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HONGKONG PRICES CURRENT.

THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND

EXPORTS

Sugar, White

pls.

HONGKONG, 25th June, 1909.

Sugar, Brown

COTTON PIECE GOODS-

Grey Shirtings-6lbs. piece $1.80

Sugar, Candy

Hemp Bags

pes.

7 lbs. 8.4 lbs.

2.40

>

Hemp Sacking

++

Paper I Quality

3,500 1,000 1,044

10 lbs.

4.10 to 5.30

Paper II Quality

104

White Shirtings—54/56 reed

11

2.45 to 3.45|

Tobacco, Prepared.....

148

58/60 64/66 Fine...

35

+5

3.55 to 5.85 6.00 to 7.05 7.95 to 9.05

Kittysols (umbrellas)

pcs.

850

Book-folds

Victoria Lawns-12 yards

T-Cloths-6 lbs. (32 in.) Ord'y,

7 lbs.

11

3.03 to 6.05 0.65 to 1.801 1.95 to 2.20

EXPORTS:-

6 lbs. 7 lbs.

70

Mexicans,,

2.25 to 3.35

2.70 to 3.80

1

11

8 to 8.4 oz., (36 in.) Drills, English-10 yds., 13} {

to 14 lbs. j"

FANCY COTTONS~~~

3.20 to 4.20

Turkey Red Shirtings-1 to 1.72 to 5.10 6 lbs. piece Brocades-Dyed Chinese-Assorted Velvets-Black, 22 in.,

Velveteens-18 in...

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SILK.

YOKOHAMA, 31st May, 1909. RAW SILK. - Since the 10th instant the date of our last report, Japanese Exporters have been 4.30 to 530 principal buyers and have continued purchasing very inferior ilke at slightly lower prices than those last quoted. Splendid weather his prevailed, and a rich harvest of mulberry leaves is reported from everywhere. It is confidently expected that a large crop will be produced during the coming season. Contracts for new Silks have been made at Y.1080 to 1100 for Extras, Y.980 for No. 1 Kanzais, and Y.910 for No. 1-11 Shinshiu Filatures. WASTE SILK. Market a little more active, prices firmer. Settlements from May 10th to May 24th, 2,300 piculs. Total ettlements from Juy 1st to May 24th, 61,500 piculs. Stock on May 25th is estimate at 4,600 picule, viz:-Noshi 800 piculs. ocoons, Sundris 800

.yard 0.10 to 0.15 0.071 to 0.35 0.25 to 0.55 0.2% to 0.28

(1.50 to 4.00

Handkerchiefs Imilation

Silk per dozen

WOOLLENS-

Spanish Stripes-Sundry chops

German,

2.00

.....yard

0.70 to

200 1.25 to 3.00 7.80 to 9.40 7.90 to 9.40

Habit, Medium & Broad Cloths

Long Ells-Scarlet, 7-9 lbs. piece

Assorted...

Camlets-Assorted

WHEATEN FLOUR-

Lastings-30 yds. 31 inches

Assorted

Orleans-Plain..

Blankets-8 to 12

RAW COTTON-

Bombay

14.00 to 21.00

**

11

lbs.

9.00 to 12.00 0.60 to

1.50

..picul $24.00 to $29.00

Bengal (New), Rangoon

and Dacca.

Shanghai and Japanese... Tangchow and Ningpo

$1

21.00 to 29.00 27.00 to 30,0 27.00 to 30.00

AMOY IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. The Amoy Gazette and Shipping Report, of the 21st June, 1909, publishes the following principal goods passed through the Custom House.

Quantity

IMPORTS.

Cotton Raw, Indian

pls.

Cotton Raw, Native

*

Cotton Raw, Yarn...

Shirtings, Grey

pes.

T-Cloths

66 1,740 1,620 1,325

J

Shirtings, White

11

2,595

Drills...

T. Red. Shirtings

Shirtings Dyed, Brocades

Damaske

Shirtings Dyed

Camlets

Lasting

Spanish Stripes

Lead, in pigo

Tin in slabs

Lustrees, Figure

Iron, Nail rod Quicksilver Iron, Old... Ir. nwire Rice Opium, Patna... Opium, Benares

"

"3

66

45

02

yus.

pls.

64

103

21

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JJ

147

15,026

Kibizzo 3,000.

Pierced

Total 4,600 piculs, Against last year 10,700 piculs.

HABUTAI.

YOKOHAMA, 31st May, 1909. KANAZAWA. Since our last report the market for this grade has remained quiet. What limited demand exi-ts has centered round 23 and 36 inch European goods, and 27 inch American quality.

ECHIZEN-There has been a fair demand for these goods, both for the European and American markets, and prices have shown a slow but steady advance. The European do and has been prin- cipally for the 23 inch and 36 inch goods in heavy qualities and twilla consequently prices have for America has been mostly in 27 inch goods, advanced in all grades in these sizes, while that

which has caused a ris in the 6 and 61 momme qualities, this advance being due to the scarcity of sufficiently satisfactory quality for this market, KAWAMATA. The price of these goods has advanced all round with the exception of 36 inch, but large stocks are, being held at present and plenty can be obtained, but of poor quality, at prices considerably under the market quotation.

TEA.

FOOCHOW. —'

-The following settlements have taken place during the week ended the 28th inst: -Congous. 12,812 half-chests, viz:-1,132 half- chests Paklum, 7,037 half-chest Panyong, 190 half- chests Saryune, 3,876 half-chests Seu-moo, 577 half-chests dust and broken leaf. Souchong- 14,135 half-chests. Scented tea-2,328 boxes. Flowery Pekoes. 199 chests.

