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Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1032, 27 August 1883, Page 2

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[rkuter’s telegrams— copyright.] The Imperial Parliament. .London, August 25.

The prorogation of Parliament took place to-day. The Speech from the Throne stated that harmony in diplomatic relations with foreign powers continued. An unbroken scheme of re-organisation in Egypt is steadily advancing, though the outbreak of cholera retarded the work of carrying the pro posed measures into effect. The duration of the temporary occupation of the Khedive’s dominions by the British 'roops is unchanged. Parleying with France is now proceeding in a spirit of friendship regarding the recent occurrence in Madagascar, and confidence is expressed that a stisfactory result wifi be attained. The hopes which have been entertained regarding the settlement of Zululand have hot been realised, but while avoiding ; gratuitous meddikig in that country, it was determined to maintain the fulfilment of

engagements entered into, and to secure the border and Natal from oppression. The working of the Transvaal Convention has not been satisfacfactory, but Ministers would shortly discuss the situation with the envoys who were about to arrive from that country. The revenue proved equal to the estimates. Agriculture has improved, and the state of trade was sound. The condition of Ireland has become better. The Land Act was in wide operation, and the anti-rent agitation had been broken. Agrarian outrages had decreased, and murder societies had been checked. *

The French in Tonqnin. Paris, August 26. _ Despatches to hand from Tonquift announce that the French force captured forts at Hue, after a bombardment of several hours’ duration, „Xbe Anamite loss is believed to be heavy. A commission has proceeded to Hue to treat for the cessation of hostilities with the native princes. . ; r /

[Received Aug. 27, 11.10 a.m.] The Anglo-French Difficulty. London, August 25.

The latest intelligence from Madagascar announces that a British consul has been reinstated at Tamatave, and has received due recognition at the hands of the French News has been received from Mauritius that Mr Shaw, the British missionary, who was arrested at Tamatave and detained on board the French man-of-war, has been discharged from custody at the Island Reunion. -

The lonic. , '■*' The steamship lonic arrived at Plymouth from Lyttelton (July 10th). Her cargo *of frozen mutton is reported to be in excellent condition. The San Francisco Mail. / The Homeward bound mails via ’Frisco, which left Auckland bn July 17th, were delivered in London to-day. [Received August 27, 1.10 a.,m.]'/ !j Monetary and Commercial. . London, August 25. Consols have declined to iqoJiS ICeir Zealand securities remain at last quotations. The wheat market is, dull, land to effect sales a lower price must be accepted. To-day’s quotations for colonial breadstuffs are:—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 48s; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 44s to 48s; Adelaide flour, 345. Australian tallow: has' advanced by 6d per cwt. Best bcdf is now at 40s 6d, and best mutton at 41s 6d. Best Sydney sun-dried copra is quoted at L2O 10s, an advance of 10s per ton. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United *ls 1.700.000 quarters, an advancei>:of 50.000 during the week.: , . 5

The Wool Sales. : ' At yesterday’s and today’s 1 Wool sales 23,000 bales were Catalogued. The market is rather firmer, and a good demand was experienced.,