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Mesars. J. P. Bisset & Co.'s Share Report for the week ending 27th August, 1908, states:-Since our last there has been very little business to report. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves have had some attention at about the prices that prevailed last week, and a rise of Tls. 5 bas taken place in Maatschappij, &c., in Langkats. Banks.-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks. The dividend of £2 having been paid this week, shares were quoted as $763 ex div. There are a few small lots on the market at the close at $760. Yangtaze Insurance Association. Shares have changed hands freely at $166 with Exchange 73. Shipping.-Shell Transport and Trading Co.

A sale has been made at 45/- with exchange 2/4. Docks and Wharveg.--- Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co. No transactions are reported this week. Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf Co. The market opened with sales at Tls. 180 for September and on the 22nd this rate still prevailed for business. On the 24th, however, a good demand set in and prices advanced to Tls, 165 for September, followed by sales at Tls. 167) and Tls. 170. We would quote the rate at closing as Tls. 166 cash and Tla 1674 för September and December. Sugara-Nothing reported Mining. Nothing reported. Lands-Shanghai Land Investment Co., share have declined to Tls. 117. There are small lots for sale at this figure Industrial.- Cotton Shares. There is nothing reported this week. Shanghai Gas Co. have buyers at Tls. 114. Shanghai Pulp and Paper Co. have improved to Tls. 52 for cash and at this figure shares are wanted. Green Island Cements have changed hands at $11. Maatschappij, &c., in Langkatı. After business at Tls. 555 for cash was done a demand set in and shares were taken off the mar- ket at Tls. 560 and there were buyers at this figure, For September Tls. 565 and Tls. 567) are both reported. Shanghai Electric Construc tion Co. Shares are marked down to £9. 12s. 6d. Miscellaneous-Very little business has been done and rates are as appended below. Loans and Debentures.-There are no transactions reported this week.

EXCHANGE.

HONGKONG, August 31st.

Os LONDON,

Telegraphio Transfer Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills at 4 months' sight

..1/91

‚1 9;'.

1.91

Credits, at 4 months' sight

1/97

4

Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight.. 1/9,"

ON PARIS.—

:

Bank Bills, on demand

.2211

Credits 4 months' sight

.226

ON GERMANY.——

On demand

180

ON NEW YORK.-

Bank Bills, on demand

Credits, 60days' sight

.424 44

ON BOMBAY,——-

Telegraphic Transfer

Bank, on demand

.1321 133

ON CALCUTTA.-Telegraphio Transfer 1324

Bank on demand

ON SHANGHAI.—Bank, at sight.....

Private, 30 days' sight

ON YOKOHAMA.-Ûn demand ON MANILA.-On demand ON SINGAPORE.-On demand On Batavia,~On demand ON HAIPHONG.-On demand. ON SAIGON,-On demand ON BANGKOK.-On demand SVEREIGNS, Bank's Baying Rate GOLD LEAF 100 fine, per tael BAR SILVER per os

Chinese

133

75

75

861

861

757

1054

104 p.c. pm. 10 p.c. pm.

SUBSIDIARY COINS.

per cent.

861 ..$11.15 .$58,65

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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND

Hankow, 19th Aug.-Per Conference Steamers— To London and Northern Continental ports 45/- per ton of 40 cft. plus river freight. To Genoa, Marseilles or Havre 45/- per ton of 40 cft. plas river freight. To New York (via Suez) General (argo 30/- per ton of 40 cft, plus river freight. To New York (via Suez ), Tea 37/6 per ton of 40 cft. plus river freight. To New York (Overland) per carload; Tea G. 81 cents per lb gross; less than carload Tea G. $14 cents per lh gross; plus river freight. To Shanghai:-Tea and General Cargo, Tis. 1.60 at 1.80 per ton, weight or measurement.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES SINCE LAST MAIL.

