ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2197, 11 March 1881, Page 2

ENGLISH & FOREIGN.

CABLE NEWS

[eeutee’s telegram.] LONDON, March 9. WoolThe next series of wool auctions will commence on May 10th. The total quantity to be offered during the sales will be limited to 350,000 bales. The Coercion Act. The authorities in Ireland are vigorously employing the powers granted by the Coercion Act for the apprehension of persons guilty or suspected of treasonable conduct. In addition to the arrests already reported to have been made, warrants have been issued, and are being daily executed, against many other suspected persons. Peaceful. Intelligence has been received from the West Coast of Africa which gives a complete disavowal of the reported intention of the Ashanteos to attack the British settlements on the coast. The news to hand states that the envoys from the Ashanteos have arrived at Capa Coast Castle, and have assured the Governor that the King has no desire to provoke war with the British. The Markets. Consols have advanced i and are today quoted at 99jj. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, has declined to 49s fid per 4961b5. Wool. At the wool sale to-day 8000 bales were catalogued. The bidding was animated. A Rumour. It is generally expected that important changes will shortly take place in the Cabinet. CAPETOWN, March 9. The War. News has been received from Natal that Joubert, the commander of the Boer forces, is making strong efforts to induce the loyal Boers in the Transvaal and Free State to join in the rebellion. At the same time President Brand is doing his utmost to bring about a peaceful settlement of affairs.