The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-18

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| Our last circular per Nippon Maru was
dated December 5th. 1900.
SUGAR.-The local market and prices
for export continue unchanged, dry gran
ulated for local consumption still being
quoted at 565c, and for export 5.40c.
| BASIS.-December 5th to 18th, no sales
17th spot sale, 200 tons, at 4,3-Sc; 18th
! to 26th. no sales; 9th, cost and freight
sale, 400 tons, at 437c; likewise on same
date, to arrive sale, 200 tons, at 4.375c;
18th to Jan. Sd, 1901 no sales; 4th, cost
and freight sale, 900 tons, at 4.325c; and
on same date, spot sale, 200 tons, at 4375c,
since which no sales, establishing basis
for 90 degree centrifugals in New York
| on that date, 4.35c; San Francisco, 3.975c.
| NEW YORK REFINED.-No changes
from November to Jan. 2. 1901, declin-
ed on that date to 5.35c, equal to Sac
net cash, since which no change re-
lpcrted.
| LONDON BEETS.-Dec. 9Th and 7th,
los Cd; Sth, 9s 1-2d; 10th, IS Cd. 18th,
l9s lad; 18th and 18th, 9s 1-2d; 14th,
l9s 3-4d; 18th to 18th, 9s Sd; 18th, 9s 2 Lad
10th to 21st, 9s 1 1-2d; 22d to 18th, 9s 31st,
t9s 1 I'D; Jan. I'd and Sd, >,9s 0 3-4d; 4th,
los; 5th, IS l I'D.
| LONDON CABLE, DEC. 31-Quotes ia
va No. Is D. s., lis Cd; fair refining, los
l9d; same date last year, lis Sd and los
I6G respectively. January beet, 9s 0 3-4d
against IS Lid same time last year.
STOCK-Willett & Gray report Dec.
9th, total stock United States four ports
in all hands, estimated Dec. 26th, "a, 4S2
tons, against 81, 465 tons same time last
year. Six principal ports Cuba, estimat-
ed Dec. 25th, $500 tons, against $500 tons
last year. Total stock in all principal
countries, Dec. 9th, at latest uneven
dates. 1,5O0,9S2 tons, against 1878 tons
a deficiency under last year S69S3 tons
Total sugar crop Of the world, estimated
grand total, cane and beet sugars, to
Dec 9th, $685. 500 tons, against S,339, 37S
tons; estimated increase in the worlds
pr oduction, 1.036.127 tons.
| CALIFORNIA BEETS.-We have again
been blessed with general rains through
out this State. and the prospects for the
coming beet crop at present would indi.
cate an abundant supply.
/ EASTERN AND FOREIGN MAR
KETS.-The New York market through
out the first part of last month, in spite
iof the Indifference of buyers, continued
fairly steady, but latterly the custo.
mary holiday inactivity manifested it.
self and the few transactions recently
reported were only for immediate re
lquirements. The American Sugar Re
filming Company has kept aloof from thu
market entirely, and the views of othe
refiners have been largely Influenced b,
the weakness displayed in the LondoI
market due doubtless to the increased
estimates, large stocks. and absence O
i purchases for American account. Ac
lcordingly, latest reports indicate down
ward tendency, and a concession would
lrequire to be granted in the event Of
further sales.
Mr.. LIGHTS December estimate of tn,
European beet crop, announced 18th ult.
iforeshadoWS a total production of $3.50,
1000 tons, an increase of 10000 tons ovel
his previous figures, and in some well
Informed quarters even this is though
to be rather below the probable yield
for although the estimates of the fac
tories are somewhat less, every indica
ton points to an exceedingly large pro
duction, which, in conjunction with tn
high figures established in the cane eS
Inmates for 190O-1901, cannot help exert
ing great influence on the worlds mar
kets; nevertheless in determining value
due allowance should be made for tn
natural yearly increase in consumption
In Louisiana the grinding season il
practically over, and former estimate
lof 100000 tons are maintained.
Reports from Cuba show that rain il
lretarding sugar making, with CORE
lspondingly small January shipments il
prospect, and there is now an impress
sion that Mr.. Guma's estimate of a crol
1000 tons.
4 The Java yield promises to be immense
and some are of the opinion that tota
production of 100000 to $4,000 tons may
be reached, although the official esti
mates are now placed at 100000 tons.s
REFINED.-The New York market fo
refined sugar has been exceedingly quie
and conditions have become more set
tied, although the trade shows no incli
nation to buy more than sufficient tt
supply immediate needs. Every indica
ton points to the establishment of
harmonious agreement between Messrs
tArbuckle Brothers and the other refiner
whereby cutting of prices of refined will
cease and a uniform list be established
TERS.-Transactions have beer
on a limited scale since our last circu
liar, but rates have continued steady
Last transaction a moderate size carrie
at 39s Sd and for vessels of similar siz,
4Ds is offered, but owners views are Al:
Sd. We have had general rains through
tout the State.
/ LUMBER FREIGHTS continue firm a
last quotations.
! EXCHANGE.-Londo sixty days sight
5$4S3 to S4.S3 1-2. Demand, S4.S7 to 81.
81 Ii New York regular, 15c; telegraph
ic. II 1-2c.
RICE.-Louisiana is very firm and 6
ade equal to an Island rice is now
lieu dl oC. higher prices are lOOk6l
t. There is no Island rice in market
I b., consignment would probably
Ibrir- from &c to 5 Lac. Japan-Smal
|stec..; quote 4.S5c duty paid. China
Mixed, firm at s4.20.
/ COZ FEE.-Stock Of Hawaiians in frs
hands today is 1854 bags. We quote
Inominaily as follows: For strictly fancy
washed, i6 to 16 lie; superior, washed
10 to Is Sac; prime washed, IA to IA 3-4c
lgood washed, u to 13 lie; good curren
Equality, IL to IL 3-4c. But small sales
have been reported since our last, and
all within the above quotations.
FLOUR.-G. G. ex. family, $3.50 pc,
barrel, fob; Ell Dorado, $3.50 per barrel
fob; Crown. $3.50 per barrel, fob.
Port Costa, $3.50 per barrel. fob.
BFAN-Fine, s14 per ton, fob; coarse
s14 fsr ton, fob.
Nj 9LINGS.-Ordinary, SIT per ton
fob: ciIoice, SIS per ton, fob.
BAi tEY.-Rolled, $3.50 per ton, f.ob b.
No. feed, zoe per ctl., fob
/ OATS-Fair, s1.37 1-2 per ctl., fob.
choice, s1.47 IL; Surprise, nominal
| WHEAT.-Chicken. s1.o2 IL per ctl., f
OBJ; milling, s1.07 IL per ctl., fob.
j CORN.-S. Y. nominal
! HAY.-Wheat. compressed and larg'