CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 54, 2 March 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

• (MELBOURNE ARGtJS SPECIAL) Sydney, February 26. The Judge to-day prohibited the further publication of the evidence in the case of Shepherd v. Dobbs by the Evening News. His Honor deprecated the action of tbe paper, which he said was demoralising the public with prurient details. Brisbane, February 26. The Hon. Mr Bell, President of the Legislative Council, wttl assume the position of Acting Governor during the absence of His Excellency Sir Arthur Kennedy in F.nglancfc-^^ Melbourne, February 26. Next Saturday, when the general v elections take place, has been pro- y claimed a public holiday throughout Victoria. • In the prosecution of the Provincial and Suburban Bank Directors, ■ the Chief Justice has charged the jury, and allowed them to be free until to-morrow. (reuter's telegrams.) Constantinople, 25th February. A Greek has been arrested at Stamboul having a number of bombs i in his possession. He is suspected of conspiracy. London, February 26. Three per cent, consols are quoted at 97| Adelaide wheat and flour are unchanged. The total reserve in notes and ' bullion in the Bank of England is £17,062,500. At the wool fcales today 10,800 bales were offered, making a total ( of 84,300 bales catalogued since the opening. The increased prices for | all classes of wool are firmly maintained. St Petersburg, February 26. An Imperial Ukase has been pub> lished appointing General Melikoff the head ofthe Supreme Commission for the repression of disorder in this city. He has been invested with unlimited power for the punishment of offenders. Washington, February 26. General Grant is the. generallyaccepted Republican candidate in the forthcoming election for President of the Uuited States.