TELEGRAPHIC

Evening Star, Issue 7412, 6 January 1888, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC

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[By I&bctric TiRiiBORAPH.— Copyright.] jJ?er Pjajtflii AasocufiON.l 8ltt ; Of ARLES DILKE. iv . ■''&:■ : LONDON, January 5. - ; t';;XllMolrel : Jftnu»«y 6,1888, at 2.10 {•■«»•) , Sir Charles Dilke denies that it is his intention to re-enter politics at present.

THE DEFENCE OF COALING STATIONS., , LONDON, January 5,

Mr E. Stanhope, speaking at Spilsby (Lincolnshire), deprecated, the publication of Lord Brassey's letter on British coaling stations and defences until such time as the report of the Commissioners who were inquiring into the stations already fortified was received, He considered it unnecessary to fortify Port Darwin.

THE PACIFIC ISLANDERS,

LONDON, January 5.

A Blue Book, just issued, shows that America is the chief obstacle to international prohibition of the sale of arms and alcohol to the Pacific Natives. THE MARKETS. LONDON, January 5. Tallow is quoted at 24s to 25s ; German beet sugars at 15s 9d. Hides are in demand at from 4Jd. Frozen meat is dull, with a slight decline.

RUSSIA AND GERMANY. ST. PETERSBURG, January 5, (Received. Januaiy 6,1888, at 1.50 p.m.)

The Russian Press express a friendly tone towards Germany, and it is considered that peace between the two countries has been secured.

A PEACEFUL PROSPECT. VIENNA, January 5,

The Emperor Francis Joseph telegraphs to Prince Frederick Wilhelm hoping that European affairs will soon be settled.

VICTORIAN LOAN DENIED. LONDON, January 5. It is announced that Victoria will no borrow again this year.

THE MEAT BOUNTIES. BUENOS AYRES, January 5.

The Argentine Republic have abolished export duties to the amount of two million dollars on wool and other produce.

INTERCOLONIAL.

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] [Per Press Association.]

COMMERCIAL. MELBOURNE, January 6. (Received January 6,1888, at 1.50 p.m.) Breadstuff's are steady. Wheat is quoted at 3s The flour market is unchanged. For feed grains there is fair sale, ranging from 2s to 2s 9d. Maize is at 3s 7d. ADELAIDE, January 6.

Wheat is quoted at 3s 2d. Flour is quiet, prices ranging from L 8 to L 9. Oats are at 2s lOd.

SYDNEY. January 6, (Eecoi ed January 0, 1888, at 2 45 p.m.)

Oats are at 2s to 2s 3d; maize, 4s. Butter is dull—factory-made, Gd to 7d per lb. New Zealand hams, lid to Is; bacon,

THE PACIFIC CABLE,

MELBOURNE, January 6,

In Home commercial circles it is considered that the construction of the Pacific cable is hopeless unless Imperially subsidised, but the promoters are sanguine of success. An Admiralty vessel will shortly be sent to make the necessary surveys.

THE EXHIBITION. MELBOURNE, January 6. An intercolonial cattle show is to be held as an adjunct to the Exhibition

THE PRINCE OF WALES. MELBOURNE, January 6. The Premier considers it undesirable to take any official action respecting the proposal to make a colonial present to the Prince of AVales on the occasion of his silver wedding.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[Per United Press Association.]

INVERCARGILL, January 6,

There has been a heavy rainfall during the last twenty-four hours, and it is reported that the township of Otautau is under water. The weather is now fine.