The Archive · 1900

Silk.—From Messrs. A. R. Burkill & Sons' Circular of 21st June

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The Home markets still keep very quiet. Gold Kiling are quoted at r1/- in London and at Fes. 3034 in Lyons. RAW SILK.—Very little business has been done this week. At the close tightness of money and good news from the country regarding the second crop caused holders to drop their prices and business was done in Gold Kiling at Tls. 475} about roo bales being settled at that rate.

YELLOW SIL.) -About 100 bales of Chapa have been contracted for, delivery in two months, Arrivals as per Customs Returns, June 16th to 20th, are: 1,222 bales White, and 244 bales Wild Silk.

RE-REELS AND HAND FILATURES.—A small contract has been made of Hand Filatures.

STEAM FILATURES.—Nothing to report.

The Export of Steam Filatures to date is: 14 bales to America and 8 bales to the Continent.

WILD SILK.—The low prices now ruling have caused buyers to operate very freely and fully 630 bales have been settled. WASTE SILK.—We do not hear of any business.

Quotations in Taels per picul: Average Exchange for the week 4 m.|s. 2/9%% and Fes. 3.48. Freight Tls. 7.25 per cot, Tis. per pel, Buffalo Pegasus Croisee No. 1... Mountain

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