November 18, 1905.]
Per P. & O. steamer Socotra, sailed on 8th Nov., For Rotterdam:-100 bales hemp. For Man- chester:-50 bales waste silk. For Marseilles: 4 bales human hair, 9 cases porcelain. For Lon- don:-60 sacks gum copal, 1,316 bales hemp, 50 half-chesta tea (from Foochow), 1,218 boxes tea, 204 rolls mats and matting, 1 case ginger, 40 cases bristles, 177 bales waste silk, 278 bales! capes, 4 packages sundrics, 12 packages wet ginger and 2 cases bedsteads.
SHARE REPORTS.
HONGKONG, 10th November, 1995. - The Shanghai Races, and the King's birthday holi- days have accentuated the dulness of a nearly stagnant market, and the little business we have to report shows a further tendency to weakness in nearly all stocks. The continued rise in the sterling rate of exchange, and the tightness of money among the Chinese, remain the chief causes of the present weakness and dulness. Exchange on London 28. 04d. T.T.
BANKS. Hongkong aud Shanghais have ruled fairly steady during the week with sales at $910, but at time of writing a tendency to weakness is apparent, and lower rates seem likely to rule in the immediate future. The market closes at $910 sellers, London £93 10s. Od. Nationals unchanged and without business.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have found further buyers at $760, but close quiet with probable sellers at that rate. Cantons continue neglected but steady at quotation. Traders have changed hands in small lots at $91 closing with buyers at that rate. Yangtsz s and North Chinas unchanged and without business.
Chin
FIRE INSURANCES.-Hongkongs remain on offer at $340 without inducing any but a small business, while Chiuas have declined to $88 with sales and sellers.
SHIPPING.Hongkong, Canton and Macaos! have been on offer during the week at $264, but we have no business to report. Indos bave been practically out of the market with only a very small business to report at $94. Douglases are enquired for at $32, but shares are firmly held and the small demand remains unsatisfied. China and Mauilas and Shells contiune neglect- ed, and Star Ferries fail to find buyers at quotations.
REFINERIES-China Sugars contiune quiet, but a small business forward at an equivalent rate to $220 cash is repeted At the time of closing cash or settlement shares are obtainable at $218. Luzons have sellers at quotation, but we have no business to report.
MINING. --No change or business to report. DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong. kong and Whampoa Docks, with a few shares offering, and no buyers, have further receded to $179. Kowloon Wharfs have found buyers at $109, and more shares could be placed at the rate. At $109 however shares are obtainable to a limited extent. Farnhams have ruled fairly steady between Tls. 140 and Tls. 142. New Amoy Docks unchanged and without business.
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Closing quotations are as follows:-
COMPANY.
Alhambra
Banks-
PAID UP.
QUOTATION.
Hongkong & S'hai..
$20 $100, buyers
$125 $910, sellers
London, £93.10
National B. of China Bell's Asbestos E. A..... 128. Gd, China-Borneo Co.......
£5
$38, buyers
$7, buyers
$12
$11), sellers
China Light & P. Co.
$10
$91
China Provident
$10
$9.5, buyers
Cotton Mills—
i
Ewo......
TIS
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands have been enquired for in a small way at $1261 but no shares seem to be available, and at the close buyers are willing to pay $127 without however bringing out shares. Kowloon Lands are wanted at $40, but we bave business te report. Hongkong Hotels have been in demand during the week and sales have resulted at $1481 and at better than equi- valent rates forward market closing with buyers at quotation. Humphreys, with a few shares on offer, have receded to $123 sellers.
COTTON MILLS.--Ewos have slightly improved to Tls. 55; we bara nothing else under this heading to report.
MISCELLANEOUS. China Borneos have declined to $11f without business. Green Islands
Hongkong International Laou Kung Mow Soychee Dairy Farm
50 Tis. 35, buyers $10 $141, sellers
Tls. 75 Tls. 45 Tls. 100 Tls. 60
TIR. 500
86
Docks & Wharves-
Farnham, B. & Co... Tls. 100 H. & K. Wharf & G..
H. & W. Dock
New Amoy Dock...
Tls. 250 $171, buyers
Tls 12 $60
$109, buyers $50 $180, sellers $61 1817
S'hai & H. Wharf... Tls. 100 Tls. 1971 Fenwick & Co., Geo...
G. Island Cement. Hongkong & C. Gas.... Hongkong Electric..
Do. New
H. H. L. Tramways. Hongkong Hotel Co.. Hongkong Ice Co.... Hongkong Rope Co.....l H'kong S. Waterhoatį.
$25
$27, sellers 1825, sellers
$10 $201, sales & sel 210 $175, buyers $10 $15, buyers $5 $91, buyers $100 $215.
850 8148), buyers $25 $235 $50 $152 $10 $14, sellers
Insurances -
Canton China Fire... China Traders Hongkong Fire.. North China. Union Yangtsze Land and Buildings- H'kong Land Invest. Humphreys' Estate Kowloon Land & B. Shanghai Land..... Tls. West Point Building
have found buyers at $994, Watsons, after sales at $133, have declined to $134 with sales 1nd probably a few more shares could be placed at the latter rate. China Providents have improved to $9.25 with buyers and Dairy Farms show some firmness at $174. Electrics, both old and new, have been enquired for at quota. tions, but no shares seem available,
Mining-
Charbonnages Raubs..
Philippine Co. Refineries-
China Sugar. Luzon Sugar... Steamship Companies
China and Manila.. Douglas Steamship H., Canton & M. Indo-China S.N. Co. Shell Transport Co.
Do. Preference.. Star Ferry
Do. New Shanghai & H. Dyeing' South China M. Post. Steam Laundry Co....
