ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2050, 18 September 1880, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

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[beutee’s telegrams.] LONDON, September 15. The Australian ElevenThe match between the Australians and eleven gentlemen players of Scotland, at Edinburgh, was commenced to-day. The home team went first to tho wickets, and were all disposed of for 143 runs. September 16. The Mails. The mail, via Brindisi, which left Melbourne on August 6th, was delivered here to--day. The MarketsScotch pig iron in London is quoted at 52s per ton. Hennessy’s andMartell’a brandy, 10s 6d. Reserve Power of IssueThe total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,625,000. The Wool SalesAt tho wool sales to-day 8700 bales were offered, making a total of 228,800 catalogued since the opening. 1700 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening. The Wool SalesThe wool sales to-day showed a firm and active demand for nearly all classes offered. September 17. South-Eastern Europe. The Great Powers have presented an ultimatum Co the Porte strongly insisting upon the cession of Dnlcigno to Montenegro, and active warlike preparations are being made by the combined fleet, now at Ragnsa, for the purpose of enforcing the same. BERLIN, September 16. Prince BismarckPrinee Bismarck, Chancellor of the German Empire, has undertaken the control of the Ministry ef Commerce and Industry. CALCUTTA, September 17. General Burrows’ Defeat. An inquiry has been ordered to be held into the causes which brought about the defeat of General Burrows at Candahar, when attacked by Ayoub Khan’s forces. General Phayre has been appointed presiding officer at the inquiry.