ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

Press, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5681, 3 December 1883, Page 2

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN.

By Elbctbic Thlb_baph—Copyright. [bkuteb's T__ESBA_B.] French Expedition in Tonquin. Spanish Hospitality and the its German Recognition. Disaffection in the Egyptian Army* Trial of Carey's Assassin. Railway Accident in France. French Reinforcements- forthe Congo. Xlore Steamers for the Sew Zealand Trade. IVext Speaker of the House of Commons. Illness of Prince Rtsmavch* Received December 2nd, 16.50 : a.m. LONDON, November 29. ' : The publisher of the Tyrone (Ireland) "Courier" has been arrestedforprinting and issuing placards proclaiming the views of the National League. Received December 2nd, 10.30 a.m. LONDON, November 30t The trial of O'Donnell for the murder of Carey, the informer, at Port Elizabeth,haa commenced at the Criminal Court. Received December 2nd; 10.30 a.m. PARIS, November 29. The Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, voted the sum of nine million francs-to cover the expenses-of ti__- French expedition to Tonquin. The Marquis Tseng, Chinese Ambassador,, who- has been in this city some days for the? purpose of carrying on negotiations with, the French Government, will shortly return to England.. Received December 2nd, 10.30-aan. PARIS, November 30 A serious accident occurred to-day on the railway line near Mbntfort, Brittany. Eighteen lives have been lost by the disaster, and fifteen passengers have been Buffering from serious injuries. The Government has- decided to send reinforcements to De- Braaaa, who is engaged in forming French trading stations in the Congo. Beeeived December 3rd, 1.30 aon. LONDON, November 29. The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bullion is -.13,000,000, being an. increase of jE3OOjOOO-during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities remains at 43 per cent. The Bank rate of discount is unchanged at 3 per cent, and the market rate at 2 per cent. Consols re-tain at lOlf. New Zealand securities remain as follows:—Five per Cent. 10-40 Loan, 105; Five per Cent., 1889 Loan, 104 j Four and a-Half per Cent. 1879-1904 Loan, lOlf j Four per Cent. Inscribed Stock, 100.. Australian hides are in less demand, and prices are _d lower. At to-day's wool sale 8300 bales were offered. The tone of the sale was firm. The total quantity offered since the opening of the present sales is 86,600 bales. The withdrawals amount to 70,000 balee, R-oeived December 3rd, 1.30 am. LONDON, November 80. Consols and New Zealand Securities remain at yesterday's quotations. The

total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 2,260,000 quarters, being an increase of 400^» 0 ,qu|jrtejs daring the week. Adel_dde 463 6d; New Zealand Jitto|||l£,6d t£43sF 6d. Australian tail has advance 4to 395, "and best i_g-2pn to 43a (sic). Cop**|-sydnejr Australian ljatii-i—.Best Bides 5 have deK clined fe • , x "'* "^ At to-day's! wool sale the catalogues comprised 18,300 bales. The market continues firm, with an active demand. Received December 2nd. 10.30 a.m. BERLIN, November 29. | It has transpired that Emperor *Villiam 1 has telegraphed to the_ King of Spain, thanking him for the cordial reception haccprded to the.Crown Prince of Germany* | and assuring him of his (the Emperor's) lifelong friendship. Received December 2nd, 10.30 a.m. CAIRO, November 30. Intelligence has been received here that of the large body of gendarmes recently despatched to Souakim one-half have deserted when only half way on their journey. The news caused some alarm for the safety of the people in Upper Egypt, who are menaced by the rebels. [SPECIAL TO PBKBB ASSOCIATION.] Beceived December Ist, 7.30 p.m. LONDON, November 29. Mr Archer, Agent-General for Queensland, hopes that the work of inscribing the Colonial Loan will be commenced about the middle of January. The New Zealand Shipping Company has ordered the building of two more steamers of larger size. The English Cabinet has offered to nominate the Right Hon. Geo. Joachim Goschen as Speaker of the House of Commons when the Right Hon. Sir Harry' Brand retires. The Emperor of Germany states that the relations between Germany and Russia are of a perfectly cordial nature. Received December 2nd, 10.12 a.m. LONDON, November 29. It is expected that the French Chamber of Deputies will approve of the amendments made by the Senate in the E ccc. divistes Bill, and that it will consequently become law. The Agents-General have been bringing additional pressure to bear on Lord Derby in endeavor to enlist the approval of the Government to the annexation scheme. Attention having been called to the fact the dates of the South Kensington and Adelaide Exhibitions will clash. H.B.H. the Prince of Wales has replied that the arrangements for the former having been settled, he is now unable to make any . alterations in regard to them. The Bank of South Australia has determined to apply to Parliament to extend its ' Charter to all Australasia. LONDON, November 30. The "Times" advises that the surrender of Mossowah should be offered to Abyssinia on condition of that power checking El Mahdi's career in the Soudan. Prince Bismarck is seriously ill with jaundice.