NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 8877, 2 January 1890, Page 6

NEWS BY CABLE.

By Eubctkxo Telegraph.—Copyright. . {per press association. ) London, December 30. The influenza is decreasing, in Bussia and Berlin, but is extending to Southern and Western Europe. Fifty thousand cases are reported from New Tork. The bank rate of discount has been increased to 6 per cent. McAuliffe has challenged Slavin for a fight, but the latter declines any engagement until Sullivan has replied to bis challenge. The Melbourne correspondent of The Times deprecates further borrowing by Victoria, and suggests that no security is offered that the money will be expended on reproductive works. He instances Mr Dakin s irrigation proposals. Lisbon, December 30. Dorn Pedro, the deposed Emperor of Brazil, is much depressed at the death of the Empress, and his medical advisers express anxiety at his condition. The death of the Empress has oast a gloom over the city. There have been great rejoicings at Prince Carlos’ accession to the throne. . Bio de Janeiro, December 30. It is officially denied that the property of the deposed Emperor has been confiscated. San Salvador, December SO." The Government have despatched a force of 8000 troops to suppress General Kiva’s rebellion at Ouscatlan. ZAlNzibae, December 30. The Court is occupied hearing an action brought by H. M. Stanley against Tippoo I?!b, in which he claims the sum of LIO,OOO for breach of contract, Durban, December 30. Major Pinto asserts that he has established Portuguese authority over Assaland. : Paris, December 30. During a rehearsal of “Jpan of Arc,” Sarah Bernhardt mounted the faggots, which caught fire. She fainted, and was only rescued with great difficulty. Two of the scene shifters' were badly burnt in extinguishing the flames, and one of them is dying. Sydney, December 31. The wheat crop is expected to yield 18 bushels to the acre. Little business will be done till after New Tear. Wheat, chick feed, 2s to 2s 3d ; local samples, milling, 3s fid. Flour, stone made New Zealand, L 8 10s. Oats, feeding, Is 9d; milling, 2s 2d. Maize, 3s 2J to 3s 3d. Barley, Cape, 2s 6d, nominal. Bran, 6|d; pollard, quiet, 7d ; oatmeal, Lll to LI2. Potatoes, L2 15s to L 3 ; onions, L 4 to L 5. Butter, dairy made, fid to 7d ; factory, 7d to 9d. Cheese, local made, 3d to Od; New Zealand made, fid. Bacon, local cured, 7d to 8d; New Zealand cured, 9|;d to lOd ; hams, Is. Melbourne, December 31. No business will beTransacted until after the holidays. Wheat, new crop, 3sfid; old, 8s Bd. Flour, stone made, ,L 9. Oats, New Zealand stout, 3s 4d.