ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2193, 7 March 1881, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

CABLE NEWS

[eeutee’s telegeams.] LONDON, March 4. The Markets. Consols unchanged, at 99 3-Bths. The total qunntity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,240,000 quarters. Australian tallow, best beef, has declined to 32s 6d, and best mutton to 36s 6d per cwt. Wool. At to-daj’s wool auction 7,500 bales were catalogued. The tone of the sale was firmer. Promotion. Sir Evelyn Wood, who temporarily commands the British troops in Natal, has been appointed a Major-General. The Cape Difficulty. In the House of Commons to-day Mr Gladstone announced that negotiations had again been opened between the Cape forces and the Basutos for the termination of hostilities, and that a prolonged armistice has therefore been declared. Major-General Edward} Newdegate will accompany Sir Frederick Roberts to the Transvaal. March 5. Indian Item- * After a two days’ debate the House of Lords has, by a majority of 89, adopted the motion tabled in favor of the retention of British forces in Candahar. The Irish Arms Bill. In the House of Commons, to-day, the Irish Arms Bill was read a second time. The Coercion Act has been declared in force in those districts in Ireland which have been most disturbed, and owing to fear of arrest, a considerable exodus of Leaguers and other agitators is taking place. Peace Negotiations. The Government has received information from the President of the Orange Free State, regarding overtures which lie made at the request of the late Sir George Colley to the Transvaal Boors for a cessation of hostilities with the British. Dr. Brannd announces that the leaders of the Boer Republic, in reply to his communication, state that they are willing to conclude peace provided the terms are consistent with their demand for freedom and independence. Wool SaleAt the wool sale to-day, 8000 bales were catalogued, making a total of

142,100 submitted at auction sinco opening, There was a fair demand for the various lots offered. WASHINGTON, March 4. The New “ Boss.” General Garfield was to-day inaugurated as President of the United States with the customary ceremony. WASHINGTON, March 5. Panama CanalIn his inaugural address to the Congress on assuming office, President Gar* field refers to tho projected Panama Casal, and in the course of his remarks maintains that tho same should he under tho supremo control of tho United States.