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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XV, Issue 124, 25 May 1880, Page 2

LATEST ENGLISH NEWS.

London, May 21. The total quantity of wheat afloat lor Great Britain is. 191,000 quarters. Best Australian mutton tallow, 36a. Leather, one shilling. At the wool sales to-day 10,900 bales were offered, making a total of 254,900 catalogued Bince the opening. There was a better de- . mand for medium to good medium qualities, but other qualities were neglected. The cricket match— Australians versus Eighteen.of Longsight — was resumed. The Australians in their first innings scored 204, of which Blackham made 81 and Bonnor 74. The Longsight men, who had scored 118 in the first innings on the previous day, then went in for their second innings, and had eight wickets down for 72 when the stumps were drawn. May 22. Three per cent Consols, 99|. Eire per cent New Zealand loan, 1889, 105. At the wool sales to-day 7000 bales were offered, making a total of 261,900 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of - the sale shows a much better demand. The English team, in their match against the Australians, made 106 runs. The Australians won the match by 10 wickets. Spofforth took eight wickets. May 23. -•The Great Powers having came to an understanding, a letter has been written to Turkey in reference to the non-execution of the Berlin Treaty, so far as the same affects Greece and Montenegro. The Great Powers threaten a European Conference at Berlin in July, failing the settlement. • May 24. : Mr Parnell has given notice in the House of Commons of a motion setting forth the necessity of granting Home Rule to Ireland. Suez, May 22. The Orient Company's steamer Chimborazo arrived here to-day. 3 Calcutta, May 22. The Viceroy, in accordance with the views ■■•; of the Liberal party, haß been officially instructed to close the campaign in Afghanistan with the least possible delay. However, it is considered doubtful whether this can be I at once accomplished, owing to the hostile tribes still continuing their desultory fighting. Their opposition, however, is not of a very serious character. Capetown, May 22. It is officially announced that Sir Bartle . JTrere has consented to remain as Governor and High Commissioner of Cape Colony, it being understood that he does so for the purpose of assisting in the proposed confederation of the South African colonies.