New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-02
CLOSING PRICES OF BOSTON STOCKS
Boston, Apfil !. lS9"
WHAT WAS DONE IN STOCKS.

Friday April 1-p
An increase in activity in particular issues re-
suited in sharp losses to-day, and The general
list sympathizcd more freely with the downward
movement Philadelphia and Reading prom
inent and after early rally 10 80 IS II was
sold steadily TO "a - Although the other coal
ers were dealt in only moderately. they were
weak at losses of more than l per cent The
rnmors that Governor ALBEIT Of Ncw-Jcr-cy had
decided to lie, the bill authorizing the Reading
leases die 10y Withholding his signature Were re-
peatcd and they received crcdence among some
conservative houses which have heretofore been
skcptical Of such an issue. As practical qucs
ton hearing upon the coal situation the fate Of
the Ncw-.Icr-ey measure is immatcrial. The leases
already made will be carried out. and there H.
no prospect of their final destruction without
prolonged litigation. The coal deal itself Will
be tested entirely by the law Of supply and de-
mand, plus the speculative purposes OF in
siders7 AZ an influence Of sentiment affecting
temporary speculation, however, the disposition
Of the bill may possess some weight II l.
probable that the key to the tendency Of Reading
stock might be found could the extent OF ING
distribution Of holdings effected by the winter
manipulation be ascertained. IL needed no theory
70 explain the fall Of over . pei cent III New
York and England; the recent demonsta-
ton Of aggressivenese by the New-ilaVen ON
pany was WeIl-tlmed 10 ASSIST H4uluhIou 'uEhi
Refine ries stock which declined nearly per cent
completed the list Of the leaders IN activity ana
weakness. ~, 4.
More significant, perhaps, than inc movements
noted above was the continued selllnB TOT lOreIHh
account. or the stocks which are favored "lth
an international market, Lake Shore recorded
loss equal 10 that Of Reading, while Atchison and
Erie are materially lower. The only important
news of the day was the engagement OF S6OO.OOo
gold for shipment TO France tomorrow. Some
bankers say that the condition Of the exchanges
assures the shippers against loss, but the real hlg-
nifcance Of the sh pmcnt Is the further proof that
Europe can command our gold ~ Will The house
which sends the coin abroad is tie one which "aS
relied upon 10 bring back heavy amounts OF the
yellow metal because OF reported special con
tract made when the Bank Of France drew gold
freely II NAV also be noted that $4,000 gold
was taken for shipment 10 South America. FOR
short time past heavy sums Of specie have touched
here in transit to South America and II lie 10 be
hoped that Europe has not determined upon more
direct transfer at the expense Of our supply OF the
yellow metal. Fortunately, the city banks are
we'll filed with specie.
The market closed weak, with prices near 10
lowest points and showing substantial net declines
THE DAY IN THE BOND MARKET
There were small sales Of Government As cOu
pOn at 1l6 is, eX-interest for the quarter. The
quotations for that issue were reduced IA per
cent but otherwise there was no change, the final
fQmres being follows