Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-28
Stock Values Were Practically
Unchanged.
SUGAR WAS THE ONLY EXCEPTION
Washington Advices Encouraged
the Company's Friends.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, June 2s.-The professional
operator and the general speculative public
were unanimously in favor of waiting for
an incentive, and as rome materialized dur
Ing the day. stock values were practically
unchanged at the close of today's business
Sugar, as usual. refused TO be counted in
on description applicable to the balance of
the list, and was strong and weak by turns
on good volume of business Opening at
last nights bid price. few sales added an
additioral SIS per cent and then a realizing
movement. ably assisted by the always
ventIresome bears, forced the price down
1-2 per cent. Rallies and reactions fol-
lowed throughout the day within small
limits. Washington advices are encourag-
ing, and the best Information seems 10
favor higher prices for the stock as soon
as inside interests are willing Meantime
the smaller operators are pursuing a most
conservative course, and promptly retire at
the first indication OF the dreaded manipu-
lation from the inside.
Chicago Gas and its affairs are the subject
Of much conflicting discussion at present
but the fine organization of the pool always
triumphs over the efforts of individuals to
depress the price
The decision TO be handed down tomorrow
in The chancery proceedings will probabl,
result in activity, the nature of which can
only be determined after the decision is
known. AS soon as possible after the dis
posal Of the pending suits action viii be
taken on the dividend.
The unsettled condition of labor in the
west and a probable extension of the strikes
ow in progress had a deterrent influence
on speculation in the regular list which.
while dull, was steady throughout. Burning
ton gained 5-S per cent on early trading and
subsequently reacted to opening figures. st
Paul and Rock Island were dull at urim-
portant concessions and the balance OF the
list was neglected.
An easier market for foreign exchange
was an encouraging addition to the work.
ing capital Of the bulls, and will be used
with good effect in conjunction with the
passage of the tariff bill
The amount of gold to go aboard by Satur-
days steamers is not likely to be as large
as originally estimated and foreign houses
are confident Of steady decrease in the
weekly exports. London sold some of our
securities today on the labor troubles in the
west, but will probably take them back a 8
soon as settlement of present difficulties
In that section is effected These sales will
require gold in payment, but will hardly be
tor suncient amounts TO influence the ex-
change market
Rumors OF a probable extension Of the
fuilman strike were circulated during clos
ing hour, and traders immediatel hogan
seihns movement In the stocks of all
western roads, Burlington being the great
est loser. TIE volume of business vas NO,
materially improved by this movemen,
and the reaction was only fractional in
consequence "
At the conclusion Of the DAVIS trading
tne sentiment OF the room was mixed OF,
the speculative outlook but traders were
unanimous in the belief that no sustaina5
movement was likely until legislation Was
completed at Washington