356
ginger, 40 cases ginger, 20 bales canes 18 boxes Chinaware, 10 boxes cassia budstems. For Rotterdam/Hamburg:13 cases paper. For
Bremen: 11 cases effects. For Hamburg :- 349 bales feathers, 106 bales canes, 57 rolls matting, 14 boxes buman hair. 10 cases paper 4 bores bristles, 4 pkys. tea. 2 cases blackwood-
ware.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
SHANGHAI, 24th April (from Messrs. Noël, Murray & Co.'s Piece Goods Trade Report)The market has been described to us by Natives as "being strong but there is no business," and this quaint expression will be easily understood by affairs. Business practically impossible when the those intimately connected with the position of
last mail left has now been rendered out of the
[May 5, 1902.
and further shares are obtainable.” Fenwicks are wanted at the slightly improved rate of $43. Ices can be placed at $24. Ropes con- tinue on offer at $145 without attracting attention, China Providents have sold at with buyers at the former rate. China Light various rates between $9.75 and $9.90, closing
For London :-50 bales waste silk, 10 question owing to the further decline in exchangn and Powers can be obtained to a small extent
boxes Chinaware.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 2nd May.-Amongst the sales re- ported during the week are the following:
YARN AND PIECE GOODS.-Bombay Yarn: 400 bales No. 6 at $84 to $87, 150 bales No. 8 at $89.50 to $90, 850 bales No. 10 at $84 to $99.50, 1,800 bales No. 12 at $95.50 to $101, 300 bales No. 16 at $108 to $115, 850 bales No. 20 at $117.50 to $122. Drill--300 pieces 14 lbs. Peacock at $4.70.
per bale
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 208.........$81.00 to $125.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24,. .114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00
.
22 to 24,.
32
28 to 32,.
وو
"
38 to 42,...155.00 to 170.00
COTTON PIECE Goods—
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
7 lbs. ........ 2.25 8.4 lbs.
3.00 9 to 10 lbs. 3.75 White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.45
"3
"2
per piece. 2.10 to 2.20 to 2.50 to 3.60 to 4.75 to 2.75 58 to 60 3.20 to 4.20 64 to 66 4.30 to 5.10 Fine.
6.30 to 7.50 Book-folds 4.35 to 8.75
Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.75
T-Cloths---8lbs. (32 in.), Ordy. 1.75
7lbs. (32,, ),
J
"
6lbs. (32
), Mexs. 2.10
7lbs. (32,,.),
J1
to 1.30 to 2.00
2.05 to 2.35 to 2.20 2.85 to 3.40 to 3.60
to 6.85
8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 3.10
Drills, English-40 yds., 18 to
14 lbs.
FANCY COTTONS---
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to
Brocades-Dyed.
DAMASKS-
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
Velveteens--18 in.
WOOLLENS
4.10
1.60
5 lbs)
to 500
to
per yard 0.08 to 0.20 0.24 to 0.50 ............ 0.22 to 0.30
per dozen
3.QU
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.30 to
German
Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops.0.65 to 2.00
1.25
to 3.00 to 3.00 per piece 6.50 to 8.50 6.60 to 8.65 .12.00 to 32.00
12.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 9.50
per pair 4.00 to 9.00
Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs.
Assorted..
Camlets-Assorted............................. Lastings--30 yds., 31 inches
Assorted i Orleans-Plain
}
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat RoundBar(Eng. 4.00
per picnl
4.60 to
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11/2 in.,
Wire, 16/25,
Old Wire Rope
Pig Non.....
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.50
Australian
to 4.85 to 4.90 to 6.00! to 8.20 to 2.40 to ......35.50 to 36,50
to 8.40 to
METALS--
per picul
YellowM'tal-Muntz 1-1/20 oz.41.00-
to
Vivian's 14/20 oz. 41.00
to
Elliot's 14/20 oz. 41.00
to
Composition Nails...
.61.00 to
Japan Copper, Slabs........................
.39.00 to
Tin.
Tin-Plates
Steel + to
SUNDRIES-
Quicksilver
.74.00 to
per box. 8.30 to per cwt, caze 5.90 to
per picul .174.50 to
per box.
per 10-gal. caFO
2.10 to
Window Glass ........................................................ 6.00 to
Kerosene Oil.......
and the few transactions that appear may be put down to sales among dealers. There is, however, some enquiry, and dealers evidently have some orders to fill, but as they have, so far, only sub- mitted offers on the basis of the exchange ruling a fortnight ago, nothing has becu done. Another pleasing feature is the continued inclination of the various consuming markets to take goods, and as it is only natural to assume that prices will eventually adjust themselves despite the present awkward situation, the position is not so hopeless. It is also understood that supplies, both here and to arrive, are not excessive and a check that they will not be everdone may be looked for in the | continued strength of the home markets. As stated above, clearances continue satisfactory, and while they show a slight falling off for Tientsin and Newchwang, they show an improvement for the River Ports and Szechuen.
Messrs. Alex. Bielfell and Co. say in their Metals and Miscellaneous Report oỀ 26th April:- Once again we have nothing to report vither in metals or sundries. With exchange down to 28. 31d to the taal, those holding stocks find themselves absolutely unable to realise cost price, and cannot think of forward business. Importers cannot quote terms near offers, nor can they afford to import cargo for pot offers. There is at pre- sent no prospect of betterment in exchange, so that the outlook is not a bright one.
SHARE REPORTS.