Auguel-

ARRIVALS,

21, Knivsberg, German str., from K. C. Wao. 21. Mani's, Garman str, from Sydney. 21, Tean, British str., from Manila. 21, Tsinan, British str., from Australia. 22. C. Diederichsen, Ger, str., from Haiphong. 22, Kageshima Maru, Japanese str., from Moji. 2, Kaifong, British str, from Iloilo 22, Kiukiang, British str., from Sha ghai. 22, Kowlco, Germau str., from Swatow. 22, Meefoo, Chinese str., from, Shanghai. 2, Port Maria, British str., from Moji. 22, Rajaburi, German str., from Bangkok. 22, Sopernik, Russian str., from Moji. 22, Tjimabi, Dutch str., from Batavia. 9. Victoria, Swedish str., from Kolrichang. 23 Helene, German str., from Swatow. 24, Hongmoh, British str., from Penang. 23, 1yo Mara, Japanese str., from Japan. 23, Japan. British str., fr m Calcutta. 23. Kurichow, British str., from Chefon. 23, Silesia, Aus'rian str., from Shanghai. 23, Triumph, German str., from K C. Wau. 23, Ujina Maru, Japanesi str., from Moji. 24, Arnell, British str., from Whampos. 24, Brasilia, German str.. from Singapore, 24, Choshun Maro, Jap. str., from Shanghai. 24, Forest Dile, British str.. from Simarang. 24, Gilbert, French str., from K. C. Wan. 24 Hapeb, British str., from Haiphong. 24. Indrani, British str., from New York. 24, Lennox, British str., from Va.couver. 24, Loongsang, British str., from Manila. 24, Pakling, British str., from Shanghai. 24, Rubi, British str, from Manila.

24, Samson, German str., from Swatow, 24, Silvia, German str., from Shanghai. 24, Takasaki Maru, Jap. str., from Singapore. 24. Tjilatjap, Dulch str., from Kuchino zu. 24. Vingobow, British str., from Shanghai. 25. Hanoi, French str., from Haiphong. 25, Laurchan, German str., from Moji. 25. Locksun, German str., from Bangkok. 25, Nord, British str., from Tientsin. 25, Nre, British str., from London. 25, P. R. Luitpold, Ger. str., from Yokoham. 26, Abana, British str., from New York. 26, Amigo, German sir, from Haiphong. 26, Chiruen, Chinese str., from Shanghai. 26. Daijin Maru, Japanese str., from Tamsui. 26, Glenogle, British str., from Singapore. 26, Haitan, British str., from Coast Ports. 26. John Hardie, Bit, str., from New York. 26, Keemun, British str., from Tacuma. 26, Pheumpenh, British str., from Saigon. 26, P. F. Friedrich, Ger. str., from Hamburg. 26. Syria, German str., from Yokohama. 27, Bengloe, British str., from Yokohama. 27. Cheongebing, British str., from Tisatsin. 27, R. of Japan, British str., from Vancouver. 17. Hopeang, British str., from Sourabaya. 27, Sungkiang, British str., from Iloilo.

20 cents pieces... $6.00 discount. August-

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FREIGHTS.

To

FoocHow, August 14th.-To London.-45/- per ton of 40 cubic ft. To Antwerp, Bremen and Hamburg.-451- per ton of 40 cubic ft. To Naples and Genoa.-45/- per ton of 40 cubio ft. To Trieste,-45/- per ton of 40 cubio ft. Odessa-35/- per ton of 40 cubic ft. To Australia. -30/- per ton of 40 cubic ft. To New York.---- 87/6 per ton of 40 cubic ft. To Common Over- land Points.-1 gold cente. To Pacific Coast Ports.-$8 Gold per ton.

DEPARTURES,

21, Albenga, German a'r., for Singapore. 21, Braemar, British str., for Moji. 21, Derwent, British str., for Saigon. 21. Eastern, Br. str., for Sydney & Australia. 21, Haimun, British str., for Coast Ports. 21, Phranang, Germau s'r., for Bangkok. 21, Taisbuo, Cliness str., for Shangbai. 21, Telemachus, British str., for Saigon, 21. Yuensang, British str., for Manila. 22, Barra, British str., for Labaao. 22, Clipsbing, British str., for Swatow, 22, Delfs, British str., for Furope, &o. 22, Germania, German str., fir Haiphong. 22, Inaba Maro, Japanese str, for Koba. 22, Knivsberg, German str., for Tourane.

[Aug. 31, 1908.

