CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1318, 28 June 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

■ ./V ~ • i , LATEST HOME AND, FOREIGN NEWS. ;(REUTER ; S telegram, per press association) LoNbdN; June 24. A writ of error in the Tichborne case by which it. was proposed to set aside the verdict on the ground that it wrongfully ordered two cumulative sentences for the same offence has been heard before the Court of Appeal. The Court has discharged the writ, and the claimant therefore remains in prison. Best Australian beef tallow, 375. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 495. Best sides of Australian leather, ll£d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 175,000 quarters. The homeward mails, via Suez and Brindisi (New Zealand dates May 3), were delivered in London to-day. The crioket match, Australians versus eighteen Northampton, was resumed today. The weather continued showery, and the wicket was again very dead. The Home team closed their first innings for 86. The Australians then went in, and also scored 86. When. the. stumps were drawn, the Home team had lost four wickets for eight runs. June 26. In the House of Commons, Mr. Gladstone, the Premier, in answer to a question; said the Government would reconsider the position in Mr. Bradlaugh's case.

A resolution in favor of closing Sunday trading has been agreed to by Parliament. In the House of Lords the marriage with a Deceased Wife's Sister Bill, after discussion, was finally thrown out, A resolution in fayor of Sunday trading, whiQh was discussed in the House of Qo'minons to-day, was strongly opposed by Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Hoine Secretary. The motion was, however, agreed to by the House. Consols are at 98-y. N.ew Zealand securities remain unchanged. Best Scotch pig iron in JjfiudoJß is worjih §!j.s, The Orient Company's s.s. Chimborazo sailed from Plymouth to-day for Australia.

The cricket match between the Australians and 18 of Northampton was concluded to-day, and resulted in another (the tenth) victory for the Australians by eight wickets. The Home team in their second innings were all disposed of for 48. Palmer tool? pine aod Spoffortl} seven wicket? in thi§ injiipgs. The Australians then required only 49 rung, to win, and these they made with the loss of only two wicketg,

Buenos Ayk.es, June 25.

A serious encounter has taken place between an armed force of civilians and a body of Argentine provincial troops who are in open rebellion, and were besjeged in the city. After heavy fighting the troops were conipletely routed by the civilians. June 26. .

Peace negotiations were opened to-day between the authorities of this city and the insurgents, with a view to the settlement of the difficulties which brought about the rebellion, .Tune 27.

The peace negotiations have failed, and fighting between the insurgents and the national guard was renewed to-day. Washington, June 25.

The Democratic Convention have chosen Mr. English as their candidate in the forthcoming election for Vice-President of America.

• Constantinople, June 25. The efforts at mediation between the Albanians and the Montenegrins, which the British have been making, have proved unsuccessful.

The Albanians decline to agree to the proposals made them, and have commenced re-arming their troops, with a view to again (despite any further attempt on the part of the Montenegrins) obtain the territory required to be ceded them in accordance with the Berlin Treaty. Berlin, June 26.

The European Conference have agreed to a rectification of the Greek frontier, including the towns of the Jania, Metzovo, and a portion of the district of Zogar. June 27.

It has been announced that the Porte has sent a circular note to the Great Powers, stating that the European Qon-= ference now assembled here has only the right ta mediate for a settlement of the dispute between Albania and Montenegro, and for the adjustment of the TurkoGreek frontier, but has no right to decide what course Turkey should pursue in the settlement of these difficulties. DIHECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (reuter's telegram per press association. | The Ministry having recommended the dissolution of Parliament, His Excellency has consented. In the meantime Parliament stands prorogued.