigon, Ordinary...
23
52
Round, Good quality Long
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
Garden,
J
White...
12
'Fine Cargo
J
No. 1
$2.55 to 2.60 3.60 to 3.65 3.80 to 3,85 2.3 to 2.70 3.25 to 3.30 3.75 to 3.80 4.05 to 4.10
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per steamer Machaon, sailed on the 3rd December. For London:-1,856 boxes tea scented caper, 197 boxes tea congon, 593 boxes tea from Macao (particulars unknown), 129 boxes tea from Amoy (particulars unknown), 17,039 bales hemp, 560 bales plumbago, 54 bales cotton, 250 casks ginger, 20 casks plumbago 7 bags cascars, 50 cases p. 1. fans, 27 cases blac k- woodware, 25 cases dry ginger, 20 cases petit pois, 10 cases bambooware, 12 cases cigars, 6 cases blackwoodware, 5 cases palm leaves, gongs, 1 case Chinaware, 17 pkgs. private effects, 36 pkgs. sundries. For London opt. Glasgow: -800 casks preserves, 700 cases preserves. For Glasgow :-☎ cases curios, 3 pkgs. sundries.
cases
Per steamer Ballaarat, sailed on the 7th December. For London opt. Glasgow:-450 cases preserves. For St. Ettienne:-10 bales raw silk. For Lyons:-1,042 bales raw silk. For Marseilles :-506 bales raw silk, 2 cases bird feathers. For London:-104 bales raw silk, 297 boxes tea, 29 4-chests tea, from Foochow, cases silks, 3 cases curios, 1 case cigars, 2 cases feathers, 1 case paper, 3 bales matting sample. 1 bale waste silk opt,
4
Per steamer Kurdistan, sailed on the 8th December. For New York:-118 bale srattan- core, 30 bales canes, 46 cases blackwoodware, 15 cases Chinaware, 45 cases joss sticks, 10 cases private effects, 10 cases fans, 3,032 pkgs. merchandise.
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 20th December.-Steady market with moderate business done. Stock, about 2,000 balea.
Bombay,......
Bengal (New), Rangoon,
and Dacca,
Shanghai and Japanese,
2.000 to 22.50 piculs,
21.00 to 23.75
59
29.00 to 29.£0 Tungchow and Ningpo, ...29.00 to 30.00 Sale: 800 bales.
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YARN.
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Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hong- kong, 13th December.-There is a better feeling apparent in this market, but so far no material improvement is noticeable. Sales to a fair extent are reported, and more settlements are pending, but the ideas of both holders and dealers are still wide apart to admit of business, and a temporary check is for the moment being experienced. The abief features of the fortnight have been the revival in the demand for No. 128., for the country markets, and an increased enquiry for particular chops of No. 20s., for Tonquin and Haifong. With the exception of a rise of $0.50 to one $11 in special spinnings of these counts, the market closes firm at unaltered prices. Stocks are slowly increasing, but under ordinary circumstances our present estimate would not be considered heavy.
Local Manufacture:-The market in a trise weaker in sympathy with the prevailing dullness in imported threads, and sales of about 400 bales have transpired say at $91 for No. 10s., and $94 for No. 12s.
Japanese Yarn:-There is no change in the continued quietness of thig thread and quotations are more or less nominal.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Faw Cotton:-The market for Indian staple has steadied in sympathy with firmer markets from Bombay. Best machine ginned Bengals are again in good enquiry for Japan, but scarcity of supplies is affecting business. The Hongkong Mill is entirely out of the market, but a steady demand for local consumption has been experio: ced and about 815 bales are reported to have changed hands at from $221 to $233 leaving a stock of about 1,000 on the market. China Cotton is also looking up and about 200 bales Ningpo have been taken up at $30. Unsold stock about 500 bales, Quotations: are Bengal old $10 to $22 and new $21 to $24. China $27 to 130.
A somewhat strung upward movement in Rupee exchange has taken place, the gain during the fortnight being 14 points and closes to-day at Rs. On Shanghai 139 for T/T and Rs. 1391 for Post. 73 and on Yokohama 91 per cent. premium.
The undernoted business in imported and local spinnings is reported from Shanghai during the fortnight ending 14th instant, viz.:-----
Indian Total sales 4,653 bales, comprising 1,290 bales No. 10s., 164 bales No. 128., 1,550 bales No. 16s., and 1,649 bales No. 208., prices with the exception of No. 168., which shows an advance of to two Taels, remaining unchanged and market closing strong. The unsold stock was estimated at 46,000 bales.
one
Japanese :-Total sales about 2,500 bales on the basis of Tls. 84 to 87] for No. 168., and Tls 86] to 881 for No. 208., prices showing a decline of
to 2 Taels and market closing weak. Local:-Market rather weak, spinners finding it difficult to maintain former prices and the bulk of sales are for forward delivery. Total settle- ments about 3,00) bales at Tls, 75 to 78 for No. 10s., Tls. 78 to 80 for No. 12s., Tls. 80 to 83 for No. 14s., and Ris. 83 to 84 for No. 16s., prices showing a decline of one to two Taels.
METALO-
Iron-Nail Rod
[December 21, 1901
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng. 4.30 Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
per picul
4.25 to
to
6.75
to
4.85 to
Hoop to 11/2 in.
