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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XVI, Issue 153, 29 June 1881, Page 2

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London, June 27. Consols, remain at ICOJ. New Zoaland five pel- cent 10-40 loan 1055 New Zaaland five per cent 188& loan 105; New Zealand four and a half per cent 1879---1804 loan 103. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 503 ; New Zealand wheat 47s ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 34a. Australian tallow, beet beef, per cwt, 35j (53; best mutton 37s 6d. At the wool auction to-day 6500 bales were offered and a firm demand was again experienced. Teuders for two South Australian loans of £980,000 and £390,000, respectively, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent were issued t3-day. The minimum wa» fixed at £102. June 26. The consideration of the Irish Land Bill in Committee of the whole waa returned in the House cf Common* last evening. After further debate lasting through the whole sitting the fourth clause of the measure was passed without amendment, aud progress was reported. It is announced officially that the Right Hon M Grant Duft; Parliamentary Uader Secretary of State for the Colonief, has been appointed Governor of the Madras Presidency vice W. P. Adam, deceased Paris, Jane 27. Tbe death is announced to-duy of M. Jules Dufaure, the French politician, at the age of 83. Constantinople, June 27. Telegrsmg to hand from Bulgaria report that the elections of members of the National Assembly have resulted in the return of a majority for the party supporting the wishes of Prince Alexander. (" Age" Specials.) London, 13th June. In response to tbe efforts made by the Go vernment of Germany and Russia to induce all the countries of Europe to combine against Socialism, the Socialist leaders have en leavoroJ to arrange that a Congress, representing all bel ;nglng to tbe movement, Bhould be held, at which- a common plan of operations should be determined upon. It was intended that the congress should me«i at Lausanne, in Switzerland.' Acting on the e-riest remonstrances of Russia and Germany, the Swias Government, however, have prohibited the congress from assembling in it« tenitorv A dre df il shock of earthquake has b en felt in Armenia. A large amount of damage w>s earned, and over a hundred persons perished. Terrible storms have occurred in the United States, and caused widespreal devastation. Ti e City of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, situated on tbe Ohio Hirer, has Buffered eno mous damage, the destruction to property being unprecedented. The Government are continuing the arrest of persons who are concerned in stirriog-up disturbances in Ireland. Up to tbe present time, the total number arrested is 110. A tremendous hailstorm has occurred in lowa, U.S. A large amount of damage was done, and several persons were killed by the hailstones, which were of an immense bi'zs. 15th June. The announcement that the Emperor of Germany's prize of plate, value £1000, offered for the most valuable Australian product at the Melbourne Exhibition, had been awarded to Messrs. Castella and Rowan for Victorian wine, has been subject to very favorable comment. This public recognition is regarded as marking the importance of the industry and testifying to the high quality of >ho wino produced. A great future is predicted for the Australian wine trade. The condition of Ireland shows little sign of improvement. The Tivuf, in a leading article dealing witk the maintenance of the Land League agitation, says that there is danger of the real grievances of the Irish tenants being lost sight of in view of the seditious character now imparted to the struggle. The authorities are in possession of authentic information which shows that tbe land agitation has been utilised by the Fenian leaders for their ends, and that the ranks of the Lea?ue have been swelled by avowed Fenians from affiliated lodges established among the Irish in the United States.