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Mr. J. R. Wood has been appointed Acting Police Magistrate in the New Territory.
Mr. C. S. Sharp has been appointed si Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council.
Mr. W. B. Spratt, senior writer at the Royal Naval Depôt, Portsmouth, has been appointed senior writer in the Commodore's Office at Hongkong.
It is notified by the Admiralty that Captain W. G. Simpson, R.M.LI, of HM.S. Tamur, has been appointed Musketry Instructor at Hongkong.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
(May 10, 1902
Indian
:-Total sales 3,472 bales comprising 175 bales No. 68., 2,000 bales No. 108., 126 bales No. 128, 475 bales No. 168, and 717 bales No, 208., prices showing an advance of half to one tãel and market closing strong. The stock was estimated at about 25,000 bales.
Canton, 28th April:-Since our last issue a brisk competition has existed at advancing prices for the few remaining lots offering in the old season's production, and although some parcels of Ts. 874 to 94 for No. 16s. and Tle 90 to 981 for Japanese-Total sales 1,800 hales on the basis will still come forward from the country and elsewhere, the reason is regarded as practically No. 20s., prices showing an improvement of 1 to 3 finished. New Silk.-Arrivals of first crep will taels and market closing firm. commence in about two weeks. Owing to pro-basis of Tls. 84 for No. 128., Tls. 88 for No. 148. Local:—Total sales about 2,600 bales on the longed drought, a deficit of 40 per cent. is estima ted, and reelers, fearing the effect this pro-and Tls. 87 to 88 for No. 168.; rates having im- duction may possibly have upon prices of cocoons proved I to 2 taels and market closing steady. in the crope immediately following, are very averse to contracting ahead in New Silk. As far as can be ascertained, forward contracts to date The following additional members have been do not exceed 500 to 600 bales. Waste. Under the influence of falling Exchange, a moderate appointed to the Coronation Celebration Com-business has been done. Stocks are light and mittee:-Messrs. J. R. M. Smith, Gershom well held and Dollar rates have a tendency to Stewart, W. H. Wickham, M. 8. Northcote, advance. spd T. H. Roid.
The appointments are notified in the Gazette of Mr. A. Gibson as Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, and of Mr. Lan. Lai as Resident Medical Officer and Public Vaccinator at the Government Dispensary, Wanchai,
The detachment of the Weihaiwei Regiment which is now in the Colony awaiting embarka- tion for England to attend the Coronation is composed of fine, sturdy specimens of the northern Chinaman, and should create a very favourable impression in London.
A great many petty larcenies are reported as having occurred in the City of late, the bulk of these being thefts of jewelry and money by water-carrying coolies who obtain ready entrance to houses just now owing to the water Householders are warped to keep famine. everything portable lookfast while these un- desirable, but meanwhite indespensable, charac- | ters are about.
A correspondent writes to as with reference to the present water-famine, making the sug. gestion that the steamers of local companies which trade with the West River and return hither with ballast should on their voyage back to Hongkong carry in their bilge Canton River water, which can be used after filtering and even in its original state will be as good as some of the water now in use,
Early Tuesday morning, on the 6th inst. a Chinaman effected an entrance into a house at 4. Connaught Road and was making off with four pieces of cloth valued at 86 when he was discovered by the occupants. He threw the cloth over the balcony to the street and then jumped over himself. He fell heavily and broke his leg. the distance of the fall being about 20 feet, His injuries necessitated his removal to the Hospital. The charge has been entered against him of attempted felony.
"Sine Aqua" writes complaining that on Taesday or Wednesday last, before noon, an in- spector or constable, either on duty or on his own pleasure, was seen walking along the Caine Road threatening the tenants of several houses to have their water-supply stopped if they allowed water-carriers from other people to get water from their premises. Has there been, he aske, any special by-law to this effect passed and, if so, by whose authority ? There has been no such by-law passed, so far as we can Jearn.
A little native boy of six years who resided with his parents in the New Territory has died from hydrophobia brought on through a bite from a chow dog. The owner of the animal, a Chinese farmer, when he heard of the occur- rence, killed the dog and reported the matter to the police. The boy was placed under the treatment of the resident Chinese doctor in the New Territory but nothing could be done for him, and he died in- great agony. A coroner's inquest was held, but no one was held to be culpable, and a verdict was returned in accor- dance with the circumstances.
Hongkong is soon to have a guest who can scarcely be described as welcome. At H.B.M. Police Court, Shaughai, last week, a certain Aide Rago was charged on remand with stealing $600 worth of jewellery from a Chinese woman's house at Shanse Road, the case having been adjourned in order to obtain medical evidence to whether accused was of unsound mind. Mr. Justice King said he had received a letter Dr. Marshall which certified accused's quently arrangements would be possible to send him to Hong- me name he would be removed al and taken proper care of. The inst accused would be
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CAMPHOR,
Hongkong, 9th May.-No arrivals.
SUGAR.
continues, market being brisk. Quotations are:- HONGKONG, 9th May.-The upward tendency Sheklooug, No. 1, White... $8.35 to $8.40 pel.
do.
3, White.. Shekloong, No. 1, Brown
no.
2, Brown Swatow, No. 1, White.... Swatow, No. 1, White...... 6.95 to 7.00
1, Brown 2, Brown Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
l.. do.
