1
14
COMMERCIAL.
OPIUM
HONGKONG, January 5th
Quotations are:-Allowance net to lcatty.
per picul.
do.
do.
do.
Malwa New
.$820 to
Malwa Old
$880 to
4
Malwa Older
$940
to
Malwa Very Old
$980
to
Persian Fine Quality ..F650
to
Persian Extra Fine
.$700
to
Patna New
.8890
to
Patna Old
to
do.
Benares New
Benares Old
.$805 to to
do.
da.
RAW COTTON,
do. do. per chest,
HONGKONG, 7th January. At a slight reduc- tion fair business done. Stock about 1,400 bales.
$17.50 to $20.50 per pel.
Bombay.. Bengal (New), Rangoon
and Dacen
20.00 to 23.50 Shanghai and Japanese 24.00 to 26.00 Tungchow and Ningpo 24 00 to 26 00 Reported sales, 200 bags.
PIECE GOODS.
1+
Messrs. Noel, Murray & Co.'s Report on the Shanghai Pirce Goods Trade, dated Shanghai, 27th December, 1906, states:- The Christmas
festivities have to a considerable extent broken into this week, though the exigencies of the market may have curtailed the holidays of some of those engaged in this trade. The Chinaman is a "hus'ler" from the word "go," and does not. let the grass grow under his feet if there is the slightest chance of doing anything. The con sequence was that when those who had spent the vacation up country returned to their offices this morning they found things had been moving during their absence. Clearances had greatly im- proved yesterday for all classes of goods, and there was a speculative enquiry for both goods in stock and to arrive. Their search, it is needless to say, has failed to find much of either in first hands, and what is available is very firmly held. It seems that Tientsin is primarily responsible for this movement, and from enquiries they have been making in New York for direct shipments they | have learnt this is the cheapest market to buy in. But our other dependencies are not asleep, and| second hand bolders have found a good all round enquiry at decidedly more satisfactory prices. In fact it is now possible to obtain replacing cost for many of the staple English makes. Manchester has been practically closed for the Christmas holidays since the 22nd instant, on which dato the latest cotton quotations in Liverpool were re- ceived. They were 5.69d. for spot Mid-American, and 5.44d. for the rest of the month, with an intimation that the market would be closed until this morning. Egyptian remains steady at 10ì. The New York market is very strong at prices considerably over what buyers here are prepared to pay. Although there is more movement notice- able from first hand holders the bulk of the buying and selling has again been amongst the natives, and the extent of it has only been cur- tailed by the higher prices now wanted. The auctions on the whole have shown steady to firm prices, though at this mornings sale there were signs of a reaction, owing no doubt to the higher rate at which exchange opened. Money is still very plentiful here, which is helping the situation considerably. The yarn market keeps firm and active for all imported Spinnings, while there is the semblance of more enquiry for the local production. Cotton is fairly steady. Grey Shirtings. There has been a considerable business done by second hand holders in all weights of this goods, 84-lbs. coming in
for a very fair share, but the only sales by importers that are re- ported to us are 2,500 pieces 10-lbs. White Shirtings. There have received rather wore attention than for some time past, and we have heard of sales of fully 150 cases, filled finish fine quality, from stock and to arrive. At auction prices in the majority of cases were slightly higher. For White Irishes they were weak, but steady for Bleached T.-Cluths.
