CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 880, 10 February 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (RECTKts'rf TELEORAM, PER TRESS ASSOCIATION) London', February 0. Three per cent, consols, OG|. The proportion of the Bank of England reserve to liabilities is 30 per cent. The total reserve in bullion is 13,937,500. February 7. The 3larruiis of Harrington, the leader of the Opposition, in a speech at Liverpool, said that the verdict of the country on the foretell policy of the Government, would be the principal question for the general election. A skirmish took place on the 12th of Janttarv between the British troops and the Zulus. The British loss was trifling. The Zulus are retreating to the interior. February 8. Lord Hartington, at Liverpool yesterday, explained the programme of the Liberal party, which consists of extension | of the county franchise and the reorganisation of seats, together with the quesI tions of local government and religious equality. ' The returns of imports for the past i month amount to 2t»;2,000,000, showing a decrease of-If .000,000. Exports for the past month are 14 .'MO millions, showing a decrease of 1 7-32 millions. The dock laborers and sailors at Liverpool have struck. The steamer Kerangi is a total wreck. ! Captain Everonl, the "mate, and four of the crew* have arrived at fJabo. Wheat and flour are <>d lower. New Zealand securities are unchanged. February '.». A column of British troops has occupied Tuirisa. Cahitt. It L-t considered unlikely that any further operation will take place in the direction of Kilatzitgo. (sfKft.U. TO rnKSS AS.-WIATION). LoNi.on, February 8. Money is in moderate demand. The bank minimum is unchanged. The bank reserve acquires fresh strength week by week. The "stock market is firm. Consols are at W\. The Australian securities arc steady. CVni and wheat have a downward tendency. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (f;£rra:"->TEt.F.»U:AJr. t'KK PKESSASSOCIATION.) Syi»nkv, February 8. The cricket match, English v. New South Wales, was continued to-day The New South Wales first innings closed for 177. In the second innings there is one out for 18. Murdoch was" given out by the English umpire. Tlte crowd was dissatisfied, and rushed the ground. The plav was stopped, but will be resumed on Jlonday. TO PRESS Association.) MKi.BofisxE, February 8. A bush fire eight miles from C'olac rushed towards a homestead and destroyed it. The parents and five children were surrounded, and struggled towards the water dam. A tree fell and killed one child and desperately injured the father. The mother and two children were burnt to death. Svi'NKT, February 8. The f»rand Lodge ot England has disallowed the New South ""Wales Grand L<,d-e. The verdict on the Glen lunis shooting ease was '* justifiable homicide. When the crowd rushed the cricket ground Lord Harris was assaulted, and_a moat disgraceful scene occurred. I'lay will ■ be resumed on Monday. February 9. In the match, English v. New South Wales, Massie made 3H ; Bannerman, 9 ; Eians, ">: Gregory, 4 ; Sheridan, Tindal, ; and Spotforth, 0": Powell, 5. Murdoch curried his bat out for 82. The total sore was 170. In the second innings the umpire gave Murdoch run out. The decision was chattpngßti by the mob, which rushed the ground. There was great excitement.