London.

Manawatu Herald, 5 November 1895, Page 2

London.

I The King of Ashantee has received five or six days' grace in which fco comply with the British ultimatum. Lord Wolseley'a first order was to encourage the increasing advance of warlike appliances, in order to be ready for emergency. As a proof of loyalty, all ranks of officers have besieged the Colonial ! Office offering their services in j Ashantee. The beef market is depressed. I American chilled is selling at 2s 6d to 3s 2d. The Gothic's shipment is selling at 2s 8d to 3d. Many experts have inspected the shipment, and consider the result shows it is thoroughly possible to successfully convey chilled meat from New Zealand. There is no New Zealand wheat in the market, and no business is being done in cargoes on passage or off the coast. New Zealand mutton - First quality, 4£d ; second quality, 4£d. Lamb, 4 7 8-th pence. The hemp market is quiet. New Zealand is lower— lß3 bales sold at £14 10^. South Australian wheat, old crop, 28s 6d ; market steady. New crop to arrive is selling at 275. Yiotorian wheat, old crop, is firm at nominal prices ; new crop to arrive, 26s 6d. The butter market is slightly easier. Danish is unchanged Vie torian nominally 12Hsv The high prices are stopping business. The Bradford wool market is quiet, but its tone is improving. Merinos are still weak, but for other tops prices are well maintained.