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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
2
New York November 11 cotton futures firmed after an early break on bearish ginnery returns. January rose from 12.86 to 13.08 as the market absorbed heavy liquidation and strong consumer demand. Reports of rapid ginning, improved foreign demand, and high weekly spinner activity supported prices with spot cotton steady to firm.
New Orleans November 21 After dullness and weakness in early trading the cotton market rose in the afternoon and closed with a net gain. Census Bureau figures to November 15 showed 10,404,987 bales, roughly meeting expectations. Spot cotton steady with middling at 13 1 4 cents, total receipts 15,273, stocks 214,512, and exports to continent 4,150.
Weekly cotton statistics show foreign exports for the week at 324,164 against 374,936 last year, season total 3,480,535 versus 2,380,039, with notable gains in northern spinners and seaboard stocks. Imports total 137,000 bales, American stock 502,000 and forwardings 174,000. seaboard and southern interior centers report an earlier week rise but remain below ante bellum levels.
Gibert and Clay New York report a larger than expected ginning start with a price dip of about one dollar per bale before buyers from Bpinnarbotomy influence, lifting local prices above low figures. Sea Island cotton in Savannah and Charleston shows firm tone with varied quality grades and notable receipts and sales, signaling uneven demand across regions.
London November 21 Consols for money 7211-16 for account 7219-16 Bar silver quiet at 2613-16d Money 4% 4% Discount short bills 514 three months 6 Paris November 21 Rentes 87 francs Berlin November 21 Exchange on London 20 Ingries Sl pfonolgs Money 2% per cent
New York suppressed market activity as prices eased on optimistic demand outlook. Heavy buying followed a break below 13 cents for January, with spinners said to be purchasing freely at prevailing quotes and modest rallies closing the week. The week featured revision committee changes and a census report showing 10,494,387 bales ginned to November 24, while labor worries and geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. Final views hinge on the next ginning report due December 3.
Secretary Hester reports the world’s visible cotton supply for the week ending November 21 shows total 6,072,502 bales, up 264,178 from last week. American cotton totals 3,809,608, while foreign varieties reach 1,182,000, with Britain Europe holding 2,639,000 afloat and held, and India and Egypt showing growth. Spinners’ intake by region totals 3,812,000 so far this year, with northern, southern, and foreign mills contributing 862,000, 933,600, and 2,017,000 respectively.
New York reports slight pullback in cotton seed oil as lard declines, then steadying. Prime crude at 6.00 to 6.07, prime summer yellow 7.16. futures show mixed opens and closings with November around 7.00 and March near 7.27. Sales total 3,400 barrels as Chinese and European buyers vary.
The government cotton report of 10,424,887 bales surprised traders, causing an opening break. Spinners buy, Europe absorbs selling, and afternoon demand keeps prices steady with expectations of a larger percentage gain to date. Despite lingering market skepticism, spinning demand at current prices and favorable weather suggest prices may rise, while receipts' gradual decline could influence prices tomorrow.
A New York Cotton Exchange special committee, formed October 2, proposes adopting government standard types for gulf and Texas cotton with added lower grade, and creating upland equivalents with government approval. It favors substituting International standard types if possible, else the current government types remain the basis. The board backs monthly revisions and bans credit for speculative purchases, with further work on southern delivery methods and spinning values. A special meeting on December 2 will consider all recommendations.
New York November 21 Dun's review tomorrow notes trade conditions refracted by light money demand, especially in the east. South and west show more inquiry. The ore and steel recession is deeper than before with curtailed operations and reduced workforces as buyers wait for lower prices. Rail traffic demand disappoints and consumption declines extend to smaller lines. Copper remains dulled with substantial concessions. Failures this week total 73 in the United States, 37 in Canada, versus 313 and 32 last year.
Country Produce New York reports butter receipts 4 971 tubs and cheese receipts 3 540 boxes with steady prices for state whole milk. Western poultry receipts 4 840 with mixed cuts and irregular dressed meat. Boston wool market steadiness notes Missouri fleece prices and various Texan and Kentucky fabric values. Rice prices in New Orleans firm with Rough Honduras and Japan active. linseed futures cited from Duluth trade memo.
Chicago prices drifted lower after official figures trimmed Argentina losses to about 5 percent on 1.25 million acres. Ongoing fears of large world shipments and rains in Kansas weighed on sentiment. Oats and corn slumped with hogs also slipping. December wheat saw brief strength before a broad market decline.
New York reports a subdued stock market with a better tone than prior sessions. Early declines eased as leaders recovered, copper prices dragged, and shorts covered amid a firmer market technicals. Bond activity remained uneven with total par sales around 1.28 million dollars.
The U S treasury opened with a net general fund balance of 12535690 dollars. Yesterday receipts totaled 2510259 dollars while payments reached 2346545 dollars. The current fiscal year deficit stands at 4547105 dollars, larger than last year’s 3158231 dollars excluding Panama canal and public debt movements.
Call money steady at 2 1/4 percent with 2% closing. Time loans weaker across 66 day 5 99 day and six months at 4 6. Commercial paper at 5. Sterlag exchange firm with 60 days at 4.8110 and demand 4.8646. Commercial silver and Mexican dollars around 45.
Mining stocks closed mixed with Arizona Commercial at 4 1 2 percent Calumet and Arizona at 63 1 2 Greene Cananea at 29 1 2 and North Utah at 23. London prices were dull with scarce money and cautious gains in Home rail and Japanese bonds while Mexican issues and copper shares faltered. Oil prices rose with Ohio Oil advancing five cents to record levels in Findlay Ohio.
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