LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Wairoa Bell, Volume V, Issue 164, 23 September 1892, Page 5

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Friday, noon, Capital Approves. The resolute upholding of law and order at Broken Hill, as shown by the arrest of the Dofencee Committee is applauded in London. Reduction in FreightThe P. and O, Company have reduced freight by rough measurement by fifteen shillings per ton. The Orient Company does not make the change and it is believed there is some slight friction between the two companies. More Borrowing. The New South Wales Government are making enquiries as to the prospects of placing a million pounds wortu of Treasury Bills on the market. The Brokers are irritated at having not unloaded last lot, and chances of success are poor. Tasmania is also waiting a chance to go on London market. South Australia and Queensland hope will abstain till next year. Lending financiers are opposing the issue ot further Government loans, but it i* possible that small dealers may float a small South Australian loan cheaply. City men advise Government that Colonie* should raise loans in Australia. Broken Hill Troubles. The evidence in the Conspiracy case largely refers to the threatened outrage on, and destruction of free labourers’ property. The trial of the Defence Committee haa been adjourned to Monday, the prisoners being granted bail. The Cholera. The number of deaths recorded in Hamburg on Wednesday was one hundred and ninety. Owing to the spread of cholera in Cracow, schools are closed and throughout the province the holding of fairs is prohibited. Suicide of Youth: A girl named Lousia Solomon, seventeen years of age, poisoned herself on Wednesday evening by taking strychnine at Gisborne, Costley Home Enquiry. An enquiry is now proceeding at th* Costley Home regarding the alleged illtreatment of patients by Mr and Mrs Moss, master and matron of the Home. Auckland Footballers to Wairoa. The Auckland footbail representatives proceed to Aratapu to-day to play Northern Wairoa. They are very confident of dingFire on Ship Timaru. The damage by fire on ship Timaru ia estimated not to exceed £SOO. The Market. The Gum market ia very unsettled with a decided fall in price of all qualities, principally owing to large production and accumulation of stocks in London. Consequent on depreciation of values in that market Ordinary gum sold ac a reduction of from £4 to £5 per ton in Auckland this week. Export cheese and butter are scarce and dear. ‘ Maize 2s fid off wharf, oats 2s Gd. Dairy butter 101, eggs who'esale 6d, Flax is in good demand but without ia» roast* in value*