REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1066, 1 March 1880, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. London, February 24. In the House of Commons yesterday, Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, gave notice of motion having for its object the punishment of members who systematically obstruct' the business of the House. The motion proposes that members guilty of obstruction shall be temporarily suspended from the privilege of sitting in Parliament. The Standard of to-day, alluding to Sir Stafford Northcote's motion, hints that Government will dissolve Parliament unless obstruction can be overcome, The P. and O. Co.'s steamship Indus sailed for Galle to-day. Three per cent, consols, 98. February 26. Three Per Cent Consols are quoted at 97£. Adelaide wheat and flour unchanged. Total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England £17,062,500. At the wool sales to-day 10,800 bales were offered, making a total of 84,300 catalogued since the opening. The increase has been firmly maintained. Calcutta, February 23. Advices have been received from Cabul stating that General Roberts has offered to hold a conference with Mahomed Khan and other insurgents for the purpose of discussing the position of affairs in Afghanistan, and the question of the future rulei'ship of that country. St. Petersburg, February 22. The Academy of Forest Culture at Moscow was totally destroyed by fire to-day. Ono of the students of the Academy who is believed to be implicated, has been arrested on a charge of incendiarism. February 26. An Imperial ukase has been published, appointing General Melekoff head of the Supreme Commission for the repression of disorder in the city. He has been invested with unlimited power for the punishment of offenders. Washington, February 26. General Grant has been generally accepted for the coming election for President of the United States. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE ARGUS.] London, February 22. The Canadian Parliament has voted 100,000 dollars (about £21,000) towards the Irish Relief Fund. The Russians are sending torpedo boats and war material to Port Olga Bay, abandoning Vladivostock. It is rumored that Russia is arranging with Japan for a large shipyard at Ngasaki. As the dispute between China and Japan is still unsettled, and as China talks of refusing to ratify the Kuldja treaty, Japan may accept the proposal. The Irish Works Bill debate in the House of Commons derived its chief importance from the Irish members prolonging the discussion to shelve Mr Newdgate's motion to prevent obstruction. Government is thus induced to replace Mr Newdgate's motiou with a resolution of their own. It is believed that they are desirous of appealiug to the Country on the " anti-obstruction " cry. February 24. A Treasury warrant has been issued fixing the rates via, Brindisi for letters at 6d, and for newspapers at Id. February 25. During the debate in the French Assembly on the Tariff Bills. M. Rouher's speech stating the immense advantage of Free Trade to France was loudly applauded even by the Left. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.] London, February 25. The British Government have acceded to the lequcst to appoint a representative of Great Britain at the Melbourne Exhibition. It is considered probable that Lord Beaconsfield will dissolve on March 3. The Nihilists have threatened to fire of. Petersburg u: ■' des'.roy :.l! the pitb:u- buildings, unless : :o.a iioeral Government is conceded. The latest news from Afghanistan states that several leading chiefs have manifested an apparent willingness to submit.

LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, February 25. Arrived—P. and O. Co.'s steamship Tanjore with inward Suez mails. Sailed—Arawata, for New Zealand, with the Suez mail. Sweetmeat, Darmvell, and Suwarrow are the favorites for the Australian Cup, at 100 to 15. February 27. The trial of the Provincial and Suburban Bank directors was concluded to-day. Messrs Hacketfc, Scott, Morgan and Fawcett were fined £SO each, and Mr Hills £250. Sydney, February 24. Serious floods have occurred in the Richmond River. The streets of Casino are completely submerged, and ' boats are now engaged saving the lives and property of the inhabitants. February 25. The members of the Mammoth Minstrels have been summoned at Newcastle for desecrating the Sabbath by giving a sacred concert at the theatre on Sunday last. Arrived—Rotorua. February 27. Brandy—Hennessy's three star, 455; one star, 36s ; kerosene—Diamond, Is Scl ; Devoes, Is 3id. New Zealand oats, 2s to 2s 6d ;" tobacco,—Raven's twist, Is. 5d to Is 6d; caudles—D.R. J.'s, 7d to Bd. The Sydney Evening News has been ordered to show cause why it should not be committed for contempt for again publishing the evidence of the trial Shepherd v. Dibb, which was prohibited by the Judge's order. February 28. The total subscriptions obtained in this Colony towards the Irish Relief Fund amounts to £20,000. Newcastle, February 24. It is reported that the colliery proprietors who are now work rig under the veud scheme in this district intend to reduce the wages of their men, owing to the price af coal, by 25 per cent, in order that they may be in a position to compete with the collieries not bound by the vend rules. Brisbane, February 25. It is announced that the Government of Queensland declined to join with New Zealand in protesting against the introduction of expirees from New Caledonia. Adelaide, February 27. Wheat, ss; town flour, £lj 5a to £ll 10s; country, £lO 10s to £lO 15s.