NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 7778, 10 May 1886, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

By Electric Teleobaph.— CopvßiaHT. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PBESB ASSOCIATION.) (Received May 9, 6.15 p.m.) London, May 8. The New Zealand Midland Railway Company are alloting shares. Few companies are tendering for the conveyance of the Australian mails undol* tho Federal sChorUe. Gefmany is indignant at the attitude of Riissia and France towards Greece. The anxiety in consequence of the attitude of the Loyalists in Ulster is increasing. The Marquis of Hartington has been assured of a following of 80, and Mr Chamberlain of 15, in opposition to Mr Gladstone’s Irish proposals. Wheat matket.—Wheat is firmer. English is Is dearer* but foreign and colonial prices are unchanged. Importations, are smAll, and for one shipment just arrived 36s is asked. 34s 6d is asked for parcels on passage. The weather is very warm. A serious split has taken place between the leaders of the Salvation Army.

THE LATEST. BLOCKADE OF GREEK PORTS. (BEUtEb’3 TEtEOBAIia.) (ReCCiVed May 10, 1.13 a.tr.) Athens, May 8. In the absence of the Ministers, the Charges D’Affairs of England, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Turkey have delivered a joint note from their respective Governments declaring a blockade of the Greek ports. The combined fleets are now assembled at Suda Bay, and are awaiting orders before proceeding further. The official journal publishes an article to-day disclaiming all hostile intention on the part of Greece, and stating that the movement of troops to the northern frontier is merely a precautionary measure against sudden attack.

London, May 8. The mails which left Auckland by the Mararoa in March were delivered here yesterday, via Sanj Francisco. New Zealand frozen mutton has fallen to 3d per lb. The wool market continues quiet. Three hundred thousand bales have arrived to date for the coming colonial auctions. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,870,000 quarters.