The-Hong-Kong-Weekly-Press-1904-07-25 — Page 15

July 25, 1904.]

Closing quotations are as follows:

COMPANT.

Banks-

Hongkong & S’hai..

Natl. Bank of China

A. Shares B. Shares Foun. Sharas...

Insurance-

Union

China Traders North China...

Yangtsze.... Canton....

Hongkong Fire China Fire Steamship Coys.-

H., Canton and M.. Indo-China S. N. China and Manila.. Douglas Steamshipj Star Ferry.. Shell Transport and

Trading Co..... Do. prof. shares. Refineries-

China Sugar Luzon Sugar..

Mining-

Punjom

Do. Preference..

Charbonnages Raubs

Docks, Etc.---

H. & W. Dock

H. & K. Wharf & G. New Amoy Dock

www.

QUOTATIONS,

PAID UP.

$125

( $6624, buyers

L'don, £68. 108.

28 $38, buyers 28 |$38, buyers

21 $10, buyers

$100 $545, sellers

$25 $65

25 Tls. 65 $60 $180

$50 $208, sales

$50 $810, buyers $20 $88

$15 $80

£10 $105, sellers $50 $251, buyers $50 $35, sales $10 $86, buyers $6 $28,buyers £125/6, sellers.

£10 £8. 10.

$100 $185 $100 $9, sellers

$11 nominal

$140 cts., sellers Fcr. 250 $49:1

18/10d. $8, sellers

$50 $218, buyers $50 $112, sellers

$6) $30, sales & sellers

S. C. F. Boyd & Co.... Tls. 100 Tls. 149, ex div. Land and Building—

Hongkong Land Inv. Kowloon Land & B. West Point Building|

Hongkong Hotel

Humphreys Estate.

$100 $158, sellers

$30 $38

$50 $60, sellers $50 $134, sales&b'yers $10 $12, buyers $21 $41

S'hai Land Ins. Co., Ld. Tls. 50 Tls, 112, ex div, Cotton Mills-

Ewo

International Laou Kung Mow Soychee Hongkong Green Island Cement. Ching-Borneo Co., Ld.ļ Watson & Co., A. 8.... 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. Bell's Asbestos E. A... United Asbestos

Do......... Tebrau Planting Co.. China Prov. L. & M. Watkins Ld..

China Light & Power

Co., Lữ.

Powell, Ld.. Shanghai and Hong- kong Dyeing and Cleaning Co., Ld Canton, Hongkong Ice Cigar Companies-

Alhambra Limited. Phippine Tobacco }

Trust Co., Ld. §.

Tis. 50 Tls. 30, sellers Tis. 75 Tls. 25

Tls. 100 Tls. 32) Tls. 500 Tls. 160, sellers

$10 $14), sellers $10 $80

$12 $101, sellers $10 814, buyers $10 614, ex div burers $5 $81,ex div s. & b's 210 $160, buyers $50

$140, sellers

$25 $48, sellers

$25 $230,sales&buyers $100 $280, buyers

$10 819

$6 $20, buyers $10 $37, ex iva. & b's

12/6 $5, buyers

$4 $104, buyers $10 $210, buyers

$5 $14, buyers

$10 $91, selle: 8

$10 $74, buyers $10 $91

$10 $101, sales

$50 $50

$10 $10, nominal

$500 $150, sellers $10 $94, sellers $25 $25, nominal VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers.

S. C. Morning Post

Messrs, J. P. Bisset & Co.'s share report for the week ending 14th July, 1904, states :—A consider- able business has been done in our principal stocks during the past week. We have to report an exceed- ingly erratic market in Indo-Chinas, a state of affairs which has made dealing in this stock a very difficult one for brokers. We have cash and July rates much in excess of forward sales. Holders have been very uneasy. The T.T. rate to-day on London is 2/7. Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks. The news of the Bank's working for the past half-year, which has just been announced, has caused a strengthening in this stock. The

CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.

