LATEST ENGLISH NEWS. London, July 19.
The English troops burned the city of Ehnina, which was held by friends of the Ashant»es. There was no disturbance on the Boyne anniversary. Lord Mayor Waterlow has been created a baronet. A testimonial of great value has been presented by the Nonconformists to Mr Miall, M P. The Queen promises to encourage friendly arbitration, and the adoption of international rules whenever opportunities are presented. The City of Washington steamer was wrecked near Halifax. The captain's certificate has been suspended for one year. I The prorogation of Parliament takes place in the first week in August. The Khan of Khiva submits himself to Kussian. vassalage. The Russian General reinstated the line. A new Government was appointed. Slavery is abolished in Khna. France has prolonged the commercial treaties with England and Belgium for three years, and then adopts a single commercial treaty with all Foreign Pow ers. The French Government have resolved to send Eochefort to New Caledonia. He will leave France about the end of the present month. The Carhsts have been dispersed by the Republicans. The latter took one thousand prisoners, who are to be tried for treason. Don Carlos has entered Spain v. ith 10,000 men, and ismarching on Bilboa. The French Government have suspended a Lyons journal. Press prosecutions are angrily debated in the Assembly. Fresh Bhocks of earthquake have been felt in Italy. Commercial. — The wool sales opened ou the 10th with200,000 bales arrived. 6,500 were offered. The attendance of home and foreign buyers was good , and the bidding was spirited throughout. Crossbreds showed a decline of a, penny at the opening, since last sale, but improved. At the close of the sales there was an advance of a penny for average, and for superior combings twopenca to threepence. It is proposed to establish works in New Zealand for manufacturing company's fabrics. New Zealand debenture loan, £200,000 at 4 per cent , wa-> a failure owing to fixing the minimum at 105. Tallow dull. Oil : Sperm, Is 7d ; petroleum, Is 2d. Leather : Best sides, Is to Is Id ; heavy ox hides, 6£d ; light, ditto. Pig iron, 108^ ; copper, £90 ; Australian tin ore, £60.
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Waikato Times, Volume IV, Issue 191, 31 July 1873, Page 2
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