TRADE WITH THE EAST.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13147, 9 April 1906, Page 6

TRADE WITH THE EAST.

The New South Wales Minister for Mines and Agriculture has received a report from Mr. Sut-tor on the trade of the Philippine Islands during 1905. The Commercial Agent says that now that large works are on the eve of being put in hand, there are great openings for New South Wales manufacturers of rolling stock. It is quite probable that about 1200 miles of railway will be built. In view of the railway works, the importations of cement have reached fairly large proportions. Importations of fodder and hay are increasing, but at present the market is practically controlled from America, especially for hay. The Americans also deliver apples and oranges in excellent condition. There would appear to be always a certain market at Manila, also Zamboanga, for Now South Wales fruits. Lemons are in great request, and command satisfactory prices. There is a considerable increase in the demand for hides of all descriptions. In regard to pig lead and lead pipes, Mr. Suttor says he fee-Is sure that there will be increased activity, more especially for sheet lead for building purposes, now that, so many large works are to be taken in hand. There is also a prospect for increased importations of ingots in connection with the water supply works, shortly to be commenced, and which promises to be a fairly large affair. He understands that inquiries are already being made in Sydney, and hopes that business will eventuate in anticipation of the works shortly to Ik* undertaken by the Government and private enterprise.