170
COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
Mosers, A. R. Burkill & Sons' Silk Circular, dated Shanghai, 17th Feb., 1906, states:-The home markets are firm. Gold Kiling is quoted in London at 12.7 and in Lyons at Fcs. 35.09, Raw Silks A fair business has been done in Tsatless during the period under review, about 400 bales being Coarse Silks are neglected. Yellow Silks. The market continues firin but very little business has been done. Hand Filatures.-A settlement of 200 bales of crack chops is recorded for America on the basis of Tis. 730 for M. H. Y. Blue Dragon Extra, a small business has also been done in lower grade Filatures for that market.
settled.
Steam Filatures.-A few small settlements are
-
reported but at present prices consumption is very limited. Waste Silks.-Continues very quiet, the high rates of exchange making business exceed- ingly difficult.
SUGAR.
HONGKONG, 2nd March.-A downward ten- dency continues, market being very dull. Shekloong, No. 1, White......$8.40 to $8.45pcl.
2, White...... 7.20 to 7.25 1, Brown...... 6:80 to
Do. Swatow,
No. 1, White
Do Do.
11
"
#
6.35
*"
**
2, Brown...... 5.30 to
5.45
"
8.00 to
8.10
"1
Do.
31
Do.
"
2, White...... 7.10 to 1, Brown...... 6.00 to
7.15
"
6.05
"3
Do.
2. Brown
$3
***
5.60 to ....10.50 to 10 60 9.55 to 9.60
5.65
*1
1
RICE.
Foochow Sugar Candy.
Shekloong!
HONGTONG, 2nd March. the same as when last reported. Saigon, Ordinary
FF
Round, good quality.. Long...
The prices are
Siam, Field mill cleaned, No. 2.....
"
Garden,
White,.
$2.80 to $2.85
....... 3.60 to 3.65 3.70 to 3.75 2.90 to 2.95 No. 1...... 3.75 to 3.80 ............................. 4.00 to 4.05 ............ 4.20 to 4.25
OPIUM.
HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
representatives of Manchester firms and Com- panies, but we fear that for a time they will meet with nothing but disappointment. The trade has undoubtedly been overdone already, and unless and are prepared to sell their wares 40 or 50 per manufacturers get a sudden fit of philanthropy cent. under present prices the trade is not going to show any sudden expansion. The Liverpool quotations being 5.82d. for Mid. American and market keeps fairly steady for Cotton, the latest std for Egyptian. The price in New York has recovered to 11.00 cents for "July Option." Tho market there for domestics is ns firm as ever, and is being encouraged by fresh purchases for China at extreme prices. The export of Plain Cottons from England appears to be moderating, being only 16 Million yards for the fortnight ending 16th inst. The Yarn market has been greatly spinnings showing a decline of fully three taels. affected by the rise in exchange, the imported Cotton barely steady.
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[March 5, 1900
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS. HANKOW, 21st Feb., 1906-The prices quoted are for the net shipping weight excluding cost of packing for export :-
Cowhides, Best Selected.
Per plent ...Tls. 38.00
Do. Seconds.......... Goatskins, untanned, chiefly white color Buffalo Hides, Best Selected
Buffalo Horns, average 3-lbs, each White China Grass, Wachang and/or
Poochi..
WhiteChinaGrass, Sinshan and/orChayu Green China Grass, Szechuen Jute
White Vegetable Tallow, Kinchow..... White Vegetable Tallow, Pingchew
and/or Macheng
do.
White Vegetable Tallow, Mongyu Green Vegetable Tallow, Kiyu. Animal Tallow Gallnuts, usual shape
Do. Plum Tobacco, Tingchow .......................................................
