REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1051, 12 February 1880, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, February 5. The Pall Mall Gazette compliments Mr Levy, Secretary of the Victorian Commission, upon his report on the Paris Exhibition. A hostile feeling is arising in Turkey and Montenegro, owing to the opposition of the Albanians to cede territory to Montenegro. Italy offers mediation. The Herat tribes appeal to Russia to prevent their cession to Persia. The Queen’s speech indicates the introduction of Land, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Code, and Lunacy Bills, and an indemnity from the Church fund for Irish relief already given. Referring to the Berlin treaty, it states that it is very necessary to restore order in TurConfederation will be a success. Afghan settlement will be made on the lines of the Gundamuk treaty, and it trusts that friendly relations will be established with the Afghan people. February 7. The latest news from Afghanistan states that Mahomed Jan has taken up a strong position with the army of Kohistanis beyond Gundamuk, with the intention of intercepting supplies to Cabul. Lord Salisbury has suffered a relapse, and his condition is critical. The President of the Paris Chamber of Commerce has publicly eulogised the enterprise of Victoria, and has promised the Exhibition every Italy will arrange to be officially represented at the Exhibition. February 9. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,730,000 quarters. Adelaide wheat per 496. Ibs, ex warehouse 58s. Ttiia steamer Sam Mendal became useless off the Lizard, owing to the terrific weather and sea, which caused the loss of her screw, necessitating her being towed to Plymouth. February 10. A diplomatic correspondence has been exchanged between the Foreign Office here and the executive at Tehran, the result being that England has released Persia from that clause of the existing treaty which binds the latter not to take Herat. The debate in the House of Commona oa Redmond’s amendment on the t Address was continued, but was given

up at the adjournment, .owing to the persistent obstruction of members of the Home Rule party. The Liberal party are opposed to the amendment, and both Lord Hartington and Mr Foster spoke strongly against it. The Theatre Royal at Dublin has been burnt down. Six. persons were killed and several injured. The steamship Chimboraeo was obliged to return to Fly month, in consequence of encountering severe Weather. She shipped one sea, which washed six: lifeboats overboard, drowning Boyer, a first.class passenger; killing J. R. Jones, second-class, J. C. Alexander and Donald, first-class, were very severely injured, also Joseph Phillip, J. T. Wriggley, and Alfred Ingwell second-class. Constantinople, February 10. During the soldiers fete at Stara* boul the barracks fell, and 200 Were killed, while large numbers were in* jured. February 11. In the sculling match on the Thames for £2OO aside, Boyle beat Elliot easily. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.] London, February 4. A convention has been concluded between England and Turkey for the suppression of slavery throughout the Turkish Empire, The Home Rulers have submitted two amendments to the Address. Lord Beaconsfleld in the House of Lords stigmatised the abettors of Home Rule as traitors to their sovereign and enemies to the country. The Morning Post and Advertiser express the belief that the btrathleven experiment will ultimately revolutionise the English meat trade. [special to Melbourne arous.] London, February 7. One hundred and fifty Australian Colonists and others lunched on board the Strathlevan yesterday; all were very much gratified at the success of the experiment. Melbourne mutton and beet were sold at Smith field today ; the market was low; the first 60 sheep brought 6d per lb, the remainder sid to 6d; beef a -fraction over 6d. It is pronounced more saleable at Id more than American, mutton £1 less than English. The leading butchers are highly; pleased with the meat, which equals anything ever seen. Salesmen could .J.take 10,000 cheep weekly, ,

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, Februaiy ;6. The outward mail steamer Indus sailed this afternoon. Private telegrams report thaHhere is very great excitement in London over the success of the Strathleven experiment. It is commonly considered that the values of station property must advance 15 or 20 per cent. The new Commercial Bank shares, issued in consequence of the amalgamation of the Australian and European Banks, only amount to 96,000 instead of 150,000. The Te Anau arrived at Melbourne with a number of practical agriculturists, who intend to settle in New Zealand. The vessel proved herself an excellent sea boat. The steamers Omeo, Alhambra and Claud Hamilton will be submitted to auction next Wednesday. February 7. Arrived: City of London, from Adelaide. "has left Galle with the marls for Australia. February 11. Racing sweeps have been declare! illegal, and holders were fined nominally. Sailed Albion. Adelaide, February 6. Adelaide wheat firm at 4s 6d ,per bushel; Adelaide flour, town, £10.15e per ton ; country flour quiet .at £lO 7s 6d. February 7. The. new loan is quoted at two and - a half per cent, premium. Sydney, February 6. In the course of a debate Sir J. Robertson suggested the conversion of the Palace into a mept and wool dep6t. The remark was loudly cheered.* February 10; • According to the latest news from New Caledonia, a terrific cyclone swept over the island on the 24th January r causing almost incalculable damage to property, and leaving a large number- •, of settlers in a state of destitutionThe Government promptly took steps to alleviate as much as possible, the prevailing misery and distress, and voted 100,000 francs towards relieving it. Information has been received as to* the loss of fourteen vessels daring the - , cyclone. . . -

Owing to the operation* of'the vend - r system ih limiting the output'of coal, and the inability of steamers’ to procure - the supplies they had contracted for, several of Smith’s steamers have been laid up at Newcastle. - - February 11. Exhibition—Class ! Mild Ales— Joel, of- Dunedin, Ist prize; Brown and Campbell, Auckland highly commended* Class; Bale Ales—Martin, of Invercargill,- Ist prize! The samples Bent by- Pascoe, of Wellington, and Wilson, Dunedin, were highly commended. Class i Strong Ales—Vincent, of Christchurch, Ist prize; Speight, Dunedin, 2nd. Class t Bottle stout —Stafford, Gisborne, Ist prize; 'Phoenix Brewery (probably Ehrenfried’s), 2nd, There Were no awards . for bottled ales.