LATE CABLE NEWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 915, 13 September 1889, Page 17

LATE CABLE NEWS.

tiy Eleocric Telegraph.—Copyright,

(per press association.) London, September 10. The World states that Rubens’ picture “ Adoration of the Maji,” has been discovered in a on the estate of Sir Frederick Weld. A cargo of wheat by the barque Earlacourt, from Timaru, has been sold at 32s Gd. London, September 11New Zealand frozen mutton is neglected, the present quotation is s|d. Tiie man Pearce, who is slated to have fallen heir to the sum of L 1,400,000 in -Sydney, has b en discovered at Kettering, in Northamptonshire, and proved his identity. He sails lor Australia at mice. Athens, September 10. The political situation in Ciete is improving. Calcutta, Septembtr 10. Sir George Whi'e, commander in Burmahj declares that British authority is now firmly established, and the country is advancing in prosperity. Paris, September 11. The Exhibition ciOseß at the end of October. Sydney, September 11. The farewell banquet to Admiral Fairfax Inst night was a brilliant success. In reference to the defences of the colonies, Admiral Fairfax said those of Victoria were the most complete. New Zealand had accomplished much, and what had been done was done well. New South Walep, he thought, was behindhand with her defence?, while Queensland had done little or nothing. lie paid a high tribute of praise to the naval and rnili tary forces. In wishing them farewell, the Admiral expressed regret at his departure from Australia. In the House’ of Assembly last night, the Bill to abolish flogging was rejected A tender has accepted for raising the steamer Centennial. VVlieat, chick feed, 3a 5d ; New Zealand milling, 3a 10a to 4s 2d. There is very little hut New Zealand wheat in the market. Californian, Gd to 48 7d ; Adelaide, 0/3, 2d Flour, stone-mad; o - L9 f i|s,s (a IHQ ; rollermadje, LIQ IQs to LI l sa. Qp.tp,, feeding, 2s 9d to 3s Id ; seed, 3s 2d to 3s 3d ; maize, 3g to 3b 2d ; bailey, Cape, 2s SJ, nominal. Bran, 9d ; pollard, Sid ; blue Prussian peas, 4s 3d to 4s 4d ; New Zealand cut, L 5 15s.

Oats —New L4. Circular Heads, Ls* Q-nipns, Victorian, LQ t % j L3^) A aeparatas’ made, ,9d to. I,a cheese, New Haitiand, Gd to < bAcbn.,, New Zealand, to 9d ; j ha J ms, Is, The inquest on the cook of the Centennial, who was drowned when the vessel sank, has lasted eight days, the result being a verdict of manslaughter against L.essing, who was committed fo.r trip,], to take’ place oji, October 28. He has been allowed op.t on bail. Arrived H.M.S. Calliope, from New Hebrides. A deputation waited on Admiral ment of a, branch of the Royal Naval Reserve in, Sydney, It was stated that there a,ijo Qiea in the colonies wLaa,?e wiliia§ to join. The Admiral promised to bring the matter under the notice of the Admiralty.

Melbourne, September 11.

The wheat market is easier; prime quality, os sd. Oats, firm; New Zealand, 4s Id. Maize, 4s; barley, New Zealand, inferior, ss; bran, Is 2d ; pollard, Is 2fd ; peas, 4s lid. In the House of Assembly, the tariff alterations are under consideration. The increased duty on b&sley aud oats has been agree*! to,

AdelaTjUU, ~ epteaiber 11. LIG 10s to LlO 15s ; roller-made, Lll 10s to LII 15s. Oats, New Zealand, 4s 3d ; barley, malting, 4s 6d to 4s 9d ; bran, 8d to S.jd ; pollard, lid to 11 AH.

Brisbane, September 11. The first shipment of Queensland coal was sent to New Zealand yesterday. It is expected that if the experiment is successful the colliers will afford a good opportuuily of obtaining direct supplies of New Zealand produce.

1 he New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) have received the foliowing telegrams from their London office, dated 10th inst.: — Frozen meat. —Mutton —There is little demand. Canterbury is worth and Wellington 4-g-d per lb. Beef— Market firm. Forequarters are worth and hindquarters per lb.