The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-01-23
SUMMARY OFTHE GENERAL NEWS
n.ck Lane Expres. Grain Report.

Aark Lane Express Grain Report.
The Mark Lane Express of the 10Th
reviewing the British corn trade the past week
says: The wheat plant is progressing favor.
ably, and has, as far as can be ascertained
sustained no injury from the recent heavy
rains. At the same time dry atmosphere
and some bright, cold weather would be very
acceptable to strengthen the Seeding plant,
But little progress has been made with thresh.
Ing of late, as may be seen from the quantity
of wheat marketed during the past week, farm.
ers' deliveries showing decrease of $4,000
quarters on those of the corresponding time
last year. Much of the supply of home grown
grain has also peen in poor condition, and this
causes prices to be somewhat irregular. In
Mark Lane there has been very little business
done in English wheat, but in the provincial
markets the tone has been rather better, and a
moderate amount of activity has prevailed.
The upward tendency in values for foreign
wheat has received a temporary check, owing
TO unusually heavy importations which reach
ed our shores last Monday, returns showing
the arrival Of over 111,000 quarters, besides
large imports of American and Indian grain.
The calculations of sellers have been some-
what thrown out by arrivals Of Russian wheat
ty way of Reyel. Should the season continue
mild and Revcl remain open, our winter sup.
plies may show an unlocked for increase
Having regard to the fact that Russia is turn
ing all her available produce into gold to en-
able her to carry on the war, apart from the
political considerations, the present range of
values for wheat appears to be safe one. As
far as can be seen, any material change either
way would be the result of the political intlu-
ences. But even if peace is proclaimed and
the Black Sea ports set free, we could not cal.
sulate upon receiving supplies much before
April. So taking all things together, it is
doubtful whether q pacific turn in Eastern
affairs would materially affect prices. Unjust,
however, be confessed that this opinion scarce
~ obtains with millers. Prices are slightly in
buyers favor, although not quotably lower
and the few sales which have taken place have
been to supply immediate requirements.
Maize off the coast sold more freely on the
spot. Mixed American eased slightly, but
revival in demand may occur at any mement,
rs the stock of sound corn in London is very
short. Firmness characterizes the trade for
barley and oats with small arrivals at ports
Of call. The floating cargo trade has ruled
dull for wheat, and rates have declined,
Going to VAndicate Himself.
DR.. A. A. Nicholson, ex-superintendent
OF the late Central Indian SUPPLEMENTARY in
Lawrence, Kan, has made some statements in
regard to the laying down Of his. Office, and
the charges made against him by the.board of
inquiry acting under directions of Secretary
Schurtz. The New Indian commissioner
abolished the Central SUPPLEMENTARY be-
cause he desires to have the agents report d.
rectly to Washington. DR.. Nicholson was not
discharged or dismissed, and has never been
censured or complained of in the least by his
interiors. The charges made against him by
the board of inquiry were trumped up on &C.
count of his friendship for the late Commits
sioner Smith and Chief Clerk Galpin. The
doctor is about to issue an exhaustive reply to
the so-called evidence submitted by the board
of.inquiry, in connection with which he will
take occasion to denouncc the official public:-
cation of that evidence before opportunity had
been given for examination and rcbuttal