THE OUTLOOK.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11541, 30 March 1898, Page 5

THE OUTLOOK.

stock; exchange DEPRESSION.

SLOBD SAmSBTJETS DEPAETUEE.

AMMUNITION FOE THS) VOLUNTEEES. UoitedTresaAssociation—By RlectricTelOgciph— Copyright, SeceivedMareh 29,1(115 tun. LONDON. Marches. The Stock Exchanges generally are depressed in consequence of the serious international outlook, ®nd Consols have fallen 3-16fchs. Acting under medical advice. Lord Salisbury has started for seat in the south of France. Mr Curzon now attends the meetings*)! the Cabinet. Twenty million cartridges have been issued to the British volunteer forces. The Times, commenting on Lord Salisbury’s departure, says that he ought to surrender the portfolio' of Foreign Affairs. The paper favmocs the appointment of Mr A. J. Balfour as his successor. Received March-30,12,10 sun. March 29. ■ Mr Balfour promised the House of Commons to make a statement on the Eastern policy on Tuesday next. PAEIS, March 39. The French in Siam have purchased the Siam Free Press, a daily newspaper published at Bangkok. The journal now vehemently attacks sti© King of Siam and the British. Received March 29, 9,50 ajn, SYDNEY, Mabch 29, . In view of the unsettled condition of affairs in the East, the Admiralty authorities are largely increasing the stores of coal at the Thursday Island Naval Depot. It is officially stated that the local squadron is being kept ready for sea, and could be despatched within an hour’if necessary.