London.

Manawatu Herald, 24 September 1895, Page 2

London.

The Pamir Commission defines the southern limit of the Russian sphere from the Valley of Herirub to the Chinese district of Sarikol. The relations between the British and Russian officers are very friendly. The prison»hulk Success, over 100 years old, after lying in the colonies for many years, has successfully completed the voyage from Adelaide, and is now in the Thames. The vessel, which left Adelaide on the 81st March, is attracting a good deal of at'ention. The Board of Agriculture has dis covered sis cases of f pleur»-pneu* monia among the Southern Cross' cattle, which came from New Sooth Wales. Mr Berg], of the firm of Bergl and Brabbin, has cabled to his agents in the colony to ship no more cattle. Be estimates that the recent shipment by the Southern Cross, selling at an average of £12 per head, will \ result in a loss of over £4000. The salesmen consider this estimate exaggerated, and believe that the bullocks will average from £14 to £15. > Another case of pleuro-pneumonia

has been discovered among the Cattle by the Southern Cross. The inspector who has examined them considers that two of the bullocks were in an early stage of the disease when they were shipped. The action of the French authorities in arresting natives within the British sphere east of Mekong, in violation of the agreement, is causing some friction. The Times states that the opening of colonial butter at the auctions at standard prices has already driven the Danes outside London, and it has become a question whether they can control the Manchester market. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, quiet, 25s 6d ; South Australian do., firm ; Victorian do., fiimer, 26s 6d. New Zealand frozen mutton First quality, 3sd per lb ; second quality, 8&<?. Lambs, iU. New Zealand hemp — Fair quality from Wellington was bought in at prices from £14 10s to £16 103. Ten cases of dark New Zealand honey realised 27s (Jd. Danish butter is unchanged.