Do. Wongkong Black Bristles Feathers, Grey and/or White Duck
Wild Duck Turmeric "}
*
**
Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co.'s Fortnightly Produce Circular, dated Shanghai 19th February, states :-Galinuts.-Plum-shaped Galls are very scarce and the small parcels that are offered find ready buyers. Demand for usual Galls is very slow as the price naked by dealers does not suit con- sumers. Cowhides. There is no change to report. Prices are as high as ever and the rising exchange makes business even more difficult. Supplies are Sesamum Seed rather small, which encourages Chinese to show Sesamum Seed Oil a very firm front,
Tobacco.-Nothing doing. | Vegetable Tallow Seed Oil. Feathers.--The demand for this article has been Wood Oil somewhat better during the time under review | Tea Oil but prices remain about the same. Cotton.-The drop in American Coston, which has had a weaken- ing influence on the Japanese market, combined with a rise in exchange, has induced local dealers | to lower their prices. There will have to be a further reduction, however, before export business in possible again. Tallow. This article is only of very little interest for the moment as prices are too high. Strawbraid.-Market for all mottled braids, white plaits, and fine split remains very firm.
Stocks are very small and supplies do not meet the demand. Goatskin Rugs.-The demand for this article continues, and prices have further advanced in the meantime. Wool Large supplies have arrived and found ready purchasers at steady prices.
HONGKONG QUOTATIONS, HONGKONG, 5th March, 1906.
Apricot
Borax...
Cassia
Cloves Camphor
Cow Bezoar
.$30 .$16 .$14. ,, $19.50
**
.$86
$150 "
#1
.
*
Fine Cargo
(old
Quotations are:-
HONGKONG, 3rd March. -Allowance net to 1 catty.
Malwa New
.$1000 to
Malwa Old
per picul
$1050 to
do.
Malwa Older
$1100 to
do.
Malwa Very Old ....$1170
to
do.
Persian Fine Quality $1050
to
do.
Persian Extra Fine... $1100
to
do.
Patna New
.$860 to
per chest.
Patna Old
$845 to
do.
Benares New .*..........$805
to
do.
Benares Old
to
do.
Fennel Seed Galangal Grapes
J1
"
Kismis
"
Glue
.$25
2)
Olibanum
$2
Oil Sandalwood
$200
23
Rosa.....
19
$50
.$150
33
.$9
**
$4
92
.$24 $11
$29
*
"
PIECE GOODS.
Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co.'s Report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, dated Shanghai, 22nd February, 1906, states:-The week under review has been a most disappointing one, and this is chiefly attributable to the continuous wet. The working of cargo in almost at a standstill, for the reason that it is practically impossible to engage the labour, and all the wharves and godowns are in a terribly congested state. It is hoped that the weather will clear up sufficiently to permit the Tientsin steamers to load before the 1st March, on which date it is proposed to despatch the first flight. The natives have so much on hand that is already paid for, that the quantity sent up promises to be extra large; and it will need to be, if any perceptible reduction is made in the stock. Pending the delivery of a good proportion of these heavy quantities they are carrying, the dealers are not disposed to enter into fresh transactions, especially with a rising exchange, and consequently the trade at the moment is at a dead-lock. It is doubtless for these reasons prices at auction show some weakness, though it must be confessed they might have been much worse. It is, however, no doubt policy on the part of the trade here to up-hold the prices obtained at these regular public sales, as the particulars are so liable to be circulated in the country. The Manchester market is easing down considerably and is showing unmistakable signs that business is desired, and that for fairly prompt execution. Tempting offers are being received, and counter offers at a considerable reduction are being unexpectedly accepted. The Indian demand is evidently satisfied for the time being and the China trade is being cultivated. It will not be for want of exploiting if the trade does not increase, for the place seems to be full of the
Raisins Senna Leaves Sandalwood Saltpetre
.$110 .8650
$150
.$40 $95
$14 .$19
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
$15
$250 $160
HONGKONG, 2nd March. The prices ruling
are as follows:-- COTTON YARN-
25
#
per bale $90.00 to $128.00 140.00 to 160,00 180.00 to 165.00 167.50 to 180.00 to 190.00
83.50
18.50
65.00 8 25
12,00
11.60
18.50
€4.50 9.00
8.60
8.00
· 8.70
10,00
16.80
18.50
8.50
11:00
115.00
(nom.).
3.50
4.00
7.60
(nom.)
