BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Otago Witness, Issue 1865, 19 August 1887, Page 13

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Reutes's Telegrams'.) London, August 10. ' The question' of the Settlement of the New Hebrides difficulty was agair) alluded to in the House of Commons to-dSy, When Sir J. Fergusson stated, in reply to a question, that since he had promised to lay the papers relating to the negotiations with France on the subject before the House, further. messages had passed between the French and British Governments, and therefore he was at present unable to produce the papers asked for. Augifst Hi Adelaide wheat (ex store) is unchanged at 34s 6d; New Zealand, 33s to 365, according to quality. Adelaide flour is quoted at 245. The new arrivals of wool to date for the next auctions amount to 250,000 bales. The market is quiet, but steady. There are no changes to report in breadstuffs or tallow. August 13. Adelaide wheat (ex store) is unchanged at 34s 6d, and New Zealand at 33s t® 365, according to quality. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,810,000 quarters, and for the Continent 464,000 quarters. Australian tallow: Average quality beef has advanced to 235, and mutton to 23s 6d. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime quality, remains at 4d per lb. In the House of Commons to-day a debate took place, on the amendment in the Irish Land Bill inserted by the House of Lords at the instance of the Government, relative to judicial rents, the clause being amended by changes in the prices to be paid. Mr Parnell denounced the amendment as one which destroyed half the benefits of the bill. Sir W. Vernon Harcourt and Mr Chamberlain opposed the amendment; and the Marquis of Hartington advised that the debate be adjourned till Thursday next, to which course Mr Smith,, on behalf of the Government, assented. The first fdrrnal meeting of the Royal Commission for the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition took place to-day, the Prince of 1 Wales presiding. His Royal Highness made a speech, in which he stated that although his position on the commission was only j honorary, he would afford the exhibition all the assistance in his power. August 15. A Frenchwoman, named Dupoint, has been arrested in a hotel al Cowes with dynamite in her possession. It is surmised she has designs against the Queen's residence at Osborne. The election for a Parliamentary representative for the Norwich division of Cheshire, vacant by the death of Mr R. Verdin, resulted in the return of Mr J. T. Brunner, Home Ruler, who defeated his opponent, Lord Henry George Grosvenor, Unionist, b} T a majority of 1129. The election of Prince Ferdinand to the Throne of Bulgaria has, with certain reserves, been recognised by England, Italy, Austria, and Turkey. It is reported that the dynamite found in the possession of a Frenchwoman at Cowes has proved to be merely clay for purposes of modelling. Bombay, August 14. A severe epidemic of cholera has broken out in Northern India. St. Petersburg, August 11. The Russian press generally refer in terms of derision to Prince Ferdinand's action in leaving for Sofia, describing him as an adventurer, and declaring his failure certain. Vienna, August 10. It is stated here in semi-official circles that Prince Ferdinand, who started for Sofia to assume the office of Ruler of Bulgaria, is nol supported by the Powers in the step he elected to lake, and has gone entirely at bis own risk. August 11. Prince Ferdinand has reached Ersova, on the Servian frontier, and is going from there to Rustchuk, and thence to Fernava, the ancient capital of Bulgaria. CONSTANTINOPLE, August 11. The Porto has recalled Riza Bey, the Ottoman Commissioner, from Bulgaria, and despatched Arfcin Effendi on a special mission to that country. Pahis, August 13. Two French aeronauts ascended in a balloon to a height of 7000 metres, the highest altitude ever attained in a balloon. Sofia, August 13. Prince Ferdinand has arrived at Tirnova. He has been everywhere received with enthusiasm. He has issued a manifesto in which he appeals to Bulgarians for support, and declares he will devote his life and happiness to them. Ottawa, August 13. A sculling match took place to-day at Toronto between Teenier and Hanlan, and resulted in an easy victory for Teerner. (Special to Press Association.) London, August 9. An English syndicate has been granted a contract to construct a railway through Asiastic Turkey to Bagdad. The Russians are advancing in Central Asia. A force has appeared on the frontier of Bokhara in scattered parties, and are engaged surveying, learning roads, and gaining the goodwill of the Bokharans. The Crown Prince of Germany is still suffering severely, and much anxiety is felt in Germany on his account. It is expected the hop crop in England will be below the average. The quality is superior. Picking will commence in a fortnight. In reference to the recent Bryce-Rusden case, Mr H. P. Cobb, M.P. for Rigby, persists that Sir A. Gordon should be made answerable to Mr Rusden for the information given by him to the latter gentleman. Mr Bryce is averse to further action, and Sir Henry Holland declines to interfere. Angust 10. The New Zealand Antimony Mining Company, with a capital of £250,000, is announced. The first issue of shares amounts to £120,000. Sir Walter Buller has been appointed chairman of directors.

