CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3485, 25 February 1880, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

(Rbuteb's Special to Press Agenc*).

London, February 24. The Obstructionists in the Imperial Parliament,

XTorthcote proposes to punish them.

The Means to bo Used.

A Dissolution Imminent, In the House of Commons yesterday,

Sir Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer) gave a notice of motion having for its object the puuishment of members that systematically obstruct the business of the House. The motion proposes that members guilty of obstruction shall be temporarily suspended from the privilege of sitting m Parliament. The Standard to-day, alluding to Sir Stafford Northcote's motion hints that the Government will dissolve Parliament unless the obstruction ,can be overcome. London, February 23. Adelaide wheat has further advanced, and to-day was quoted at 59s 6d per 4961b», ex warehouse; Total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,830,000 quarters. Australian tallow is declining. Best beef was to-day worth 455, best mutton 37s per cwt. Kome, February 23. Italy and the Melbourne Exhibition-

The Italian Govern (rent hate resolved to send an official representative to the Melbourne International Exhibition, and will take other steps for tbe due representation of the country. Afghan Chiefs and the British. lokdon, February 23. In consequence of the snow melting, the preparations on the part of the British for a vigorous spring campaign, and the probability of a Turkoman invasion, the Afghan chiefs manifest a desire to submit to the Government. Hostile Tribes negotiating Terms.

General Roberts received a visit from the representatives of hostile tribes, and is negotiating terms npon which they will surrender. Belief for Ireland.