CABLEGRAMS

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1056, 8 September 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (KEUTEP.'STELEORAM, PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, September 4. Three per cent, consols, 97f. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 207,500,000. New Zealand 20-40 5 per cent, loan, 101, ex dividend. At the wool sales to-day, 7200 bales were catalogued. For fine a good demand existed. Medium and inferior were neglected. September 6. Lord Hartingdon, in a farewell speech at Radnor, advocated an inquiry into the working of the land laws and an amendment of existing statutes, if found necessary. Best Australian beef tallow 32s 6d per cwt; best Australian mutton tallow, 37s 6d per cwt. The total quantity of wool sold at present sales to date is 195 ; 500 bale 3. St. Petersburgii, September G. Disastrous Hoods are reported from several districts. The Russian Ambassador at Constantinople lias been appointed ambassador to Great Britain. Bombay, September G. A violent mutiny has broken out among the troops at Cabul. The mutineers, joined by the inhabitants, attacked and iirr-d the British residency. The Ameer (Yakoob Khan), who did his utmost to quell the rebellion, was beseiged in his palace. The fate of the British Embassy is unknown. The British advance force at Staler Gordun Pass, under General Roberts, will immediately advance on Cabul. General Stewart has been ordered to hold the Kandahar and Kyber Passes. Another force will operate on Jellalabad. Vikn.va, September 4. The Austrian troops entered Novi Bazar, and met with a favorable reception from the inhabitants. They made a reconnaisance before entering the town. Athens. September 4. The Greek frontier negotiations are progressing slowly. The Porte has not acci;;ited the protocol of the Congress as the basis of negotiations. Qckbf.c, September 4. A dead-lock has occurred in the House of Legislature in Lower Canada. (SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE.) London, September 6. News from Afghanistan states that the unpaid native troops suddenly attacked tiie British Residency. The escort made a desperate defence. The buildings were burnt. It is believed that everybody pertaining to the mission, including General Cavagnari, has beenfmassacred. The British reoccupied the Afghanistan passes immediately. General Roberts directed the release of the Ameer. The Home Rulers' agitation in Ireland causes great uneasiness. The language on the public platform is most seditious, and is calculated to provoke violence. The Press unanimously and, strongly urges the Government to use repressive measures. The Swedish exploring expedition has discovered a north-east passage in the Polar Sea. The Governor of Quebec has declined the dismissal of Government servants, considering that it would be unconstitutional. (SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE ARGUS.) London, September 6. The Quebec Council has refused supplies, also a conference with the Assembly. Later. After a bitter debate, Parliament adjourned to October 28. Owing to the deadlock, no salaries for schools or charitable grants are payable. Lord Lorne has issued a proclamation applying the Act for the Prevention of Crimes of Violence to the city of Quebec. Wool Market.—There is no material alterations in the prices. Biddings are irregular. The Home demand is still restricted to only good combing. Greasy and all other .sorts are Id to 2d below the June closing rates. Wheel of Fortune is scratched for the St. Leger. | I