Directors propose, and subject to audit, a pay- ment of a dividend for the half-year of £1.108. adding to Reserve five laos, writing off Property Account two lacs, and carrying forward fifteen lacs. Certainly a most satisfactory account. Shares | have been done locally to-day at $665 at Exchange 78. Marine and Fire Insurance.-No business reported in this market. Shipping.-Indo-Chinas, The market opened on the 7th with sales for Sep- tember and October at Tis. 82. On the 8th shares were placed at Tls. 88 and 814 September, 82 October. On the 9th, October shares were placed at Tla. 80. 11th, July delivery were placed at Tis. 824 and 28 and for October Tis. 80, 79, 781, 78 and 77. 12th, July shares were placed at Tls. 80, 81, 82 and 894 and for September at 78, and October 77, 76, 77, 78 and again at 77. At close the market is steady at 82 July, and buyers for December at Tls. 80. Docks & Wharves.-8. C. Farnham,Boyd & Co., Ld. The market has remained fairly steady during the week, but closes weaker, with shares offering. On the 7th, July shares were placed at Tls. 154, 153 and 152. For December at Tls. 157, 157 and 158. On the 8th at 162) cash, 153 and 153) July; 156 October, and 158 December. 9th at 153 July, 158/159 Desember. On the 11th at 153 July, 1531 September, 1561 October, 158 and 158 December. 12th at 152) cash 153, 152] July and 158 December. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves. July shares have been placed at Tla. 147, 147) and 150, and for October at Tla, 150. December, Tls. 152 and 155. Shares are obtain - able for July at 150 and for December delivery at 155. Sugars.-The only transaction reported is in China Sugars one to Hongkong at $186 ex 71. Mining.-Kaipings, bearer shares, have been sold at Tls. 6 and are wanted at this rate. Registered scrip is offering at this rate. Lands.- Shanghai Lands are firm at quotations. Weihaiwei Lands are offering. Industrial-The only busi- ness in Cotton stocks has been in Internationals. A transaction at Tis, 25. Langkats. These have shown a steady market during the week and at close are slightly firmer. Business has been done at Tls. 298) cash and 300 July, 200 September, and 812 October. At close business is reported at 300 cash and there are small buyers at this rate. Sumatras have been placed at Tls, 63 cash. Stores and Hotels.-Hall and Holtz have been placed at $29 and 291, and Centrals at $214. Miscellaneous.-Shanghai Electrics have been Deben- placed at $25. Telephones at Tis. 68. tures.-Astor House 8 per cent debentures placed at par. Perak Sugar debentures 7 per cent at Tla. 96, and Shanghai Waterworks 6 per cent at T s. 98).

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EXCHANGE.

MONDAY. 25th July.

ON LONDON.--

Telegraphic Transfer Bank Bills, on demand

.1/10%

.1/10

Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight

1/10

Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 1/10%

1/10/

.1/107

ON PARIS.-

Bank Bills, on demand Credits 4 months' sight

232

2351 1881

454

ON GERMANY.—

-On demand

ON NEW YORK.-Bank Bills, on demand 447

Credits, 60 days' sight.

On Bombay.-Telegraphic Transfer

Bank, on demand

1371

138

ON CALCUTTA.-Telegraphic Transfer 1371

Bank, on demand

UN SHANGHAI.—Bank, at sight

Private, 30 days' sight

ON YOKOHAMA. On demand ON MANILA. -On demand ON SINGAPORE.-On demand ON BATAVIA,—On demand, ON HAIPHONG.-On demad ON SAIGON-On demand ON BANGKOK.—On demand Sovereigns, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 130 fine, per tael BAR SILVER, per oz.

FREIGHTS.

138

71호

.721

901

No.

Nom. .1100 .21p.o.pm.

...2 p.c.pm. .62

$10 75 .856.80 .2611

From Hankow per Conference Steamers.-To London and Northern Continental porta (vis Shanghai):46/- plus River Freight. To Genos, Marseilles or Havre (via Shanghai):-Tea and General Cargo 41/6 plus River Freight. To New York (overland) :— Tes 1 G$ cents per ib. gross plus River Freight. To New York (vis Suez) Tea and General Cargo 35/- per ton. To Shang- hai:-Tea and General Cargo, Taels 1.80 per ton weight or measurement.

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SHIPPING. ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.

ARRIVALS.

