CABLEGRAMS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 4131, 28 September 1883, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

[SPECIAL TO I'HKKS ASSOCIATION.]

(Received September 28th—1.15 p.m.)

Archbishop Vn.ughan'B Successor,

It is reported that Prior Vaughan will succeed his brother asKoman Catholic Archbishop of Sydnej'i

I.ONfiOK, September 27

Reduction of Banli Interest,

The Bank of England to-day reduced tho ■ate of discount to 3 pur cent.

Melbourne Municipal Loan,

Tenders are invited to-day for £200,000 of Melbourne municipal debentures. Tho minimum in fixed at par, and the' rate of interest to be allowed in 4 J per cent.

Sovoro Gale in Iroland,

London, September 28,

A severe gale has passed over the County of Limerick', and some considerable damage has been done, the Town Hall being lowered to the ground. Foynes Terminus has also sustained serious injury.

Archibald Forbes on the Colonies.

Mr Archibald Forbes lms published an essay on the social characteristics of the inhabitants of the Australasian colonies.

Tho War in Tonquin,

The latest news from China is to the effect that the "Black Flags" intend to march oil Saigo/l.

[niiUTUK'a TELtOEAMS.]

Expoctod frurty Riots in Iroland.—

Aggrossivo CWan&omon.

London, September 27

Ulster Orangemen are massing in large numbers at Dungannon, County Tyrone, with tho avowed intention of preventing tho meetings which tho followers of Mr Parnell propose to hold there. It is feared that collisions will take place between the two factions, and d strong force of military has been quartered in the town in case a riot should occur.

Tho King of Spain's Tour,

I'aki.s, September 27.

Much indignation is expressed at the approaching visit to this city of King Alfonso, of Spain, His Majesty having, during his stay at the German Court, accepted the colonelcy of a Uhlnn regiment. This act is popularly regarded as a strong evidence of King Alfonso's antipathy to the French nation.

AUSTRALIAN,

(lieceived September 28—1.20 p.m.)

Government Defeat In South Australia

Adelaide, this day,

In Jtho Legislative Assembly last night, Governmeut were defeated on the proposed taxation scheme by 18 to 13 votes. The House stands adjourned to Thursday next. The Treasurer answered that the quarter's receipts were found to be £50,000 below 'the estimates, and ho expected it would be necessary to modify tho taxation proj>osals. It is probable that Government will seek a dissolution of Parliament.