CABLEGRAMS

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1194, 14 February 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (ueuter's telegram, per press association) London, February 13. The Cliiinborazo sails again on Monday. Mr. F. H. O'Donnell, the member for Dungarvan in the House of Commons, moved an amendment on the address, conveying censure on the Government regarding Irish affairs, but he was defeated by a majority of 128 against 12. The Irish Distress Relief Bill promised in Her Majesty's speech has passed the second reading. .Obituary.—Sir Wm. Bagge, member of the House of Commons for Norfolk. Lord Lymington, the Liberal candidate, has been elected for Barnstaple, defeating Mr. Carden. Sir M. Hicks-Beach, replying to Mr. M'Arthur in the House of Commons, said that the Queensland management of the Torres Island had been faultless. He also intimated that the Government had not at present, any intention to extend the jurisdiction to New Guinea. . . Berlin, February 12. The Reichstag been opened. The Imperial Speech justified the increase made in the German army, on the ground that the arrangement going on amongst Germany's neighbors rendered the course necessary ; but the Speech also pointed cut that tlve course of action being pursued implied no departure from the pacific policy laid down for the guidance of the German Empire. (special to press association. ) London, February 12.

The Emperor "William, in his speech to the German Reichstag, said that the fact of Germany's neighbors increasing their armaments had caused the nation to increase its army as a precautionary measure, but the peace policy of the Government vas unchanged. The Emperor of Germany has announced that a commercial treaty has been agreed to with the islands of the south seas. Earl Beaconsfield has denied the statement that Persia has been absolved from that portion of the treaty binding her not io enter HeratFebruary 13. The latest news from Afghanistan states that Jan's influence is on the wane. Three thousand Turcomans have entered Afghanistan from Turkistan. Abdabraman lias a strong force at Yadkshaw. (SPECIAL TO THE MELBOUIINE ARC!U.S.) London, February 12. A flying squadron leaves London in April or May, and will probably visit Australia. Earl Clanwilliam is in command. It will include the Bacchante, but it is uncertain if the Royal Princes will accompany her. The Chiinborazo, after repairs, sails on Monday. (SPECIAL TO THE MELBOURNE AGE.) London. February 13. The latest news from Afghanistan states that Mahomed Jan's power is waning, andtha:t his followers are decreasing. Three thousand Turkomans have invaded Afghan from Turkistan. Abanborim, aided by Russians, has invaded Badikeshar with a strong force. .The German Emperor announces that the -commercial treaty with Samoa provides for, the extension of trade. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (RECTEIVS TEI.KOI'.AM I'KR PP.F.KS ASSOCIATION.) . Sydney, February 14. The following awards have been made in connection with the International' Exhibition :—First prize for wheat to Mr. M'Gill, of Otago ; first prize for oats to Messrs. Cunningham and Co., Christchurch, and Messrs. Meek, Oamarn ; first prize for barley to Mr. Hurley, Nelson. The judges gave the palm to New Zealand for malting barley and oats, and to Adelaide for wheat. Mr. Andreiv, of Nelson, gets a second prize for hops ; Mr. Strong, of Invercargill, a third for coli'ee; Mr. Trent, of Cliristchurch, a second for pepper; Messrs. Macdonald and Miller, of Dunedin, a first for bacon ; Mr. Blake, of Picton, first for bacon ; ami Sir. Slnjedy, of L'uuedin, a second for hams. Meltioukne, February 13. Mr. Service addressed the electors of Maldon yesterday, and roplied at length to Mr. Horry's speech at Geelong. Mr. Francis hi<nle n political speech at Warriiiijnbpol , in which he condemned the Ministerial scheme foreshadowed by Ml - . Hurry. Isulli gentlemen received unanimous'votes'of confidence. ' Adklaidk, February 1.1. Wheat iu quoted at 4s 8d per bushel ; and fi'iur, LiO to Lit per ton. The market is firm at these quotations.