EUROPEAN NEWS.
London, March 29. The first reinforcements disembarked at Natal on the sth, and remainder on the 10th. The relief of Ekowe will soon be attempted. There is no truth in the rumor of a Zulu overture for peace. The Bussulto raid has been repulsed. The French Government undertake the expenses of the transport of exhibits tc Sydney. Earl Cranbrook, in the House of Lords, said there was no news confirming the reported rupture of Afghan negotiations. The Queen has arrived in Italy. The Premier, in the House of Lords, said the enquiry into the depression of trade and agriculture was reaultleas. It is poasible an enquiry into the effects of the depreciation of silver will be necessary hereafter. [special.] London, March 29. Money rates firm j stock market, no noticeable alteration; bank shares depressed by Oriental Bank statement; debentures quiet; wool, medium qualities,
command best rates, the heaviest falls have been in superfine and inferior. The race for the Liverpool Grand National took place to-day. Liberator, 1 ; Jackal, 2 ; Martha, 3. Berry and Pearson were the guests of the Lord Mayor at a banquet in London on Saturday. In consequence of the treaty between China and Burmah, the British are leaving Mandalay.
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Grey River Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 3314, 1 April 1879, Page 2
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