Openings for British Trade. RUSSIA-POLAND-continued. The importation, however, of agricultural machinery from Germany is steadily on the increase, especially in the case of ploughs. Those of British make, although held in high esteem on account of their reliabity, are not in much request, being considered too heavy, too expensive and not adapted to the soil. American and German manufacturers make special ploughs for Poland, and send agents to the country for the purpose of studying local requirements and varying the pattern of their implements accordingly. Germany also sends large numbers of grinders and cultivators, whilst the United States, who come second in imports of agricultural machinery in general, supply reapers, hay rakes, mowers and spring-tooth harrows, the latter in considerable quantities. British made chaff-cutters are almost exclusively used. Spinning Machinery. With regard to machinery in general, Mr. Murray says that no new machinery is being put down nor is there any immediate probability of any extensions until the labour question is nearer settlement. When that happens, however, there will probably be a good time for makers of spinning machinery, as the demand for yarns has got beyond production, and sooner or later more spinning machinery will have to be imported. Belting for factories is, according to Mr. Murray, chiefly imported from the United Kingdom, though Germany is trying hard to secure this trade. There are Leather Belting. belting works at both Warsaw and Radom, but their belting is of inferior quality and cannot compete with that imported. (Foreign Office, Annual Series, 3,538.) Bridge Work. NORWAY. The Acting British Consul-General at Christiania (Mr. E. F. Gray) forwards particulars of a call for tenders by the Norwegian State Railway Department for bridge-building work, the total weight of ironwork in connection with the two bridges concerned amounting to some 328 tons. Tenders in sealed envelopes will be received in Christiania up to 10 a.m. on the 14th April. Copies (in Norwegian) of the general regulations, special conditions and form of tender, and conditions for supply of steel and ironwork, may be seen at the offices of the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 73, Basinghall Openings for British Trade. NORWAY-continued. Street, London, E.C. A set of 22 drawings may be obtained at a cost of 11 kroner (about 12s. 3d.) per set, from the Chief Cashier of the Norwegian State Railways, No. 1, Jernbanetorvet, Christiania. The Acting Consul-General also forwards particulars of a call for tenders by the Norwegian State Telegraph Department for the supply of 2,013 metres of 506-pair cable. Tenders in sealed. envelopes will be received in Christiania up to noon on the 18th April. Copies (in Norwegian) of the specification and form of tender may be seen at the offices of the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 73, Basinghall Street, E.C.; also daily between the hours of 12 and 1 at the Technical Department of the Board of Telegraphs, Hasselgaarden, Christiania, and at the offices of the Inspectors of Telegraphs at Trondhjem, Bergen, Stavanger, and Arendal. NOTE. Apart from the usual Customs duties, a preference of from 10 to 15 per cent. is given to Norwegian manufacturers. In all cases of Norwegian Government contracts it is obligatory that a resident agent should act for tenderers not residing in Norway, and be responsible to the Government, but it is not necessary for the agent to be a Norwegian firm. Mr. Gray also sends particulars of a call for tenders by the Norwegian Main Railway for the supply of 1,000 tons of Crown Patent Fuel, 1,000 to 2,000 tons of best large Shireoaks or Kiveton Park coal, and 4,000 to 5,000 tons of best Lambton coal. Coal and Patent Fuel. Tenders, in sealed envelopes, marked "Lokomotivkul," should be addressed to "Havedbanens Kontor, Christiania," where they will be received up to noon on the 6th April. Mr. Gray adds that he is informed there is no objection in the present instance to British firms tendering direct, instead of through agents, the Main Railway not being included among the State Railways. BELGIUM. The Moniteur des Intérêts Matériels" contains notices issued by the "Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Vicinaux," inviting tenders, which will be opened Railway Plant. 1. On the 25th April, for the construction of the Erezée to Hotton section of the local railway from Comblain la Tour to Openings for British Trade. BELGIUM-continued. Manbay and Melreux. Estimated cost, 168,000 fr. (6,720.); deposit, 16,000 fr. (6407.) A copy of the specifications may be obtained, price 1 fr., from M. I'Hoir, rue Edouard-Wacken, 10. Liége. 