LATEST CABLE NEWS.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4777, 14 July 1876, Page 2

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(REUZER'S SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY! ADDITIONAL BY TORRES MAIL. London, June 16. It is stated that Russia has waived all objections, and will go hand in hand with the restof Europe on Eastern questions. The English ironclads ordered to Bessica Bay only assembled in consequence of th* murder of the consuls. The Duke of Edinburgh has been placed in command of an ironclad, to further his advancement to the position of admiral. It is supposed that Germany is backing out of her agreement with Russia. Sydney, Thursday. The Assembly are discussing the want of confidence motion. The Government are sure of a majority. A London telegram to-day, dated June 15, reports wool unchanged and hemp held firmly. A small parcel sold at an advance. Wheat firmer—New Zealand, 495. to 51s. Arrived— Mataura. Melboubne, Thursday. James Earle, formerly employed under the National Insurance Company of New Zealand, has been committed for trial for a series of forgeries. The Ministerial programme is not well received by the Press. London, via Hongkong, June 21. The first wool sales.—Arrivals are 407,000 bales. 978,000 offered. Victoria and Sydney wools preponderated. The attendance of home and foreign buyers was moderate. Sales were marked by considerable langour. Prices as compared with last series show a fall of 15 to 20 per cent. Dr. Featherston is dead. Malcolmson Brothers, of Waterford, have failed for a million.