CABLEGRAMS

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1199, 19 February 1880, Page 2

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LATEST HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS. (REUTERS TELEGRAM, PER PRESS ASSOCIATION) ATTEMPT TO MURDER THE CZAR AND IMPERIAL FAMILY. St. Petersburgii, February 17. This evening intense excitement has been occasioned in this city in consequence; of a renewed and dastardly attempt .to destroy the Czar and the, entire family. From the particulars which have at present transpired it appears that about the time at which the guests invited to a grand dinner at the Winter Palace were assembled a mine, was fired by-electricity, and was suddenly exploded under the guardroom, which is situated immediately beneath the grand dining hall. A terrific' explosion took place, causing a large rent in the flooring of the dining hall, where the Imperial family were supposed to be congregated. Most providentially, however, they had not assembled, and all the members of the family consequently escaped. The guardroom was completely destroyed, five of the guards being killed on the spot and no less than thirty others more or less seriously wounded. Not the slightest doubt is entertained that a deliberate attempt was made to assassinate the Czar and tiie Iviiperial family, and the act is believed to be connected with a plot to destroy the Palace which was discovered some time ago. London", February 16. Arrived—Mallsgate, from Adelaide (4th November). The steamship Chimborazo has sailed from Plymouth. A small portion of her cargo which was damaged by the recent accident has had to be left behind. February 17. Three per cent, consols, 98. The new series of colonial wool auctions opened to-day. Eight thousand bales were catalogued for the opening sale. There was firm and active demand, and Australian wools at the close of the day showed an advance of 10 per cent, com-; pared with last auctions. There was a large attendance of Home and Foreign buyers. (special to press association.) London. February 17. The statement made by the Times to the effect that a number of manufacturers were disinclined to exhibit at the Melbourne International Exhibition in consequence of the protective policy of Victoria is incorrect. February 18. The invading Turcomans are nearing Balkh. Cabul is in an excited state. The Paris Municipality has voted 510,000 francs to convey exhibits to the Melbourne International Exhibition. The San Francisco employers are dismissing a number of Chinese in their employ. An electrical mine was placed under tlio Winter Palace at St. Petersburgh and fired. The Czar and family were late for dinner, and thus escaped. The dining hall was destroyed, and forty soldiers were wounded and seven killed. (SPECIAL TO THE MELBOURNE ARGUS.) London, February 17. At the wool sales there was a large attendance, and keen competition. 22,000 bales were taken for Yorkshire and the Continent. Prices show an average advance of from three-halfpence to twopence on scoured and greasy. (SPECIAL TO THE MELBOURNE AGE.) London, February 18. The Turcoman expedition, under Abdul Rahman, is approaching Balkh [without opposition, and is occasioning great excitement at Cabul. The Municipality of Paris voted 500 francs towards defraying cost of special collection of exhibits for Melbourne. The Chinese are being dismissed from the factories and railway works in California, owing to popular pressure. DIRECT AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (special to press association.) Melbourne, February' 18. Mr. Berry states that he believes the result of his appeal will be the return of a smaller but more united Liberal majority. 700,000 bags of flour have been exported from Melbourne to London during the last fortnight. The wool season has closed. 120,000 bales were sold in Melbourne, valued at two and a half millions. Mr. Goldsbrough estimates tliat the yield from Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand exceeds last year's by 40,000 bales. New Zealand oats are very heavy. Victorian are fetching from Is 8d to 2s Od. Private cable messages state that the February wool sales opened with an advance of 12i- to 15 percent. The demand is very active.. February 19. Arrived S.S. Arawata, from New Zealand. Mr. Black has annouced his intention of offering himself as a candidate for Maldon in the Government interest in opposition to the Hon. .Tames Service, leader of Opposition.