BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 8125, 23 March 1887, Page 4

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Br ELECTRIC TBLMSBSPH COPISIQBT.p [Eeutee’s Tkleqeams.j fEooaivftd March 22, at 3.10 p m.l MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL* LONDON, March 21. Consols remain at 101 f. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed’ stock Has further advanced 10s, and is now at 98. Colonial breadstuffs and tallow remain at the following quotations■ Adelaide wheat, ex store, 375; New Zealand, 33s to 37s 6d; Adelaide' flour, 265. Australian tallow, averagequality—Beef, 23s 6d; mutton, 28s, THE MAILS. The Australian mails from Melbourne, per s.s. Bengal, Feb. 11, were"delivered to-day. SAN PEANCISCO, Mabch 20. Arrived yesterday, at 8 a.m. — E.M.S. Alameda, from Auckland. [Keecived March 22. at 10.15 p.m.] THE IRISH QUESTION. LONDON, Mabch 21. In the House of Commons -thSs ; afternoon the Right Hon A. JBalfour, Secretary of State for Ireland, gave notice that to-morrow he - would introduce the Crimes Bill, and should move that it take precedence. Mr John Morley gave notice that he should oppose the precedence THE QUEEN’S REVIEW. In reply to a question, the Eight • Hon Lord George Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated thatthe Queen’s review at Portsmouth on July 21 would include importantevolutions to test the defence of British seaports. THE CONFERENCE. A circular has been issued by Sir Henry Holland to the at the Imperial Conference, announcing the programme to be carried out at the Conference, and inviting suggestions for further subjects fordiscussion. THE CONSERVATIVE POLICY. LONDON, Mabch 22. In the House of Commons last nightthe Right Hon A. J. Balfour moved that no facilities be given for the* greater stringency of the law in Ireland without security of the present excessive rents. It is probable thatthe debate on the motion will last aweek. JUBILEE REJOICINGS. A grand parade and march past of Volunteers will take place before theQueen at Buckingham Palace on July 22. [Special to Pbbss association.] rSeoeived March 22, at 12.30 p m.l LONDON. Mabch 21, The Executive of the Nihilists 1 detailed fifty of their number to execute the Czar. Sir Thomas Brassey intends to urge" Australia to found a Naval College and Royal Naval Artillery Volunteercorps. The Right Hon A. Balfour, Secretary for Ireland, will to-morrow introduce a Crimes Bill having many stringent provisions. . Mr Sandford Fleming, agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, will bring up at the Imperial' Conference the question of a Pacific cable. The Marseilles Council having' adjourned in order to commemorate the anniversary of the Commune, M.Goblet, French Premier, is awaiting, the Prefect’s report of the proceedings.[Eeceived March 23, at 2 p.m.] LONDON, Mabch 21. A suggestion to consider the question of a general disarmament of all the European Powers, in order torelieve the terrible strain which Europe is at present labouring under,, is meeting with much favour. It wasrecently urged that the Pope should call a congress on the subject. Turkey has now taken the matter upland her representatives in the various- y

European capitals are sounding the Powers with, the view of ascertaining whether the proposal would meet with their approval. The question of choosing an occupant for the throne of Bulgaria is apparently no nearer solution. • Eueaia still favours the candidacy -of the Prince of Mingrelia, but in accordance with her present policy of abstention from active interference she is not pressing his claims to the post. The Sobranje is prepared to re-elect Prince Alexander. , Shares in the Bank of South Australia have fallen one pound, in consequence of the withdrawal of £IOO,OOO from the reserve. Affairs in Afghanistan are not of a satisfactory nature. The hill tribes are restless and eager for revolt, and arising is generally expected. The , Indian authorities are keeping a close •watch and making military preparation for contingencies. [Raoeived Much 22, at 4.50 p,m.J Sir Henry Holland’s memo to the delegates to the Imperial Conference «njoins complete secrecy in reference to the proceedings. The Yictorian delegates hold a meeting on Wednesday. Mr Downer, the South Australian will confer with the members of the Marriage Reform Association on Wednesday.