Do. New
$50 $330, sellers $20 $88, sellers $25 891, sales & buy. $50 $310, sales & sel. £5 Tls. 901, buyers $100 $760, sales
$60 $172)
$100 $127, huyers $10 $121, sellers $30 $40, buyers
50 Tls. 122 $50 $55, sellers
Kes.250.8490
18 103, buyers
$10 $6, sellers
Stores & Dispensaries.
Campbell, M. & Co. Powell & Co., Wm.: Watkins.... Watson & Co., A. S... United Asbestos..
Do. Founders!
$100 $218, sellers $100 $14, sellers
$25 $19, buyers $50 $32, buyers $15 $26), sellers £10 $94, buyers
£1 256 £10 28. 10s. $10 $32, sellers $5 $25, sellers $50 $50
$25 $20, sellers $5 $8, buyers $3 $73
$10 $36 $10 $11, sellors $10 $61, sellers
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| A single transaction is reported in China Traders 1at 390, Ex. 73. Shipping.-Indo-Chinas, ▲ very mengre business has been done at Tls. 68 and 67 for October, and Tls. 694 for December. No other business reported. Docks and Wharves.-8. C. Farnham, Boyds. The market opened at Tis. 140 for October and Tls. 12 for December, receding on the Settlement Day to Tls. 138 for October and Tls. 139 and 1394 for December. After the Settlement the market strengthened to Tis. 140 for cash, while the forward rate has improved to Tls. 144 for December. There is very little business doing. S. & H. Wharf Co. remain in demand and with but a little business have improved from Tls. 190 cash to Tls. 1924, with havers at Tls. 195 for December. Yangtaze Wharf & Godowns have been placed at Tls. 190- ash with further buyers. Sugars.-No business reported. Mining. -A single transaction is reported in Chinese Engineering and Mining Co. Shares at Tls. 9.75. Weihaiwei Golds are still in demand at $9. Lands. Shanghai Lands have changed hands in small quantities Tls. 122. Industrial. Ewos have improved to Ils. 56 cash at which rate there are buyers, and Tls. 564 for November has been paid. Laou Kung Mows have been done at TÎs, 60 cash and Tls. 61 for December. Soey Chees have been dealt in at Tls. 252). Gases have buyers at Tls. 125. China Flours. A few shares have changed hands at Tls. 85, and there are further buyers at this figure. Maatschappij, &c., in Langkats. As usual we have seen a very variable market which it is impossible to keep accurate track of. The market opened weak with transactions at Tls. 2324 and Tls. 230 cash, Tis. 2324 and 235 for October and Tis. 240 to 236) for December. Just before the Settlement slightly lower rates prevailed, namely, Ts. 280 for October and Tla. 235 for December. After the Settlement, however, on the 31st October shares were rushed up from Tls. 240 to 2474 cash, and Tls, 250 for December with buyers. The following day with equally little reason the market dropped to former rates, namely, Tls. 240 cash and Tls. 242) December, at which rates the market closed. It is extremely difficult for ¦ brokers to follow these heavy fluctuations, and for operators it is exceedingly dangerous. Stores & Hotels.-Hall & Holtz. We hear of a small business at $26, but unrepòrted. Central Stores. There are sellers at quotation. Astor House. There are buyers at $28. II. des Col. A few shares can be had at Tls. 18. Miscellaneous.- Telephones have changed hands at Tls. 56). No other business reported. Loans & Debentures.w No business reported.
ON LONDON.~
EXCHANGE.
MONDAY, 13th November.
Bank Bills, on demand
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight
Bauk Bills, at 4 months' sight
.2/0.8
.2/01
.2/07
2/0
Credits, at 4 months' sight.........2/01
Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight2/019
ON PARIS.-
Bank Bills, on demand
..255
Credits 4 months' sight
259
OY GERMANY.-On demand
...207
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
.491
Credits, 60 days' sight
50+
(IN BOMBAY.-Telegraphic Transfer ...1511
Bank, on demand...
$10 $13, sellers
$4 $9 $10 $160
1514
ON CALCUTIA.-Telegraphic Transfer 151
Bank, on demand
1514
ON
711 721
1. 991 991
VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers.
Messrs. J. P. Bisset & Co., of Shanghai, in their Share Report for the week ending the 2nd Nov, 1905, state:The past week has not been dis- tinguished for any particular activity, and with the exception of a rise and corresponding drop in Maatschappij, &c., in Langkat Shares, and a slight recovery in 8. C. Farnham, Boyds, there is nothing of particular interest to report. The October settlement took place on the 30th, and although some losses were sustained, a satisfactory settle- ment was made. The T. T. rate on London to-day is 2/9. Bank H. & S. Bank. No business reported. The Hongkong quotation is 8907.50 sellers, and the latest Loudon quotation is | £92.10.0. Marine and Fire Insurance.--North Chinas have been placed at Tls. 91.50 and 90 ex- div., exchango, 73, both sales to Hongkong. Yangtsze Insurance Co. A small lot have changed hands at $172.50 with further sellers at this price.
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HANGHAI.-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 demand ON SAIGON-On demand.. ON BANGKOK,-Оn demand SEVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate GOLD_LEAF, 100 fine, per tael BAR SILVER, per cz.
FREIGHTS.
...7 p.o. pm.
1214 .11 p.o.pm.
.1
p.c.pm.
614
$9.80
.852.20
.29
From Hankow per Conference Steamers.-To London and Northern Continental ports 46/- per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To Genos, Mar- seilles or Havre 41/6 per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (via Suez) 82/- per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (over- land):-Tea G. $1 cents per lb. gross, plus river freight. To Shanghai:-Tea and General Cargo, Taols 1.80 per ton weight or measurement.
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