December 24, 1906.)
For
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
further request at that rate. Cements have been in fair requ st throughout the week sad sales at $20, $201 and 821 bave been booked, and Electrics have been fixed at quotations, and market closing firm with bay-rs at 321. Watsons close in further request. South China Morning Posts have improved to $23, at which more shares reprocurable.
Per I. G. M. steamer Print Regent Luitpold, | recovered, and after small sales at $16 are in sailed 19th December. For Genoa:-219 bales hemp, 220 bales raw silk, 2 cases hats. Antwerp:-348 bales leaf tobacco, 1 case cigars. For Amsterdam :--34 cases chinaware. For Bremen 102 bales feathers, 31 cases blackwood- ware, 13 cases rattanware, 6 cases tea. For Hamburg-203 bales feathers, 98 cases feathers, 55 cases bristles, 20 cases China paper, 10 cases palmleaf fans, 6 cases human hair, 2 cases tea, 2 cases ginger. For Copenhagen -150 feathers. For London :-4 cases cigars.
SHARE REPORTS,
bales
HONGKONG, 21st December, 1906.-General business still continues more or less restricted, but the demand for Indos for the north, referred to in our last, has been substained throughout the interval under review, and fair sales, t advancing rates have been effected. Exchange on London closes at 2s. 3d. T T, and on Sheng- bai at 723 T/T.
Quotations are as follows:
COMPANY.
Alhambra
Banks --
Hongkong & S`bai.. National B. of China
A. Shares Bell's Asbestos E. A... China-Borneo Co...........
China Provident
BANKS. An unsatisfied demand for Hong China Light & P. Co. kong and Shanghais raised the rate to $825, at which the last sale is reported, the market clos- ing steady at that figure. London has advanc. ed to £94. and is quoted firm. Nationals are unchanged with buyers at 847.
MARINE INSURANCES.-Unions have agai been done at $760, and more shares are wanted. China Traders, after sales at $94, are somewhat firmer, and small parcels are erquired for at $95. North Chinas, Cantons and Yangtez-s | are unaltered with sellers at quotations.
FIRE INSURANCES. - Hongkongs are easier and can be procured at $335. Chinus have sold in small lots at $93 and a few more shares e uld probably be placed at that figure.
SHIPPING-Hongkong, Canton and Macars are firmer with sales and buyers at $27. Chine and Manilas and Douglases continue neglected with sellers at $21 and 837 respectively. It dos have been again in strong request for the north and sales up to $100 have been effected. At the close the market is easier with a few shares reported offering at 896. With reference to the general manager's intimation regarding the proposed alteration to the Articles of Association of the last named Company, it is now notified that, subject to confirmation at a meeting to be held in London on the 27tb instant, the pro- posed scheme bas been approved. The preference shares will, however, bear a cumulative dividood of 6 per cent. instead of 5 per cent. as first proposed. Star Ferries (old) are wanted at 828; the new issne, as also Shell Transports, are unchanged and without business,
REFINERIES.-China Sugars, after sales at $ 35, have still further weakened, and are now procurable at $130. Luzons are also easier with small sellers at $21.
MINING.-Raubs have been booked at SS! and close with probable buyers at that figure. Charbonnages are unchanged at $450 which must be accepted as a more or less nominal quotation.
DOW
DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWNS.--Hong- kong and Whampoa Docks bare weakened further under the apparent influence of the approaching settlement, and shares are procurable at $145. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves continue in demand, and shares are now enquired for at $94. New Amoy Docks are ea or with sellers at $16. Shanghai Docks,
r sales at Tls. 107 in the earlier part of the wok, have also fallen away, and are now obtainabl locally at 1s. 105, whilst Tls, 104 is ! reported as the ruli g rate in the North. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves are quoted firm at Tls. 235. This Company during the first year is said to have ha the most prosperous. time on record, and a highly gratifying report is assured.
LANDS, HOTELS, AND BUILDINGS.-Houg kong Lands are still in demand at $103, but holders are not tempted by this figure, and higher rates must be looked for before supplies becon e available. Kowloon Lands, West Points, and Hotels, are all unchanged and with- out business. Humphrey's Estates have firmed up, and after sales at $11 close in further request.
COTTON MILS.
With the exception of Ewos, which have declined to Tlx. 63 ex dividend,
Cotton Milla-
Ewo...
Hongkong International Lagu Kung Mow Saychee
Dairy Farm
QUOTATIONS.
PAID UP.
EP!
$200 $120
$125
1 $425 (London, 294
£6
$47, huyers
12s. 6d.
$7, sellers
$12
$10, sellers
$10
$10
Docks & Wharves—
H. & K. Wharf & G. II. & W. Dock New Amay Dhack. Shanghai Dek and
Eng. (n. Li
Tls. 50
$0, sellers
9.25, buyers
rls, 63 x. d. $10 $13, sellers Ma. 75 ls. 65 Tls. 100 fl. 89 Tls, 500 1. 335, huyers
36 316, sales & buy.
$50 194, buyers 850 $145, sellers 861 316 sellers Urig,100 tis. 105, sellers
1
!
S'hai & H. Wharf... I'ls. 100 Pls. 235
Fenwick & Co., flea......
G. Island Cement. ...! Hongkong & C. Gas... Hongkong Electric.... H. H. L. Tramways...... Hongkong Hotel Co..... Hongkong Rope Yo...! Hongkong Tee Ca......
H'kong S. Waterboat!
Insurances
Canton China Fire.
China Traders Hongkong Fire. North China... Union Yangtszo
Land and Buildings- H'kong Landinrest. Humphrey's Estate Kowloon Land & H.
Shanghai Land................ West Point Building
Mining-
Charbonnages Raubs...
Philippine Co.
Refineries-
China Sugar Luzon Sugar..
