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Manawatu Herald, Volume II, Issue 67, 16 April 1880, Page 2

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London, April 13. New Zealand securities remain firm at last quotations. 5 per cent new loan, 109 ; 4& loan, 98£. New Zealand wheat remains at 47s 3d to 47s Gd per 49Glbs, ex warehouse. . Adelaide flour and wheat are unchanged. Australian tallow — best beef, worth 82s ; best mutton, 345. Madrid, April 14. Francisco Otero, who was found guilty of attempting the life of King Alphonso on 30th December last, was executed to-day. Melbourne, Thursday. The Hon. James Service, Premier, addressed his constituents at Bariugheftp, in electorate of Maldon, last night In the course of his address, he said that his programme would^ unchanged. The question of reform of constitution would be first introduced to Parliament, and he was confident his measure would be carried through during the coming session. He also intimated that further reinstatements of " Black Wednesday " victims would be made whereever dismissal was proved to have been unjust. Sugar market firm. Adelaide, Thursday. The South Australian Parliament will meet for despatch of business on 27th May. Sydney, Thursday. The City of Sydney has arrived from Auckland. A destructive fire occurred at Bathm'st last night. The flames were only mastered after great exertions. The Legislative Council has thrown out a Bill, introduced by Sir Alfred Stephens, to restrict its powers. Brisbane, Thursday. Mr M'Hwraith, the Premier, who is now at home, telegraphs he is un« able to leave London until May. The meeting of Parliament is therefore postponed till July.