The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-03-17

20 to % per cent. in the price of pulp and q
combination OF paper manufacturers, chiefly
in the West, that the price Of paper had ad-
vanced from 61s to 6 cents per pound, the
price last year, to 81 to 10 cents, now charged.
It was also claimed that it was combination
Of paper-makers that forced the price of paper
to 26 and % cents per pound during the war,
that had now caused the advance of above so
per cent, aud that if no restrictions were
placed on them they might force the price
even to war figures. The manufacturers pres
ent denied the existence of combination to
enhance the price, and claimed the advance
was entirely regulated by the law of supply
and demand.
Mayor Kalloch of San Francisco, has
issued the following proclamation. II deem it
my duty to the city over whose welfare have
been called to preside, and to the public at
large, which is being UNANIMOUSLY deceived by
incendiary misrepresentation as to our situa.
ton. to declare in a most emphatic and public
manner that there is not, and never has been,
the slightest reason to apprehend any disturb.
ance, riot or lawlessness whatever from the
working classes of San Francisco. If trouble
comes to us it will not come from them. Most
nexcusable and outrageous means are being
used by designing men to goad them into
rlotous demonstrations, but they will fail
They are, as they have proved themselves
to be under most trying provacations, a
| laW-abiding and peace. preserving portion
of our population. Ivouch to the world for
them that that they will so continue, and 1
further declare, however people abroad may
| be imposed on, that the people of this city see
| through all the transparent humbuggery of
military interference, police increase and in.
fammatory circulars and will wait their con-
sti.utional day of Judgment to peaceably but
effectively consign their authors to the politi-
cal infamy and oblivion which they most rich
~ deserve. The San Fracnisco Morning Call
OF March 10, without any direct reference to
the proclamation of the vigilance COM
mittee, dissuaded the community
from any violent measures as I'm.
necessary to either party. The Chronicle
strongly commends the vigilant organization,
and intimates that the first blow should be
struck at the leaders of the agitators. The
Alta scouts at the necessity of the concentra-
ton OF the troops here, holding the vigilance
committee are amply able to cope with the
Sand Lot men, and concludes: "Let US have
peace, and we mean to have 1t, inside of law
II we can, outside of It, if we must. 1t also de-
nounces the mayors proclamation as an in
suit to the people.
The Mark Lane Express in its review
OF the British grain trade the past week SAYS:
The weather has been seasonable and q con-
siderable area of spring grain has been sown.
An early and favorable seed time seems likely
10 De secured. Autumn sown wheat presents
generally satisfactory appearance as also
10 tne pastures. Offerings Of home grown
Wheat at country markets were generally
scanty, farmers having been occupied with
field work. The demand for fine wheat for
sowing has recently been pretty active in the
provinces but in London the reserve shown
by millers restricted sales and last weeks open.
ing prices were barely maintained Arrivals
of English wheat in Mark Lane have been
moderate and the condition is not much i'm.
proved. Imports of foreign, however, were
fairly liberal Opinions relative to the course
of prices in the immediate future are pretty
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upon the American Business has been small,
though wheat was only quoted at six pence
cheaper last Monday. A greater reduction
Has siucesbeen necessary to effect sales Of any
arga quantity. The depression was caused
by abstention of millers rather than ny the
pressure of foreign supplies. Maize in conse-
quence of the scarcity, fairly maintained the
advance, but the future course of prices de.
ponds upon the magnitude Of American ship
ments. Arrivals at ports of call have been
small. Buyers are holding off in expectation
of better selection from the fleet now due
but owing to the extreme tirmness of holders,
full prices were paid where sales occurred
The few arrivals of maize were quickly sold
at 2S@28 Sd. Very little business was done
in wheat for arriva despite TIE more accom-.
modating disposition of American holders
Australian was pretty freely offered at reason
able prices. Maize was in very limited de-
mand and inactive in price. Sales of English
wheat last week 2e, $50 quarters at AS Id per
quarter against "A 49l quarters at sos Sd per
quarter the corresponding week last year. I'm.
ports into the United Kingdom the week end.