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Patea Mail, 13 April 1882, Page 4

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Reuter's Despatches to Patea Daily Mail This Day. VOLUNTEER REVIEW. London, 11th.—The Easter Volunteer review was held at Portsmouth, in presence of the Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge. Thirty thousand men were in the field, and nothing occurred to mar the success of the demonstration. Mr ParnelTs Parole. London, 11th.—Mr Parnell passed through London to-day, on his way to Paris. A demonstration was organised to meet him, but he purposely evaded it, and is travelling with all possible speed. Prince Leopold’s Marriage. London, 11th.—The health of Prince Leopold is improving. The marriage of his Royal Highness with Princess Helena of Waldeck-Pynnont will take place on the 27th instant. Sydney Cup Race. Sydney, 12th. —At to-day’s meeting of the Australasian Jockey Club at Rondwick, the race for the Sydney Gold Cup resulted as follows:—Lloyd’s Cunnamnlla l,.De Meshe’s Sweet William 2, Abraham’s Rainbow 3. Nineteen horses started. Cunnamnlla won by half a length. Time, 3m. 30 4-10s. Missing Ship. Sydney,—Nothing has been heard of the missing ship Minydon, and all hope is now abandoned. LONDON MARKETS. London, lltb.—New Zealand securities unchanged. Adelaide wheat ex warehouse remains at 545; New Zealand ditto at 51s. Adelaide flour ex warehouse, 37s 6d. Australian tallow firm at 42s for best beef, and 45s for best mutton. Russia’s Peace Policy. Berlin, 11th.— The appointment of M. Degiers as Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been the cause of much rejoicing. His policy, it is confidently expected, will tend to establish greater harmony in the diplomatic relations of Germany and Russia than exists at present, Vienna, 11th.—Great satisfaction is expressed at the announcement that Prince Gortschakoff retires from active political work, and is succeeded by M. Degiers. Queen’s Health. London, 12th.—The health of the Queen is much improved since her arrival at Mentone, and her Majesty will return to England at an early date.