THE SUEZ MAIL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 212, 22 February 1872, Page 5

THE SUEZ MAIL.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)

(Per Greville <& Co., Renter's Agents.)

Dunedin, Feb. 21.

•The branch steamer Rangitoto arrived at Adelaide on the i'3th, after a long passage.- She brings dates from London December 29th (telegraphic, January 23rd.) '. The wool trade remains steady. Transactions are not numerous. The next sales will take place on February 8 th. Probable arrivals, 70,000 bales. The arrivals to'date comprise : — Sydney, 825 —afloat, 13,568 ; Port Phillip, 1,609 - N afloat, 37.750 ; New Zealand, 946—afloat, 1,829. A considerable 'in importers charges for warehousing wool have been announced. Late rates have been maintained. Flax pVices continue firm. Common to superior, £24 to £34. -Preserved scarce ; and- is 4 little dearer, checking sales, .. '. ......u <».|J

rcaTEST • TELEGRAMS^

- .. *r> London, Jan. 22. The Prince of Wales is progressing favourably. " He, left his room for the first time on the Bth January. He is now able to walk.

The Attorney-General opened the defence in the Tichborne case on" the 15th January. lie stigmatised the claimant as an audacious conspirator, perjurer, imposor, forger, and jvillan. He said he had knowledge of circumstances showing the depth of the claimant's unexampled wickedness. He. declared the story regarding the wreck a tissue of absurdities, and also that numerous other statements were false. He contends claimant's own story and letters showed not Sir Roger Tichborne but Arthur Orton.

The Earl of Derby, in addressing a meeting of workmeu at Liverpool, criticised the present administration. He stated Monarchy was safe, but the House of Lords was capable of improvement. He declared that the programme of the Liberal party was exhausted, and that the. Conservatives predominate in the new questions before Parliament. Sir J. Pakington, in addressing a Conservative meeting at Rochdale, criticised the conduct of the present Government as sensational and extravagant.

The nine hours movement is progressing throughout the country.

Sir Charles Dilke announces a public demonstration for the 30th January. .

The first Indian mail which passed through the Mont Cenis tunnel reached Brindisi 24 hours earlier than the old route.

The Rev. Selby Watson, of Stock well, has been sentenced to death for murdering his .wife.

Prtissian soldiers continue to be assassinated at Luneville. Germany demanded that the assassins should be given up.

The Republicans invaded the Loyalists' meeting at Wellington Barracks, Knightsbridge. They expelled the chairman, smashed the platform, anpl retired singing the " Marseillaise." The police tardily dispersed the mob. Miss Christina Edmonds, the Brighton poisoner, was found guilty. She pleaded pregnancy, but a jury of matrons rejected the plea.

It is definitely announced that Parliament will be opened by the Queen personally. Mr. Horsman, M.P., addressing a meeting at Hislleard, said that political prospects are gloomy, and that the present Government are incompetent for English questions,

Paris, Jan. 20. Thiers and all the French Ministers resolved to resign their seats.

Notwithstanding opposition threats, Thiers adopted M. Sera's proposition to impose a tax on raw material, failing other resources.

Being strongly urged, Thiers reluctantly withdrew his resignation. Ministers still retain office.

AUSTRALIA.

A Bendigo mining manager has been committed for trial for manslaughter for allowing an unsafe rope to be used, whereby nine persons were killed.

The issue of the Sydney elections is, "Shall Victoria govern New South Wales or not ? "

Martin and Wilson (Ministers) were defeated by Parkes and Mackintosh. Great excitement prevails. The mail steamers now call at Glenelg.