CABLEGRAMS

Patea Mail, Volume I, Issue 91, 23 February 1876, Page 3

CABLEGRAMS

SYDNEY. February 21. Sydney Government Inis withdrawn the lobucei> duties, Swordfish, from London, passed largo American ship on November lb, abandoned tit. sea. MELBOURNE. February 21. Groat excitement in politics. Disgraceful scenes occurred in the Assembly last week. The Albion sailed on Saturday for Bluff, with Sue/, mails. Steamer Avoca arrived at Adelaide, with extra Suez mail, February 22. ’Yesterday 61 messages wen; received per Australian cable and 39 forwarded. The process of receiving and transmitting messages by cable is much slower than by land lines, 'flic words are indicated by Hashes of light. Two operators arc therefore required when receiving messages —one to watch the Hashes, the other to write from dictation. LONDON. February 10. Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the condition of the slave trade in ■Zanzibar. In the House of Commons, Chancellor Exchequer introduces motion for loan to pav for Suez Canal shares, also for debt due to commissioner. Debate deferred till Monday next. Wool sales opened yesterday, the total arrivals up to date amount to over hundred thousand bales, upwards of lifty-livc thousand hales were offered, of which Cape wools preponderated. Attendance of both home and foreign buyers was large and bidding commenced with great spirit. Brices are about same as last series. 'fhe Sultan has issued a decree, bringing into operation the reforms set forth by Austria, and offering amnesty to all insmgents on their returning to obedience. February 19. The Merchant Shipping Bill lias passed its second reading. Hr*----" 1 of Commons, the Premier in "answer to question, said that the choice of title was the prerogative of Queen. Lowe and Forster objected to adoption of despotic title Empress. Jacob Bright elected for the city of Manchester. Wool market active. Competition continues, but Australian sorts generally a shade under last February rates. Faulty and cross-breds show hea v y redaction.