8.85
-10.00
Per P. & O. steamer Delhi, sailed on 24th Feb. For Manchester-1 case silks, 158 bales waste silk. For Lyons:-125 bales raw silk. For Marseilles:-60 bales waste silk, 8 cases feathers, 194 bales raw silk. For London:-1 case silk, 30 bales raw silk, 105 boxes Mexican dollars, 3 cases feathers, 3 cases cigars, 4 packages sundries. For Gibraltar:-2 cases silks.
Per P. & O. steamer Sumatra, sailed on 28th February. For London :- 2 cases cigars, 8 cases camphor oil, 34 cases camphor, 94 bales canes, 28 ži cares chinaware, 2 cases feathers. For London S -50 rolls mats and matting, 478 bales waste silk, 100 packages tea, 6 packages private effects and curios, 50 packages merchandise (opt.)
TONNAGE.
HONGKONG, 23rd February-Freights remain about the same as last reported. From Saigon to Hongkong 14 cents per picul last; to one port Philippines 28 cents nominal; to one port North Coast Java several handy sized carriers closed at 25 cents to 27 cents per pioul, and more tonnage might be placed at the latter rate; to Japan two! local boats fixed at 29 cents and the Japanese str. Kotohira Maru fixed in Japan for a port cargo of 35,000 piculs at 274 cents; to Vladivostock 55 cents per picul was paid for a 32,000 piculs steamer, but tonnage is now obtainable at 45 cents. From North Coast Java to this 25 cents last. From Bangkok to Hongkong 28 cents and 21 cents per picul. Coal Freights are weak. Moji to this $1.80 last; Amoy $1.75, From Hongay to this $1.40; to Canton $2 per ton last; to Amoy $2.25 per ton. The following are the settlements::-
Kotohira Maru-Japanese steamer, 2,308 tons, Moji to Hongkong $1.10 per ton.
Oro-British steamer, 2,147 tons, Moji to Hong kong $1.30 per ton.
Triumph-German steamer, 769 tons, Hongay to Canton $2 per ton.
Holstein-German steamer, 1,103 tons, 1-3. porta - North Coast Java to Hongkong 25 cents per 175.00 | picul.
Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20, English-Nos. 16 to 24, 22 to 24, 28 to 82, 38 to 42, Reported sales 9,000 bales. COTTON PIECE GOODS-
per piece Grey Shirtings—6 lbs. $2.20 to $2.25
7 lbs.
2.30 to 2.40 8.4 lbs. 3.00 to 4.00 9 to 10 lbs.... 4.10 to 5.30 White Shirtings-54 to 56 rd. 2.80 to 8.00 58 to 60 3.10 to 8.60 64 to 66 8.80 to 5.40 Fine
6.10 to 8.00 Book-folds 5.80 to 8.10 Victoria Lawns-12 yards 0.80 to 1.00 T-Cloths-6lbs. (82 in.), Ord'y. 2.20 to 2.80 2.70 to 8.00 Mexs. 2.25 to 2.70 7lbs. (82,, :), 2.90 to 8.20 8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.)8.25 to 3.80 Drills, English-40 yds., 134 5.10 to 8.00 to 14 lbs.
7lbs. (32, 6lbs. (32,
"
**
"
Phuyen-French steamer, 1,298 tons, Sour baya to Hongkong 28 cents per pioul
Loyal-German steamer, 1,237 tons, Bangkok to Hongkong 21 and 28 cents per picul.
Petrarch-German steamer, 1,252 tons, Saigon to Vladivostock 55 cents per pical.
Heimdal Norwegian steamer, 761 tons, Saigon to Batavia 26 cents per picul,
Changchow-Briti h steamer, 1,208 tons, Saigon to Kobe 20 cents per pical.
Hanyang-British steamer, 1,207 tons, Saigon to Kobe 29 cents per picul.
Thelma Norwegian steamer, 1,187, tons, to one port North Coast Java 24 cents per
Victoria-Swedish steamer, 1,181 tons. Saig to one port North Coast Java 27 cents per p
Bourbon-French steamer, 907 tons, Saigon, t Hongkong 131 cents cpion
837 tons, Saigo
Pronto Norwegian steame to Hongkong 15 cents par picul
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