CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 27 November 1880, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST HO.Vi, AND FOREIGN NEWS

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London, November 25,

The total reserve in notes aud bullion in the Bank of England is LI-5,875,500. Five per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loan, 102; five per cent. New Zealand 1889 loan, 105. Best Australian leather, 11 Jd, being id lower. There is little inquiry for most descriptions of Australian hides. Per Merchant Shipping and Underwriters' A ssociation.—Arrived, Pareora. At the wool sales to-day, 8200 bales were catalogued, making a total of 21,700 since the opening. A better demand was shown than on the two previous days for various lots offered. November 26. It has transpired that at a Cabinet Council meeting held yesterday, it was decided by Ministers that it is unnecessary to adopt measures of coercion for the suppression of the prevailing disorder in Ireland, as the Government has sufficient power under the existing laws to deal with the agitation. It was, therefore, moreover, decided that it is not necessary to call Parliament together in Deeeraber. It is understood, however, that Ministers decided that, when Parliament meets, in the ordinary course, a Bill shall be introduced to deal with the Irish land question. Constantinople, November 26. Since the entry of Dervish Pasha into Dulcigno, renewed fighting has taken place between the Turkish troops, the Albanians, and the inhabitants of the town and surrounding districts. The encounters have been most severe, and have resulted in heavy losses on both sides. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (reutek : s telegram per press association.) Melbourne, November 26. The funeral of Sir Redmond Barry took place to-day, and was of an imposing nature, a lengthy procession following the remains to the grave. The law coux-ts were closed during the day. Fifteen hundred bags of New Zealand oats were old at 2s 7d per bushel. The market is improving, owing to the new duties. . . November 27. A conference of the Australian Colonies on the border duties and Chinese questions was opened yesterday with the usual formalities. Messrs. Graham Berry and Yale are Victorian delegates. Sydney, November 26. Hennessy's brandy—case, 36s 6d ; bulk, quarters, 10s 9d. Maize, per 60 lbs, 2s Id. Tobacco, Raven's twist, Is 7d. Candles, D.R. J.'s, S-|d per lb; do, D.R.O.'s, Sd.

A slight shock of earthquake has been felt at Wagga "Wagga. Adelaide. November 26. Arrived—Orient Company's steamer Liguria, from Plymouth. The tone of wheat generally is active to-day, the price being 4s Sd per bushel. Town flour, LlO 15s ; country, L 9 10s to L 9 15s.

Freights to London by sailing vessels, 45s ; to United Kingdom, 47s 6d ; to United Kingdom from outports, 50s. November 27. An inquiry into the stranding of the Sorata at Cape Jervis is now proceeding-