CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9093, 18 April 1891, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN,

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THH MONEY MABKET. London, April 16.

(Received April 17, at 10.35 a.m.) The bank rate of discount is 3J per cent

AN APPOINTMENT,

The Government Gazette notifies that Lieutenant Guthrie, of the Fife Artillery, haß been attached to the staff of Lord Onslow, Governor of New Zealand.

THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. Influenza is raging at Hull, and the death rate is 4G per 1000.

(Beooived April 17, at 7.45 p.m.) The influenza epidemic is spreading through Lincolnshire. OUR CONVERSION LOAN. The success of the conversion of the New Zealand Loans now going on, to the extent of £800,000, is assured. RETURNING TO MEET HIS ACCUSERS. Captain Verney telegraphs to the Speaker of the House of Commons that he is returning from Italy. OBITUARY. Mr J. H. D. Warner. DUTY ON CEREALS. It is believed Germany suspends the duties on cereals in August, and that France is likely to follow a similar course. A THEATRICAL SYNDICATE. (Heceired April 18, at 0.45 a.m.) The Daily Chronicle states that a syndicate is arranging to start and manage theatres in Melbourne and Sydney. PRINCE BISMARCK. Bkrlin, April 16. (Received April 17, at 10.35 a.m.) A Socialist named Scbamlfeld defeated Prince Bismarck in the election for a member to represent Gustemann in the Reichstag. A second ballot will, however, have to be taken. April 17. (Beoelved April 18, at 0.45 a.m.) Prirjce Bismarck heads the poll for Gustemann by a large majority on the second ballot.

THE CZAKINA. I St. PETEitsmjßG, April 17. [ (BooelvudAprlllß.ntO.4sii.ro.) ' The Czarina is seriously ill. j THE MANirUll DISASTEP.. Calcutta, April IG. (KfiODiVßd April 17, at 7 15 p.m.) Lieutenant Presgrave defeated 300 Manipuris, 50 of whom were killed. I THE NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES. Ottawa, April 10. fHoeelved April 17. at 7.45 p.m.) The refusal of Newfoundland to supply bait will ruin 200 Canadian vessels and 3000 fishermen. A DEFEAT. Capetown, April IG. (Hooelvea Apiil 17, at 10.35 a.m.) It is rumoured that in a brush with the Portuguese at Massikesse the British suffered defeat. (Special to Pkess Association.) a challenge to mr farnell.

Los don, April IG. (Beoelved April 17, at 10.30 a.m.) In the House of Commons to day Mr Maurice Healy challenged Mr Parnell to resign his seat for Cork, and give that constituency an opportunity of pronouncing an opinion on the question at issue between the two sections of the Irish party. The challenge was made with warmth, and Mr Healy declared that Mr Farnell was unfit to speak in Cork on public questions. Mr Parnell remained silent throughout the attack, which I has caused a profound sensation.

EXPULSION OF BUSSIAN JEWS. The Jews who are being expelled from Bussia are proceeding to the Argentine Republic

ARGENTINE FINANCES. Owing to the want of money the Government of the Argentine Republic have suspended the construction o£ the proposed railways.