2. On the 16th May, for the construction of the Jodoigne to Esemael section of the local railway from Jodoigne to Tirlemont and St. Trond, and of buildings and roads in connection. therewith. The estimated cost of the work is 401,000 fr. (16,0407.), and a deposit of 40,000 fr. (1,600/.) is required to qualify any tender. A copy of the specifications may be obtained on payment of 1 fr. from M. Dartevelle, rue de Turquie, No. 18, .Saint Gilles, Brussels. A 3. On the 23rd May for the construction of the Gembes to Graide section of the local railway from Rochefort to Wellin and Graide. Estimated cost 205,000 frs. (8,2001.); deposit 20,000 frs. (8001.). A copy of the specifications may be obtained, price 1 fr., from M. Rigot, rue Lucien-Namèche, 39, Namur. Tenders in sealed envelopes should be addressed to the General Manager of the company at 14, rue de la Science, Brussels, where specifications, plans, &c., may be inspected. . The "Moniteur" also notifies that tenders are invited at the Bourse, Brussels: (1) Up to the 14th April for the construction of a section of the railway from Schaerbeek to Muysen and a section of the Schaerbeek to Hal line, together with the necessary connections with existing lines. Deposit 50,000 frs. (2,0007.). Specifications (“cahier des charges," special No. 30) may be obtained at the Bourse, price 2 fr. 30 cts. ; (2) Up to the 12th May for the construction of the section from St. Aubin to Florennes Est of the line from Cerfontaine to Florennes, &c. Estimated cost 1,507,000 fr. (60,2801.). Specifications ("cahier des charges," special No. 43) may be obtained at the Bourse, price 2 frs. 50 cts. SWITZERLAND. The "Feuille Fédérale Suisse" of 28th March contains copy of a Decree granting the Langenthal-Jura Railway Company a concession for the construction and working of an electric railway between Langenthal and Ensingen. The headquarters of the Electric Railway Company are at Langenthal. Australian Hardwood. Openings for British Trade. AUSTRIA-HUNGARY. The Austro-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, &c., has been asked by an Austro-Hungarian firm for lowest quotations for and samples of blocks of Australian hardwood in dimensions of 9 by 3 by 4 English inches, delivery to be effected not later than the end of April. For further particulars application should be made by letter to the Secretary, Austro-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, 29, Martins Lane, Cannon Street, E.C. BULGARIA. The Moniteur des Intérêts Matériels (Brussels) announces that the State Railway Directorate, Sofia, are inviRailway Material and Bridge Work. ting tenders, up to the 23rd April, for the supply of steel rails, switching apparatus, bolts, &c., and that the Town Council, Sofia, will receive tenders up to the 27th April for the construction of a bridge over the Wladajafiuss, at an estimated cost of 50,000 francs (2,000l.). Cast-iron Pipes. ROUMANIA. The "Moniteur des Intérêts Matériels " reports that tenders are invited by the Mayoralty of Ploeshti up to the 3rd/16th May, for the supply of 16,200 metres cast-iron pipes of 500 to 200 millimetres for principal water conduits, and of 31,500 metres cast-iron pipes of 150 to 80 millimetres for secondary water conduits. A deposit equal to 5 per cent. of the value of the tender is necessary. Specifications may be obtained at the Mayoralty, price 10 francs. It is further notified in the "Moniteur" that tenders will be received up to the 28th June at the Directorate of State Monopolies, Bucharest, for the supply of 250,000 jute sacks for salt and 35,000 metres Jute Sacks and Cloth. jute cloth. Samples, specifications and a form of tender relating to a previous call for tenders for similar articles (see "Board of Trade Journal," 22nd March, p. 544) may be seen by British manufacturers at the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 73, Basinghall Street, E.C. MEXICO. The Mexican "Diario Oficial" of 14th March notifies an application. by Señor Salvador Toscano for an appropriation of 2,000 litres of water per second from the river Chilchota, State of Michoacán, for the Hydro-electric Plant. production of motive power. Openings for British Trade. CUBA. The Cuban "Gaceta Oficial" of 9th March announces that the Aqueduct Construction! Sewerage Works. will be made for Municipality of Cienfuegos are about to raise a loan of 3,080.000 dols. (about 616,000l.) for the construction of an aqueduct and sewerage works in that city. A public call for tenders carrying out a portion of these works at the upset price of―(1) aqueduct construction, 1,754,325 dols. (about 350,8651.); (2) sewerage works, 788,275 dols. (about 157,655.), in accordance with plans which will be on view at the offices of the Municipality when the date of the adjudication is announced. Tenders will be received for either or both of these works. The "Gaceta" of 10th March contains copy of a notice notifying that tenders will be opened on 28th April next Telephone Plant. at the "Secretaria de Gobernacion," Havana, for the construction and working of a telephone system extending over a radius of 10 kilometres in Caimanera. The "Gacetas" may be seen at the Commercial Intelligence Branch of the Board of Trade, 73, Basinghall Street, E.C. CHILE. The Diario Oficial" of 5th February contains copy of a Law authorising the Taltal Railway Company to construct a railway between the Chile" nitrate. "Oficina" and the "José Antonio Railway Plant. Moreno" oficina, in the Department of Taltal. The "Diario" of 9th February contains copy of a Law authorising the expenditure of 1,500,000 gold pesos (about 112,500l.) on port improvement works at Antofogasta. A public call is to be made for Port Works. tenders for the carrying out of these works. The "Diario" of 13th February contains copy of a Law granting Don Carlos Wargry a concession for the construction of a railway (steam or electric traction) between the ports of Valparaiso and Santiago, and with a branch line connecting Concon and Quintero. Railway Plant. The "Diario" of 14th February contains copy of a Law authorising the expenditure of 1,500,000l. on:(1) Works for the protection of Valparaiso against floods; (2) sewerage works in Talcar and Concepcion; and (3) improving the water towns throughout the country. Drainage, Sewerage, and Waterworks. supply of various |