NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9318, 12 June 1891, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

By Elp/jtrio Telegraph.—Copyright. (special.) London, Juno 10. lu the House of Commons to-day Mr W. H. Smith declared that the statements published that large numbers of Jews expelled from Russia were migrating to England were unfounded. Captain Vernoy, who was sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for an offence against a female, has given Miss Baskett, the young lady who was enticed to Paris by the woman Emily Florent, the sum of L4OO. Valparaiso, June 10. The President's fleet has been ordered to attempt to attack Pisagua, but the fleet are being pursued by the insurgents’ gunboats. Ottawa, June 10. The remains of Sir John Macdonald have been removed to the- Senate Chamber, where they will lie in state until Thursday. Berlin, June 10. The Emperor has appointed Dr Koch a life member of the Upper Prussian House.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received June 11, 7.30 p.m.) London, June 10. Surprise is expressed that the AgentsGoueral of the various Australian colonies have not been included on the governing body of the Imperial Institute. THE AUSTRALIAN WRECKS. Sydney, June 11. A later telegram from Bellinger Head states that the crew of tho wreaked schooner Venus were not rescued by the pilot crew, as first supposed, but that tho rescue party comprised a crew from tho stranded steamers Avon and Fernmounfc. It was only with the greatest difficulty that the rescue was effected, and the Venus crew were very much exhausted from long exposure in the rigging of the disabled vessel.

Melbourne, June 11. The certificate of Captain Chapman, of. the American ship Joseph Soammell, wrecked near Cape Otway on Bth May, has been suspended for twelve months. (special.) ENGLAND AND PORTUGAL. WAR PREDICTED. London, June 10. Tho World states it is probable that before the autumn war will ensue between Great Britain and Portugal over tho South African colonies, also that the English troops at tho Cape are being augmented, and others ordered to be in readiness. -

TRAGIC OCCURRENCES. New York, June 10. A serious collision occurred on the Missouri Railway, and after contact fire broke out among the debris, thirty passenger cars being destroyed and three persons roasted to death. Berlin, June 10. A company of soldiers drilling in Berlin to-day were struck senseless by lightning. (per press association.) SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL. London, Juno 10. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,168,000 quarters ; for the Continent, 2,416,000. Rates for money are declining owing to a plentiful supply of gold. Three months’ bills, 2J per cent.

Shares—Union Steam Ship Company, Lll ; New Zealand Shipping, L 4 ; Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, L 9 10s. Melbourne, June 11. Sailed—Manapouri, for New Zealand. (Received June XI, 7.30 p.m.) London, June 10.

The Rimutaka’s shipment of cheese was damaged by heat during the voyage, and the consignees are suing the New Zealand Shipping Company. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 26,600,000 bushels. Wool is steady, and opening prices are being maintained. (Received June 12,1 a.m.) Sydney, June 11.

The following are the current quotations for the principal silver mining shares ;—Proprietary, LlO 14s ; British, L2 11s ; Centrals, L 5 16s ; South, L 5 11s 6d ; Block No. 14, LG 10s ; Block No. 10, H 4 14s : Junctions, L2 3s 6d.