T.-Cloths and Jeans. These were without much change at auction. Drills.-The enhanced prices wanted by holders has stopped further business, for the tuo ment in this make. Sheetings - A considerable business has been done by second hand holders at cheap prices, but an advance of two to three mace is now wanted. Fancy Goods.-Clearances have been good, but we do not hear of much fresh busi- ness doing, though there are plenty of enquiries Turkey Reds are being cleared well and there is some enquiry for them, but the increasing auction
HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
sales are having a disconcerting effect on the market. At auction this week they have shown a declining tendency. Fast I lacks, too, are show- Ling some re-action, although in many instances further advances have taken place. Woollens.-- At-the auctions camlets and Long Ells have both realised firmer prices this week, but lastings are weaker for all weights, while Spanish Stripes show but little change. Cotton Yarn - Indian.-- The holidays have no doubt had some influence in curtailing business this work, so the amount done cannot be considered unsatisfactory. Prices have been well maintained for all counts, and it ! is quite cheering to see the minimum for No. 10 | is now over Tls. 65,00. These have been taken mostly for shipment to Ching-war g-tao, and no o dombt optional for either Tientsin or Nowchwang, the rest being for river ports. There is a decided improvement in No. 12% for Kiukiang, and the No. 20s for that Port and Szechten continue to advance encouraging y.
EXCHANGF.
ON LONDON.-Telegraphic Transfer...2/34
Bank Bills, on demand
ON GERMANY.
On demand
ON NEW YORK.-
ON
ON SHANGHAI.—
Brocades-Dyed .... Chintzes--Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in.. Veireteens-18 in..
(January 7, 1907.
per yard $0.12 to 0.15 0.07 to 0.90
0.23 to 0.43
0.22 to 0.25.
per dos. Handkerchiefs-Imitation Silk – 30/60 to $1.50 . WOOLLENS— Market sick. Small sales.
Spanish Stripes—Sundry chops $0.65 to
Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-10 lbs...$7.75 to $9.35 |
per yard
per piece
Assorted.
7.90
to 9,50
Camlets-Assorted.
12.50
to 31.00
Lastings-30 yds. 31 inches )
Assorted
13.00
to `19.50
to 10.00
per lb.
.$0.65
to $1.50
por picul
$4.50
Orleans-- Plain, 31 in. ......... 9.00
Blankets 7 to 11 lbs. METALS
Iron-Nail Rod
Square, Flat, Round Bar (Eng.)... 4.25
Elliots, 16/28 07.
.$6.40 per picul $111.00
per bor ..$3.75
MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.
Swedish Bar
4.60
MONDAY, Ja". 7th.
Small Round Rod
5.00
Hoop to 11/2 in.
5.69
Wire, 16 23 oz.
....10.00
23.
Wire Rope, Old...
.. 3.00
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight...
231
Lead, L.B. & Co. and Hole Chop
..11.00
Bank Bills at 4 months' sight.
Australian
.11.00
Credits, at 4 months' sight Documentary Bills, 4 months" sight 2,4 ON PARIS-Rank Bills, on demand ...2405
Cr dits 4 months' s`ght.....
2:31
Yellow M'tal-Muntz 14 28 07.
.43.50
Vivian's, 16/32 oz.,
.43.50
.43.50
Tin.
100.00
per box
233
Tin-Plates,
Bank Bills on demand
551
Quicksilver,
Credits, 60 days' sight
761
Window Plates,
ON BOMBAY,
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, ou demand.............
CALCUTTA
Telegraphic Trausfor Bank, on demand..
1684
169
BANKOW, 26th Dec., 1906:—The prices quoted are for the net shipping weight excluding cost of packing for export :--
Per picul
73
Cowhides, Best Selected.
...Tls. 37.00
731
Do. Seconds
33.00
Buffalo Hides, Best Selected.
22.50
Goatskins, untanned, chiefly white colour.. Buffalo Horus, average 3-lba, each
84.00
8.00
**
137
White China Grass, Wuchang and/or
Punchi
1p.c.p.m
14p.c.pm.
621
White China Grass,Sinshan and/orCháyu Green China Grass, Szechuen..
10.50 10.00
"
11.50
"
Jute
5.60
$8.75
White Vegetable Tallow, Kinchow.
9.50
**
$4.90
324%
White Vegetable Tallow, Pingchew
and.or Macheng
9,80
White Vegetable Tallow, Mongyn
0.00
Green Vegetable.Tallow, Kiyu..
