HIGH COMMISSIONER'S CABLE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13791, 26 October 1908, Page 5

HIGH COMMISSIONER'S CABLE.

WELLINGTON, Oct. 26. The 1 Department of Industries ajnd Commerce has, received the following cablegram from the. High Commissioner at London, dated October 24 :^-^ ' * Frozen Meat — Trade for all classes of mutton has been very slow, and j prices barely maintained. River Plate, I which is in large supply, is quoted at I 3*d ; Canterbury 4d, North Island 3*d. The lamb market is firm, with good demand for prime quality. Stocks on hand are light. Canterbury brands s£d» other than Canterbury ss-d. The beef market is steady. Stocks of New Zealand on hand are -light. Hindquarters 3|d, forequapters 3jd. Butter — The market is very firm. The shipment by the Mamari 'arrived in good condition. A price o.f 125s per cwt is being realised for this season's make. Danish is quoted at 130s, Siberian 112s, Australian 1225, Argentine 120s, Canadian 119s. Cheese — The market is quiet, with little doing, but a good feeling prevails for forward delivery. Canadian makes 61s. Hemp — The market is dull, with very little business doing. Good fair grade on the spot is quoted at £26, fair grade £23. fair current Manila £24. October to December shipments are quoted as follows : — Good fair grade £25 15s, fair grade £23, fair current Manila £24 per ton. Last week's output from Manila amounted to 18,000 bales. Cocksfoot Seed — The market is quiet and buyers are not keen to do business. Bright clean 17-lb seed is quoted at 85s per cwt.