CABLE NEWS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1017, 5 December 1883, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

1 ATbST FROM EUROPE. f R E GT BR’s T xIiKQ RAMS —COP YKIG HT. ] Disturbances in Central Asia. London, Deo. 3. Intelligence is to hand of a serious revival of fanatical aggression among native tribes of Central Asia, A large force of Turcomans is now threatening Meshed, a city in the north of Persia, containing 70,000 inhabitants. It is feared that an attack in force will shortly be made. A disturbance also occurred at Khokaha, where a party of British surveyors were attacked by natives, who were however driven off, six of their number being killed. Twenty of the surveyor’s party lost their lives, but none of the British were injured. ■

Preparing for War. The French, Russian, and American Governments, have decided to co-oper-ate in adopting measures for the protection of the subjects of neutral Powers in the Chinese territory in the event of an outbreak of war with China occurring. Irish Rioting. Serious faction riots between Orangemen and Parnellites have occurred at Newry, and also at Wexford. The members of both societies assembled in large numbers, and con-, tinuous rioting, lasting several hours, occurred in both towns. The Frozen Meat Trade. Arrived at Plymouth to-day—The P. and O. steamship Clyde, from Melbourne October nth, and the Orient steamship Lusitania, from Melbourne October 29th, with a cargo of 4,500 carcases of mutton on board. Federation. London, Deo. 4. In its issue this morning the Daily Telegraph in referring to the Intercolonial Conference now sitting at Sydney, hails with acclamation the union of the Australasian Colonies, and wishes God speed to the proposed federation. The Poet LaureateIt is reported that Tennyson, the poet laureate, will shortly be raised to the peerage. The Duke of Connaught. Calcutta, Dec. 4. The Duke of Connaught, accompanied by the and infant Princess, arrived here to-dav, en route t for Meerut. Their Royal Highnesses ' were received with great enthusiasm. ' [Received Dec. 5,11.50 a.m.] Monetary and Commercial. ' London, Dec. 3. , Consols are quoted at ioi%, ex div. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations, viz:—Five per cent. 1 10-40 Loan, 105 ; Five per cent. 1889 3 Loan, 104; Four and a half per cent. 3 1879-1904 Loan, ioij£ ; Four per ce.it. inscribed stock, ioij£, ex div. 1 The market rate of discount has de--3 dined to 2percent, and is how 1 below the Bank rate. Adelaide wheat, 7 ex store, has declined 6d per quarter, " and to-day is at 46s New Zealand 3 wheat is quoted at 38s 6d to 43s 6d, a decline of is on best qualities. Adelaide flour remains at 325, ex store.

The Wool Sales. At the wool sales to-day’s auction was firm and an active demand was experienced for the various ;) sorts offered. The catalogue comprised 8,200 bales. \ The Garonne’s Carso. The cargo of frozen mutton, consisting of 3,650 carcases, which arrived on the 21st Nov. from Melbourne, per ss. Garonne, but was stored owing to the market being temporarily glutted, was placed on the market to-day when the carcases offered realised to Sj£d per lb. The meat was in good condition, but too fat. [Received Dec. 5, Ip.m.] Opening of Congress. Washington, Deo., 4 noon. The United States Congress was formally opened to-day. In the customary message on the occasion President Arthur announces that the Government has decided to extend the relations of the Union with Eastern

nations, and that it might possibly become necessary to co-np«rate with other Powers, with a view to secure the liberty of trade in the Congo Valley. Ke suggested that a policy of retaliation should be pursued towards countries levying taxes on the importation of American products. The message announces that the budget shows a surplus of thirty-nine million dollars, and concludes by urging that steps be taken to re-construct the navy of the Union, and at the same time proceed with various coast defences which are necessary. [Received Dec. 5, 2.25 p.m.] The Calcutta Exhibition. Calcutta, Dec. 4, evening., The International Exhibition in this city was formally opened to-day with great ceremony by the Marquis of Ripon, Viceroy and Governor-General of India. The attendance was less than was expected, owing to the wet weather. 'His Excellency in a speech on the occasion trusted that India and the foreign nations represented would derive great benefit from the Exhibition, as a means of establishing a friendly interest in one another, and providing better knowledge of each others’ resources. He congratulated M. Joubert, the promoter, on the success of his efforts, and heartily welcomed the Australian visitors to Calcutta. His Excellency concluded by declaring the Exhibition open. The Australian courts are all ready, and the various exhibits make an excellent show.