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COMMERCIAL.
SILK.
Messrs. A. R. Burkill & Sons' Silk Circular, dated Shanghai, 30th March, 1906, states:-The home markets are firm, Gold Kiling is quoted in London at 12-9. Raw Silks.-There has been very little inquiry for Taatlees, and we only hear of oné transaction, Yellow Silks.-Very little do- ing, a sale of Mienyang 8. C. 1 is recorded at 118. 860. Hand Filatures.-There have been several enquiries from America during the past week for Crack Chops and Shanghai Re-reels, and a settlement of Mayhun Yes & Sun Tien Changs is recorded on the basis of Tls. 731 for Blue Dragon Extra Lower grade Filatures have also been in some demand. Steam Filatures.- Åre neglected. Waste Silks.-Very little business doing. Gun Wastes are in small supply and held for prices above buyers' ideas. Tussah Waste is held for Tls. 24 Filature 50-60 and Tls. 23 for Newchwang Cargo, but buyers offer Tis, 1-11 less and no business has been done.
KOBE MARKET REPORT
The Kobe Market Report, published under the direction of the Hiogo and Osaka General Cham- ber of Commerce, dated 30th March, 1906, has the following:-
IMPORTS,
HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
RICE.
Messrs. Wm. G. Hale & Co.'s Circular, dated Saigon 6th April, 1906, states:-But very few transactions having been concluded since our last advices, prices have somewhat decreased, and our market closes easier notwithstanding the con- tinued scanty arrivals from the Interior.
We quote for April to May delivery.
No. 2 White sifted (trić) steam milled
(round)
per picul
No. 2 White unsifted (ordinaire) steam
milled (round)..
5% Cargo steam milled (round). 10% Cargo steam milled (round). 20% Cargo steam milled (round).
- [April 16, 1906,
AMOY CUSTOM RETURNS APRIL 6TH, 1906. passed through the Amoy Custom House from
List of the principal gooda : 24th March to 30th March, 4 p.m., 1906 -
IMPORTS Goodg Cotton, Raw, Indian ......................................... pls.
Native Yarn
+7
Shirtings, Grey T-Cloths
Shirtings, White
$3.25
T. Rød Shirting .......i
$2.88
Drills
$2.80
$2.70
Shirtings Dyed, Brocades. Dyed...
Damasks
Camlets
Lasting
Spanish Stripes
• Prices according to terms and conditions.
PIECE GOODS.
Lustres, Figured Lead, in pigs Tin in slabs.
Iron, Nail rod Quicksilver Iron, Old Ironwire
Rice
Opium, Patna.
Kiangsu Sesamum Seed Rapanwood
QUANTIRE:<
187 Li 1,008-
pos:
4,950 €
3103
31
#*
16.
129
演唱
2
89
28
yds.
54
pls.
181
D
62
#
D
52
41
»
26,558
"
Benares Persian
10
11
+
11
Szechuan Yunnan
28
19
31
31
49
434
19
#
60
#
J
85
ED
9,467
1,969
7,746
229
"
Sandalwood. Rattans
Wheat
Flour
Beancake
Beans and Peas Bicho de Mer Matse Tea
Oil, Keosine Amerisan........
Borneo in bulk Russian
Bulk
זי
Tobacco Leaf Varmicelli
4
גד
pcs.
gal.
toną. pls.
35
EXPORTS Goode
Sugar, White
Brown
"
10
pls.
18883
98,820
816
L
QUANTITY
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Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co.'s latest Report on the Shanghai Piece Goods Trade, dated Shanghai, 5th April, 1906, states:-The forward buying in Manchester mentioned in our last appears to have emanated from some of the head offices at home of houses here, and was not in any way induced by recommendations from this side. It is indeed diametrically opposed to the ideas held by our leading importers, who are looking askance at the enormous stocks at present hers (more than three times the quantity at this time last year), and the ample supplies afloat and on order. The manufacturers have evidently im- pressed upon the buyers the necessity of securing the cloth for well known and long established chops at once if the goods are wanted for the next spring trade, as the best terms that can ba obtained, as regard delivery, are for December. Cotton.-American.-An appreciable rise in January shipment. The business seems to be quotations has taken place during the fortnight confined principally to the goods of one manu- due to the latest report of the year's crop being facturer of favourite cloths, both for this and the 10,897,000 bales, including Linters, which is
Indian markets, and does not embrace the trade smaller than anticipated. Nevertheless this rise as a whole, other manufacturers being found able in the producing districts has not affected the
to take orders to a moderate extent for much local market, as some forward transactions have carlier delivery. The first of the return steamers taken place at Y34.50 to Y84.75 which must be
from Newchwang is due to-day when it may be speculative as the home quotations are over possible to glean a few more particulars of the f86.50. Spot quotation is nominal at Y34 for state of market. It is said the attempt to abolish middling. Indian. Owing to the heavy arrivals the old three months credit system has failed and and the large stock held by Mills the market is been abandoned, but the Japanese are still refus-
Coal The quotations for spot preling to redeem their war,notes except in the way xtremely dull. considerably below home prices, consequently of exchange for their manufactures. English and very little business is being done and there is no
American goods are consequently being neglected enquiry for forward. Chinese.-A very small in the country and holders find it difficult to business is being done at current quotation, best move the heavy stocks they have on hand, It quality at Y27.50, common quality at Y22.75.
would seem to be quite a feasible thing for some Shirtings.-Greys, Whites.
