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COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
Messrs. A.. R. Burkill & Sons in their Silk Cir- cular, dated Shanghai, 6th August, state:-The home markets are quiet. Gold Kiling is quoted in London at 12/- and in Lyons at Fea. 34. Raw Sil-Business has been on a small scale during the week and telegrams from the Silk districts quote lower prices. Coarse Silks are in good demand. Yellow Silks-Continue in good demani at advancing prices. Mienchows are also in strong deniand. Hand Filatures.--Nothing doing. Steam Filatures-Only small sales are reported of old cargo, and amongst Chinese there have been some speculative purchases. In now Season Silk we understand that some Filatures have small contracts, but details are difficult to obtain. Waste Silk.-The home markets continue depressed, but a fair volume of business is reported. We quote following sales:-
400 Pels. Showshing Pierced Cocoons 76/77 per cent. at
50 Fil Long Waste at
70
$1
100
Arrivals from the interior are good.
Stock of Curlies 1,2,3 at Pels. 3,000 and Frisonets (all kinds) at 6,000 Pels.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
DAMASKS-~~
Chintzes-Assorted
Velvets-Black, 22 in. Velveteens-18 in.
per yard 01.09 to 0.17 0.23 to (1.45 0.21 to 0.27
per dozen
Handkerchiefs--Imitation Silk 9.45 to
WOOLLENS-
0.73
per yard Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops (1,70 fo 2.50 German
0.60 to 0.75 Habit, Med., and Broad Cloths 100 to 3.50
per piece Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs. 7.80 to 9.50
Assorted
70013 to 9.65 12.30 to 33.00
Camlets-Assorted.. Lastings-30 yds., 31 inches
Assorted
Orleans- Plain, 31 in.
Blankets-8 to 12 lbs.
Fine, quality
iron-Nail Rod
}
1301
to 22.00
10.00 to
per pair 0.6 1 to 0.82
Square, Flat Round Bar(Eng. 14.05 Swedish Bar
to
METALS-
Tls. 1071
130 nett
*
Kading Frisonets 70,20.10 at Curlies I at
**
36/37
90
•
Small Round Royl
We estimate
Hoop ġ to li̟ in.
Wire, 16 25 oz.......
per picul 4.05 to to 4.10 to 4.50 to 6.10 to
14.50 tu
Wire Rope, Old
3.000 to
The prices are
Lead, L.B. & Co, and Hole Chop 8.20
Australian YellowMtal-Muntz 14 20 oz.39,0K)
to
8.20
to
to
$8.50 to $8.55 pe':
7.50 to 7.55
Composition Nails. Japan Copper, Slabs.. "in...
Vivian's 14 20 67.39.00 Elliot's 14 20 oz.39.00 to .61.00 to 38.50 to 79.00 to
to
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 19th August.
the same as when last reported.
Shekloong, No. 1, White..
Do.
2. White.
Do.
1. Brown.
Do.
2, Brown.
Swatow,
Do.
Do.
No. 1, White.....
2, White. 1, Brown..
Do.
2. Brown
Foochow Sugar Candy Shekloong
5.95 to 6.00
3,80 to 5,85 8.40 to 8.45 7.40 to 7.45 5.75 to 5.80 5.65 to 5.70 12.70 to 1275 10.70 to 10.75
RICE. HONGKONG, 19th August.-No demands having come forward, the prices are declining. Saigon, Ordinary...
$2.35 to $2.40
Round, good quality Long
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2
No. 1
Garden,
White,
"
Fine Cargo
OPIUM.
3.65 to 3.70 3.85 to 3.90 2.65 to 2.70 3.60 to 3.65 4.19 to 4.15 4.25 to 4.30
19th August.
Quotations are:-Allowance net to 1 catty
to $1100 per pieul.
Malwa New
Malwa Old
Malwa Older
Malwa V. Old
$1300
Persian five quality.
..$800
Persian extra fine
.$900
Patna New
Patna Old
..$
$1080 $115:1 to $1180 do. .$1250 to $1280 da. to $1330 do. to to $1175 to to $1142) to
$1170 to
do.
