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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1349, 11 December 1885, Page 2

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A TEST FROM EUROPE*

bkctkk’s nussius—ooptmoht.l Monetary and Oommercial. London, December d. Consols and New Zealand securities are unaltered. Adelaide wheat, ex store, per 496th, has advanced to 38s 6d; off coast cargoes have improved in value, and are now quoted at 36s 6cL Adelaide flour, per aSolb, ex store, remains at 265. New Zealand wheat, ex store, also shows an upward tendency, and is realising 28s to 36s 6d per 49616. Wool Sales. The first series of colonial wool sales in 18S6 will open on Jan. 19. The Elections. The elections for England and Wales are now finished. The Liberals have secured 331 seats, the Conservatives 250, and the Parnellites 82. For South East Durham the Liberal candidate, Sir H. Havelock Allan, defeated Sir George Elliott Two labor candidates have been elected, Mr Joseph Arch for Northwest Norfolk, and Mr Charles Fenwick for Wansbeck division of Northumberland. The New Parliament meets on January next London, December 10.0 Sir Charles Dilke, addressing a meeting of his constituents at Chelsea .last night, denied that the Radical party ariEK anxious to eject the present Government from office, and stated his belief that the Liberal party would assist any Government which was desirous of carrying Liberal measures.

Eastern Affairs. Constantinople, December 10. The demands on the part of the Powers for an armistice does not appear to have been conclusive, and in spite of the deadlock which has occurred both Servia and Bulgaria are remaining on the defensive. (Received December 11, 2.25 p.m.) The Elections. London, December Id The elections are now concluded, with the following being the result:— In England the numbers are—Liberals 244, Conservatives sao; in Wales-?', Liberals 27, Conservatives 3; in Scotand in Ireland—Conservatives 18, Parnellites 86. Totals Liberals 333, Conservatives 251, and Parnellites 86.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bCUTEr’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] Late Sir P. SoiatcUef. Sydney, Yesterday. The s.s. Governor Blackall, with the remains of the late Sir Peter Scratchlcy, arrived here to-day, and was sainted

with minute guns on entering Port Jackson. The steamer left this cveningJw" for Melbourne. Political. In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Premier, Mr Dibbs, announced that he would bring down his Financial Statement to-morrow. ■ Shipping. Sailed—llauroto, for Mew Zealand. Tha Crops. Melbourne, Yesterday. Advices from Adelaide state tbat the South Australian crop accounts are very unfavorable, and the quality ig generally much worse than last season Victorian crops generally are reportO^

.to be most favorable, though in some districts the accounts are unfavorable, owing to shortness of rainfall. Messrs R. Goldsbrough and Co’s annual grain circular states that the ‘damage caused to the wheat crop l>y the hot winds prevalent during the month of October exceeds anticipations, and it is believed the surplus available for export will not exceed last year's amount. (Received December 11, 2 25 p m.) Victorian Politics. Mxlbocknk, To-day.

In the Legislative Assembly last flight the Electoral Bill, which provides for an additional ten members to the Assembly, was read for the first, second and third times. The question te distribution has been postponed until next session.

The Byrnes Prosecution. It is announced that Government do not intend to proceed with the prosecution of Joseph Sytnes, freethought lecturer.