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A meeting of the Society for the Suppression | of the Opium Trade has been held at Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury presiding The meeting stigmatised the opium trade as a blot on the English name, and an injustice to China.
M. Witte, the Russian Finance Minister, arrived at Harbin, and was expected at Port Arthur last week. Mr. Pozdnief, the Russian Commercial Treaty commissioner, went from Shanghai to Port Arthur with his staff to meet the Minister,
As France and Russia will have from 350,000 to 360,000 tons of fighting ships in Far Eastern waters in 1907, and Japan has ouly 180,000 tons, it is felt that the Japanese navy must be increas. ed, and it is proposed to build 120,000 tons in the next six years.
The N.-C. Daily News of the 13th inst. states :-As was expected, a telegram was received here from Berlin on Saturday ordering the suspension of the withdrawal of the foreign troops from Shanghai, in consequence of the death of the late Viceroy of the Liang-Kiang.
The Chinese officials at Kalgan being so dilatory in forming a police to protect the people from the brigands, the Russians sugges ted lending them some Cos acks. scared them that they at once set to work and enrolled 100 special police drilled by men from Prince Su's new Peking gendarmerie.
This so
The King has been pleased to grant to Mr. Robert Bredop. Deputy Inspector-General of Customs at Shanghai, His Majesty's Royal licence and authority that he may accept and wear the Insignia of the Third Class, Second Division, of the Imperial Order of the Double Dragon, conferred upon him by his Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China, in recognition of valuable service rendered to his Imperial Majesty.
The Singapore Supply Bill of 1903 shows an estimated xpenditure in 1902 of $8,316,542. The estimated revenue for 19.3 including amount for land sales is $7,582,998 The surplus balance of previous years com 8 to $1,736,611. The addition of this gives $9,319,609 as the sum available next year. estimated revenue for 1902 is expected to reach $7,540,247. The rent of the Singapore railway is set at $4,000 in 1903. The Christmas Island revenue is put at $77,975.
The
The Association of the East India Petroleum producers, which controls five Dutch companies, has arranged for a combination with the Russian petroleum producers. Both will have henceforth a common organisation for selling their products, under the style of the Asiatic Petroleum Company of London. The latter will have a capital of two million pounds, with a first issue of khares amounting to £900.000. The Koninglijke Maatschappij will increase their capital by one million florins.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
A new agency announces that Signor Mar- coni has arranged with the Minister of Posts and Telegrapha a tariff for wireless telegrams between his country and America and England. The charge for such despatches to the United States is to be sixty centimes a world, and to England twelve centimes. The wireless tele- grams, adds the agency, sent direct from Marconi's new agency, will be sent direct from Marconi's new station on Mount Gargano, which is nearly six thousand feet high.
Havas telegrams give a somewhat enlarged version of the new treaty between France and Siam. According to them, "France will obtain the provinces of Moluprey and Bassac, and the territory on the Great Lake between the rivers Prollos and Prekompongtiam. The French will evacuate Chantaboou. Siam may send troops to the different points on the right bank of the Mekong which remain Siamese territory, but only Siamese troops commanded by Siamese officers. In the Siamese part of the Mekong, Siam may constract ports, canals, or railways, but may only use Siamese men and money, except by agreement with the French Government. No differential rights shall be set up for the use of the ports, canals, or railways of the basin of the Mekong, or the whole of Siam. Asiatics in the French territories or placed under the protectorate of France, as well as their children may be inscribed as under French jurisdiction at the French Legation and the various French Consulates ia Biam. As to other Asiatics, France shall enjoy the same rights as those granted by Siam to other Powers.
COMMERCIAL.
CAMPHOR.
HONGKONG, 17th October.- No arrivals.
SUGAR. downward, market being weak.
HONGKONG 17th October.-The prices are going Shekloong, No. 1, White......38.06 to $8.10 pcl.
do.
2, White...... 6.80 to 6.85 Shokloong, No. 1, Brown 6.05 to
do.
2, Brown 5.85 to Swatow,
No. 1, White.... 8.00 to Swatow, No. 1, White....
do:
0.10 5.90
91
+
8,05
14
6.70 to
1. Brown
5.80 to
2, Brown
6.75 3.85 5.65 to 5.70 12.05 to 12.19 9.55 to 9.60
1
RICE.
do. Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
HONGKONG, 17th October.-The prices are further declining, holders being firm. Saigon, Ordinary
Round, Good quality
Long Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
"
Garden, White Fine Cargo
F
........
No. 1
..
$1,80 to 3.85
4.35 to 4.40 4.55 to 4.6
[October 20, 1902.
per
box. 8.25 to per cwt, case
6.50 to
Tin-Plates
Steel SUNDRIES
to t
Quicksilver
.1840
Window Glass
Kerosene Oil.
per pioul
to
per box.
5.75 to
1
per 10-gal. case
2.60 to
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
FOR ANTWERP.—Inaba Maru (str.).
FOR LONDON.-Ballaarat (str.), Achilles (str.). Menelaus (str.), Java (str.), Agamemnon (atr.), Benlarig (str.), Inaba Maru (str.).
FOR LIVERPOOL.-Deucalion (str.).
FOR MARSEILLES.-Salazie (str.), Inaba Maru (str.).
FOR GENOA.-Benlarig ( tr.).
For Bremen-Hamburg (str.).
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG.-Alvia (str.), Sazonia (str.), Serbia (str.), Marburg (str.), Suevia (str.), Alesia (str.).
FOR TRIESTE.— Trieste (str.).
