CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9138, 10 June 1891, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[Br Klectktc Telegraph.—Copyeight, (Pek Press Association.)

THE IRON MARKET. London, June 8.

(Received June 9, »t 8 p.m.) Pig iron fell to 45s Gd, but the market has now recovered.

COLONIAL LOANS,

A considerable amount of New South Wales conversion stock has been subscribed. The balance will remain open until January.

Parleying is proceeding to secure the amount of the Queensland matured debentures at 90. Acceptable terms have been offered to tenderers for the loan.

PERSECUTION OF JEWS. ' St. Petisesbubg. Juno 8. (Received June 9, at 11.50 a.m.) Many of tho richest Jewish bankers are voluntarily leaving Russia. Bkhlin, June 8. (Received Juno 9. at 11 50 a.m.) Eight hundred Russian Jews are arriving at Charlottenberg daily. RELEASE OF THE CAPTIVE TOURISTS. Constantinople, June 8. (Deceived June 9. at 11.60 a.m.) The brigands have released the English and German tourists. THE MANIPUR DISASTER. Calcutta, Jane 8. (Beaelved June 9, at 11 CO a.m.) The Sonaputti declares that he refused to confirm the order for tho execution of the British officers at Manipur, and alleges that Tonga], the general, is responsible for their deaths. (Special to Press Association,) THE MANIPUR MASSACRE. Calcutta, June 8. (Received June 9, at 10.20 a.m.) The Jubraj excuses himself from charges of complicity in the Manipur massacre on the plea that he was absent and asleep at the time. THE CIVIL WAR IN CHILI. There is some excitement at Iquique owing to the American Admiral taking away the Etata without discharging her arms. The insurgents offered Bolivia the provinces of Tacna and Arica if she would assist them. Although the cession of these districts would give Bolivia access to the sea, the offer was refused, THE LATE SIR JOHN MACDONALD. The body of Sir John Macdonald is to be embalmed. The Queen has ordered a wreath to be sent. It is expected that Sir C. Tupper will succeed Sir John as Premier of Canada. AN AUSTRALIAN CRUISER. The cruiser Mildura has sailed for Australia. AUDITING LAND LEAGUE ACCOUNTS. Mr Parnell addressed a meeting of 20,000 people at Dublin, and was enthusiastically received. He said that he intended to ask that Mr W. O'Brien, M.P., should be allowed to audit the funds of which he has exclusive control. THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. The Emperor William will remain in England from July 4 to 13.