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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3509, 24 March 1880, Page 2

(Beutbb's Speciai to Association.)

London, March 20. Consols have advanced and are now quoted at 98^.,. . , Adelaide wheat, 50s; New Zealand wheat, 47s 9d ; market quiet. Australian Tallow : Best beef, 35s to 36s ; best mutton, 375. The St. Leonards from Wellington has arrived. London, March 20. The 4| per cent. New Zealand loan ia quoted at 96. Washington, March 20. America and the Chinese Question. The Committee which was appointed by Congress to enquire into the question of Chinese Immigration has issued its report. The complete exclusion of Chinese from thetlnited States is strongly recommended by the Committee. London, March 22. An English, journal on Victoria. The Morning Post in a leading article in 'to-day's issue on the subject of the general election and the change of ministry in Victoria, congratulates the colony on the result of the former and treats the advent of Mr Service as a prelude i o a return of prosperity in Victoria. Calcutta, March 22. The -wax in Af^naniston. The latest news from Afghanistan state that the chiefs at Ghuznee, have offered to submit to the British commander, and are willing to negotiate for peace. London, March 22. Mr Parnell, the Irish agitator, has reached Queenstown, Ireland, from America. London, March 23. Indian Affairs.