CABLE TELEGRAMS.

Southland Times, Issue 1829, 9 December 1873, Page 2

CABLE TELEGRAMS.

(From files per Omeo.) London, Nov. 20. The rate of discount is 8 per cent. A further reduction is expected. Not. 22. Mr James Harrison has read a paper before the Society of Arts on his process of freezing meat, and explained tho failure of the shipment wade on board tbe Norfolk. Professor Gamgee, wno waa present, questioned the possibility of commercial success being attained, owing to the cost which was involved in the uu. dertiking. The corn market is strong, with an upward tendency. Adelaide whoat ia quoted at 66s to 67s per quarter for the fiuer qualities. Tbe copper market remains without any noticeable alteration. Tin is depressed, with little buainesa doing. Australian, £116. Nov. 23. Tbe Right Hon. B. Disraeli, M.P., baa been installed as Lord Rector of tbe Glasgow University. Coals are declining in price. Pakis, Nov. 23. Tbe Assembly has prolonged the powers of Marshal MacMabon, as President of tbe Republic, for a period of seven years. London, Nov. 23. It has been found that the friendly Fantees are unreliable, and reinforcements to the extent of 2,000 men are starting for the West Coast of Africa. Further bush fighting has taken place between the British troops and the Ashantees. New Yoek, Nov. 23. The indignation in America in respect to tbe Cuban affair is moderating. Bombay, Nov. 23. There is a rice famine in Bengal. London, Nov. 25. Parliament re assembles onthe sth of February. America demands the surrender of the survivor of the Virginius expedition to Cuba, also an apology, and indemnification to be paid to the relatives of the slain, as well as the punishment of the executioners. America also urges the abolition of slavery. The anßwer of Spain is friendly, and denies the execution of British subjects. Paris, Nov. 26. A change has been made in the French Ministry. Tbe Due de Broglie resigns the portfolio of Foreign Affairs, and accepts that of Minister of the Interior, in tbe room of M. Beule. The Due Decarea, ambassador to London, succeeds as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Madrid, Nov. 26. [ A military plot for the surrender of , Carthagena has been discovered.