COMMERCIAL.

Evening Star, Issue 12094, 15 January 1904, Page 6

COMMERCIAL.

The advance which continues to be made in the butter industry in Auckland province is evidenced by the increase in the exports for 1903. From the commencement of the season tfll January 5 last the total quantity of butter exported fi-om Auckland to the London market was 24,038cwt, vhile, in addition, nearly 200 boxes went to the South African market, making a total expert ai 25,000cwt. Three new factories have been started during the year.

THE MARKETS.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.

LONDON, Jaraiary 14.

(Received January 15, at 9.9 ajn.)

The American visible supply of wheat is 63,641,000 bushels

Copper: Spot, £SB ss. Lead, £ll Is 3d. The imports are 21,369 tons, including 5,317 Australian, and the exports 3,840. MELBOURNE, January 15.

(Received January 15, at 9.44 ajn.)

The hide market is without; material change. Full late values were obtained ior prime parcels. Tallow is in brisk demand at unchanged rates. Shippers are operating extensively. A CUT W SHIPPING FEEIGHTS. Pre« AisocUiicn—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, January 14. (deceived January 15, at 9.9 a.m.) The shipping ring announce certain steamers for Brisbane at half a crown a ton below the Aberdeen Line rates. THE WOOL SALES. Press Telegraph—Copyrigbl, LONDON, January 14. (Received January 15, at 9.9 ajn.) The Antwerp sales closed with prices unchanged; 4,522 bales of La Plata were offered, and 3,237 sold. SYDNEY, January IS. (Received January 15, 9.44 a.m.) The wool market for the week closed firm, and at tho best point of the season. For all classes competition was keen. General greasy cold to 12£ d, and scoured to ZL%4. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, January 14. (Received January 15, at 12.11 p.m.) At the annual meeting of shareholders in Robert Campbell and Sons the report showed a profit of £21,255. "The directors recommended a dividend of 2£ per cent., £5,000 to be added to the reserve fund, and to be carried forward.