July--

15, Benarty, British str., from Foochow. 15, Chusan, British str., from Shanghai, 15, Hailan, French str., from Pakhoi. 15. James Brand, British str., from Swatow, 15, Quang Nam, French str., from Saigon. 15, Simla, British str., from Bombay. 15, Tsiaan, British str., from Australia. 15, Waishing, British str., from Chinkiang. 16, Choysang, British str., from Canton. 16, Eclipse, British cruiser, from Woosung. 16, Glenfalloch, British str., from Singapore.. 16, Pitsanulok, German str., from Bangkok. 12, Tean, British str, from Manila.

16, Triumph, German str., from Coast Ports. 17, Inkum, British str., from Cardiff. 17, Siberia, Amr. str., from San Francisco. 17, Spezia, German str., from Hamburg. 18, Apenrade, German str., from Pakhoi. 18, Arratoon Apcar, Brit. str., from Calcutta. 18, Bullmouth, British str., from Singapore. 18, Colonies, Belgian str., from Newport. 18, Hinsang, British str., from Hongay. 18, Holstein, German str., from Saigon. 18. Hus, French str., from Kwangchauwan. 18, Kaifong, British str., from Cebu. 18, Nanshan, British str., from Saigon. 18. Pelous, British str., from Liverpool. 18, Yaensung, British str., from Manila. 19, Bar long, British str., from London. 19, Charterhouse, British str., from Singapore. 19, E. B. Sutton, Amr. bqe., from Chefoo. 19, Gogovale, British str., from Cardiff. 19, Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 19, Hyson, British str., from Nagasaki. 19, Kwangtah, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 19, Manhattan, British str., from Barry. 19, Preussen, German str., from Bremen. 18, Rubi, British str., from Manila. 19, Sark, Norwegian str., from Singapore. 19, Thales, British str., from Amoy. 19, Tjilatjap, Dutch str., from Macassar. 20, Decima, German str., from Chefoo. 20, Haiman, British str., from Swatow. 20, Hangsang, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Hongkong, French str., from Haiphong. 20, J. Diederichsen, Ger. str., from Haiphong. 20, Kampot, French str., from Amoy. 20, Kintuck, British str., from Amoy. 20, Laertes, British str., from Saigon, 20, Md. Rickmers, Ger. str, from Bangkok. 2. Nippon, Austrian str., from Tes'e. 20, Progress, German str., from How. 20, Taiwan, British str., from Shanghai. 20, Tsintau, German str., from Bangkok. 21, Ascot, British str., from Moji. 21, Conigsby, British str., from Moji, 21, Gaea, Norwegian str., from Saigon. 21, Java, British str., from London. 21, Kansu, British str, from Tientsin. 21, Mathilda, Norwegian str., from K'notzu. 21, Persia, Austrian str., from Kobe. 21, Koon, German str., from Shanghai. 21, Siam, British str., from Manila. 21, Taifa, German str., from Mauritius. 21, Taishan, British str., from Bangkok, 21, Undine, Norwegian str., from Hongay. 21, Ystahing, British str., from Sourabaya. 21, Yeddo, British str, from Barry. 22, Baron Gordon, British str., from Moji. 22, Coptic, British str., from San Francisco. 22, Haitan, British str., from Coast Porta.

2, Mascotte, British str., from Sunderland. 22, Medan, German str., from Caroline Isld. 22, Meefoo, Chinese str., from Shanghai 22, M. Struve, German str., from Tamsui. 22. Opland, Norwegian str, from Samboangan. 22, 8. Fillans, British str., from Amoy. 22, Sardinia, British str., from Yokohama. 22, Tjapanas, Dutob str., from Amoy. 22, Woosung, British str., from Shanghai. 23, Esang, British str., from Tientsin. 23. Hangsang British str., from Canton. 23, it amber, British storeship, from W'haiwei, 23, Kwangtab, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 23, Legaspi, Amr. str., from Manila, 23, Peare b, British str., from Singapore. 23, Taming, British str., from Manila. 24, Empire, British str., from Australia, 24, Gregory Apcar, Brit. str., from Calent. 24, Haich Ho, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 24, Lyeemoon, Germ ‹u str., from Chinkiang. 24, Prometheas, Norw. str., from Bangkok. 24, Patiala, British str., from Kangoon,