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Br EutcTEto Telxorakb — Cofyjhoht. (pkr press ahhociatiok). Rec«ir«d February 27, at noon. Madrid, February 26. King Alfonso, who was recently suffering from attacks of syncope, has had a very serious relapse.
London, February 26. The money market is steady. Three months' bills are quoted at 4£ per cent. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,300,000 quarters, and for the Continent 420,000. The American visible supply is estimated at 39,625,000 bushels. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's shares are quoted at L 3. The Socialists broke up the audience at Bishop Barry's lecture on " Christianity and Trade," in consequence of the remarks he levelled at Socialism. Receired February 27, »t 10.30 p.m.
London, February 27. Tallow—Best mutton, 25s 6d ; best beef, 245. The Chronicle urges Unionists to elect Sir J. F. Garrick, of Queensland, to the Imperial Parliament. The Telegraph states that the Crown agents will reland the balance of the New Zealand loan. The bank has reduced the rate for short loans onerhalf per cent, partly owing to the influx of New Zealand loan money.
Berlin, February 27. The date of the Labor Conference has been fixed for March 15. Washington, February 27. The death roll by the Pretcott catastrophe has reached 150.
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North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 6977, 28 February 1890, Page 2
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