COMMERCIAL.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 73, 29 March 1915, Page 6

COMMERCIAL.

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT.

United Press Association.

High Commissioners market report, dated London, March 27 : Mutton.—The market is steady, with moderate demand for North Island at 6d per lb., ordinary quality s|d, ewes s|d. Lamb continues in active demand on the market, with hardening tendency. Othe rthan Canterbury 7|d, and as ■high as Bd. For best quality second grade 7|d. ' . • . ■ jßeef.—-TJie market is quiet and prices are irregular.. Danish,, slowiff 140 s to 143 s per cwt, New Zealand quiet, and prices easier, 138 s, occasionally 140 s; Australian 132 b to 1365; Siberian fair detfiand, lsos to 1345; Argentine, slow J32s to 1365. Cheese.—The market remains firm on Government buying, but ,the general demapd ,is quiet . Canadian firm. White and colored 94s to 96s per cwt; New Zealand quiet, white and colored 93s to 945; Australian quiet at 89s to 92a; United States fair demand, 88s to 945.

Hemp.—The market is firm arid prijcontinue to advance. The market is active for future delivery. NewZealand, good fair grade £34 10s per ton, fair £32 10s, fair-current Manila £4O; forward shipment New Zealand good fair £35, fair £33; fair—current Manila, £4O 10s. The output front Mani)a for the week was 24,000 bales. The wheat market is inactive, though holders are more willing.to-sell. Prices nominal, Canadian apd American on passage per quarter 635, April-to May 61s; Argentine on passage 61s, April |o May 60s. .. . .

r o^ts. —The market is quieter. Argen. line 29s per quarter for any position.