London.

Manawatu Herald, 16 May 1895, Page 2

London.

The British, French and Russian joint scheme of reforms demanded in Armenia has been handed to the Sultan.... Tallow—Meduim mujjton, 22s 6d; medi^^e^iai^^-^^'V'.-' The E^Ssh wheat market, has an upward terideaey^^ Continental is firm, and the American is changing a little for the worse. :. The total .qafto^ity of wool. catalogue^ ub to date i9^49,CM)O bales, of which 128,600 bales h^ve been sold, Bejjpsffentattves^ of j Briiish firms itev^yfijg^ejj.s|v<?iy Australasian scoui^p^^^^^,:.^ ■,; . FulL-wbo|lM^ftiorino sheepskins are Jd'to^ciljp|b^f,S:. '■•■'■'■ Mr Lowtberhas given notice of a motion in the House of Commons to impose a duty qn foreign barley and hops, andafeo adjust, the beer duty. The:Cariadian Government asked England to contribute a million towards the coat of Federation with Newfoundland, but the request was refused. The Times' correspondent at St. John's believes the prospects of the proposed Federation to be almost hopeless. The terms of Mr Lund, shipowner, for the carnage of Australian produce to London are: —Frozen mutton, |-d per lb; other produce, 72s 6d per cubic ton. A good selection is offered at the wool sales. Bidding is spirited, and prices firm. . ■ Continental buyers are the chief operato^Bji'' ■" ; "'■ '; ' ?i' 7•' "■ •:•' '