March 26, 1904.1
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Per steamer Roon, sailed on 16th March. For | $12 and a small parcel is now enquired for at Aden :-750 bags sugar, Nor Beyrouth-2 cases
silk. For Odessa :--10 cases bristles, 4 cases ten-
sticks. For Port Said:-1 case blackwoodware. For Naples:-100 boxes cassia lignoa, 5 cases essential oil. For Genos:-400 cases cassia, 265 bales raw silk, 125 cases essential oil, 100 bales
cassia, 6 cases chinaware, 5 cases essential oil, 3 rolls matting. For Antwerp --4 cases cigars, 1 case curios.
For Antwerp and Hamburg-60 cases bristies, 14 bales feathers. For Amster- dain-25 cases preserves, 22 cases chinaware. For Amsterdam and Rotterdam :--2010) cases cassia. For Rotterdam -153 bales canes, 27 bales mat- ting. For Bremen:-36 rolls matting, 5 cases furniture, 1 case effects. For Bremen and Ham- burg-55 bales feathers, 22 cases chinaware. For Hamburg:-344 bales feathers, 299 cases cassia, 135 bales canes, 20 cases essential oil, 13 cases curios, 8 cases effects, R cases feathers, 2 bales matting, 2 cases cigars. For London :-- 150 rolls matting, 50 case, essential oil. For Copen- hagen: 67 hales feathers. For Farsund: R cases effects.
Per M. M. steamer Sydney, sailed on 22nd Mar. For Marseilles: -483 bales raw silk, 4 bales wast● silk, 9 packages silks, 25 packages hair, 3 casos ylang ylang, 134 bales pierced cocoons, 23 packages sundries. For Lyons:-579 bales raw silk.
For Milan:-60 bales raw silk. For London :—2 cases documents.
SHARE REPORT.
HONGKONG, 25th March, 1904.- A better feel- ing has prevailed in our market during, the past we k, and an improvement in several quotations has been established. indo-Chinas and China Sugars bave again received a fair share of at- tention, both stocks closing steady.
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shangbais have sold at $605 and $6071 closing in further re- quest at the higher rate. London has advanced to 161. Nationals after sales at $35 are enquired for at $354.
MARINE INSURANCES.—Unions have receded to 8470 at which sales have been effected, and there are further small buyers. China Traders have sold at $55 and can now be placed at $56. North Chinas, Yangtɛzes, and Cantons are unchanged.
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs continuo Chinas have been booked in request at 8282).
at $-3 and $84 and are in further request at the former rate.
$124.
Ropes continue on offer at 8142. China Providents have sold and are still on offer at $81. China Light and Powers have improv ed to $5 buyers.
MEMOS.-Watkins, Limited, ordinary yearly meeting on the 26th iustant. Campbell, Moors instant. Green Island Cement Co., Limited, & Co., Ld.. ordinary yearly meeting on the 31st ordinary yearly meeting on the 6th April, transfer books closed from t e 2nd to 6th April inclusive.
SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Cantou and Macaog are enquired for at 826) after sales at $26 aud $261. Indo-Chinas have received considerable attention, and sales at 888 to $89 cash, and equivalent forward rates, have been effected, the market closing with further cash buyers at $88. China and Manilas nave improved to $22 at which a few shares can be placed. Douglases are firm with buyers at $33. Star Ferries (old) continue in request at $30. Sheil Trans- ports after sales at 19/6 and 19%- are ou offer
at the lower rate.
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REFINERIES-China Sugars have changed hands at $108) and $10, and more shares are wanted. Luzos are unaltered and without business.
MINING. Raubs have declined to $7 sellers. DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Small sales of Hongkong and Whampoa Docks have been effected at $205 at which rate more shares are procurable. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have again been booked at $921. Faruhams are weak at Tls. 149,
Closing quotations are as follows :--
COMPANY.
