BRITISH TRADE.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1924, Page 3

BRITISH TRADE.

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. WELLINGTON, March 12. The Department of Agriculture has loeeived the following cablegram, dated March Bth. from the High Commissioner for New Zealand. London BUTTER. The demand for butter and cheese has not been stimulated by tic reduced prices and the market is slow. Danish is selling largely to America and Germany. The butter market- continues slow. Official quotations are:—New Zealand—Uinest. sailed. LSI Is to 181 s; exceptional I8(is; linsalted. 180 s to 180 s to 184 s: other qualities. 100 s to 178 s. Australian- Sailed, liuest. 170 s to 171 s; linsalted. 170 s to 171 s ; oilier qualities, salted. 150 s to 108 s; linsalted 150 sto I lids. Argentine Kills to K>2s and up to I(I Is : ot her qualities. 140 s to 158 s. Danish —212 sto2l Is per cwt. CHEESE. English linest farmers' is scarce, and prices steady. Canadian is scarce and prices nominal. Lair inquiry for New Zealand and heavy supplies have caused further reductions m prices. Quotations are: English Finest tariners’ l-12s to LIGs. New Zealand Finest, coloured and white 80s to 88s. Australian — Finest and line, coloured and white SI), to 81s per cut. i CASEIN. Buyers are holding nil', ill antici) atiiri of lower prices. French rennet, L'sß to £BO per ton. Argentine lactic £ If, to Cl 9 per ton. 11 EMUThe Manila market deed ucal, under pressure of sellers anil limited support, uj” grade .lanuaiy-March shipments sold early Ibis week at £OB 10s per ton: Fein uuty-A pril shipments. £3B ss. Present quotations are : Fehriian-Api i! shipnincts. £3B; March-May shipments p..diet s. Nr- Ze.daml mat Let un- • hanged. WOOL. Bradford continues lirm. The demand from Germany is the reason tor a slight rise in prices all round. Tops are quoted : M's (merino) 5s Mil to 0s: oil's (super half-bred). Is: 40's prepared (ci ; 1 r-c cross-bred). 2s 20 pci lb. APPLES. Business is going on as usual, and all sorts 'are selling freely. Newton pippin. I Is to l8s ; Stayman’s Witiesap IN to 15s; Spitzenbuvg. Ms to 10s per ease.