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Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 13, Issue 692, 17 June 1869, Page 1 (Supplement)

It is understood that France will respect whatever form of government is established in Spain. In Cuba the insurgents are surrendering. The Cortes have voted, by a large majority, articles of constitution in favour of religious liberty. Spain has intimated that she is not unmindful of the importance of the cession of Gibraltar, but that,, before negotiations commence, it will be necessary for the nation to be strongly constituted, so as to take rank among the great powers. At the opening of the Hungarian diet the Emperor of Austria, in his speech, promised numerous bills for internal reform, and expressed confidence in the maintenance of peace. SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. London, May 14; Galle, May 18. Serious.disturbances occurred at Paris during the election meetings. Emile Oliver delivered an inflammatory speech;, and a sanguinary collision in the streets followed—336 persons haying been killed and wounded, and 500 arrested. INDIA AND THE EAST. TURKEY. The Sultan's speech in opening the Grand Council announced that he would support the extension of roads and railways, and introduce administrative and judicial reforms. CALCUTTA. Lady Mayo intends giving the Queen's plate of 1000, rupees to be run for, at next race meeting. Instructions have been issued for the construction of Snider ammunition at the factories of each presidency.

BOMBAY. The barque Atlanta, which left Bombay for Bushire, foundered outside the port. Thirty men and women were drowned, and thirty-three saved. CHINA. Rumours were prevalent of a high Chinese official having insulted the French ambassador, and that his Excellency had hauled down his flags in consequence. Ising Krosfin, it is said, has recently advised Prince Kung to fight the English, and have no more treaties. COMMERCIAL. Bank discount 3 to 4 per cent. Australian securities dull, i Two Ballarat gold mining companies and one New Zealand quartz crushing company have been introduced in the London market. Scrip of the Victoria loan have been marked on the Stock Exchange List. Last dealings took place at 5 per cent, premium. The Colonial wool market is quiet. Next public sales commence on the 6th May. The receipts of Australian wool for the first two months of the year were 1,900,0001b5, compared i with 1,040,0001b3 for the previous year. Most first class commercial bills are , now sent to Paris, where they are done at If per cent, owing to the, greater abundance of money.. The reserve in the Bank of England is seriously reduced, owing to the drain of gold to. America. Exchanges have since improved, and money is again plentiful in open market. Speculations in freights and shocks, have been checked. The home trade is languid.