SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XVI, Issue 5634, 6 December 1879, Page 5

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

[BYJCABLE.] NEW ZEALAND LOAN. [prom our own correspondents.] London, December 4. Tjie New Zealand loau lias been issued for £5,000,000 at five per cent. The minimum is 971. GERMANY AND HOLLAND London, December 4. The Pall Mall Gazette hints that eventually Germany will acquire Holland. THE STATE OP TURKEY. v 'll- ~ " r —BLondon. December 4. The Times says unless the Porte do justice to the people of Turkey, the country will fall into hands capable of exercising the power. The Pall Mall Gazette says utter confusion exists at Stamboul. There is no chance of recovery, and the action of the Western Powers is necessary. Arrived : Rialto, from Lyttelton, on the 10th of August. ATTEMPT TO EXPLODE A MINE UNDER THE PALACE. NIHILISM IN RUSSIA. London, December 4. An attempt to explode by electricity a mine under the palace of the Czar failed, and the Czar now Btates that he will not shrink from the most extreme measures to extinguish Nihilism. PROSPECTS OF PEACE. London, December 4. The peace party are gaining ground in Europe. A meeting is being held of delegates of various countries. FRANCE. London, December 4. In France, the extreme Left are trying to force Radical measures on the Government. M. Waddington threatens to resign unless the Chambers pass a voto of confidence. CANADIAN MINISTER IN LONDON. London, December 4. Sir Alexander Gait is appointed Canadian Minister in London. HEALTH OF HER MAJESTY. London, December 4. The Queen has been advised that perfect quiet for some weeks is necessary. The Queen is at Windsor, suffering from severe cold and sore throat caught in Scotland. The journey increased the malady. THE ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR. [kkliter's telegram.] St. Peteusrurg, December 3. An unsuccessful attempt has been made on the life of the Emperor of Russia, who arrived at Moscow yesterday. The train following with baggage was blown up, and seven carriages completely destroyed. Fortunately, nobody was injured. The perpetrators are unknown, but the outrage is undoubtedly the work of Nilnlists. The Emperor, in reply to a deputation presenting a congratulatory address, thanked God for his escape, and appealed to his subjects for aid in exterminating sedition. The carriages which exploded were not railway cars, but ordinary bau'gage carriages following the Emperor in the streets of Moscow. COMMERCIAL. London, December 3. Three per cent, consuls are 97 The total reserve in nGtes and bullion in the Bank of England is £15,135,000.

WOOL MARKET. London, December 4. The total wool sales are 115,000 bales. The tone of the market is steady. The withdrawals are 400 bales. COLONIAL NEWS. [from our own- correspondent.] Melbourne, December 5. A China telegram states that the season has ended for Colonial shipment of tea. The crop is 1,750,0001b5. short as compared with last season. Thirty per cent, advance on freights from England is advised. The Victorian Government is consulting ten leading barristers as to whether forty-three constitute an absolute majority in the House. It isunderstoocl that Mr. Higginbotham expressed a favourable opinion. Messrs. Grant and Foster, who are deputed on a visit to New Zealand by 5000 Lincolnshire farmers desirous of emigating, have arrived here by the Norfolk. All possess capital. The Rev. Mr. Berry, whose lectures induccd the above to come out, is also a passenger. The legal point of the Reform Bill is referred to the Queen's councillors, with Mr. Higginbotham as Bar leader. Brisbane, December 5. A destructive lire occurred in a hotel, and six shops were completely destroyed. BERRY'S REFORM BILL LOST. Melbourne, December 5. I Mr. Berry failed to obtain the necessary statutary majority for the Reform Bill, which is therefore lost. Three oppositionists were unable to vote. There was almost a free figlit in the Assembly, the Government having captured a member who had promised to vote with the Opposition. THE REFORM BILL. [REOTEH'S TELEGRAMS.] Melbourne, December 5. A lengthy discussion took place in the Assembly on the third reading of the Reform Bill. Mr. Morris moved an amendment extending the franchise to the Council. The amendment was lost by a majority of four. The House divided on the third reading at 3 o'clock this morning ; 43 were in favour and 38 against. The bill was lost in consequenco of there not being an absolute majority of the House. In consequence of a vacancy in the Legislative Assembly, cv.isod by a bankruptcy, the Government consider the statutory majority obtainable. The question will be decided on Tuesday next. THE EDUCATION BILL. Sydney, December 5. This day tiie soeond reading of the Education Bill was carried in the Assembly by a majority of 40. THE WOOL SHOW. Sydney, December 5. Four hundred and ten entries have been received for the wool show at the International Exhibition; twelve from New Zealand. HARVEST PROSPECTS. A del aidi :, December 5. Freight is advancing. The harvest is everywhere beyond anticipation. * Tho north is yielding 13 bushels per acre. COMMERCIAL. Sydney, December 5. Henncssy's brandy, case, 43s Od to 45s ; ditto, bulk (quarters), 9s Od. Kerosene, Devoe's, Is 10.1 per gallon. Patna rice, £22 per ton. Now Zealand wheat. 0s per bushel. New Zealand oats, 2s 2d to 2s 3d per 401bs._ Maize, 2s 4d per GOlbs. Sugar. Company's No. 1, pieces, .£'4o. Adelaide, December D. Adelaide wheat, 4s 4d per bushel ; Adelaide llour, £11 15s to £12 5s j)er ton. • —