CABLE NEWS.

Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 984, 15 January 1883, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN. [special to press association.') LONDON, Jan. 10. Louis Kossuth, cx-Governor of Hungary, is reported to be seriously ill. Collisions have taken place between the French and Chinese forces at Tonquin, The Times , Standard, and Daily News attribute the failure of the Victorian loan to the minimum being too high. In an article, the Telegraph, referring to the colonial finances, states that the banks suggested that the loan should be placed at 98. The Times states that, the colonies are mortgaging their resources too rapidly. By the recent floods in the Rhine district 20,000' persons have been rendered homeless, and appeals are being made to England to render aid, to the destitute. [REUTER. COPYRIGHT,] (Received January 13, 12.55 a.m.) LONDON. Jan 12. The latest bulletin regarding the health of the Premier states that no important change in his condition has occurred. He is, however, confined to his room. It is currently reported that his medical advisers ordered his removal to Cannes, on the Mediterranean Coast of Prance. PARIS, Jan 12. The remains of the late M. Gambetta wore sent 10-day to Nice for interment, which will take place there' on Saturday, the 12th inst. CAIRO, Jan 11. Sir A. Colvin has resigned his position as Controller-General for Egyptian Finance. His resignation has been accepted by the Khedive, and the AngloFrench control which existed since November, 1879, has now finally ceased. AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER —COPYRIGHT.] (Received Jan 12, 10 p.m.) ADELAIDE, Jan 12. Wheat firm at 4s lid to 5s ; town flour, per ton, £ll 15s to £l2 ; country brands, £lO 10s to £lO 15s ; freights to London, steamers, 20s; ditto, sailing, 18s; freights on .wool —greasy, ; scoured, -|d. The freight market is weaker. SYDNEY, Jan 12, New Zealand wheat has fallen to 4s per bushel, and New Zealand oats to Bs. Maize has further advanced 6d per bushel, and is now worth 5s fid. . Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces, per ton, £35.