THE LATEST,

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 1, Issue 57, 5 February 1880, Page 2

THE LATEST,

LATEST FROM EUROPE. (Reuter's.) London, Fob. 2. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,900,000 quarters. Total stock of tallow in London on Ist. inst.', 10,000 casks. The steamer Strathloven, from Sydney and Melbourne, has arrived. Her cargo of meat is in good condition. Rome, Fob. 2. Italy will be well represented at the Melbourne International Exhibition. 900 Italian exhibits are going forward. St. Petersburg, Feb. 2. A number of Russian students have issued a proclamation to the effect that they will struggle even to death against Government. New York, Fob. 2. The American press generally condemns the views of Mr. Parnell as expressed in his recent speeches. Washington, Feb. 2 There will be a special sitting of Congress shortly, lo enable Mr. Parnell to deliver a speech to the members on the subject of the Irish Land Question. London, Feb. 2. Arrived —ships Loch Lomond, from Melbourne; Moravian, from Sydney; and Colligrow, from Adelaide ; Pareora. from Wellington, Oct. 29th. ; Chaudiere, from Wellington, Oct. 14. AUSTRALIAN. {Reuter's). Sydney, Feb. 3. The Banks here have reduced the interest on deposits for three, six, and twelve months, to 3,4, and 5 per cent, respectively.