The Archive · 1898

PHILADELPHIA 40/0

COAST RATES

Mon Naoasaxt Newenwane Coals.—From Messrs. Wheelock & Co.'s Report of 16th inst.

COAL.—Jarax.—There has been no improvement since last writing, nor do we t any for some time, as the natives still show no desire to operate. Our advices from Japan give us to aes Tunlorstand, that phoes are very firm, bub much too high for this market. Freight rates remain about the same, but very little chartering has been done.

Carptrr.—We think that an easier feeling prevails, as we have heard of nothing of importance to chronicle, Sypwev We has been done at The sailer quoted in our Jone at this figure. The siler quoted is our last has been taken, bat at higher figure than quoted. There is no itly advanced, jived the last quotation of Tls. 17 per ton, nothin, stock, so business is temporarily suspended, Quotations:—Tho undernoted are based on the most recent settlements for cargoes to arrive and do not represent the present market-rates for coals in stock, which fluctuate with the supply and demand Cardiff, ex godown Tis, 25.00 per ton, American Anthracite, ex godown " 35.00, nominal, Sydney Wollongong, steamer cargo ex godown " 13.00,—sales, Otanji, ex godown Karatz, ex godown..

Ohnoura, ex godown Tle. 7.25 @ 8.00 pet ton.

Hokoku Obnoura 3 feet Japan, Takasima Lump, Namazuta Lump, -All contracted for, BMiiké Lump, Sab ox godown Arrivals during the fortnight have been:—

May 2, Chingping, str.

5, Fuping, sti 5, Sadokuni Maru, str..

3 tons Linsi fixed Coal, to consumers Miike Small to consumers, pia samp Coal, to consumers. 239 Ichimura Coal, to consumers. 525 Karatz Coal, to' consumers.

Miike Small Cosl, to consumers.

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