The Total Export of Tea from Foochow to America, according to Invoices certified at the U. S. Consulate, from commencement of Season to date is as follows:-

Total lbs.

Total Export to date Sason.........119.955 The Tea Export Summary from commencement of Season to date is as follows:---

Austria

France

Total Ibs, 180,155

Opium, Persian

7

Opium, Malwa

1

Opium, Szechuan

24

Opium, Yunnan

16

Opium, Shan-i

Sesamum Seed

259,120

Sapanwood

51

Germany

734,276

Holland

19

London

Russia

3,338

Other Countries

212,992 1,035.00× 105,286 133,017

15,848

South America

17,756

Australia & N. Z...

30

U. S. & Canada....

42,404 141,011

pes.

South Africa

galls.

Coastwise Southward

Coastwise Northward

Sandalwood

Rattaus

Whe-t

Flour...

Beancake

Heans and reas

Bicho de Mar...

Mats Tea...

Oil, Kerosine American

Oil, Kerosine & meric n in bulk Oil, Kerosine Borneo in bulk

Oil, Kerosine Russian

Oil, Kerosine Sumatra...

Oil, Kerosine Bulk

Tobacco Leaf

Vernicelli...

Coal

ད རྫ ལྟ

13

125

pls.

206

250

Total Shipments...

CAMPHOR,

9,239 14,143 .2,966,741

HONGKONG 25th June : ---- -There is nothing to report in this warket, and prices are the same.

[June 26, 1909.

MISCELLANEOUS EXPORTS.

Per P. & O. 8 samer Palermo, sailed on 14th June. For Hamburg-250 bales Homp. For Rotterdam-450 bales Hemp, 390 pkges tea. For Antwerp 300 bales Hemp. For Manchester- 125 bales wasto silk. For London-5,668, bales Hemp, 10 bales bristles, 2 cases bamboo hats, 1 case wooden screen, 6 rolls mats.

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P. & O. steamer Poona, sailed on 16th June, Rotterdam-250 For Hamburg-140 h/o tea. bales hemp, 112 h/c tea. For Antwerp-24 pkges rattan chairs. For Glasgow-14 cases woodware, 5 cases chinaware. For Manchester-50 bales waste silk. For Marseilles-100 bales hemp, 4 bales human hair. For London-50 bales waste silk, 1003 h/c_tea, 1909 bales hemp, 4556 pkges fire crackers. 48 cases chinaware, 150 roils matting, 7 cases empty gas flucks, 5 cases woodware, 2 cases cigars, 1 case clothes.

HONGKONG SHARE QUOTATIONS.

HONGKONG, 25th June, 1909.-The market bas ruled quiet with declining rates during the week and only a small business has been tran- sacted. Exchange on London closes at 1/91 and on Shanghai at 748.

BANKS.-Hongkong and Shanghais are about the only shares which have shown any vitality during the week, and in these a fair business has been transected at 99% nd later at 1,000, the market closing steady at the latter rate. The London rate has improved to £93,10 and Shanghai report sales at 1015, af. exchange 79. Nationals remain unchanged and without busi-

D483.

MARINE INSURANCE.—With the exception of Nor h Chinas, which have improved to 106 with buyers we have nothing to report ander this beading.

FIRE INSURANCES.-There are no changes to report under this heading beyond a small sle of Chinas at 111. Hongkongs are enquir- ed for at 343,

SHIPPING.-Hongkong, Canton and Macaos continue steady at 33 and several lots have changed handa during the week at that_rafe, the market closing with farther buyers. Indo- hinas upon the publication of the result of the years working have d-olined to 68 kelleru for the combined shares, the market olosing a week one at quotation. The General Agents published a telegram from the Home Office to this effect. "The annual meeting of the share- holders in the Indo-Chins Steam Navigation Co. will take place on the 29th current, £80,000 has been transferred from Reserve Fund and £80.000 from Underwriting account, which will then stand at £'43 891. £55,358 has been written off for depreciation, and the balance of £15,162 remaining at credit of profit and loen account it is proposed to carry forward." Shells have been in strong demand but we have heard of no sales, and at the close buyers vainly

the offer 64j- while

London rate mains the same at 64/9, for name shares. Other stocks under this heading call for no comment.

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REFINERIES.-China Sugars with shares persistently on offer st 140, suddenly fell to 185 with sales and some forward les have been transacted on that basis. The market, however, closes with an inclination to buy at 135. Luzons remain neglected and without change

MINING.-Raubs have changed hands at 94 and 9, closing with sellers at the latter rate. Chinese Engineerings remain at 18 without business, Langkats show an improvement on the reek 1045, the latest quotation from the North.

Docks, WHARves and GodoWNS.-Hong- kong and Whampoa Dooks bave s'eadied up a bit and after sales at 64 olose in demand at 63, without finding sellers. Kowlcons after sales in the early part of the week at 58 and 57; have declined to 55 with sales, at the last rate how- ever buyers rule the market. Shanghai Dooks fell in the early part of the week to 76; but bave since recovered to 78, at which the market clow 8 firm. Hongkows have receded in the North to 161.

LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS. · Hong- kong Lands with shares still on offer at 109 further declined to 107 at which some smali sales took place The market oloses with sellers at 108 West Points have been placed at 46), a slight improvement on last quotation. Ham- phreys have advanced to 94 with sales and

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