CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9037, 12 February 1891, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

BJSITISH AND FOHBIGH. [B5 Elettkio Tblsgbape.—Oopsbjget/) (Pek Press Association.) irish affairs. London, February 10. , (Received February 11, at, 10.15 a.m.) Mr Parnell declares that the prospect o£ a settlement of the dispute respecting the Leadership of the National pavty is less promising. The Standard asserts that Mr Parnell refuses to abandon the leadership beyond the present Parliament. , BROKEN HILL SHARKS. The Stock Exchange has granted a quotation to privileged shares in the Eiitish Broken E-liJI Silver Mining Company. A SAMOAN APPOINTMENT. Great Britain, Germany, and the United States have agreed to the appointment of Baron Pilasch as president of the Municipal Council at Apia. AN ADMIRALTY SUIT. The Admiralty Court has decided that the iteamer Star of England was alone to blame !or the collision which took place some time igo between her and the steamer Vesper. THE CANADIAN EOUTE. (Beuelved February 11, at 7.45 p.m.) At a great meeting of ihe Chamber of Commerce, Sir George Baden Powell read a laper on the Canadian route to Australia, jord Bra=sey, the Duke of Sutherland, and ir M'Aithur strongly suppoitcd the line. LEFT LAMENTING. Paris, February 11. (Received February 12, at 1 a.m.) Mace, a private banker in Paris, has absconded, leaving liabilities amounting to twenty-one million francs (£B-10,000). AJJERMAN LOAN. Berlin, February 10. (Received February 11, at 10.15 a.m.) The German Government will issue 450 million marks in 3 per cent, consols at 84|. BISMARCK SPEAKS HIS MIND. (Received February U.ali 7.15 p m.) Prince Bismarck asserts that the policy of the Government is causing his handiwork to crumble away, and is creating fiiction between Northern and Southern Germany. Hg believes that the Emperor will soon realise that he is wrongly advised. ENLISTING INDIANS. Washington, February 10. (Received February 11, at 7.45 p in.) It is proposed to enlist 2000 Indians in the Ameiican army. THE RISING IN CHILI. Valparaiso, February 10. (Kccelved February 11, at 10.15 a.m.) Three of the rebel cruisers have gone over i the President. fgj (Special to Piusss Association.) THE ITALIAN EX-PREMIER, Rome, February 12. (HecelvedFebruary 12, at 13.45 a.m.) Signor Crispi has refused a title and has eturned to his practice at the bar. A NEW CARGO STEAMER, London, February 11. (Keoeived Ff biuar t - IS, at 12.15 a.m.) The New Zealand Shipping Company has ordered a, steamer from Messrs Denny Brothers, the shipping builder?, of OiiOO tons, to carry 70,000 carcases of frozen mutton. THE IRISH LEADERSHIP. Mr C. Rhodes, Premier of Cupo Colony, has given in his adhesion to Mr Paras)!, and promised monetary assistance,

By tecEQTRiq, Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Peb Press Association.) I THE WOOL SALES. Sydney, February 11, (Received February 11, At 7.45 p.m.) An easier tone prevails at the wool sales, ;lie assortments now on offer being less lttractive than earlier in the season. Greasy is quoted at B|d, washed ll^d, scoured 14d. THE SCULLING CHAMPIONSHIP. (Keoeived February 12, at 1 a.m.) A letter has been received from W. O'Connor statiDg that he is willing to row M'Lean for a thousand dollars or for five thousand if for the championship; tho race to be rowed in America. DISCOVERY OF A PICTURE. Melbourne, February 11. (Received February 11, at 7.45 p.m.) A picture, which is believed to be Titian's "Venus and Cupid," has been discovered here. It is to be sent Home for identification. THE NEW CABLE TARIFF. Adelaide, February 11. (Eeoolved February ll.at noon.) The new cable agreement comes into operation on April 1. In the event of the termination of the agreement at the end of the year, the old rates will be reverted to, excepting the public rate; which will be 8s per word, instead of 9s 4d. At the Sydney Postal Conference this month an effort will be made to get New Zealand and Queensland to join with the other colonies in the guarantee. . . .