CABLE NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 1100, 15 November 1883, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

* AThST FROM EUROPE

[rßOTßr’s XBLEORAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] London, Not. 12. Monetary and Commercial. Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities remain .as follows: —Five per cent, xo-40 Load,' 105)4', Five per cent. 1889 Loan, 103 y 2 , ex div; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 104^; Four per, cent. Inscribed Stock, 100, exdiv. Adelaide wheat has advanced dd a quarter, and is now quoted at New Zealand do remains at 38s' 6d to 44s 6d j Adelaide flour, ex L 32 ; Scotch pig iron has fallen, 6d a ton, and quoted to-day at 47s 6d, f.ab. in Clyde; galvanised iron, 26 gauge,: packed in cases, f.o.b. in London, Llßlos A Prohibition. London, Not. 13. A proclamation has been issued by the Irish Executive prohibiting the intended meetings of the Irish National League and Orangemen in Fermanagh. Withdrawal of Troops. Alexandria, Not. 12. . The withdrawal of the British troops from Egypt will be completed .during the present month. It has been > de*. cided that only three English regiments shall remain in the country, and they will act as garrison for this city; hri i Returning a Visit. I Berlin, Not. 12. v y Prince Frederick William, Crown. Prince, leaves here on Thursday next for Madrid, to return the visit which King Alfonso recently paid the German Emperor.

. <-.-A Ministerial Visit. ’ : s . St. Petersburg, Nov. 12. M. de Giers, Minister of Foreign Affairs, left this city on a tour through North Europe. M. de Giers will pay a Visit to Prince Bismarck during his stay in Berlin. Luther’s Anniversary. New York, Nov. 12. The Lutheran quadri-centenary has been celebrated generally throughout the United States by services in the various churches. [Received Nov. 15, 12.10 p.m.] An Appointment. Paris, Nov. 13. Admiral Franquet has been ap- ' pointed to succeed Admiral Pandolphe , m the command of the French Naval ,* ’ Squadron in the Pacific. - The French Difficulty. Intelligence is to hand from Madagascar that the Hovas in considerable --force are now occupying a strong position about seven miles from Tamatave, and are prepared to vigorously resist the projected advance of the French troops on Tananarive. Troublesome Zulus. ' Capetown, Nov. 13. Telegrams have been received from Zululand announcing that two severe engagements have been fought between several Zulu tribes and the followers of Usibepu, resulting in the route of the • latter on both occasions. - Rebellion. Belgrade, Nov. 14. , . The rebellion in this country is rapidly extending, ; News to hand ;states that a most formidable rising occurred at Kruchevatz, near Alexinatoz, itt the ! south-east. The latter town is nowm the complete possession of the rebels. ; All available troops have been sent, to the scene of the rising, and an engagement with the insurgents is : imminent. f ‘ - drawn Prince of Prussia. 1 ■ Berlin, Nov. 14 The departure of the Crown Prince for Madrid has been postponed until Saturday, next. [Received Nov. 15, 1.5 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. Rev Strong. •An enthusiastic meeting was held last night in the Town Hall for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Rev 'Chas. Strong, late of Scots’ Church, who leaves for England to-day. The -Presbyterian Assembly has for the past two days'-discussed Mr Macrachan’s charges against Mr Strong. The latter was invited to attend the Assembly last night but declined, declaring that the "charges against him imputed dishonesty and were dishonorable. Unable to Agree: London, Nov. 14 The trial of the Fenian Poole, for the ■ murder of Mr Renny has been proceeding'in Dublin for some days past. The case was concluded yesterday, but the jury were unable to agree upon a verdict arid'were discharged.

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[rKOTBR's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. Messrs Goldsbrough and Company Limited offered 7,100 bales at the wool sale, to-day. 6,400 bales were sold, greasy realising up to isd, and scoured to aod. A good demand was experienced, especially on the part of American and Contintal buyers. Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. ’ Sailed,, yesterday afternoon—The .Union steamship Wakatipu, for Welllington; sailed, this evening, the P.M.S. Tor San Francisco, via Auckland. Adjourned. 1 ■ Brisbane, Yesterday. Supply having been voted in the Legislative Assembly, both Houses ot the Queensland Parliament adjourned to-day until the 10th January.