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New Zealand Mail, Issue 741, 14 May 1886, Page 16

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By Electric Telegraph—Copyright-, (special to united press association.) London, May 11. The Adelaide fruits have been, awarded a silver medal by the- Horticultural Society, England. Mr Walling and Sir Arthur Blyth have been selected as British, delegates to the Protection of Cables Conference at Paris. Sir Arthur Blyth has not accepted the position. The Earl of Granville is seeking to maintain the status quo of the New Hebrides until the objections of the colonies have been modified. The terms of the Anglo-Spanish wine treaty will also apply to colonial wines, and they will some into operation in July next, and remain iu force for six years. The work of delimiting the Afghan, frontier has been resumed. The French loan of forty caillioia pounds has been successfully floated. The Times publishes a rumor today to the effect that the Government intend to extend the Arms Act to Ulster as a precautionary measure. London, May 12. Apples from Castlemaine have been awarded the Horticultural Society's medal. The South Australian loan is quoted at 1 per cent premium. The Russian Charge d’Affaires ia preparing to leave Athens. (REUTER’S telegrams.) Athens, May 10. His Majesty the King has accepted

the resignation of M. Delyannis and his comrades. M. Tricoupis, was invited to form a Ministry, but declined to undertake the task. Athens, May 12. His Majesty the King has sent for M. Lapoulos, and charged him with the formation ot a Cabinet. M. Lapoulos is now endeavoring to form a Ministry favorable to the peaceful settlement of the present difficulty regarding the demobilisation of the Greek reserves. It is considered probable that the disarming of the troops will shortly'take place. Advices from Zea announce that six British cruisers have arrived off that town. London, May 11. The market rate of discount has been reduced to 2f per cent. London, May 12. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Executive President of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition, has invited the various Executive Commissioners to dinner on the Queen’s birthday. Hew Yoee, May 12. The labor riots in the United States have subsided, and affairs have resumed their normal quietness. The eight hours movement has not met with general support, and is in a condition of collapse. Sydney, May 13. Sir Henry Parkes’ motion of want of confidence in the Treasurer’s Budget, proposals came on lor discussion in the Legislative Assembly last night, and was ultimately rejected by 66 votes to 22, although most of the speeches of the evening indicated disapproval of the main portions of the Budget.