5.25
to
Wire 16/25
8.75 to
Old Wire Rope
to
Pig Non.....
35.50
to 36.50
to
7.60
to
to
to
14/20 oz. 40.00
to
58.00 to
.41.00 .to
.69.00 to
per box.
to
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 7.75
Australian YellowM'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.40.50
Vivian's 14/20 oz. 40.00 Elliot's
Composition Nails.. Japan Copper, Slabs.. Tin....
Tin-Plates
Steel to SUNDRIES-
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil......
7.50
per cwt. case 5.25 to
ནྲ་
1
-
per picul ....168.00 to
per box. 6.30 to per 10-gal. casa
2.27 to
SHARE REPORT. HONGKONG, 20th December.-Quietness con- tinues to prevail in our market, and there are but few material changes in our quotations to report.
BANKS. · Hongkong and Shanghais have ruled steady with small sales at $620, our closing quotation. The London rate has declined to £62. 10s. Nationals and Bank of Chinas un- changed.
Unions continue MARINE INSURANCES. in request at $3423. China Traders have been placed at $53. North Chinas are wanted at Tls. 180. Cantons and Yangtszes continue on offer at $155 and 8130 respectively.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 20th Deember -Amongst the sales reported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIECE GOODS. Bombay Yarn: 1,350 bales No. 10 at $80 to $89 50, 1,000 bales No. 12 at $88:50 to $93.50, 350 bales No. 16 at $97
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs have sold to $102-50, 1,450 bales No. 20 at $101 to 117.
at $365. Chinas continue in demand at $86). Grey Shirtings: - 50 bales 81 lbs. Blue Joss (1) at
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macaos $3.50. 1,200 pieces 81 lbs. Red 7 Boys at 3, 1,200
have been placed and have further buyers at pieces 5 lbs. Blue Joss (1) at $3.50.
Red $36. Indo Chinas have sold at $145 cash, $148 84 lbs. Red 7 Boys at $3, 600 pieces S
White Shirtings:- 500 pieces Blue for March delivery, and $152 Juno,' China 7 Boys at $3. Pak Lok at $380. Drill:-450 pieces 14 lbs. Manilas have been done at 8621, 862, and are Peacock at $4:50.
now obtainable at $61. Douglases are quiet per bale
at $47 with a few shares to be obtained at $74.00 to $116.00 | the rate. China Mutuals and Star Ferries .114.00 to 120.00
are unchanged and without business. Transports are wanted at £2. 158.
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s.. English-Nos. 16 to 24,. 22 to 24,. 28 to 32,. 38 to 42,
25
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COTTON PIECE GOODS--
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
+
"ieces
120.00 to 128.00
136.00 to 142.00
155.00 to 170.00
per piece.
to 2.20 to 2.50
2.10
7 lbs.
2.30
8.4 lbs.
2.80
to 3.50
9 to 10 lbs.
3.60
to 4.55
White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.35
to 2.60
58 to 60
3.05
to 4.00
64 to 66 Fine
4.10 5.20
to 5.75
to 7.30
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8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 2.85 Drills, English-40 yds., 18) to ?
4.00
14 lbs. .........}
FANCY COTTONS-
Turkey Red Shirtings-1} to
- 8 lbs i
Brocades--Dyed. DAMASKS -
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk
WOOLLENS—
to 6.25 to 1.20 to 1.80 to 2.20 to 2.05 to 3.25 to 3.40
to 6.75
1.45
to 3.50
to
per yard to
0.22 to 0.50 0.21 to 0.26 per dozen
to
Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.62 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted.. Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches Assorted Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
per yard
to 1.70 to 3.00 per piece 6.35 to 8.10 6.45 to 8.20 12.00 to 80.75
11.00 to 17.00
to
per pair 2.50
to 4.00
Shell.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have sold at $153 cash and for the settlement. and are still obtainable. A sale for April delivery at $160 is also reported. Luzons continue in request at $26.
MINING-Panjoms have further declined to $5, at which, however, there are buyers. Char- bonnages have improved to $375 with buyers. Raubs are weaker again with sellers at $10. Jelebus are unchanged.
DOCKS, WHARves and GodowNS-Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks have ruled steady with sales at $289 and $290 for the settlement, and further shares are obtainable at the latter rate. For March delivery sales are reported at $500. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have declined to $94 sellers, and slightly less would probably be accepted for one or two small lots in the market for sale. New Amoy Docks are wanted at the improved rate of $27.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.--Hong-
оп continue offer at $195 kong Lands without finding buyers. Kowloon Lands are wanted at $34. West Points are unchanged at $65 sellers. Hongkong Hotels are obtainable at $138, Orientes are quiet at $56. Hum- phreys Estates have sold, and there are further shares to be had, at $14.
COTTON MILLS.—Ewos have sold in the north at Tix. 42. Soy Chees from latest Shanghai reports have changed hands at the reduced rate of Tls. 150. Hongkong Cottons have sold at $13).
MISCELLANEOUS.—Manila Investments have declined to $15 sellers. Electrics (old) are to be had at $13, and the new shares at 864. Tramways have further improved to $200 buyers. China Providents are still in request at $94. Powells have sold at $94. Tobacco Trusts have improved, to $52 with sales. Other i stocks under this head unchanged.
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