CALOGRAMS.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3849, 30 April 1881, Page 2

CALOGRAMS.

[Reuteb's Special]

London, April 28. The Catholic Hierarchy in Ireland demand material alterations in the Irish Land Bill how before Parliament. They denounce the provisions of the measure generally, but particularly the clauses providing for grants to facilitate emigration.

In the House of Commons to-day, the Irish Land Bill was again under consideration, but the debate was further adjourned. Capetown, April 28. News has been received from the Transvaal to the effect that the relations between the Boers and the natives are of a rery unsatisfactory character, and it is feared that troubles will arise between them.

London, April 28.

i;ln the House of Commons to-day, Lord John Manners, on behalf of the Conservative party, gaye notice of motion declaring that a bill to be introduced by Mr Labouchere to enable Mr Bradlaugh to take the oath would only produce further confusion without arriving at a settlement of the question..

Consols have advanced to lOlf.

Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, per 4961b5, 495; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, per 2801bs, remains at 345; New Zealand wheat, ex ship, at 455.

The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £15,900,000.

Australian tallow, best-beef, per cwt., 34s ; best mutton. 3frsrS /'I

The bank rate of discount 3 has fallen from 3to 2| per cent, and market rate from 2£ to 2J per cent.

'■: London, April 26. Arrived: Tne ship Ned White, from Port Chalmers; left January 26th.

Pabis, April 28. -. It has transpired that the commander of the French troops in Tunis has received orders to march against the capital, and the force is therefore advancing with the utmost speed.