LATEST INTELLIGENCE

Mataura Ensign, Volume VI, Issue 285, 31 August 1883, Page 2

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

Reutkr's Tmleorams— Ooptrioht. (Received August 80, 2.10 p.m). Pabis, August 29. . The intelligence recently to hand that the m King of An*m had submitted to the French commander, and that terms for the cessation of hostilities kad beca agred upon, is now * officially confirmed. BATAVIA, August 29. A tidal wave experienced al Angir, on the coast of this island, has caused complete destruction of th« place and great loss of life. A recent volcanic eruption on Croatia and marine disturbances have completely changed the aspect of the Straits. of Sunda, and the navigation of that passage is low attended with great danger. Hongkong, August 29. A force of 2000 Chinese troops has been ordered to Canton in view of the state of affairs in Tonquin. Sydney, August 30. The New South Wales Government have coucluded a mail contract with the Orient Company for a fortnightly service of thirtynine days, commencing with the steamer leaving Melbourne on the 21st September. (Received August 30, 2.80 p.m.) .. Melbourne, August 30. Mr Graham Berry, replying to the German Government's communication regarding tho decisions of the Postal Conference held in Sydney in May last, hat strongly wrged the acceptance of the conditions sought to be laid down by the colonies in joining the General Postal Union. Londojt, August 29. At the wool auction to-day 11,100 bales were offered. More demand was experienced at a slight improvement in prices. A further portion of the lonic's mutton was sold to-day at prices ranging from 6d to 7d per pound.