NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5709, 17 July 1879, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.) London, July 3. A colliery explosion has occurred at Blautyre, causing the death of 27 persons. English harvest prospects are unfavorable. The crops are partially damaged by excessive rains. T , , July 4. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question iu the House of Commons last night, said that the estimated expenditure of the Zulu war was £500,000 per month. Diplomatic correspondence in reference to the abdication of the Khedive shows that England and Erance have accepted the responsibility of financial administration in Egypt. The Daily News publishes a telegram, dated Cape Town, 25th June, detailing Cetewayo’s overtures for peace. The High Commissioner and Commander-in-Cbief have offered to grant an armistice on certain conditions, pending the arrival from London of the terms of peace fixed by the British Government. Strong hopes are entertained that the peace negotiations will terminate the war. July 5.

Advices from Cape Town state that Colonel Newdegate had cleared the country _ of the enemy between Edjitijoye and Spak Kivers ; It is rumored that a fortnight’s armistice would be declared. The troop ship Orontes, with the body of the Prince Imperial on board, has sailed. The report of the arrival of messengers from Cetewayo at the British head-quarters is confirmed. The House of Commons last night, without a division, agreed to a motion for an address to the Crown for a Koyal Commission on the distress in the agricultural districts. Sir Arthur Gordon has sailed for Levuka. July 7. Later Cape Town news reports the advance of the troops from previous positions. Colonel Rowland is now commanding Colonel Pearson’s force, advancing on Fort Chelmsford, and has almost effected a junction with Colonel Wood, who is likewise advancing. The proposed armistice with the Zulus is unconfirmed, but offensive operations are suspended, pending the receipt of the reply frem Cetewayo. A long and animated discussion took place in the House of Commons, relating to the Government Discipline Bill. The Government having yielded to the determined opposition of the Irish members as to flogging, agreed to its virtual abolition. Homtward mails via San Francisco were delivered to-day. New Zealand 5 per cent. 10*40 loan, 98 ; Adelaide wheat, 495. per 4961b5., ex warehouse ; Adelaide flour, 335. per 2801b5., ex warehouse. The estimated quantity of wheat afloat is 1,333,000 quarters. Best Australian beef tallow, 31s. 6d.; mutton, 335. 6d. Stock on hand, 10,000 casks. July 9. Another long and animated discussion took place in the House of Commons last night relating to flogging in the army, resulting in a split in the Liberal party. The motion was withdrawn on a division by 76 against 56. It has been decided to appoint a Minister for Commerce and Agriculture, holding a seat in the Cabinet. July 10. Cape Town news to June 24 states that General Crealock reached Fort Chelmsford on the 19th. On the 20th a general advance took place to Hmbalazi River, which was bridged by our troops on the following day, with but alight opposition. A report is current that another loan for New Zealand is about to be floated. The price of wheat is rising, owing to continued excessive rain. A serious deficiency in the harvest is expected in France. . Rome, July 3. The Ministry have resigned in consequence of a defeat in the Chamber, which is considered tantamount to a vote of want of confidence.

A partv of Italian emigrants will sail in September for New Guinea. Berlin', July 8. The Protectionist and Conservative policy of Prince Bismarck has caused the resignation of the Vice-President of the Prussian Council of Ministers, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Public Instruction and Ecclesiastical Affairs. The German Government, in reply to a despatch from the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, expresses disapproval of Captain Verners, in his intervention in the internal affairs of, Samoa. The introduction of the new tariff is postponed till January. Sx. Petersburg, July 8. Notwithstanding the vigorous measures which are being taken by the Government, the revolutionary party continues to issue a propaganda to the inhabitants. Arkstouk, a town in Siberia, has been partially destroyed by fire. It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. Sydney, Wednesday. The prorogation of Parliament has been postponed till next week. The debate in the Assembly cn Sir Henry Parkes’ resolutions in favor of reform of the LegLlfaive Council is proceeding?" . Obituary : Mr. Dea« Thompson. Melbourne, Wednesday. The steamer leaves Part Darwin with cablegrams on Thursday afternoon. Large payments have been received at the Customs, in consequence of the approaching increase of duties.

In consequence of a strike, there was no performance at the Princess Theatre last night. The Supreme Court has ordered the compulsory liquidation of the Provincial and Suburban Bank.

The Council and the Assembly have passed a Supply Bill for £BO,OOO.

Carlotta Patti will leave San Francisco on the 22nd November for a tour through the colonies. Sailed : Arawata.