REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

Kumara Times, Issue 1102, 12 April 1880, Page 2

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. Berlin, April 6. lira Federal Council haa rejected Prince Bismarck’s stamp duties, and, in consequence of this action, Prince Bismarck has resigned. It is, however, probable that the Council will reconsider the resolutions. London, April 7. Adelaide flour -lls Gd, quiet. Tallow dull. "Wool market firm. , April 8. A banquet was held in honor of Mr MTwruith, Colonial Secretary of

Queensland. Earl Cadogan picsided, and proposed Mr MTlwratb’s health. The Liberals have now gained 13 seats from the Conservatives. Contrary to expectations the country elections are now going iu favor cf the Liberals.

The opinion is gaining ground that the Ministry will resign before Parliament meets.

April 9, The elections are now nearly concluded, and the Liberals gains of Con. servative seats amount to 87.

St. Petersburg, April 9. Notwithstanding the denial given to the reported aggression of Chinese troops after crossing the river Amour orders have been given for the despatch of five more Russian cruisers to China, and an opinion is prevalent that in the event of war being declared Russia would proeeed with naval operations besides taking active measures for the prosecution of war on land. —<• : LATEST AUSTRALIAN NEWS. Melbourne, April 7. The Hon Mr .Duncan Gillies, Commissioner of Railways, in reply to a deputation, said that a railway loan would be floated iu two months’ time.

The application which was made in banco against Mr D. Syme, proprietor of the Ago, for commenting on an action for libel while still snb judicc, has been discharged, the defendant regretting having made the comments and paying all costs.

April 1. Sugars are firm, and appear to have touched the lowest prices. The price of sugar is advancing. April 10. The Victorian Racing Club has adopted a resolution in favour of procuring the Legalisation of the Totalisator.

Sydney, April. Hennessy’s brandy, quarters. 11s to lls Gd; kerosene (Dovoe’s) Is B|d to Is 9d. Patna rice, 16s lOd to 18sT New Zealand wheat, 4s 9d; New Zealand oats, 2s to 2s 6d; market firmer. Sugar Company’s No 1, £3B. Lewis Sampson has been committed for perjury, in connection with his evidence in Shepherd versus Bibbs, slander case.

It is rumoured that Dailey, who resigned his seat in the Legislative Council, contemplates seeking a seat in the Assembly.

Adelaide, April 9. Wheat, 4s 6d nominal; flour, £lO 15s : freights, 50s to 52s Gd.