of our local financial institutions to send up a million or two of the superfluous hard cash at present here and buy up those war notes, which no doubt they could do at a substantial discount, and so make a handsome profit and at the same time greatly facilitate Foreign trade. Something must soon be done to relieve the deadlock that at present exists. Shipments to the North are very slack, the steamers being engaged chiefly in carrying rice and other comestibles. The River
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS, trade is better in the way of re-exports, but there Messrs. Arnhold, Karberg & Co.'s Fortnightly is still considerable room for improvement. Man- Produce Circular, dated Shanghai, 2nd April. chester is very strong and makers appear able to 1908, states -Galinuts.—Plumshaped Galls aro command full rates. Cotton is firm, the latest exceedingly scarce and we have not heard of any Liverpool quotations being 6.04d. for Mid-Ameri- new business having been done in the meantime.. can and 9id. for Egyptian. The export to Hong-There is also very little doing in usual Galls, as kong and China last month was 50,000,000 yarda prices do not suit home buyers. Cowhides......... of Plain Cottons and 1,000 bales Yarn to Shang- | Only small parcels have changed hands in the hai. There have been more telegrams of late meantime. Prices remain as high as ever... concerning the American markets, which appear Tobacco.- Nothing doing. Feathers.--- Only to be stronger than ever, and very stiff prices are limited business has been done in the meantime.” quoted for some of the favorite cloths. The Yarn Prices especially for Grey Szechuen duckfesthers" markets are keeping fairly steady, but the stock are rather high. Cotton.-The dealers continue - of Indian Spinnings is increasing perceptibly, their policy of waiting for higher prices which, Native Cotton is easier again on the cessation of; however, do not seem to come. Exchange has A the export enquiry.
not been favouring holders, and consumers in Japan and Europe seem to be determined not toɛ. increase their limits. Tallow.-There is very:: little doing, pricos asked by dealers being, too. high. Strawbraid.-Supplies of 7 end Split are coming forward more freely and prices for medium“ qualities will probably be somewhat lower in the near future. Mottleds, Yangchen and Shinkes remain scarce. Goatskin Rugs.-The 'demand is as keen as ever, but supplies are getting smaller:- Wool-Sheep-Market strong; all descriptions": are in good demand.
are
Little to report. Demand in general continues small, and the tendency of the market weak. Cotton Goods and Fancies.-Prints, Velvets.-No change. Cotton Italians, Lawns.— Have again declined. Umbrella Cloths are firm and in request. Worsteds and Woollens. - Heavy Woollens, Deliveries about over for this season. Light Woollen Goods, -Are in active demand and prices fairly remu- nerative. Window Glass.-- Quiet and weak. Arrivals are large and as prices at home are anything but firm, values here remain very low. Metals. Dull and lifeless with declining prices here as well as at home. Pig-iron sales are reported at 50d. from stock which is still very large. Bar-iron is declining. Galvanized-sheets, Wire-nails, firm. Tin-plates weaker. Sugar.- Boet.-Market quieter as the expected immediate increase of the Consumption Tax on Refined Sugar has apparently been put off Prices for German Best which has reached Y15,80 has receded to Y16.60. Cane.-Hongkong Refined.— Market a little firmer, and prices have advanced 30 sen per picul in sympathy with the rise in the prices of Japan Refined. Osaka Refined.At the auction held on the 25th instant 5,400 bags changed hands at prices which showed an advance of 10 seu per picul on last sales. -Slightly Armer.
EXPOETS.
Bice
Fish Oil-Market weak with downward ten- dency, 2000 cases, Herring reported as taken up at Y6,20,Copper. Father a lively business has taken place since last report, about 800 tons having been taken up for export during the last fortnight at gradually rising price. Rice-Steady but little or no business being done. Cotton Yarns.-- Export. of Cotton Yarns has been small and prices are weaker. Vegetable Wax.-Market firm at quotation, 800 cases reported bought at Y$7.65. Matting —Prices have continued steady owing to the demand for suppliest and the fact that buyers have been willing to pay advanced prices to get stooks Straw Braids-The market for both Straw and Chip Plaits during the past fort- night has been decidedly. wenkey; this has been more marked in the case of Chip braids.
HONGKONG QUOTATIONS. HONGKONG, 16th April, 1906.
Apricot...
Borax...
Cassia Cloves
Camphor
Cow Bezoar
***
Fennel Seed Galangal Grapes Kismis Glue Olibanum
Oil Sandalwood
Ross.... Cassia
Raisins Senna Leaves
.$30 to $14
$17.50 $14 $19 .$20 $36
$180
$120 $150 .$6
"
J
.$5
.$15
.$20
$26
$2
.$250
.850
$151 ..$8
..$2.50
$11.80
"
་་་་་་་་་་
$16
$375
$180
Sandalwood.......................................................................$24 £1. $30
Saltpetre.....
Candy Hemp Bags
Sacking Paper 1 Quality
to
II
#
Tobacco, Prepared Kittysola (umbrellas)
"
1,045
pes. 2,600
4,050 pls. 509
218
at
#
178
pcs.
Per P. & O. steamer Jaya, sailed on 11th March. For London—89 casos camphor, 40 packages tes (from Foochow), 13 bales-feathers, 39 cases Chinaware, 301 bales waste silk, 150 båles' onă 20 cases preserves, 700 boxes ten. 36 rolli and matting, 2 packages sundries. 20 essential oil, 14 packages P. effects and curios, 1 cases cigars, 8 packages woodwars. - Hor Manchester ---250 balon washo silk, 1 case woodware. For Bordeaux :---78 rolls mats. Marseilles -----38 rolls mats.
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