HOME AND FOREIGN.

Bruce Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 1206, 25 May 1880, Page 1

HOME AND FOREIGN.

. ;: (By Cable.) ■ • (Keuter's Special.) .■, _; London, May 20. A meeting of the Conservative party was held to r -<Jayy at which Earl Beaconsfield made a speech," His liordship referred to tJbio rpo«J*> °f the elections, and said he 1 could only attribute the defeat of the Conservatives to a desire felt by the electors for a change in the Ministry. He stated that he would retain the leadership of his party, and advocated dignified opposition to the Liberals and the formation of a proper local Conservative organization throughout the country. Earl Carnarvon, who resigned his position in the late Ministry in IS7S in consequence of its Eastern policy, was present at the meeting. Three per cent, consols, 99.!,. Wheat, per 49(> lb, ex warehouse, 52s ; 5 per cent. New Zealand lean, 1880, 106 ; 4\ New Zealand loan, 1879 to 1904, 95.1-. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £15.250,000. At the wool sales to-day 8300 bales were offered, making a total of 244,000 bales catalogued tince the opening. The tone of the sale was rather firm. Ten thousand bales have been withdrawn since the opening. The 1\ and O. Steam Navigation Company pays a 2 per cent dividend for the half-year. May 21. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,910,000 quarters. Most Australian mutton tallow ?s worth 3(is. Leather is quoted at 12d. At the wool sales to-day, 10,900 bales were catalogued. There was a better demand for medium to common qualities, but others wero negl' ctcd. P.ekt.ih, May 21. A Ministcri.il bill has been introduced ito the Lower House of the German Parliament for the revision of the May laws. The changes proposed will provide for a large concession to the Catholics in Germany, and will meet the £ views of the Vatican. Calcutta, May 22. The Viceroy, in accordance with the views of the l/'icral party, has been oiiici-.lly instructed to close the campaign in Afghanistan with the least possible delay. It is, however, considered doubtful when the war will close, owing to the hostile tribes still continuing lighting desultorily, although not of a very seiious nature. Capetown, May 22. It is oilicially announced that Sir Birtle Frere has consented to remaiu Governor and High Commissioner of Caye Colony, it being understood for the express purpose of assisting the proposed confederation.