Lord Derby and South Sea Annexation.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4115, 14 September 1883, Page 2

Lord Derby and South Sea Annexation.

London, September 13. Lord Derby's answer to the memorandum from the Agents-General on the subject of Pacific annexation is generally regarded as being unsatisfactory. It merely repeats the vague assurances formerly given.

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(Received September 14—1.25 p.m.) Reduction of Discount. London, September 13. The Bunk of England to-day reduced the rate of discount to 3i per cent. A Missing Barquo from New Zealand. The barque Kilmeny, which left Wellington on the Gth May last for Newcastle, has been posted at Lloyd's as missing. Serious Riots In Austria. Vienna, Soptember 13. The Communist agitation in Croatia is increasing daily. A serious disturbance took place to-day at Jarobpvitz, when the troops fired upon tho rioters and killed 15, besides wounding many others. Tho Zulu Troubles—Boers Joining Cetewayo. Cape Town, September 12. A considerable number of Boers aro joining Cetewayo, and it i* expected the King will shortly take the field against the rebel Zulus. Berlin, September 12. The statement recently current here that Hon- Deßiaiielt^ formerly Imperial German Ambassador to China, would shortly return to Pekin, is now denied. Paris, September 12. Tho remains of the lato Admiral Pierre are to be interred at the public expense. London, September 12. Tho catalogue at to-day's wool sale comprised 13,200 bales. A good demand was experienced for tho various lots offered. New Yohk, September 12. The "Agricultural Bureau's" monthly report estimates the American wheat crop this year at 12 por cent, below last year's yield. Market Report. London, September 11. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's market report.dated London, 11th Soptember, is aa follows :—Wool: Market unchanged. Up to date, 175,000 bales have been sold, 79,000 taken for export. Wheat: Market quiet. Adelaide Is worth 47s Gd per 49Glbs ; New Zealand, 44s ; Now Zealand (f.a.g.) Is worth (c.i.f.) off coast, 41s per 4Solbs. Weather unsettled. Tallow: Market quiot. Mutton is worth 42s Gel; beof, 41sperewt. Leathor: Market ■ quiet. Best sides, ll£d per lb. New Zealand hemp : Market quiet. Fino worth £28 por ton. I