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New Zealand Mail, Issue 662, 31 October 1884, Page 12

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BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. COPYRIGHT. (reuteb’s TELEGRAMS.) THE ANGLO RUSSIAN" COMMISSION. London, October 28. News bas been received • that the members of the Anglo-Russian Commission, appointed to settle the demarcation of the northern frontier of Afghanistan, have crossed" the river Helmund info that country, and were met by a large body of Afghans, who are now acting as an escort. THE ATJSTRO-HUNGARIAN . DIET. Vienna, October 28. The Austro-Hungarian delegations were opened to-day. The Emperor Francis Joseph, in his speech on the occasion, said there was every reason to expect a long period of European peace. Berlin, October 2S. Sir E. B. Malet, the newly appointed British Ambassador, has arrived here, and to-day bad a cordial interview with Prince Bismarck. Melbourne, October 29, Owing to a slight accident to her machinery, the departure of the Ringarooma for the Bluff has been postponed until Saturday. Melbourne, October 29. Mentmore has been scratched for the Melbourne Cup. ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS. Adelaide, October 29. Arrived, this morning—Steamship Orient, with the inward Suez mails, dated London, September 16. The English cricketers are among the passengers, and were cordially received on the arrival of the steamer. MONETARY and COMMERCIAL. London, October 2S.

Consols remain at 10 Of. New Zealand securities are quoted to-day as follows: — : 5 per cent. 10-40 loan, 104£ ; 5 per cent. ISS9 loan, 1054 ; 4A per cent. 15791901 loan, 101|- ; 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 104|-.

Adelaide wheat,ex store, is unchanged at 365, and New Zealand ditto at 3 Is to 345. Off coast cargoes of New Zealand wheat are quoted at 32s 6d. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 255. Australian tallow—Average quality, beef, 345; mutton, 34s 6d. Cairo, October 28. Telegrams have been received here

announcing that General Lord "Wolseley and the headquarter’s staff have arrived at Sarras, and are about to proceed to Ambukol. BRITISH MEDIATION. London, October 29. In its issue . this morning, the Daily Telegraph states, “on the best authority,” that the British Government have offered to mediate between Prance and China, with a view of arriving at a settlement of affairs in the East. A NEW PROYINCE IN THE SOTJDAN. It is currently reported here that Lord Wolseley has been empowered to appoint the Mudir of Dongola temporary governor of a new province which is to be created in the Soudan. The gunboat Polumah, which has been built for the Queensland Government, will sail for Brisbane forthwith. (special to united press association.) London, October 28. The Adelaide Mortgage Company intend doubling their capital, and will issue 25,000 shares at first, thus enabling them to borrow £200,000 additional. THE COLONIAL ACTORAUTHOR. Mr George Darrell commenced a season in London, producing “ Sunny South,” a drama written by himself. The Press generally sp'eaks in favorable terms of the piece. COLONIAL AWARDS. The following colonial awards have been made at the Health Exhibition : —The Australian Wine Company, a silver medal; Sydney Meat Preserving Company, a silver medal ; and the Committee of Importers who exhibited frozen meat, a diploma of honor. REPORTED EALL OE KHARTOUM. London, October 29. Persistent reports have been received stating that Khartoum had fallen, but they lack official confirmation. The German elections are favorable to the Tories. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.) (Received October 30, 12.30 p.m.) Berlin; October 30. In the elections of deputies to the Reichstag, which have just concluded, the Liberals have lost while the Socialists have gained ground. London, October 30. The reports current, that Lord Wolseley has been empowered to appoint the Mudir of Dongola as temporary Governor of a new province in the Soudan, is authoritatively denied. (Received October 30, 2.40 p.m.) Melbourne, October 30. Asmodeus, in the Leader, tips Bargo, Gratitude, and David or Rufus for the Derby, and Hill Top, The Plunger, and Off Color or Yergy for the Cup. Lancereost tips for the Derby : Gratitude, Bargo, and Seahorse ; and for the Cup: Guesswork, Commotion, and Seahorse. (Received October 30, 3 p.m.) Melbourne, October 30. Augur, in the Australasian, gives the following tips : —Derby : Bargo, Gratitude, or Lord Exeter ; Cup : Off Color or Yergy. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received October 30, 11.45 a.m.) London, October 29. It has been decided that the bills accepted from the Oriental Bank at Mauritius before the stoppage of payment by the bank was known there will be paid in full. The A gents-General are urging Lord Derby to press the Erench Government for the exclusion of recidivistes from New Caledonia,