GENERAL NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 152, 22 October 1896, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

EUROPEAN ANI> FOREIGN"

Oct. 20,

The sharp advance in American grain is tin cause of great, excitement, and Co America and Europe have risen. Oct. 21. Lord Rosebery, speaking at Colchester, said the idea of surrendering Egypt and Cyprus might appease the suspicions of the Powers, but resembled the confidence trick of agitators and was no practical suggestion, lie said British policy was in a very critical situation. The .superior technical ed»cation provided in Germ.iny rendered that Power a dangerous rival, and Government inquiry into the matter was necessary. Wheat is quoted in New York at Ml cents per bushel. The Canadian market is also excited, and 98 per bushel id being obtained. The advance in the market is attributed to a shortage in the Russian crop and dronghts in India and the Argentine Republic. To-day being the anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar, Nelson's statue was gaily decorated. Among the wreaths placed on the monument was one from the Colonial Institute. The newspapers, in patriotic articles, demand that the navy should l>e increased. The Imperial Parliament meet on January 20th. Nearly a million of gold was withdrawn for America yesterday. The British Australian Trust and Loan Company have declared a dividend of Is .id per share. The statement that I'r Jaiiiieson and Captain Willoughby are to be released is denied. National Dank of New Zealand shares are at IJ ; Bank of New Zealand fonr per cent guaranteed *tock. 10-5 ;. New Zealand Agency Company fonr percent prior lien debentures, I>H§ ; At the tallow sales 217-» casks were offered, and 77-> sold- Mutton, tine, brought 22s 3d; medium, 7s Od. Beef, fine, 22s 6d. Mapkip, Oct. 20. General Weyler, in Cuba, attempted to detain an American vessel for refusing to surrender a passenger who was on board. The American Consul threatened that Havannah wonld be bombarded unless the vessel was permitted to sail, and ultimately she was allowed to leave. liKr.UN. Oct. 20. In a recent address, the Emperor declared that the present generation would not see the success of German colonies, and added that his enthusiasm over the matter was qui to exhausted. The Czar paid a return visit to the Emperor at Wiesbaden. The Emperor William visits the Czar in the summer. (' > . Oct 21. Lieutenant - c Lionel Baden Powell captured Wed/.as stronghold after two days' fighting. II is reported that Lord Grey, adBlinistrator of the British South Africa Company, retires from Rhodesia in February.