HONGKONG, 2nd May.-Business generally continues very restricted in volume, and the transactions recorded do not call for any special remarks.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais after ad- vancing to 8600 are easier at that figure with probable sellers. London is unchanged at
£63.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions cortinus in request, and small fots can be place... $90. China Traders have steadily improved and can now be placed at $56. North Chinas, Yang- tszes, and Cant ns are enquired for at quotations. FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs continue on offer at 3340, and Chinas at $80.
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have been placed at $384, and a few more shares can be obtained at the rate. Indo-Chinas after receding to $122 are firmer with buyers to some extent at $125, China and Manilas have strengthened, and after sales at $37, $39 and 840, can now be placed at 8403. Douglases have changed ownership at $43, and a few are enquired for at $134. China Mutuals and Shell Transports are unchanged. Star Ferries can be obtained at $ 3 (old), and $12 (new), the latter scrip being now $5 paid up.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars continue to -rule quiet, and can probably be obtained at
$122. Luzons are unchanged at $25 sellors.
MINING. Nothing of interest has transpired under this heading during the interval.
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Dooks have still further receded, and are now obtainable at $245. Hongkong and Kowloon Whärves have sold at $89 and $90 and are still obtainable at the latter quotation. New Amoy Docks continue in re- quest at $35.
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands after sales at $1834 are on further offer at the quotation. Kowloon Lands have sold and are offering further at $30. West Points are neglected at $55. Hongkong Hotels have been taken off the market at $139. Humphreys Estates have sold to a considerable extent at $12 and are in fur.ber request.
COTTON MILLS.-In the North, Ewos have advanced to Tls. 46, and Laou Kang Mows to Tls. 45. Hongkong Spinnings have sold at various rates between $16 and $17 and close quiet at the latterfivure.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cements have been placed at $213. Watsons have sold at $14; and can still be obtained. Electrics (old) have been booked at 814, and (new) at 87,
·
|
at $15.
Closing quotations are as follows:-
PAID UP. QUOTATIONS.
COMPANY.
Banks-
Hongkong & Shai..... Natl. Bank of China A. Shares B. Shares Fonn, Shares.. Bell's Asbestos E. A....
Campbell, Moore & Co. China-Borneo Co., Ld China Light & Power Į
Co., Lai.
China Prov. L. & M.... China Sugar Cigar Companies...
Alhambra Limited....... Philippine Tobacco > Invest. Co., Ld. › Cotton Mills
Ewo
International Laou Kung Mow Soychee Hongkong Dairy Farm Fenwick & Co., Geo.... Green Island Cement... II. & C. Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas Hongkong Electric
H. H. L. Tramways Hk. Steam Water
boat Co., Ld. Hongkong Hotel... Hongkong Ice.. H. & K. Wharf & G...... Hongkong Rope.. H. & W. Dock Insurance- Canton China Fire China Traders'
Hongkong Fire North China Straits.. Enion
Yangtsze.. Land and Building-
Hongkong Land Inv. Humphreys Estate... Kowloon Land & B.j West Point Building Luzon Sugar Manila Invest. Co., Ld.j Mining-
Charbonnages Jolebu Queon's Mines, Ld... Olivers Mines, A....
Do. Punjom
B..
Do. Perference..... Raubs.
New Amoy Dock Oriente Hotel, Manila Powell, Ld.. Robinson Piano Co.,Ld. Steamship Coys.-
China and Manila.. China Mutual Pref.
Do. Ordinary Do. Bonus Douglas Steamship H., Canton and M.. Indo China 8. N. Shell Transport and Trading Co....... Star Ferry Tebrau Planting Co.. United Abestos..
Do.... Universal Trading
Watkins Ld. Watson & Co., A. S.,
$125
$600. L'don, £03.
£8 $27, buyers_ £8 $27, buyers 21 $10, sellers 41 81, buyers $10 $21, buyers $15 $25, sellers
$20 $20.
$10 $9.75, buyers $100 $122.
$500 $500, nominal:
$50 $50, sellers
Tls, 100 Tl9, 46. Tis. 100 Tls. 40. Tls. 100 Tls. 45. Tis. 500 Tls. 150.
$100 (817.
$6 $12, buyers $25 348, buyers $10 $213, sales $50 $40. £10 $140, buyers $10 $14, sellers $5 87, sellers $100 $330, hayers 15 $8, buyers
$50 $139. $25 $240, buyers $50 $90, sellers $50 $145, sellers $50 $245, sellers
$50 $170, buyers $20 $80, sellers $25 $58, buyers $50 $340, sellers £25 Tls. 190, buyers $20 nominal.
$50 $390, buyers $60 $123, buyers
$100 $182, sellers
$10 $12, sales & buyers $30 $30, sales & sellers $50 $55. -$100 $25, sellers $50 $35, sellers
Fcs. 250 $550,
{{
$5 $3, sellers 25c. nominal. $5 nominal,
$43 nominal. $10 $51, sellers $1 $14, sellers 18 $9.
$63835, buyers $50 $50, sellers $10 $9. $50 $55.
$50 | 7 $401, buyers
$5 nominal
£10 £10, 108., buyers £7.10 [£7. 10., sellers
£5 £5, sellers $50 $481, buyers $15 $38) sales& sellers 210 $125, buyers £142, sellers $10 ($23, sellers' 85 $12, sellers $5 81.
$4 $10, sellers $10 $250, sellers $5 $15, sellers $10 36), buyers'. $10 |$144, sellers as
VERNON SMYTH, & Brokers.
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