BRITISH AND FOREIGN CABLEGRAMS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume X, Issue 4205, 5 September 1888, Page 3

BRITISH AND FOREIGN CABLEGRAMS.

(Bt ELacrsio Tkltokaph—Copytjght. ) (pxk uitotd pbxss associatiok.) Received September 4, at 5 60 a.m. Losdon, September 3. It ia reported that Lord Gormanston, at present Governor cf British Guinea, is likely to be appointed to an Australian Governorship. Five thousand quarters of Adelaide wheat ha* been sold at 41», and two cargoes to arrive bavo been disposed of at 40s 3d. In coosequence of-an accident to the pedestal of the statue erected in honor of General Gordon in Trafalgar Square, the ceremony of unveiling the statua cannot take place till January next. Cardinal Moran is endeavoring to settle the dispute that arose respecting tbe burial of the late Archbishop Yangban, of Sydney. Arrived—lonic, at Plymouth. Received September 5, at 1.25 a.m. Washington, September 3. Congress haa passed a Bill rendering it lawful for Chinese laborers visiting China to return to the States. The Bill pro• vides, however, that certificates may be ■upended until their identification shall be eompleted. A Vigilance Committee of Paladora, Missouri, attempted to arrest a gang of horse stealers, and in the fight that ensued 17 of the thieves were killed, and also a number of the Committee. London, September 3. The Auguat and September shipments of Australian wheat have been sold at 41a 3d. St. Petebsbubo, September 3. Tbe betrothal ia annonncsd of. Princess Sophie of Russia to tbe Duke of Sparta. Received September 5. at 12.30 p.m. London, September 4. New consols are quoted at 99£. The market rate of discount ia 2f per cent., and tbe bank rate 3 per cent. Bar silver, 3s 6sd per ounce. Chilian copper is advancing and is now at L 92 per ton. Tin, L9715s per ton. New Zealand frozen mutton, 33 4d to 3s 6d per atone of 81 b».