Madame Elmblad was found dead abroad on the Sth inst. Her husband telegraphs fihat she must have shot herself,

1 .ft is' proposed td' liquids. tin,e\ Mount i Morgan' West Company and establish- a new I company, which Ma received the consent ' and 1 been' adopted by the Shareholders. ! The Government have decided 1 to proclaim: the National League under the CrlfiSeß Act after Supply has been passed.- ! Cholera is increasing in virulence in South Europe, and alarm is Begl»Birig tto tie felt". j Duke Ferdinand of CobUfg hasT retired 1 from' tihe Austrian Army. August 11/ The press wa^m Prince Ferdinand that he is" violating the Treaty of Berlin. In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury stated that several times within 1 the ;year the peace of Europe has been threatened,- but the causes of alarm have now apparently passed.The Antwerp wool sales open on the 17th. 13V,0001 3V,000 bales will be offered, including 11,000 Auatiftftaln.The oranges- by tfreAastral averaged 8s Id per box, some gofrig, as high as 11s 6d. 200 cases turned out to be utospound.The Merrivale Pastoral Company is being floated, with a capital of £l6&/DO0v England and Canada have deciefe'd? to cooperate in fortifying the Esquimault. j The Morning Chronicle reports that Coutfi 1 Kalnoky is discussing with the Italian Papal representatives the feasibility of ceding a tract of territory to the Pope. The Hessian fly and the, drought are causing injury to the English crops. A considerable sum remains unexpended of the large amount subscribed as the women's jubilee offering to the Queen, a fact which has elicited some comment. The women of Govan, in honour of the jubilee, endowed and furnished a hospital, but it is said that when they asked permission to give it the title of the "Victoria Hospital" the Queen refused, being displeased that, the money was nofe subscribed to the imperial Institute. The capital of the Emu Bay and Mount Bischoff Eailway Company (Tasmania) has been virtually subscribed. Miss Adela Knight, of Adelaide, has passed the intermediate medical examination of the London University in the first division. August 12. The German press attack Denmark for fortifying Copenhagen. Prince Ferdinand justifies his action in proceeding to Bulgaria on the ground that the Great Powers do not object to him personally. Sir James Fergusson, Under-secretary "for Foreign Affairs, stated in the House of Commons that the Government were unaware of the threat of the Consul at Hawaii, and also that he disbelieved that the Hawaiian Government would repudiate. Robert Edwards has challenged Brightwell to a match on the Thames. The House of Lords are modifying the amendments made by the House of Commons to the Irish Land Bill. Seven thousand five hnndred bales have been salvaged from the ship Darling Downs, which sank at the Nore from the effects of a collision on May 12. It has been decided to i destroy the hull of the vessel by means of dynamite. The Duke of Manchester sails for Australia on October 21. Henry Ives, of New York, has failed with liabilities at 20,000,000dq1. One hundred and fifty-six pictures from the Grosvenor Art Gallery will be shipped to Australia in the steamer Clyde. August 13. The wheat market shows a downward tendency owing to heavy imports The collapse of the Californian ring has caused a fall of 10s per quarter in California. Several small speculators at Liverpool have failed. The attempted corners at Berlin and Paris have broken down. Forward bujang is suspended, and no sales of coast cargoes have been reported . Australian and New ZeaZealand sorts on the spot are unchanged. Harvesting is advancing rapidly, and there is an abundant yield. The wheat crop is excellent,, but reports re hop yield are less favourable. General Fearon declares that the recent increase of infantry and cavalry in the French army has saved France from its greatest danger. Lord Rosebery at the request of the Marquis of Salisbury has postponed his notice re the New Hebrides, and in doing so remarked that the occupatiom by French troops was unjustified. A brilliant torpedo action off Spithead against ironclads has brought to a close the naval manoeuvres. August 15. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and the Bishop of London are urging the colonial bishops to take measures to deal with the liquor traffic amongst the natives in their respective colonies. Prince Ferdinand will take the constitutional oach. The Sobranje has been dissolved and the Ministry has resigned. A new Cabinet is being formed by M. Stambuloff. It is stated in Tirnova, that England, Austria, and Italy have notified the Porte that they consider Prince Ferdinand's election to the throne of Bulgaria legal. Earl Carnarvon has expressed the opinion that an alliance between the Unionists and Conservatives is preferable to a coalition Government. The accession of Lord Harfciugton would no doubt strengthen the Cabinet, but it might weaken his personal influence. The St. Petersburg Journal hopes that events will fulfil Lord Salisbury's anticipations of a peaceful outlook in Europe. The St. James' Gazette states that France has determined to retain the New Hebrides as a pledge for the evacuation of Egypt by England. The weakness of the Government in dealing with the Irish Land Bill is strongly commented on, and generally condemned. The Duke of Manchester leaves for Australia in November. The Bingera Diamond Fields Company has been withdrawn. The Queensland Pastoral Company, with a capital of £2,000,000, is projected; £1,000,000 to be offered first.