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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
9
The London market shows gains amid strong output of Rand gold and favorable currency shifts. Investors eye U S and European updates as bond rates influence trading. Newark and New York exchanges report mixed activity with notable stock movements and speculative interest.
The June 1 1908 statement lists customs receipts of 1901 164 57 and miscellaneous funds with totals reflecting revenue receipts, surpluses, and cash balances. It notes deposits in national banks, bonds and notes formerly in circulation, and a forward view of the general fund and treasurer’s balances.
The Stock Exchange met on the Adams Building first floor for a routine session with trading in rails utilities and gas bonds. Washington Railway and Electric common opened at 31 12 and rose to 35 during the session while utilities such as Washington Gas and Potomac Electric remained active with varied quotations as investors reassessed safety and income prospects.
New York market digest shows poultry and butter receipts, eggs and cheese varieties with Western factory products, state fair cream, and assorted meat and grain prices. Wheat and corn futures rise on bullish foreign crop signals. oats and rye steady. futures show firm to higher close with heavy volume and mixed spot notes across regions.
The New York cotton market opened barely steady and eased through the day with a net decline around 28 to 49 points, while sales were estimated at 175000 bales. Weather reports were favorable with no major support seen, futures fluctuated and closed showing a net loss in the afternoon amid rate conditions and repairs.
Special to The Washington Port New York June 1. Analysts split on Amal gamated Copper and Luton Pacific as high grade ore prospects, bond plans, and market takings drive trading sentiment. Pennsylvania earnings fall amid soft coal strike while London buyers boost conol stock, Thompson Starrett dividends resume, and trading shows squeezed shorts and scarce supply.
Walter H Evans chief of the Division of Insular stations Department of Agriculture plans an extensive trip departing San Francisco June 8 on the battleship Alabama with Navy cooperation. He will visit Honolulu Guam Manila Hongkong Shanghai Kobe and Yokohama returning to San Francisco in September for an inspection tour of Northwestern experimental stations.
A nomination for the Vicksburg National Park Commission was presented to President Hoscevalt with several Southern Congress members urging the appointment. The candidate, Lowry, former life secretary of the Navy Hebert, is supported as a successor to the late General Leo. A delegation also proposed J. Om Hicker of this city for the post.
Heavy declines in rentes continue after the chamber deputies last week voted on a proposed tax. An improvement over Saturday’s drop, rentes fell further with investors reassessing government bonds. The market suspects penalties on foreign bonds may be taxed, while dividends from rentes and the bond tax remain under discussion. Overall, the total loss since the vote stands at 1 franc 75 centumes, with sentiment remaining fragile.
Rumors in New York financial circles suggest Wabash Railroad and Lake Erie Railroads may seek court permission to reorganize and extend the $8,000,000 gold notes due August 1. Officials withheld confirmation, but discussions center on extending the notes contingent on market reaction and ongoing bondholder and bank interest relations.
June 1 London market edged lower with spot at £127 and futures £126 14s. Local market quoted iron ore and copper values, European grain and alloy prices varied. London dampened by dull activity while Cleveland region saw modest shifts and Indiana markets noted minor changes in copper and steel futures.
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