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Patea Mail, Volume XXXIX, 17 July 1914, Page 1

COMMERCIAL.

High Commissioner’s Report, j Following is the High Commissioner's cablegram uncW date London, July 11. (Note —Quotations, unless otherwise specified, are average market prices on spot): Mutton has been of better tone in the market this week, the demand being chiefly for lightweights. Canterbury 4|d for lightweights. There is a belter demand for heavy weights at 3 15-16.1 On account of higher prices for chilli d beef North Island mutton is 4-jj-d for light weight. Lamb is in better demand for light weight, but there is a dull sale for heavy carcases of lamb. The chief feature in ; market is the demand lor light weights even if the quality is very pour. CanterX bury two’s 6£d, heavy weight* fours 5 5 Bd, other than Canterbury 6 3-16 d for light weight 1 Beef is in better demand. Now Zealand binds 4 5-Bd, forts 3g J, chilled hinds 6d, fores 3{j-d. Buitir; Market firmer; Danish steady, 122 sto 1245; New Zealand, nominal, 114 s 118 s, unsalt id 116 s 120 s; Austra j linn 106 s 108 s ; Siberian in good demand 102 s to 104 s; Irish creamery 112 s to 114 s. Cheese; Market steady. Canadian a quiet market at 63s to 645, New Zealand white in good demand 65s to 665, ' coloured 635, 64s 61, English Cheddar firm market 70s to 745, Siberian 52s to 565. _ I Hemp; The market rather more active I especially for Manila, a slight rise in prices all round. Manila, (air current £26 ; forward shipment about same. The output from Manila for tho week was 160 000 bales. New Zealand good fair £25 10s. fair £25 10s. forward shipment about same prices Stock of New Zealand produce at June 30th was; Hemp 833 tons, tow 365 tons.