Mesars. Welch, Lewis & Ca. report:—BLack.—Since the beginning of the month a little more interest has been shown in the article, and a few more buyers have come into the market; the only demand, however, with any strength is for Teas for price," which are wanted for shipment to America, and England, and it is surprising to sce how much better quality can be obtained at Tis, 12/124 then at Tls. 103/11. This demand will doubtless cause a few thousand half chests Shuntaam to be packed, but not suflivient'to affect, figures. The market closes steady, and some late settlements show an advance of about a tael a picul from the lowest point, Total export to England promises not to exceed 24 million pounds, Settlements since 8th instant are Oopacks Oonams 1872, at Tls. 10 to Tls. 802 4-chests at Tls. 11.20 to Tls. 11} Ningchows 629}, at Tls. 199 to Tis, 94 Hohows 39, at Ts. 13 Keemuns 199}, at Tis 164
3,781 4-chests.
Stock—39,000 f-chests against 43,400 }-chests at same time last year. Calcutta export to London to Sist Augusb is telegraphed 32,260, 000bs. against 35,250,000lbs. to same date last season.
Gneex Teas.—Pingsueys.—Natives continue to keep back supplies, and to hold their Teas for rates which are prohibitive to the ordinary buyer... Supplies since 23rd July, when the "trust" took charge of the business, have been only, 24,000 }-chests against 64,000 4-chesté for same period last season. other qualities on the market there have been better opportunities of selection, and in some cases a amall decline on previous offers has Cousruy Tuas, Chai Teas from Moyune and Tienkai districts are run after at extreme rate, but with rather fuller supply of been accepted. Low Fychows are neglected.
The following settlements have been reported since 8th inst, Pingsuey. 1,697 f-chests Fychow Local packed nil.
5,034 4-chests.
Total arrivals to date are 206,234 -chests against 223,876 j-chests to same date last year.
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