1
Steamship Companies! China and Manila...' Douglas Steamship|| H., Canton & M. Indo-China S.N. Co. Shell Transport Co Star Ferry
Do. New
South China M. Post. Steam Laundry Co.
Stores & Dispensaries. Campbell, M. & Co. Powell & Co., Ww. Watkins Watson & Co., A. S.
we have no change or business to report under United Asbestos this heading
MISCELLANEOUS, -China Providents have sold and have further buyers at 891. Dairy Farms; under improved reports from the dairies, have
Du. Founders
1
$25 321, sellers
310 2 4, buyers £10 $175, buyers
$10 $11, sales & buy $100 $215
$50 $112) $25 18235, sellers $10 $22, sellers 810 871 sellers
$50 $297), sellors $20 393, sellers $25 $95, buyers $50 $335, sellers
£5 Ms. 82), sellers $100 $760, buyers $60 15160, sellers
$100 $105, buyers
$10 $111. buyers $30 $38, sellers
| Tls, 50-Pls. 95, buyers {Tls. 25 fls. 5ti, n. issue.
850 1850, sellers
Fes,250 $450, nominal
18 10 88
$10 $5
$100 ($130, sellers $100 $21, sellers
|
$25 $21, sellers $50 $37, sellers $15 $27, sales & buy, £10 $90 sellers
£1 30%, sellers $10 $261, buyers
$54171
$25 $23, sales $5 $51, sales
$10 $32 $10 $8, seller ‹ $10 $2.50 seller $10 $11 75, sal. & buy.
$ $10, buyers $10 $150
VERNON & SMYTH Brokers.
to.
435
Marine
Mesara. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Share Report for the week ending 13th December, 1906, states ——— A fair covering business has been done during the week, principally in Langkats and Wharves, and a smart rise has taken place in the price of Indos owing to holders refusing to sell. The T. T. rate on London to-day in 3-4. Banks.-H. & S. Bank. Na business reported. Hongkong quotes 3805 sales and the London râte is £93. 5s, and Fire Insuranc2.-- No business reported. į Shipping.-Indos opened at Tls. 58 for December, and rapidly rose to Tls. 64, business being re- ported at Tls. 581, 59, 60, 621, 63 and 64 Decem- ber, the March rate being Tls. 59, with sellers at this rate. Shanghai Tug and Lighter Co. There are sellers of Ordinary Tugs at Tis. 54, but Prof. Tugs remain firin at Tls. 50 buyers, Docks and Wharves --Shanghai Dock and Engineering Business has been done at Tls. 107 and 107} cash; Tis, 107, 107) and 108 December, closing firm at the latter rate. A transaction is reported for March at Tls. 106. Shanghai and Hongkow Wharves opened at Tls. 227] December, and have since firmed up to Tl. 232 for December. The March rate is quoted at Tls, 240, Sugars.—— Peraks have changed hands að Tis. 80. Lands.- Shanghai Land Investment Co. A single trans- action is reported at Tis. 95 December for the old shares, and there are now buyers at this rate. The new issue is quoted at Tls. 56. Mining.-No business reported. Kaipings are wanted at Tis. In fustrial. ---Ewo Cotton Mills have been dealt in at Tls. 75, 71 and 74) December, closing firm a Tls. 75. Business is reported in Laou Kung Mows at Tls. 94) and 93 December, Tla, 95 and 91 March. International Cottons are on offer at TI-, 62 for Decomb r. – Mitschappij, &c., in Lang- kat. This market remains very steady, business being reported at Tl. 2374, 2381 cash and Dec., closing with buyers at these rates. A small lot of Sumatras changed hands at Tis. 87). Stores and Hotels.—Astor House Hotel Shares are quoted at $30, Hotel des Colonies at Tls. 151, Hall and Holtz $23. Miscellaneous --Shanghai Telophones have been dealt in at Tls. 59. Loans and Debentures—There is a demand for all debon- tures, but very few are offering.
10.60.
EXCHANGE.
MONDAY, Deo. 24th.
On London.-Telegraphic Transfer...2/3
Bank Bills, on demand
2/3,1
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight.........2/3} Bank Bills at 4 months' sight .2/31 Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 2/31
ON PARIS
www
Bauk Bills, on demand
ON GERMANY. --
On demand.
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand. ON CALCUTTA.—
2/31
.2841
Credits 4 months' sight...
.289
....231
ON NEW YORK.—
Bank Bills.on demand
514
Credits, 60 days' sight
551
ON BOMBAY. —
.1661
167
...166
..167
73
734
.1101
.1101
Telegraphic Transfer Bank, on demand...
ON SHANGHAL—
Rauk, at sight... Private, 30 days' sight
ON YOKOHAMA -
On Jeand
ON MANIL.— On demand ON SINGAPURE.-
On demand ON BATAVIA, --
On demand ON HAIPHONG,
On demand
ON SAIGON -
On demad.
ON BANG COK.—Oɑidemand
SOVE EIGNS,
ank's Buying Rate
GOLD LEAF, 100 fin, per tael BAR SILVER, per os.
FREIGHT.
31 p.o.p.m.
.1351
11 p.o.p.m
.11 p.o.p.m.
61 88.80
.846.60
....32+
From Hankow per Conference Steamers.--To London and Northern Continental ports 48/- per ton of 10 e. ft. plus river freight. To Genoa, Mar- seilles or Havre 41/6 per ton of 40 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (via Suez) General Cargo 32/- per ton of 10 c. ft. plus river freight. To New York (via Suez):-T 39/6 por ton of 40 e. ft. plus river freight. To New York (overland) -Tea 0.814 cents per lb. gross, plus river freight. To Shanghai:-Toa and General Cargo Tls. 1.60 to $1.80 per ton, weight or measurement.
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