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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1279, 13 June 1884, Page 3

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[BKOTKR’STBLEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Frozen Meat. London, Jane 11. Arrived at Plymouth—The steamship Tongariro, from Lyttelton (Maj 3rd). Her cargo of frozen mutton is believed to be in good condition. The Egyptian Conference. It is announced that Turkey will abstain from sending a delegate to the European Conference unless the discussion on Egyptian affairs be entirely unlimited, or unless a previous entente be come to with England as to the basis of settlement to be arrived at by the Powers. Monetary and Commercial. Consols remain New Zealand securities are quoted to-day as follows :—Five per cent. 10-40 Loan, io Five per cent, 1889 Loan, 103 */i ; Four and a half per cent. 1579-1904 Loan, \02% ; Four per cent Inscribed Stock, Adelaide wheat, ex store, remains at 41s ; New Zealand ditto, at 35s to 40s; Adelaide flour, ex store, 28s. Australian tallow —Beef, average quality, 365; mutton, 37s 6d. The Belgian Elections. Brussels, Juno 11. In the elections to the Chamber of Representatives which are now proceeding in this country, the Liberal candidates are being everywhere defeated by the Clericals. The success of the Clerical party at the recent elections has been illreceived in this city, and serious anticlerical riots occurred to-day, but were suppressed by the police. The, Late Governor of Victoria. Hew York, June 11. The Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby and suite, arrived here en route to London, and continue their journey on the 18th inst. The American Presidency. The forthcoming election to the Presidency of the United States continues to excite considerable interest in all parts of the country. The Hon. Samuel J. Tilden has been requested to contest the election, but declined to offer himself as a candidate. [Received June 13, 2.60 p.m.] The Tea Trade. Foo Chow, June 12. The tea market is now fairly active. The quality of the new season’s supplies is considered rather better than last season’s. Prices for fine to finest qualities are from 304 taels below last year’s rates; for common qualities prices are about the same as last season. The Closing of the Wool Sales. London, June 12. The wool auctions close to-day. The market is animated, and prices have an upward tendency. [Received June 13, 1.50 p.m.] Resignation. Brussels, June 12. In consequence of the defeat of the Liberal party at the general elections to the Chamber of Representatives, the Ministry have tendered their resignation to the King. Confirmed. Cairo, June 12. The news recently received of the fall of Berber and the massacre of the garrison and European residents by the rebels is now fully conhrmed.