11.00
1+
10.10
11
14.90
*1
16.20
}
7.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
12
8.40 ·
Bauk, at sight. Private, 30 days' sight ON YOKOHAMA -On demand ON MANIL`.—Qu demand ON SINGAPORE.-Õu (emand ON BATAVIA.--On demanl ON HAIPHONG.–Ou demand OV SAIGON-On demand ON BANG OK,—On demand SOVE RIGNS, Pank's Buying Rate GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tael BAR SILVER, per oż.
1
31 p. p.m
MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTS.
Hosakosa 7th January. The prices ruling are as follows:
Amimal Tallow...
Gallnuts, usual shape
do.
Do. Plum Tobacco, Tingelow
Do. Wongkong Turmeric
Sesamum Seed Sesamum Seed Oil Wood Oil Tea Oil
*
COTTON YARN.-A fairly good business has heen done in No. 18, and prices for favourite spinnings show a slight advance. Other counts have been dealt in sparingly at a further reduc- tion of about $2 per hale. Quotations are:- No. 10s. at $78 to 807 No 168, at $1ou to $126; and No. 208. at $102 to 8140 Arrivals 20 008 bales; Sales 6,000 bales; Shipments I800 bales; Bar- Messrs. Arnhold, Karbarg & Co.'s Fortnightly gains 70,000 bales. Unsold stock 90,000 bules. produce circular, dated hanghai, 24th Dec., 1906, Bombay-Nos. 10 to 20 ...880.00 to $125.00 states-Gallnuta.- Market remains very steady, English-Nos. 16 to 24, 135.00 to 14000 and holders are not willing to reduce their prices 22 to 24, ...1 kilo ta 145.00 | although the demand from home is decreasing. 28 to 32, .150.00 to 155,00 Cowhides.-The prices asked by the Chinese are 38 to 42, ...160,00 to
a little easier, and several transactions have been COTTON PIECE Goops-Market flat. Nothing done. There is now a better demand from Europe. Tobacco,-The market is unchanged. Feathers. There is a strong demand for white feathers, and prices remain high. For Szechuen Grey and Shanghai common grey feathers the demand is Cotton. Our market remains un- improving. 2.90, changed, and only little business has been done. Tallow.— White Vegt.-There is a better demand 3.24 to 5.30 from home, and prices are unchanged. A few Green Vegt.-No 5.30 to 1. transations have been made. 5.00
business done, prices asked by the Chinese are too 7.75 i to
Animal No offers obtainable at present. ... 1.60 to
1.50 high.
doing.
C
Grey Shirtings-7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.
165.00
per piece $2.40 to $2.50 3.00 to 3.70 9 to 10 lbs.
4.00 to 4.80 White Shirtings- 34 to 56 rd. 2.70 to
38 to 641
3.00 to 64 to 66 Fine Book-folds Victoria Lawus- 12 yards
3.220
T.Cloths-6lbs. 32 in. (Ordy) 200 to • Strawbraid. —Loyeh white has been bought large- 2.73ly during the last fortnight, and there are nearly no stocks. Several sales have been made in Tue- 3.05 can and Fiukiu white and fine square at full N to 8.4 oz., 36 in. 30*) tú 3.70 prices. Split remains in strong demand. Gost-
Ths. 32.. 6lbs. 32 ., (Mexs). 2:20
2.23
7lbs. 32,.
2.10
to
to 2.35
to
Drills, English--40 yds., 131
to 14 lbs.
>
FAXCT CUTTON-Syall sales.
•
Turkey Red Shirtings-14 to
4.50 to *.25
Market quiet. per piece $1.75 to $4.50
skia Rugs. Our market is very quiet, fairly large quantities of Newchwangs are offering. Wool- Sheep's.-Prices remain high, and there are fairly large supplies. Camel'a-Demand is improving. Wood Oil The Market remains firm, and there islittle demand from home. Antimony. Prices asked by the Chinese check business.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.