The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-20

were heard. A Government representa-
tive IN Kansas discovered .'dtches in
tested with fly n advised %ploughing
up of wheat. The Modern Miller also
commented on the presence Of insects in
parts OF the Southwest and freezing and
thawing conditions in scattered areas.
1t had been expected that the spring
weather would disclose less promising
ticlds In sections. The opinions bcarinc
II the prospect of a rather high condition
report early next month and a big re-
manning area have not been essentially
changed.
There was a little buying OF wheat
during the forenoon session on the crop
complaints. A frmer English market
also encouraged those ~favoring higher
levels. Reiterated statements from Rus
sian merchants to Italian interests here
that no export price for Russian wheat
could be obtained as yet as there was
no expectation OF shipping for several
weeks at least attracted attention Clear
ances from seaboard points were larger
yesterday. totalling 1900, 600 bushels. al
though the weekly exports as given by
Bradstreet's showed only 6.27S,00O
bushels, against 1880 0 the preceding
week and 44S1.0 900 a year ago, since
July | the aggregate Including ana
diam is 2oi.O0O, 600 bushels. comparing
with 1as. 600 600 last year. The smaller
showing for the week had been ex-
pected.
Corn-The buying Tor shorts was &C
tive for a time. stimulated 10y the
strength in other grains and on asser-
Tons that foreigners were showing more
interest In the market. Unsettled
weather through the country was alluded
70 as further rctlrding the movement.
which remains very light, principally in
reflection of the ~iudisposition Of farmers
TO sell. Nothing WIS confirmed on the
foreign demand a. the day progressed
and after tim,d shorts had been clint
mated the quotations were lowered. The
late drop in other markets had consid-
cradle to do with the decline. Rumors
Of Argentina Offering corn In the United
states were heard and there were fresh
estimates Mt hand concerning the big
yield In that country. II WAS cabled
that exporters We're counting on q sur
plus for export from Argentina Of about
2i7,ooo, 600 bushels. against the probable
cNports for the season just ending OF
! l7o,o0o.oo bushels. Brddstrect's ex-
ports covering domestic points were
l.6NS. 900 bushels fnr the week and since
July l total 92,00o. 600. against 1000. 600
a year ago.
Oats.-Nalu~s At one stage were
within onc-half cent of the highest of
the season. The further buying FOR
CASH ilph~tS UtlDeu tn' advance. fsN-
port sales OF about 5oo. 600 bushels
were reported. The persistent rumore
OF the British Government having
bought 5000. 900 bushels since Thurs
day morning. however. inspired some
heavy speculative buying Confirmation
Of this report could not he had and I'm
consequence there was a moderate
break before the session closed. The
selling for country account was heavier
yesterday.
Provisions.-Renewed weakness was
Voted In all hog products values. LIEUT..
dalton was based partly on fears OF
u~nfavorable developments in the en-
prt situation. II was reported TIA
boats laden with provisions had been
seized by the British. Packers wee
not giving murh support despite tn,
lighter hog movement and reports OF a
better domestic cash trade.
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