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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1051, 16 January 1884, Page 2

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[rkuter’s TELEGRAMS —COPYUTGHT. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, Jan. 14. Consols remain at and New Zealand securities as follows ;—Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 105; Five per cent 1889 Loan, half per cent 1879-1904 Loan, Four per cent Inscribed Stock, Adelaide wheat, ex store, is quoted at 445. At this afternoon’s grain sales the highest bid for Adelaide wheat was 435. New Zealand wheat, ex store, is quoted at 36s to 435, according to quality. Adelaide flour, ex store, 31s. Australian tallow—Best beef, 39s 6d ; best mutton, 44s per cwt. The Chinese Ambassadors. Paris, Jan. 14 Marquis Tseng, the Chinese Ambassador, returned to this city to-day. Egyptian Affairs. Cairo, Jan. 14. It is currently rumored here that the Egyptian Government has almost decided to retain Khartoum, on account of the great difficulties which have arisen in connection with the proposed evacuation of the town by Egyptian troops. The matter is understood to be still under consideration by the Cabinet, but it is expected that a decision will very shortly be arrived at, [Received Jan. 16, 11.15 a.m.] The Calcutta Exhibition. Calcutta, Jan. 15. The International Exhibition up to date has been visited by 507,600 persons, and the interest taken in the display shows no sign of abatement Frozen MeatA movement is on foot with the view to the importation of frozen meat to Calcutta in connection with the projected line of direct steamers between India and Australia, and it is very probable that the necessary arrangements will shortly be completed. Safely Floated. London, Jan. 16. The steamship Duke of Westminster, which went ashore on the Isle Wight on the 3rd inst. has been successfully floated and brought safely to port The Soudan Rebellion. Cairo, Jan. 16. Intelligence is to hand from Khartoum that the tribes inhabiting the districts of the White and Blue Niles in the extreme south of the Soudan have openly declared their allegiance to El Mahdi, and are joining his ranks in large numbers daily.