CABLE TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1814, 4 November 1873, Page 2

CABLE TELEGRAMS.

London, Oct. 20. Mr Harrison's frozen meat experiment has completely failed, in consequence of the defeciive construction of the tanks placed on board the Norfolk. The failure was anticipated shortly after leaving Melbourne, and the meat had to be thrown overboard off Cape Horn. The rate of discount has advanced to 7 per cent. Parts, Oct. 20. Marshal Bazaine's examination before the court-martial at Trianon tenda to show that political motives dominated his action during the war. The Comte de Chambord has conceded the requirements asked to a deputation from the Kight. Madrid, Oct. 20. Profound dissensions have arisen among the Carlists. Oct. 21. The Minister of Marine has assumed the command of the Spanish squadron, in the room of Admiral Lobo, recently dismissed. Berlin, Oft. 21. The visit of the Emperor William to Vienna has resulted in a complete political agreement between Germany and Austria. London, Oct. 21. Cambridgeshire Stakes — Montargis, 2 years, 7»t. 131b5., 1 ; Walnut, 3 years, 6st. 41bs., 2; Sterling, 5 years, 9st. 71bs., 3. Oct. 22. Mr Deverell'B experiments on wavepower, made on board the Norfolk during the homeward voyage, proved highly successful. , Sir Sydney Waterlow, the Lord Mayor

of London, entertained three hundred J guests at the Mansion House yesterday. The Hon. Saul Samuel, PostmasterGcneial of New South Wa'es, responded to the toast of the British Colonies. His speech was much applauded. Obituary. — Rev. Dr Catidlish, the eminent Scotch preacher. Arrived. — Calcutta, from Melbourne (sailed July 17). Pabis, Oct. 22 M. Thiers has assumed the leadership of the Republican party in France, in opposition to the Monarchists. Marshal M'Mahon has reserved to himself the right of liberty of action, but will never separate himself from the Conservatives. London, Oct. 23. Dr Kenealy, the counsel for the defence in the Tichborne rase, is indisposed. The examination of witnesses has concluded. Mr John Bright, M.P., the Chancellor , of the Duchy of Lancaster, in a speech delivered at Birmingham, advocated a reconstruction of the Education Act, and thought that Great Britain should with draw altogether from the West Coast of i Africa. Pahis, Oct. 23. The Monarchists have settled the terms of the resolution which they will submit to the Assembly, calling the Comte de Chambord to the throne. London, Oct. 24 The English cricketers have left in the mail steamer for Melbourne. Major- General Sir Garnet Wolseley has arrived at Freetown, and an expedition to Coomassie, the Ashantee capital, has been decided on. A Conservative candidate has been elected for HulL Aden, Oct. 25. Disturbances have occured amongst the Turks at Lahadj, 18 miles from Aden, and 500 British troops are marching from Aden to prevent the occupation. Londov, Oct. 25. The wool sales closed firmly. 106,000 bales were' catalogued, and of that num her the foreign buyers took 4,500 bales. The scarcity of stocks stimulated competition. Combing fleeces are l£d dearer than at the August sales. Clothing sorts unchanged. Lambs', half bred, have im proved a penny. The next series will be held on 27th November, and the prospects are favorable. The wheat market is quiet. The copper market is without noticeable alteration, but stocks of Australian copper are low. Prices £93 to £94. Tin remains quiet at £122 to £124. Tallow has declined. The rate of discount is 7 per cent. Money is in less demand. The drain of gold for export has been/ checked. The bank reserve is weak. Consols are steady.