22, Kwongsang; British str., for Swatow. 22, Yoohow, British str., for Ningpo. 22, Zadro, British str., for Manila. 23, Amars, British str., for Moji. 23, Chibli, British str., for Hoihow. 23, Joshin Marú, Japanese str., for Swatow. 23, Mathile, German str., for Hoihow. 23, Port Maria, British str., for Colombo, 23, Siam, British str., for Singapore. 24, Holstein, German str., for Saigon. 24. Kagoshima M., Jap, str.. for Singapore. 24, Kwanglee, Chinese str., for Shanghai. 25, Fooohow, British str., for Shanghai, 25, Helene, German str., for Hoihow. 25, Indrani, British str., for Amoy. 25, Kumsang, British str., for Singapore. 25, Sopernik, Russian str., for Singapore, 25, Tean, British str, for Manila. 25, Tjilatjip, Datch str., for Hong1y. 2. Triumph, German str., for K. C. Wan. 26, Apbrodite, British str., for Ocean Island, 26, C. Died-richsen, Ger. str. for Haiphong. 26. Choising, German str., for Bwstow. 96, Derawongse, German str. for Hofhow. 26, Hinsaug, British str, for Saigon. 26, Hongmoh, British str., for Swatow. 26. Kiukiang, British str., for Swatow. 26. Kameric, Br. str., for Keelung & Tacoma, 26, Mathilda Koruer, Ger, str., for Sourabaya. 26, Nord, British str., for Singapore. 26. Pakling, British str., for Singapore. 26. P. R. Luitpold, Ger. str., for Europe, ko 26, Silesia, Austrian str., for Singapore. 26, Silvis, German str., for Singapore. 26, Syria, British str, for Singapore. 26, Takasaki Mara, Japanese str., for Moji. 26, Tsinan, British str., for Kobe. 27, Brasilia, British str., for Shanghai. 27, Gilbert, French str., for K. C. Wan, 27, Hanoi, French str., for K. C. Wan. 27. Hupeb. British str., for Haiphong. 27, Nore, British str., for Shangbai. 27. P. E. Friedricb, Ger. str., for Shanghai. 27, Taishan, British str., for Saigon.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED,

Per Japan, from Calcutta, &c., Mrs Eddy, Messrs. E. S. Campbell, Alls, W. Van Andel, R. D. Morrison and A. Robin,

Per Tsinan. from Australia, &c., Miss Morris, Miss Mach, Capt. Johrstone, Capt. Newbold, Messrs. Purnell, Ogilvy, Brooke, Fishwick and | Reynolds.

Per Manila, from Sydney, &c, Father Lim- brock and servant, Brother Baldomer, Capt. J. Fawett, Messrs. Steincke, Frommund, Taubert and David D. Connell,

Per Rubi, from Manila, Messrs. J. Hunter, I. Guteriez. M. Gateries, M. Pronburg, M. Sunto, T. Berry, C. Thlefelt, D. Guiseppe, August Parales, Pludon Parales and J. Foster,

Per Empress of Japan, for Hongkong, from Vancouver, Hon. H. Dobson, Messrs. V. E. Miller and C. N. Laird; from Kobe, Capt. C. R. Wilkinson; from Shanghai, Messrs. F. Grantham and J. Carle.

Per P. B. Luitpold, for Hongkong, from Yokohama, Mr and Mrs G, da Las, Mrs Bertha Holly and servant, Miss Reid, Messrs. F. J. V, Jorge, Frank Swift and W. B. Knight; from Kobe, Messrs. A. Kahse and José Frey; from Shanghai, Mr Naylor.

Per P. E. Friedrich, from Hamburg, &c., Mr and Mrs James Sloan, Misses W. Schlick, I. Jinray and Karr. Capt. Woliseiffer, Dr. A. van Engelen, Messrs. Ed. Keller, R. M. Mac- donald, Y. R. Smith, Josef Kotrabe, 8. Clausson, Hans Anderson, E. Jorgensen, O. Bergström, Tb. Schrader, E. Rigold, R. D. Caswell and I. P. Diore.

DEPARTED.

Per Zafiro, for Manila, Mr and Mrs E, W. Cappen, Mr and Mrs C. Domingo, Mrs M. Ginae, Mrs G. Leonard, Miss H. E. Layton, Dr. F. P. Whitehill, Messrs. W. H. Taylor, P. Botelho, B. Nishioks, D. Matiu, A. White, R. Lindley, G. C. Knight and C, Davies.

Printed and published by Bartram AuguSTÜN HAL, for the Concerned, at 101, Des Vœur Road Central, City of Victoria, Hongkong, London Uffice, 181, Fleet Street, XL.C.