REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1073, 9 March 1880, Page 2

REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. ■ London, March !. Latest news from Afghanistan states that General Roberts’s friendly overtures were unsuccessful. Mohammed Jan is dissatisfied at the and refuses further conference. The boring of St. Gothard Railway tunndl was completed on Saturday. March 5. New Zealand Wheat is quoted at 47s 9d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,890,000 quarters. Tenders were opened to-day for £50,000, being the balance of the Oamarn Waterworks 5 per cent. loan. Price of issue, £lO4. £58,0 G0 Was subscribed. March: 0. Hos til ties have again been resumed between Chili and Bolivia. The Chilian fleet attacked Arica. , The commander of the Huascar, which Was lately refitted by the Chilians, was killed in the engagement. In the House of Commons last night a series of resolutions in favor of/optional local government throughout Great Britain were introduced by a member of the Opposition. A lengthy debate ensued, and on a division being called, the resolutions were negatived by the House by a large majority. At the wool auctions over 150,000 bales have been catalogued since the opening up to yesterday. The market has a firmer tone. A Russian named Hartman, charged with complicity ihethe late destruction by fire of the Academy 'of- Forest Culture at Moscow, having escaped to France, the Russian Government recently demanded the extradition of the fugitive. The French Government, however, refused to deliver him to the Russian authorities, and he has since been deported to England. St. Petersburg, March 3. General Melikoff has been compelled to fire on the Nihilists, but the shots did not take effect. One Nihilist' has been arrested. + : LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS, Melbourne, March 8. ; The new Government have decided to rescind certain vexatious portions of the regulations which have from time to time boen issued by Longmore, the late Minister for Lands. Hobart Town, March 8. The Legislative Council has adjourned for three months. This step has been taken in consequence of the alleged discourtesy by the Government to the Upper House. Sydney, March 5. Hennessy’s brandy, case, 35s to, 35s 6d ; bulk lls.Sd to 11s 6d ; kerosene, Devoe’s, Is 9d to Is 9|d ; Patna rice, £22; New Zealand wheat, 4s fid; New Zealand oats, 2s fid; maize 2s to 2s sd ; tobacco, raven’s twist, Is sd ; candles, D.R.J.B, 8d to B£d.