TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 534, 4 March 1876, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

(Per Press Agency.) LATEST FROM EUROPE AND .AirSTKAXI-A, [By Submarine Cable.] London, March 1. Arrived—Flechero ; The Glenora is a total wreck on the Black Gang Chine, Isle of Wight, All were saved. AUSTRALIA. Sydney, March 2. New Zealand fives were sold to-day at par. Forged Bank of Australasia notes are in circulation. Melbourne, March 2. A prisoner named Bradly, sentenced to fourteen years, has escaped from Pentridge, and has not been recaptured. Further evidence substantiates the charges of tyranny in the mining department. It has transpired that quantities of woollen refuse, more or less saturated with oil, have been brought recently in a shipment from England. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, March 3. Fat cattle, 25s to 30s ; sheep limited in number) indifferent condition, fat sheep, 2Jd to 3di

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency have the following telegram dated London, February 29th:—“ Wool—Up to date 40,000 bales have been sold. Competition decreasing, and the market is easier. A decline is looked for in cross-bred at next sales. Up to date 183,000 bales have arrived. The prospects for next sales are not so good. Tallow quiet; stock of all sorts 17,000 casks; mutton, £46; beef, £44. Leather flat; best sides showed Jd decline; others in proportion," Napier, March 3. The schooner Opotiki, from Gisborne to Napier, missed stays and went ashore this morning near Tareha’s bridge, Bangatira. They tried to get her off, but did not succeed. The vessel is reported to be insured for £SOO. Sir Donald McLean leaves for Wellington to-night per Granada. Wanganui, March 3. The whole of the official programme was completed yesterday evening. This morning a match was fired between the five highest and the five lowest aggregate scorers in the rifle championship against ten of the Wanganui Rifles—the former armed with long Sneider and the latter with short Sneider, changing weapons after each round ; six shots at 400, 600, and 600 yards. The representatives gained the match by 18 points. Wellington, March 3. Mr Westgarth’s circular of 24th December has the following South Australian as well as Queensland four per cents are a little below average, owing to the lately issued new loans, while those of New South Wales and Victoria are arrested in any further advance by the prospect of early considerable additions to stock. On the other hand the newer New Zealand issues have gained strength, especially the 4£ per cents, after their heavy fall upon the four million issue in the first quarter of the year. They are now at 96 £to 97, or to two per cent above last month’s price.” The grain market has not been very busy, but a little new grain has come forward ; prime new wheat to arrive, 4s 6d to 4s 8d ; good sample of oats, Is lOd. At a meeting of the volunteer officers this afternoon, it was determined to give the champion and volunteers, on their return from Wanganui a reception. There will be a ball.

Betting on the Dunedin Cup—7 to 2 against Amohia ; 5 to 1 Rory O’More ; 7 to 1 Korari; Bto 1 each against King Ph lip, Tattler, and Fishhook; 10 to 1 Daniel O’Rourke ; 12 to 1 each against Templeton and Right Bower ; 14 to 1 Gamecock, THIS DAY’S TELEGRAMS. Nelson, March 4. The Duke of Edinburgh has sailed for Sydney, and the Hibernia follows in two hours. Grahamstown, March 4. _ Telegrams received by the District Engineer from Mr Reader Wood yesterday, order the stoppage of works, and delay in accepting tenders, as the Superintendent is unable to find money. The order includes the grants promised to local bodies. Wanganui, March 4. The winner of the Rifle Champion Belt is Corporal Willcocks, of No 1 Clutha rifles ; the winner of the Carbine Champion Belt, Gunner Bell, Auckland Artillery; and the winner of the Challenge Cup, Sergt-Major McCredie, Wellington Artillery.