SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6758, 16 July 1883, Page 5

SPECIAL TELEGRAMS.

ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. —COPVKJCHT.J [reuter.] [Received July is, 12.20 a.m.] THE FIGHTING IN ZULULAND. DEFEAT OF CETEWASTO. Cape Town, July 14. Since the recent engagement between Ceiewayo and Oham, in ■which the followers of the latter were defeated, Oham himself being captured, further fighting has taken place, resulting in the defeat of the followers of Cetewayo. THE CHOLERA IN EGYPT. Alexandria, July 14. The mortality from the cholera is now generally decreasing. The epidemic, however, continues to spread, and cases have appeared at Talka, Belka, and Chobar. THE ANNEXATION QUESTION. London, July 13. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Gladstone, replying to a question, stated that any further despatches that might be received from the colonies on the subject of New Guinea 'would receive due consideration at the hands of the Government. A special to the Press Association says : —Mr. Murray Smith, the AgentGeneral for Victoria, has communicated to Lord Derby, the Secretary for the Colonies, the address passed by both Houses of the Victorian Parliament on the D.nnexation question, and has urged compliance with the wishes of the colonies. THE OPPOSITION AND THE CANAL PROPOSALS. London, July 13, Sir Stafford Northcote has given notice of his intention to oppose the agreement with Count Lesseps for the construction of a second Suez Canal when the vote to provide the necessary capital comes on for consideration in the House of Commons. [Received Jnly 15,10.30 a.m.) LONDON MARKETS. London, July 13. Consols have risen 1, and are again quoted at par. New Zealand securities remain at last quotations. Colonial breadstuff's continue dull. Adelaide flour has declined Is, and today is quoted at 32s per 280!b5., ex store. Adelaide wheat remains at 465, and New Zealand at 42s to 45s per 4961b5., ex store. Australian tallow has further declined 6d to Is per cwt. Best beef is now quoted at 40s Gd, and best mutton at 41s Gd. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,710,000 quarters, a reduction of 60,000 quarters during the week. Best Sydney sun-dried copra has declined 10s per ton, and is now quoted at £19 10s. Best Australian leather is quoted at 10Jd. July 14. The market rate of discount has advanced to 3f, and is now J below the bank rate.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.J London, July 13. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LOAN. It is rumoured that a large South Australian loan will shortly be placed in the market.