Benares New
Benares Old
de do. per chest.
du. do.
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
Shanghai. 11th August.
Messrs. Nool, Murray & Co., in their Report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, state: The news of the actual fall of Port Arthur is still awaited with eager interest, though there is no denying that the tendency in trade cireles here is is some uneasiness amongst importers who have to treat it as already an accomplished fact. There shipments on the way as to what their position would be if the steamers were intercepted by the Russiaus; which might easily happen as long as the Vladivostock fleet is allowed tu cruise about, and that is a strong reason why the release of the greater part of the Japanese Port Arthur Squadron would he welcomed, as after what has recently befallen the shipping of neutrals it is impossible to feel secure, In spite of the relaxation in the restrictions on shipments to Newchwang only two small steamers have cleared for that Port direct and i consequently shipments have been comparatively light. One of the most interesting features of the week has been a decided revival in the enquiry for goods for Corea shipment within a month or two from Manchester, and also for next Spring Business generdly has undoubtedly hewn much stacker both from stock and for arrival. The
available supply here of staple goods is rapidly diminishing and cannot be replenished to any appreciable extent for the next two or three months, and meanwhile clearances are improving, The dealers fully expect a decided advance in prices and a brisk demand for hard cargo during HONGKONG, 12th August.-The prices ruling the next four weeks. So far the Auction results are as follows :~~~- COTTON YARN-
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20, ...$ 90.00 to $128.00 English-Nos. 16 to 24, 114.00 to 120.00 120.00 to 128.00 136.00 to 142.00 155.00 to 170.00
22 to 24.
28 to 32, 38 to 42, Reported sales 6,000 hale», COTTON PIECE GOODS-
Grey Shirtings-6 lbs.
:
7 lbs.
8.4 lbs.
9 to 10 lbs.
58 to 60
→
64 to 66 Fine
per hale
per piece 2.20 to 2.30 2.35 to 2.50 3.20 to 4.10 4.10 to 5.50 White Shirtings-51 to 50 rd. 2.90 to 3.10 3.20 to 3.75 4.00 to 5.50 6.20 to 8.25 Book-folds 5.50 to 8.20 Victoria Lawns-12 yards
0.80 to
1.10 T-Cloths-6lbs. (32 in.), Ord'y. 2.25 to 2.50
7lbs. (32 .. ).
2.75 to 3.00 6lbs. (32 ), Mexs. 2.25 to 2.75 7lbs. (32 1.
3.00 to 3.25 8 to 8.4 0.
4.00
2
, (36 in.) 3.20 to
5.25
to
Drills, English—40 yds., 13} {
to 14 lbs.
FANCY COTTONS—
Turkey Red Shirtings—14 to
Brocades - Dyed
→
8 lbs.
8.00
1.80 to 3.90
0.18 to 0.14
do not look as though their anticipations would he realised. For next year's delivery, however, a good enquiry has continued, and the dealers have been found willing enough to book even so far ahead as April shipment. In this Manchester manufacturers have been more easy to deal with than they are in America, where a lower range of Cotton prices later on in the season is not looked upon as at all a certainty. Towards the close Some Native operators have thought it advisable to settle part of their exchange against forward purchases, which has rather depressed sterling rates The market is steady in Manchester, the leading makers of China Cloths being engaged well ahead. The spot quotation for Mid American Cotton has fallen to 6.08d. but we have not heard of any reliable quotations for "futures." Egypt- ian is up to 7 d. The market in New York seems to be strong and excited. A steady demand has continued for this market and quite an exten. sive business must have been transacted one way and another, but it is extremely difficult to gather, any details. It is noticeable the buying is now done in more retail quantities than it was in former years. The Yarn market is still active at steady to firm prices for the imported article, and this morning it is rumoured a large deal in local spinnings has taken place. The prospects for the Cotton crop continue favourable, but at the same time forward contracts for the new staple, mostly for export, are being made at pretty full rates.
