Buack Perren is saleable at Tls. 12.50 per picul. It is enquired for; stock very low.
Savas axp Saxpax.oons, saleable at quotations.
Svoan is inactive and rates unchanged. Dealers look for an improved demand in about three weeks hence, Imports since 22nd Sept., White 16,819, Brown 27,769; Exports, White 9,117, Brown 17,420.
Frs is recovering from the depression caused by excessive arrivals last month. There are buyers of best brands a Ts. 28.40.
METALS.—Naitnop Trox.—Again there has been almost nothing done, and the business only amounts to 2,000 bundles, at former rates, Holders are very firm, and as there is some anxiety shown on the part of Chinamen to continue purchases, higher prices are looked for.
Leap.—Moderately active a Tls. 4.55 a Tls. 4.60.
COAL—The arrivals during the fortnight have been more numerous, particularly of Japan; and in this kind there has been an active business. High prices, however, have tended to check business in other kinds. to the south 43c. per picul; hence to Swatow, 20c. per picul; to Whampoa, Ste. per picul; Foochow and back, $5.25 per ton; Nagasaki or FREIGHT.—There has een an active demand for freight daring the fortnight, at improving rates. We quote coast rates: Newchwang Keelung and back, $5.25 per ton; wr Keelung and back, $3 per ton.
For New York: The Endeavor ight, Jeanie Lowit, and Tatising (fall) are on the berth at £3. and £3. 10s. per ton, 40 fect.
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