ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.

Waikato Times, Volume XIII, Issue 1074, 13 May 1879, Page 2

ENGLISH CABLEGRAMS.

[reuter's special cablegbams. I LONDON, May 8. New Zealand five per cents are selling at 104. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, m reply to a question, said that Legislative measures were not contemplated at present to settle whether a Member of Parliament could be a salaried member of a colonial Parliament, and promised to confer with the Attorney-General. The TJnder-Secretary for War, m reply ta a question, said he had a telegram for Lord Chelmsf ord, asking for further reinforcements. He awaitad further advices before steps were/ taken. The Qusen has visited the South Kensington Museum, and lends valuable works of art to the membors of the Koyal Academy. LONDON, May 9. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, m replying to a question, snid the ' Daily News' summary of the 55ulu iiews, m disptiting as incorrect several facts, abstained from the details m the despatch, Avhich would be published as soon as possible. He also promised to confer with the law officers, as to the expediency of altering the law so as to enable members of Parliament to act as Agents-General. CALCUTTA, May 3. Yakoob Khan has arrived at the British camp. He announced his arrival to the j Viceroy with expressions of his desire to ■ establish friendly relations with the Indian Government.