Banks -
Hongkong & S'hai. Natl. Bank of China,
A. Shares B. Shares Foun. Shares...
Insurance
Union
China Traders North China.... Yangtaze.. Canton..
PAID UP.
$125
Hongkong Fire China Fire Steamship Coys.—
H., Canton and M. Indo-China S. N. China and Manila... Douglas Steamship Star Ferry..... Shell Transport and
Trading Co......} Do. pref. shares.. Refineries-
China Sugar Luzon Sugar. Mining-
Punjom
Do. Preference. Charbonnages Raubs Docks, Etc.---
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QUOTATIONS.
($6674.
L'don, £61.
£8 $35), buyers 28 $35, buyers 21 $10.
$100 $470.sales&sellers
$25 $66, buyers
£5 Tls. 671, sales $60 $135. $50 $175, sellers $50 2824, buyers $20:83, buyers
$15 $26, buyers 10 $88, buyers $50 $22, buyers $50 $33, buyers $10 $30, buyers
$5 $181, sellers
£1 (9-
£10 £10, nominal
$100 $109, buyers $100 $10, sellers
$11 $1, sellers $125 cents Fes.250 8500.
18, 10d. $7, sellers
II. & W. Dock H. & K. Wharf & G. New Amoy Dock S. C. Boyd & Co....Tls. Land and Building--
Hongkong Land Inv. Kowloon Land & B} WestPoint Building Hongkong Hotel Humphreys Estate
$50 $205, sellers $50 $921,sales&buyers
$61 $371, sellers 101 Tls. 140.
at 48.
251-
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Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co., in their Share Report, dated 18th March, state:-We have to record considerable business in shares during the past week. Towards the close a weakness in the prices et in, but this we believe to be, in a large measure, owing to the pending quarterly settle- ment at the end of this month. This Settlement is a very large one, but we have good reason for believing that it will pass off quietly, as so much has been done during this month to settle account business reported locally is at $605 and 607) for transactions, Banks.-H. & S. Banks. The only the Settlement. Marine and Fire Insurance.-No business reported. Shipping.-Indos opened on the 10th with sales for the Settlement at Tls. 63. Ou the 11th at 621 cash shares changed hands. 12th at 60 cash, 601 and 62 March, and 63 July. 14th at 62/61 March, 62 July and May; 63/64 July. 15th at 62, 63 April, and 64/63 July. 16th at 63 March and April. The market closes quiet with sellers. Shanghai Tug and Lighter Co. Or- dinaries have been placed at Tls, 50 and Preference Docks and Wharves:-S. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co. On the 10th the Market opened with sales at Tls. 143 144 and 1441 March, 146 April, 1474 June, 150, 151, 150, July. 11th at 145 March, 149, 150 and 148 June, 151 July, On the 14th at 144 cash. 144/143 March, 149/148 July, 16th at 142 April, 145 June, 147) July. On the 10th 141 cash, 141 March, 143 April, 147/146) July. The market closes quiet with sellers at the above rates cash and forward. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves. The Report and Accounts just issued show a balance of Profit and Loss of only Tls. 162,896.70. This is evidently a disappointment to many, notwithstanding the fact that the Directors pro- pose to pay a final dividend of Tls 6 per share, making Tls. 11 for the
but shares were year; forced into the market begining at Tls. 195 March, falling to 185 June, so short sales were covered on the 15th for March at 1921 and 190.
