HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8488, 12 February 1891, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press Association.—Electric Telegraph.—Ctpytight. THE CHILIAN REVOLT. Valparaiso, February 10. Three of the rebel cruisers have gone over to the President.

SIGNOR CRISP! Rome, February 11. Signor Crispi has refused a title, and has returned to his practice at the bar.

THE COLLISION" IN THE CHANNEL. London, February 10. The Admiralty Court has decided that the steamer Star of England was alone to blame for the collision which took place some time ago between her and the steamer Vesper.

GERMAN CONSOLS. Berlin, February 10. The German Government will issue 450,000,000 marks, three per cent, consols, at 84|.

AMERICAN INDIANS AS SOLDIERS. Washington, February 10. It is proposed to enlist 2000 Indians in the American army. *

THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF APIA. London, February 10. Great Britain, Germany, and the United States have agreed to the' appointment of Baron Hirsch, President of the Municipal Council at Apia,.

BROKEN HILL SHARES. London, February 10. The Stock Exchange has granted a quotation to privilege shares in the British Broken Hill Silver Mining Company.

THE R.M.S. RIMUTAKA. London, February 10. The R.M.s. Rimutaka left Plymouth for Wellington yesterday. The steamer was delayed by fog.

LONDON COMMERCIAL. Per New Zealand Loan amd Mercantile Agency Co. London, February 10. Wool.—Since the opening of the sales superior greasy merino has advanced per lb. Inferior greasy merino and greasy, market easier. Fine crossbred, market firmer ; other descriptions unchanged. Th« American and Continental demand is good, butthe home trade are purchasing sparingly. Up to date 142,000 bales have been sold. Wheat.—Stocks of New Zealand wheat) are light. Spot market, there is a good demand. New Zealand wheat has advanced 6d per 4961b landed since last report. New Zealand wheat, f.a.q., to arrive per iron ship, January-February b.1., is worth, c.i.f., 36.9 9d per 4801b.