... c to attract shipments of grain to any extent which England 'I can possibly requiire in order to be prepared for war. In c the event of war being actually declaredl, a further advance v wou!l be certain to occur, though thcre exists no reason I for supposing ...

... s are busy, and report a well-sus- tained enquiry for basic steel, with hardenina prices. 'The conclusion of the Brazilian war is expected to lead to an immediate revival of trade with Rio, where construction and railway *work will probably be for sonme ...

... in the war in conth Africa, and £500 towards the Lord MN1yorfs Fund for equipping the City of London Volunteers. Some thn-ty-five of the staff of the London Citv and Midland Bank bad volunteered to fight for their Queen and country in South Africa, and ...

... established durng the first few days of the year was maxerially assisted later by the more favourable news from the seat of war, and by the fall in the value of money in all parts of the world. Oar list of 325 representatihe securities stows a total rise ...

... entirely directd on the war in Soath Africaen internicine trade disagreements, however serious they may be, fal to rouse the sympathy and interest of responsible out- siders--ympatty and interest.s very essential if a laboar war is to be fought out on ...

... RESoRT.- P. -W. D. writes : Mulich is said and written about Africa as she 1country of the future, stud doct ors order patients with weak lungs or throats to go to South Africa. Possibly Africa is the country of the future, but its thinly- peoplc-d land ...

... to him (Mr. Stanley) as a sign c that he could freely enter his territory, had determined to - visit him, and that probably war would be declarged, as g his people thought they were going to be eaten up. He, therefore, made all the necossary arrangements ...

... ments are especially busy. Wirework is in good re- quest both for fencing, netting, and gardening pur- poses but the war in South Africa has checked the demand for fine sieves. Horticuturalimplements generally are in good request. Steel toy makers are specially ...

... political troubles in others, and though ;uevs war in the East has certainly benefited the manu- Jl cturers o0 war material, it has greatly interfered ailth general trade in that part of the world. Onlv South Africa and West Australia have made any material ...

... this year. Tube- makers state that there are already indications of a demand arising for tubes in South Africa, and there is no doubt that if the war were speedily to'comne to a close a distinct spurt would be seen there. Pi-ir-ion makers are atill exc ...

... United States' mails; also a fall cargo, and about fifty cabin passengers. On Saturday next the Canard Royal Mall steamer Africa will leave Liverpool for Boston with the American mails. Letters, &c., will be received at the Post Office until 9 30 am. ...

... disposed to give way upon the higher grade of prices lately attained. Several temporary factors, such as the course of the war in South Africa, the apprehension of pclitical complications in various other parts of the world, and, during the first half of the ...