Yesterday the market closed with 185 March and June, with sellers at these rates. Sugars Cos.-No business reported. Mining.--- Weihaiwei Golds have been placed at $15, and are wanted at this rate. Kaipings bearer scrip have been placed at Tls. 6 Lands.--Shanghai Lands have been placed at Tis. 109. Industrial.- Cotton stocks have not been dealt in Shanghai. Paper & Pulps have been placed at Tls. 105 March delivery. Major Bros, at Tls. 40, and Shanghai Ices at Tls. 17. Maatschappij, &c., in Langkats. A considerable business has been done in this, the market opening on the 10th with sales for March at Tls. 300 and 312) June. 11th at 300 March, 310 May, 315 June. 12th 300 March, 305 April, 315/317 June, 320 July. 14th at 300 cash, 3171 June, 322) July. On 15th the Company paid the first dividend of the year presumed to be for the first quarter, of Tis. 10; business transacted that day and subsequently, was quoted ex this dividend. The market opened at 292) cash 16th, 292 to 290 March, 295 April and 305 June. To-day business has been done in June shares at Tls. 305. The cash and March market is easier and shares may be had a little under the above rates. Stores and Hotels.-Hall & Holtz have been placed at $281 and 28. Centrals at $20 c. n. i. Astor House Hotels at $30 and 311, 33 and 35 July. This rise is entirely due to the fact that the Hotel, even with its new premises, is fully occupied, and they have to refuse guests. Miscellaneous. No busindes reported in these stocks. Loans.---Shanghai Land Debs., 6 per cent., have been placed a Tls. 99. A transaction is reported in Chinese Engineering and Minings Debs. of 6 per cent. of £20 each at £71 48. ex 2/7
$100 $145, sellers $30 $35, sellors $50 $58, sellers $50 $135,ex div.&buy. $10 $10). $21 $2.60, sales & buy.
S'hai Land Ins. Co., Ld. Tls. 50 Tk. 107. Cotton Mills-
Ewo International Laon Kung Mow Suychee Hongkong Green Island Cement.
| China-Borneo Co., Ld.!
Watson & Co., A. S. Hongkong Electric Hongkong & C. Gas...... Hongkong Rope... Fenwick & Co., Geo. Hongkong Ice. H.H. L. Tramways, Hk. Steam Water-
Boat Co., Ld. Dairy Farm Campbell, Moore & Co.l Bell's Asbestos E. A... United Asbestos
Do...... Tebrau Planting Co... China Prov. L. & M. Watkins Ld..... China Light & Power
Co., Lử.
LANDS, HOTELS. AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands continue to decline, and shares are now obtainable at $145. Kowloon Lands and W st Points are unchauged at $33 and $53 respectively, Hongkong Hotels are wanted at $135 ex the div dend of $5 per share for the half year ending 31st Dec mber 1903, paid on the 21st instant. Humphrey's Estates have sold at $10 and $10 for the old, and $2 60 for the new issues. Shanghai Lands have declined to Tls. 17. | Powell, Ld..
COTTO MILS.--Hongkong Cottons are lower with sellers at $144. There is no chauge in the quotations from the North.
MISCELLANEOUS.— Green Island Cements are quint at $25 with probable sellers. China Borneos are procurable at $84 ex the dividend of 60 cents per share fr 1953, paid ou the 21st instant. Watsons have sold at $14 and are wanted. Electrics (old) have been booked at
Shanghai and Hong- kong Dyeing and Cleaning Co., Ed Canton, Hongkong Ice Cigar Companies-
Alhambra Limited. Phippine Tobacco | Trust Co, Ld.
Tls. 50 Tls, 33, sellers Tis. 7 Tls. 25. Tls. 100 Tls 824. Tls. 500 Tls. 170.
$10 $141, sellers' $10 $25. [buyers $12 $8.23, ex div., & $10 $14, sales & buyers $10 $121, buyers $5 $61, sellers £10 $140, buyers
$50 $1421, sellers
$25 $47. $25 $220, sellers $100, $300.
$0 $15, sellers
$6 $12}. $10 $40, sellers 12/6 $5, sellers $4 $9, buyers $10 $210, buyers
$5 $1, sellers $10 $8.75 sellers $10 $74, sellers $10 $5, buyers $10 $94, ex div.,
$50 $50.
ON LONDON.—
ON GERMANY.---
EXCHANGE.
FRIDAY, 25th March.
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ON NEW YORK.-
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$500 $200.
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