CABLE NEWS TO THE “MAIL.”

Patea Mail, 19 May 1882, Page 3

CABLE NEWS TO THE “MAIL.”

(per reuter’s agency.)

RISE IN GRAIN.

Melbourne, 17th.—A general rise has been experienced' in grain markets since last week.

Malting barley is firm at an advance of sd, and is now quoted at 5s 3d. Wheat is firm at 7s for shipping.

New Zealand oats have risen to 4s Id to 4s 3d for feeding, 1 and 4s 4d to 4s 5d for milling sorts. Prices are firmly maintained. '

Mr Parnell's Promise—A Denial. London, 17th.—In the House of Commons last night, the matter of the alleged understanding between the Government and Mr Parnell in regard to the latter’s release, was under discussion. Several Conservatives reaffirmed the truth of the statement which has been current regarding the compact between Mr Parnell and the Government, and denounced -the covenant as utterly infamous and degrading. Mr Gladstone, in-reply, hotly denied-the--truth of the assertions,'and challenged.proof of the alleged scOrapact.

- LONDON 1 WOOL SALES.

London, 16th.—The May and June series of colonial Wool auctions, opened, to day with'a catalogue of 6100 bales. There was a fairattendance of buyers, and the bidding was marked with good spirit; The closing prices of last auctions ’were well maintained.,, The series'wiß close on the .4th July.’ ::

Merinos , wore in request, and a good demand was experienced for lots of that description on the catalogue.. London, 17th—At; the wool sale toiday 10,600 _bales wera catalogued. Port Phillip wools are languid, and small quantities have been withdrawn. ' '

; Adelaide'wheat, 5 ex store, has declined to .535.. r

New Zealand wheat, ex wharehouse, remains at 51s. ■ ; Adelaide flour,’ ex' store,; has- fallen to 355. ‘ ■■ ■

Australian tallow is firm at 43s 6d for best beef, and 44s for best mutton.

The market for colonial breadetuffs is dull.

The N.Z. L. and M. Agency’s telegram, dated London, 16th, says The sales opened on 16th inst., at the level of last sales. The opening catalogue contained : 6,000 bales, and was a fairly reprcsentative one. Coarse crossbred, market easier, Egypt Cooling Down. Cairo, 16tb.—It has transpired that, acting under the advice of the Foreign Consuls, the Khedive has patched up an agreement with his Ministers, and the crisis which was imminent has thus been averted. Colonial Cricket at Home. London, 16th.;— The cricket match, Australians versus Oxford University, was ■resumed to-day at Oxford. The home team continued their first innings, which i closed for the total of 189, as against 862 iof the Australians. Shaw contributed the highest score, 78/ The University men followed on their second innings, and when the stumps were drawn had put to-gether-119 for 4 wickets. There was a large attendance at the ; match, and the ! weather was fine.' The Australians met i with a cordial reception when they went into the field. Their bowling and fielding was excellent, and both elicited much applause. ' J London, May Cricket match, Australians w. Oxford Uhiversitj', was won ■ to-day by the Australians by nine wickets. = Dynamite-Explosion-Great Damage, Melbourne.—An explosion of dynamite occurred yesterday morning at Prahrau, , by which Coulson’s stables were destroyed, many vehicles being shattered to pieces, and the .premises nadjoining /seriously damaged. The explosion,; is said to have been caused by an incendiary. r CAPTURE OP SUPPbSED ASSASSINS. London; 17th. —The police to-day effected an.arrest, at Liverpool, of ten men on. board the outward-bound steamer Egypt. It is believed , the capture has : been, made in connection with the assassination of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke. ' :v -“

Railways in South Australia. Adelaide.— Ths section of the Great Northern Railway between Quorn and Government Gums, which completes a distinct 198 miles from Port Agustaj has been opened with customary honors/