THE MARKETS.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 9281, 5 December 1895, Page 5

THE MARKETS.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. London, December 3. Mr Chamberlain wishes to ascertain to what extent foreign have displaced British imports and why. He expresses a desire tb'secure for the British producers and manufacturers the largest possible 1 shaifc-of a .mutual trade between the 'colonies and Great Britain. Mr J. Morley, replying to an address presented to him at Newcastle, said that the competition of the East threatened the supremacy of the British markets throughout; the world. A crude legislative solution of Labour problems imperilled commerce. The stock of tallow comprise 31,548 casks. Prices at the wool sales are firm. December 4. Mr Chamberlain is inviting suggestions for means of increasing the export of colonial products marketable in England and elsewhere in the Empire. He has consulted the AgentsGeneral and the principal Chambers of Commerce upon the terms in which his circular should be issued. The press approve of the idea. The Standard considers the data will be of the highest utility, and an important practical step towards the attainment of a great Imperial idea. Paris,.December 4. The Premier proposes to_ increase the import duty on corn. Sydney, December 4. Wheat, prime milling 4s 6d ; chick 4s 3d. Flour, roller brands £10 10s to £11. Oats, prime feeding 2s lid. Maize 3s 6d. Barley 2s 9d. Bran and pollard is each. Peas, Prussian blue 5s 6d. Potatoes, Circular Heads £3 10s to £3 15s; New Zealand £3 10s. Onions, new, £7 to £8. Butter, dairy made lOd, factory lid to Is. Cheese, easy; New Zealand 6fd to 7d. Bacon od to 6a&. Melbourne, December 4. Wheat, very firm, 4s Ofd to 4s Ofd. Flour, roller brands,. £9 15s. Oats, Algerian, 2s 5d to 2s 8d : ; stout white, 2s 8d to 2s lOd; New Zealand in bond, 2s Bd. Barley, 2s 9d to 4s 9d. Bran, Is Id. Maize, 3s sd. The latest estimate of the wheat crop is five bushels to the acre. Adelaide, December 4. Wheat, prime old, 4s; new, 3s 9d to 3s lOd. Flour, roller brands, £8 10s to £9. Bran and pollard, Is each.

(press association telegram.) NAPIER, December 4. At the opening wool sales to-day prices generally ruled 20 per cent, higher than at the opening of the sales last season. A large catalogue was submitted. Strong lustrous wools of good quality were largely sought after, and fine wools were also in demand. One considerable clip brought 9£d per lb, and others up to 9d. Half brads of good quality realised up to 82d; lumpy, weak, from 6_d to 7_d ; good strong pieces, well picked, 6£d; and crossbred bellies, 6_