FOR ODESSA.-Knias Gortschakow (str.). FOR VICTORIA, B.C.- Victoria (str.), Tosa Maru 4.5 to 4.10 (str.), Yangisze (str.), Kaga Maru (str.)
FOR VANCOUVER.-Empress of China (str.), Tartar (str.),
4.30 to 4.35 5.45 to 5.50 5.60 to 5.65
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS. HONGKONG, 10th October. Amongst the ales reported during the week are the following:- per baie Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20s......S83.00 to $124.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24, 114.00 to 120.00 102.00 to 128.00 136.00 to ·142.00 .155.00 to 170.0
22 to 24,. 28 to 32. 38 to 42, COTTON PIECE! GOODS-
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs. 7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
12
*
per piece. 2.20 to 2.30 2.30 to 2.50 3.10 to 3.77} 9 to 10 lbs. 3.85 to 5.00 White Shirtings- 54 to 56 rd, 2,6 )
to 2.90 58 to 60 3.25 to 3.45 64 to 66 3.55 to 5.35 Fine.
5.40 :0 7.45 Book-folds 4.50 tu 7.00 Victoria Lawns-12 yards...... 0.70 to T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 1.93 to 2.15 7lbs. (32,, ), 2.20 to 2.50 6lbs. (32,, ), Mexs. 2.25 to 2.40 7lbs. (32 ),
3.95 to 3.50 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) 3.20 to 3.75
4.20 to 6.90
**
Drills, English-40 yds, 134}
FANCY COTTONS-
Turkey Red Shirtings-1) to
Brocades-Dyed
DAMASKS-
Chintzes-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
8 lbs i
1.40
1.60 to 4.50
to
per yard 0.08 to 0.25 0.23 to 0.60 0.23 to 0.28 per dozen Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk 0,25 to 3.50
WOOLLENS-
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops. 0.65 to 2.25 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 1.25 to 3.00
per piece Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs. 6.85
Assorted
Camlets-Assorted
to 8.25 7.00 to 9.40 15.50 to 34.00
to 17.00
Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches (12.50
Assorted
Orleans-Plain
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs,
Fine quality,
METALS-
Iron-Nail Rod
10.00 to
W
per pair 0.60 to 0.80 1.40 to 2.00
per picul
4.60 to
Square, Flat RoundBar(Eng. 4.60 to
Swedish Bar
Small Round Rod
Hoop to 11/2 in.,
Wire, 16/25,
Old Wire Rope
4.65 to
5.00 to 6.50
Lead, L. B. & Co. and Hole Chop 7.90
Australian YellowM'tal-Muntz 14 20 oz.39.00
23.
to
9.20 to 3.00 to to
7.90
to
to
Vivian's 14/20 oz.39.00
to
Elliot's 14,20 oz.39.001
to
Composition Nails.
.61.00
to
Japan Copper, Slabs.. Tin....
***......39.00
to
.77.60 to
FOR NEW YORK.-Lothian (str.), Charlesy Tiberghien (str.).
FOR SAN FRANCISCO --Arab (str.), FOR PORTLAND (OR.).—Indravelli (str.). FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS.--Taiyuan (str.), Airlie (str.), Yawala Maru (str.).
SHARE REPORT.
HONGKONG, 17th October-Enquiry for most of our principal stocks continues, but sellers at present rates are still scarce and there has not been much actual business transacted. Banks have had a further important rise, and Indos are also higher.
BANKS. Hongkong and Shanghais, under buying orders from home, rapidly advanced from $617 to $635, and a fair business has been put through at thea and inte mediate rates. At the close the market value is slightly lower at $6324, at which however there are buyers. Loudon has advanced to £66. Nationals are unchanged and without business.
MARINE INSURANCE~.- Unions continue in request at $455. China Traders have been done at 359 and $60, closing in some request at the latter rate. Yangtszes have improved to $127 buyers. Cantons have receded to $1824 sellers.
FIRE INSURANCE3.-Hongkong Fires have sold at $350 at which more shares are obtainable. Chinas have sold and can be placed at $86.
SHIPPING. Hongkong, Canton and Macaos have been booked at $361, at which the market is steady. Indo-Chinas have ris n rapidly from $5 to $95, and continue in strong request at the latter rate with no shares available unless at an advance. China-Manilas are wanted at $26. Douglases have been placed ut $41 and 342, and are now enquired for at $42. Star Ferries are wanted at $211 and $114 for the old and new issues respectively. Shell Transports are without change at £1. 178. 6d, sellers.
REFINERIES.-China Sugars have sold and have further sellers at $99. Lazons can still be placed at 811.
MINING.-Punjoms have declined to $3 sellers. Charbonnages can be obtained at $600. Jelebus are on offer at $13. Raubs can be placed at $8.
Docks, WHARVES & GODOWNS.-Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been taken off the market at $212, and more shares are enquired for. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have improved to $88 buyers. New Amoy Docks are still quoted $37 buyers.
LANDS, HOTELS & BUILDINGS.-Hongkong Lands have risen rapidly to $180 buyers, but holders still refuse to sell. Kowloon Lands and West Points are neglected at quotations. Hongkong Hotels have improved and are in request at $130. Humphreys Estates have sold
at $12.
COTTON MILLS-Ewos have sold at Tls. 39, and are offering at the rate. Internationals are wanted at Tls. 30. Hongkong Cottons have sold at $17.
MISCELLANEOUS.-Green Island Cements are wanted at the improved rate of $204, China-Borneos have jumped to $30 buyers
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