CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 990, 21 June 1879, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

li ATKST HUM h ° AND FOREIGN NEWS. (kf.ctei:'stele>:i:ams tek press association) Paris, June 19. The Congress Sen.ite and the Chamber of Deputies at Versailles, to-day, resolved to amend the Constitution transferring the French Chambers to Paris, as recently proposed by the Government. London*, June 18.

The wool sales were continued to-day, and prices were firmly maintained. 201,900 bale 3 have been sold since the opening of the series. June 19.

At a Conservative meeting, held last night, Sir Stafford Northcote made a statement to the effect that he anticipated the Zulu campaign would be brought to a successful conclusion before the prorogation of Parliament in August. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (renter's TELEGRAM. PHP. PRESS association) Brisbane, June 20. His Honor Puisne Judge Charles Lilley has been appointed Chief Justice. June 21. A large public meeting was held last night, at which resolutions were adopted condemning the policy of the Government. Sydney, June 20. The directors of the Commercial Banking Co. of Sydney have decided to call a meeting of shareholders to authorise the increase of the capital of the bank from L 500.000 to LGOO,OOO.

(special to press association.) Melbourne, June 20. Sir George Stephen, who was the Government agent appointed to collect evidence against Queen Caroline (wife of George IV.) died to-day.