London.

Manawatu Herald, 14 March 1895, Page 2

London.

Canada and the Cape are negotiating for complete freetrade with one another. . Lord Rosebery's strength has been greatly reduced by the influenza, as well af by the insomnia from which he has been suffering, and therefore complete resjt Js 'necessary* The House* 6f Common?, without a division, adopted a motion by Mr Provand, member for Blackfriars, in favour of a direct assessment on the enhanced value of urban land arising from increase of population and wealth. Mr Shaw-Lefevre, President of the Local Government Board, said tbe Government would endeavour to ascertain the remedy for the present state of things, as it was undoubtedly an injustice to place the burden of local taxation on the occupiers. The Pall Mall Gazette says it has been decided to proceed at law against some of the promoters of the Australia Gold Mining Company, which was lately denounced as a swindle. Tallow — i- Medium mutton, 225 ; beef, 203 Bd. The English wheat market is dull \ the Continental is advancing and has increased firmness; and the American is changing a little for the better. Danish butter, choicest quality, is selling st 975. \ During the past five months fcheii imports of butter exceeded the ioijl ports for the corresponding period o|3

last year by 9800 tons. Of the in* crease two-thirds was from Europe and the remainder from Australia. A portion of the Himalaya's bacon sold at 88s per cwt. At Saturday's wool sales the competition was keen, and very good sales were effected. A medium selection of wools was offered, and prices were maintained, in many instances showing an advance. Inferior crossbreds showed an increase of £d to £d. The Moderates and Progressives in the London County Council have effected a compromise. Each will elect four aldermen, leaving the ninth to arbitration. The choice lies between the Duke of Norfolk and Sir John Hutton (the present chairman). The Moderates nominate the Duke for the Chairmanship, and the Progressives Mr Arthur Arnold. Sir W. V. Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, will deliver the Budget Speech after Easter. Betting on the University boat race is 7 to 4 on Oxford. Brett, breeder, of the Argentine Republic, i 3 closing a large contract to deliver live cattle in London. He guarantees each beast to" be not less than 700, and the price is £12 { per head. The cattle ex Culgoa sold at about 4£d per lb. The Gulf of Bothnia, which has live cattlo on board, i 3 aground in the Suez Canal. Her cargo is being discharged. Owing to the animate being free from disease, the owners of the New Zealand sheep on board the Buteshire have obtained a permit from the Board of Agriculture to land them without being compelled to immediately slaughter them, and they will 'also be allowed to put them on pasture if that is required.The Australian Customs Bill has passed the House of Commons.