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[August 22, 1904.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Per P. & O. steamer Simla, sailed on 18th Aug. For Antwerp or Hamburg:-25 cases bristles. For London or Manchester:-50 bales waste silk. For Lyons:- 127 bales raw silk. For St. Chamond:-30 bales raw silk For Marseilles :- 14 hales raw silk, 150 bales waste silk, 10 cases human hair. For London: - 95 bales raw silk, 9. cases silks, B cases cigars, 289 hales tea from Amoy, 22 bales tea from Foochow, 3 cases hird feathers, 6 cases iron flasks, 1 case blackwood- ware, 1 case curios. 1 case carpets, 2 cases wearing apparel For Milan:-10 bales raw si k
Per P. & O. steamer Borneo, sailed 19th Aug. Fr London:-500 hales hemp, 4,510 boxes tea, 2,170 cases preserves, 75 casks preserves, 4 cases éigars, 30 cases chinaware, 20 cases bristles, 25 rolls matting, 2 cases enamelware, 2 cases wood- ware, 5 cases lids, 1 case silk piece gools, 7 cases private effects. For Hamburg:-50 bales nar- ei sus bulbs. For Manchester:-50 bales waste silk. For Glasgow:-15 cases woodware, For London or Manchester:-150 bales waste silk. Fr London or Hamburg or Havre:-75 bales feathers.
SHARE REPORTS.
HONGKONG, 19th August, 1904.-Demand has ruled activo throughout the past week, and im. portant advances have been established in most of our leading stocks,
BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais contivue firm with small sales and further buyers at $665. The London rate is £68. Nationals are ùn. changed at 838 buyers.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions, after sales at $540, close firmer with buyers at $5424. Cantons have improved to 8210 with sales and farther buyers. China Traders are weak at 863, North Chinas and angtszes are without change.
FIRE INSURANCES. --Hongkongs contion" strong at $310 buyers. Chinas have sold and are in further request at $83.
SHIPPING. Hongkong. Canton and Macaos are weak at $28 ex the balf-vearly dividend of $14 per share paid on the 17th instant, but there are buyers of small lots at 8:7 Indo-Chines har sold at varying r tes between $112 and $116 casb, and at $118 and $119 for December d livery, closing firm with cash buyers at $115. China and Manilas can still be placed at $26; aud Star Ferries at $33 and $23 for the old and n-w issues respectively. Douglases are quiet with small sales and probable sellers at $35. Shell Transports are firmer with buyers at 24/-. REFINERIES, China Sugars after dropping to 8181 have rapidly improved to $188 with sales at intervening rates, market closing Luzons are still neglected at 89 sellers. strong. Limited, bing now in liquidation is eliminated MINING. The Punjom M ning Company,
from our list. Raubs have sold and are in request at the reduced rat、 of 86!.
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.-Hong- koug and Whampoa Dicks have continued in strong favour, aud sales at from $225 to $235 cash and for settlement delivery bare been booked, market closing with further bayers at $235. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves, after sales at $117, bave receded to $116 sellers. New Amoy D cks continue out of favour at $274. Faruhams, after dropping to Tls. 170, are some- what firmer with sales at Tls. 1711⁄2 and Tis. 1724, closing in further request locally at the latter rate.
LANDS, HOTELS. AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands bave sold at $153, and more shares are procurable. Kowloon Lands continus in request at $38. West Points after sales at 861 and $62 are easier with sellers at 861. Hong- kong Hotels have sold at $1364 down to $133, but close somewhat firmer with buyers at $134. Humphreys Estates have improved to 813 at which there are further sellers. Shanghai Lands are quoted Tls. 112.
COTTON MILS --Without business; quota- tions unchanged.
MISCELLANEOUS. --Green Island Cements have sold and are in further request at 8291.. Watsons at Siò. China Borneos have been placed at $104, and Eleotrics (old) bave improved
to $154; the new shares can still be placed at $91. Ices are stropper with buyers at 82474. Steam Waterboats hure been booked at $19, and China Providents at $94. Powell have improved to $12 buyers and Watkins to 89 buyers. Steam Laundries are on offer at 87.
Memos:-Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporatien half-yearly meeting to-morrow,
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