>
5.85 to 5.90 5.75 to 5.80 .12.10 to 12.15
9.95 to 10.00 20
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 9th May. Amongst the sales re- ported during the week are the following:-
YARN AND PIEce Goods.—Boniday Yarn: 100 bales No. 6 at $85, 50 bales No. 8 at $86, 1,400 bales No. 10 at $86 to $99.50, 600 bales No. 12 at $95 to $118, 850 bales No. 16 at $98 to $115, 1,800 bales No. 20 at $107 to $125. Whitė-Shirtings:~~ 250 pieces x 9 at $6.15.
per bale Bombay--Nos. 10 to 20s..... $85.00 to $130.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24,.........114.00 to 120.00
28 to 32,. 88 to 42, COTTON PIECE GOODB
..120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00 .....155.00 to 170.00
White Shirtings—54 to 56 rd. 2.45
13
22 to 24,
"
J
...!
7.05 to 7.10 6.95 to 6.00 6.85 to 6.90 8.25 to 8.30
13
"
per piece.
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs. ......... 2.10
to 2.20
"
7 lbs.
2.25
to 2.50
17
8.4 lbs.
... 3.00
to 3.80
9 to 10 lbs.
3.75
to 4.75
to 2.75
58 to 60 3.20
to 4.30
"
64 to 66 4.30 Fine.... Book-folds 4.85
to 6.10
1
5.80
to 7.60
to 6.75
to 1.80
to 2.00
to 2.35
to 2.20
2.85
to 8.40
to 3.60
4.10
to 6.85
RICE. HONGKONG, 9th May. The continues, holders being firm. Saigon, Ordinary............
*
→
siam,
Bound, Good quality Long Field mill cleaned, No. 2 Garden,
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advance in price Quotations are:-
$8.25 to 8,80 ........ 4.10 to 4.15
4.25 to 4.30
Victoria Lawns--12 yards...... 0.75 T-Cloths~8lbs. (32 in.), Ord’y, 1.75 7lbs. (32, ),
"
2.05 6lbs. (32,, ), Mexɛ. 2.10 7lbs. (32,,.), 8 to 8.4 oz., (38 in.) 8.10 Drills, English-40 yds., 183 to į
8.40 to 8.45
No. 1
3.75 to 8.80 4.20 to 4.25 4.85 to 4.40
14 lbs.
FANCY COTTONS—
"
White......
H,
})
Fine Cargo
COTTON.
HONGKONG, 9th May.-Only a small business done at a rise of $1 to $1 per picul. Stock about 8,000 bales.
21.30 to 23.00 piculs Bombay, Bengal (New), Rangoon, } 23.60 to 25.00
and Dacca,
Shanghai and Japanese, Tungchow and Ningpo, Sale: 125 bales,
YARN.
"
Turkey Red Shirtings—1} to Į 1,00
5 lbs i
to 5.00
Brocades-Dyed .....
to
DAMASKS-
per yard
Chintzes-Assorted
0.08
to 0.20
Velvets-Black, 22 in.
0.24
to 0.50
Velveteens--18 in.
0.22
to 0.80
29.00 to 31.00 29.00 to 31.00
per dozen
""
WOOLLENS-
Mr. P. Eduljee says in his Report, dated Hong-
Holders have
kong, 9th May: The market has further advanc ell $1 to $2 per balo, but sales reported are comparatively small, the high prices now demand- ed almost checking business. practically withdrawn stocks from the market by asking an advance on present quotations of one to two dollars per bale to cover the decline in exchange. Buyers, however, appear quite in. different and are keeping entirely aloof in the hope of forcing down prices, but as importers are firm and unsold stock small, we expect to see present position maintained. The improvement recently reported from Bombay has been con- firmed and latest telegrams make that market strong at annas 41 for superior No. 10s, and 64 for No. 20s.
We close quiet but steady
Local Manufacture:- Local mill quotations are maintained as last advised, but they appear to have experienced no demand.
Japanese Yarn:- A further heavy rise in exchange has rendered any new importation quite impracticable for the present.
Raw Cotton-There is no local buying for the interior as the country seems irresponsive and Japan exporters appear to have satisfied their requirements; the local mill being not in evidence. Although prices show no weakness dealers seem to get somewhat anxious. stock about 10,000 bales. Chinese cotton con- tinues quiet and we have no business to report. Quotations are-Bengal $20 to $25 and Chinese $25 to $29.
Estimated unsold
for TT and Rs. 2241 for Post, closes to-day at Rs. Exchange on India after receding to Rs. 224) 226 and Rs. 2261 respectively. On Shanghai 784 and on Japan 204 per cent, premium, showing a rise of two points on last mail.
The undernoted business in imported and local yarn is reported from Shanghai for the three weeks ending the 4th instant, vix :—
Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0.30 to 8.00 ·
per yard
1,25 to 8.00
Spanish Stripes--Sundry chops.0.85 to 2.00.
German
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. METALS--
Iron-Nail Rod
to 8.00, per piece 6.50 to 8.50 to 6.60
8.85 12.00 to 32,00
12.00 to 16.00
8.00 to 9.50 per pair
4.00 to 9.00
per picul
4.70 to
Square, FlatRoundBar(Eng. 4.75. to
Swedish Bir
Small Round Rod Hoop to 11/2 in.,
Wire, 16/25,
Pig Non...
Old Wire Rope
Lead, L.. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 8.60
Australian
METALS --
4.80 to to ............................ 5.20
6.40 to
to
2.60
to
.85.50
to 88.50 to
8.50. to
per picul
to
to
to
to -
to
to
YellowM'tal-Muntz 14/20 oz.41.00
Vivian's 14/2002:41.00 Elliot's 14/20 ož, 41.00 Composition Nails.....poiigat
..:61:00 Japan Copper; Blabe..................................89.00 Tin.
Tin-Plates ................
Steel to...... SUNDRIES-
Quicksilver
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil.......
....75.00
per box.
................. 8.50* to
par owl, csse
rzepur picul - z ............................174.50 to
mera per box
6.00, to per 10-gal, case
2.10 to
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