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Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1866, 16 February 1880, Page 2

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ENGLISH & FOREIGN [MELBOURNE “ AGE” SPECIAL]. LONDON, February 15. The Chinese Labor QuestionA deputation to Francis and Co., of working men, demanded that the owners should immediately discharge their Chinese employees. The masters promised to consider the matter. A telegram has boon received from California stating that the Senate has prohibited corporate bodies from employing Chinese. Sir J- Holker. Sir J. Holker, Attorney-General, voted in the minority on the proposal for an inquiry into the effects of free trade. The Wool Sales. The prospects of the February wool sales are encouraging. A moderate advance is expected. Arrivals to 14th, one hundred and ninety-five thousand bales. [keutee’s telegeams.J LONDON, February 15. AquaticsIn the sculling match on the Tyne> Boyd beat Hawdon easily. CALCUTTA, February 15. Afghan War. Latest intelligence from Cabul is to the effect that Mahomed Jan still concontinuos to incite the different tribes to attack the British forces. LONDON, February 12. The Money MarketThree per cent, consols, 96f. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is sixteen and a half millions. ArrivalThe steamer Garonno arrived from Adelaide. N.Z. LoanThe 5 per cent. New Zealand 10-10 loan is quoted at 102.^. The Tallow MarketBest Australian beef tallow is at Ufis; best Australian mutton tallow, 3Ss fid. Royal Charters of BanksThe House of Commons, after a short debate, refused for the second time to assent to the introduction of a Bill to perpetuate the Royal Charters of Banka.

February 13. Vote of CensureMr F. IT. O’Donuel, member for Dnngarvan, in tbe House of Commons, moved an amendment on the Address, convoying censure on the Government regarding Irish affairs, but was defeated by a majority of 128 against 12. Irish Distress Relief Bill. The Irish Distress Relief Bill, promised in her Majesty’s spee«h, has passed the second reading. Obituary. Sir William Bagges, member for Norfolk; Lord Lymington. A Liberal ElectedThe Liberal candidate has been elected for Bornshope; defeating Mr Carden. Torres IslandSir M. Hicks-Boach, replying to Sir F. McArthur in the House of Commons, said that the Queensland management of Torres Island had been faultless. He also intimated that the Government had not at present any intention of extending its jurisdiction to New Guinea. LONDON, February 14 London Chartered Bank of Australia. The London Chartered Bank of Australia pays one per cent, for the halfyear. N-Z- Loan. Five per Cent. New Zealand 10.40 Loan 102£ to 103*. The Effects of Free Trade. The motion for a Select Committee to inquire into the effects of Free Trade has been negatived. A Cons:rvative ElectedMr Clarke, the Conservative candidate, has been elected for Southwark, in room of Mr Locke, the deceased member, defeating Mr Dunn, the Liberal candidate* and Mr Shipton, the Radical candidal*. BERLIN, February 12. The Policy of Germany. The Reichstag has been opened. The Imperial speech justified the increase made in the German army on the ground that the arrangements going on amongst their neighbors rendered this course necessary; hut the speech also pointed out that the course of action being pursued implied no departure from the pacific policy laid down for the guidance of the German Empire.