BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2952, 11 September 1882, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Rkcteb’s Agency, i '

The Irish Constabulary.' London, Sept. 8.

A majority of the Irish police con. stables who were dismissed for being promoters of a recent agitation have now been reinstated by Earl Spencer, the Lord-Lieutenant, and have returned to duty, Japan and Corea., Intelligence is to hand that the diffi. culty which has existed for some time past between Japan and Corea has now been'arranged. Under the terms of the arrangement the latter Kingdom will pay* the indemnity which was demanded by the Japanese Government.

TPeb Cable to Pbesb Association.]

[Special to thb Melboxjbne “Aboos.’’!

Disturbances in Madagascarf; r . ■ London, Sept. 8.

A force of Erench marines have been landed at Madagascar to protect French interests.

The “Times ” on the Maori Mission-

The “Times” declares Sydney Tai. whanga’s Maori'! Mission to have beep a decided failufe, and condemns the Land Association scheme, saying that the creation of a lot of idle annuitants would certainly not remedy the evils complained of by the natives, ,

The Bordeaux Wine Exhibition'Sept. 10.

Lord Kimberley has requested each of the colonies to appoint a representative at the Bordeaux Wine Exhibition. New South Wales 1 has appointed M. Tandonet, and it is probable that M. Seward will represent. Victoria,, and ,Mr Dunlop South 1 Australia. The Jurors have already commenced their work.

Works of Artlfor SydneySir F. Leighton’s Academy groups “ Wedded Yearfe ” and “ The Jacobite Proclamation ’’ have'been purchased for the Sydney Museuin. * ' A Western Australian LoanA Western Australian loan. is expocted to be. placed op the. .market shortly. ‘ ‘ • , Famine and Measles viA Iceland- ~ The population of Iceland is being decimated by famipe and measles. China.lnterferes in v CoreaGhina has occupied the capital of Corea and has reinstated the former King- '■■’T/' ; Wool SalesAt the wool sales to-day 11,000 bales were catalogued, ,and of ‘ these 5000 i were withdrawn. A portion, however, has since been placed. < Long and good coating fully- maintained last June rates, showing a distinct advance. Other sorts are unaltered. Since the opening oflthe preseht series 14,000'bales have been withdrawn, ...., Commercialr Sept, 7. The Bank of Australasia has declared a dividend of six per cent tor the past half year,'-,. Consols have advanced and are ■again quoted kt par. New Zealand securities remain,at lust quotations. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank.'of England is t £11,000,000, jbeihg £12,600 loss than the reserve last week. ..1., : The Bank rate of discount remains at 4 per cent., and the market rate at 3f.

Adelaide wheat is unchanged at 48s, ex warehouse, and New Zealand ditto at 46s to 48s. Adelaide flour, ex store; is

' Australian tallow—Best beef, 45s 6d best mutton, 46s 6d.