CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1935, 26 March 1891, Page 14

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Per Pbess Association.)

London, March 17.

The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat ;f or the United Kingdom is 2,572,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,020,000 quarters. The English wheat market has an upward tendency, and the Continental is firmer ; but the American is declining. Bank of New Zealand shares (new issue),

The Financial News states that the firm of Messrs Cristobal, De Murrieta, and Co., South American and Spanish merchants, of Old Broad street, has been converted into a joint stock company, with a capital of two millions and a million of debentures.

At Cork to-day Mr Parnell addressed a meeting which was attended by over 50,000 people, and he was received with great enthusiasm. At a banquet held by those who have seceded from Mr Parnell's leadership, Mr Justin M'Carthy presided. Cardinal Manning wrote to the chairman expressing his agreement with the action taken by the Irish bishops relative to affairs in Ireland. It is said that Montreal residents will support Mr Parnell to the backbone. The Portuguese authorities have released the steamer Countess of Carvarvon and her crew. All Portuguese officers on leave have been urgently summoned to return to their duties. Speaking, at 'Hastings, Mr Gladstone declared that. the Government had presented a fictitious surplus in the Budget. He commented favourably on the foreign policy adopted by Lord Salisbury, and, in referring to Home Rule, said that his views on the subject had not undergone any change. The Government of Newfoundland have been asked to nominate delegates to attend the arbitration respecting the fisheries dispute, which begins at Brussels shortly. Counsel for the defendant in the libel action brought by Colonel Sir W. Cummings deny that a compromise has been effected, and state that the case will be defended to the end.

March 19. . New South Wales is inviting holders of £1,982,800 worth of 5 per cent, debentures Which fall due in July and January next to convert them into an equal amount of 3£ per cents, pevripassu, the existing March and September debentures to be surrendered before the Ist of June, interest payable till the date of maturity. ► The Court of Appeal has directed the release of Mrs Jackson, who was abducted by her husband last week. The judges described the husband's conduct towards his wife as cruel and brutal.

New Zealand long berried wheat, 42s (active). For New Zealand wheat on passage sellers are asking 395, but buyers will not give more than 38s 6d. Canterbury mutton, 4|d ; Wellington do, 4§d; Canterbury lamb, 6fd. Beef—forequarters 3s 9-16 d, hindquarters 4£d. Hemp : Wellington, fair quality, £23 15s ; good, £24 15s. South Australian wheat, 43s (market restricted) ;' Victorian do, 42s (quiet).

For New Zealand wheat off coast sellers are asking 425, but buyers will not give more than 41s 6d.

Match 20.

The university boat race between Oxford and Cambridge eights was rowed over the usual course on the Thames to-day, and resulted in a victory for Oxford ,by a quarter of a length. The Cambridge led at the start, but were speedily overtaken "by Oxford, and the boats were on even terms on passing under Hammersmith bridge. Here Cambridge again assumed the lead, and was a quarter of a length to the good at Thorn ycroft's. For the remainder of the course Oxford gradually reduced the advantage, and with a final spurt passed the judges boat a quarter of a length ahead in 21min 48sec. The race was the grandest seen for years, and throughout it there never was a clear length between the boats.

At the conference of the Miners' Federation it was resolved to prosecute the Eight Hours Bill apart from the Labour Commission.

Mr Parnell is not likely to resign his seat for Cork, but the seceders are making preparations for a fight.

The Parnellite press seek to excuse the necessity of Parnell's resigning his seat for Cork by alleging that Healy's response is offensive.

The Crown Mines (New Zealand) is being reconstructed with a capital of £65,000.

Lord Kcutsford has introduced a bill to enable the Imperial Government to secure a modus vivendi with regard to the Newfoundland fisheries. Despite the refusal of the local Governmen to consent to arbitration or to give legal effect to the award of the arbitrators; the measure was read' a first time to-day. This mode of coercion is causing some excitement in the colony.

The bill introduced by Lord Knutsford gives naval officers supreme authority over property along the coast and adjacent waters. The people of the colony are said to be furious afc what they consider to be the treaohery of the Home authorities.

March 21.

The Parliament of Newfoundland has forwarded a petition to the House of Commons praying that action respecting arbitration in the fisheries dispute be delayed until such time as will give the local Parliament an opportunity of expressing its views on the subject. The Opposition appear inclined to support Sir J. Pope Hennessy's motion protesting against the action " taken by the Imperial Parliament.

Mr H. M. Stanley proposes to make an extended lecturing tour in Australia, and sails for the colonies in October next. The first series will be delivered in Melbourne.

The election for the vacancy for As ton Manor, caused by the death of Mr G. Kynoch, took place to-day. Mr Hutchinson, the Conservative candidate, was returned, polling 5310 against 2332 by Mr Beale, Home Rule nominee,

[At the general election Mr Kynoch polled 3495 votes, while Mr Reid (the Gladstonite) polled 2713.]

It is considered that ex-King Milan, of Servia, has developed symptoms of insanity, M. Garasohanini, who was accused by Milan,

of complicity in the murder of two women, has challenged his accuser to fight a duel. The United States Government threaten 'to impose a tax on German sugar unless the German Government agrees to a modification of the duty on American pork. Perrin, a Detroit millionaire, has been kidnapped. A ransom of 30,000dolis demanded for his release.

March 22.

Tallow : Medium beef, 25s 6d. Since the close of the -wool sales the market has been quiet. The arrivals up to date total 200.C00 bales, of which 54,000 bales have been sent forward.

The wheat market is quieter, but prices are being maintained. Australian supplies are short.

Hides (salted) : Heavy ox, 3§d ; do cow, 3|d. The second trial of the torpedo gunboat Karrakatta, destined for Australia, was a greater failure than the first, and she has been ordered to undergo a thorough overhaul.

The Times' special message from Santiago says that the President of Chili is in difficulties, and that the critical moment of the struggle has arrived. The Irish campaign in Sligo is proceeding vigorously. Many Parnellites have been roughly handled. * Mrs OJShea is disinclined to marry Parnell. Lord Derby has been nominated £to the labour commission.

The Czar has bestowed the cordon of the Order of the Standard on President Carnot.

The Pope has ordered an inquiry into Napoleon's deathbed confession. At a meeting of 5000 Italian residents of New Orleans it was resolved to await reparation at the hands of the Government for the recently committed outrage.

March 23. The verdict on the bodies recovered from the wreck of the Utopia was "Accidental death."

Mr Parnell delivered an address at Drogheda, in which he passed over Healy's challenge to resign his seat without mention. The seceders from his side are taunting him with the omission.

The Queen has departed for Canne3, in the south of France.

The Times says that the Bengalese are favourable to the terms of the Age of Consent Act.

Mr Parnell, fearing defeat, refuses to accede to the request of his supporters at Cork to resign his seat and again contest it.

Mr Parnell states that he is willing to apply for the Chiltern Hundreds when Mr Maurice Healy appears before his constituents.

March 21.

Mr F. O. Licht, sugar expert, estimates that the campaign will show a surplus of 50,000 tons. The beet production for six months gives an increase of 23,000 tons. The impression prevails that the boilers of all the Australian cruisers exhibit similar "weakness to the Karrakatta's, and are unable to stand a forced draught.

Servia and Bulgaria are disagreeing about the delimitation of their frontiers.

The members of the Newfoundland Legislature openly declared they would separate from Great Britain, and were cheered by the audience.

Colonel North, of nitrate fame, is speculating in Tasmanian silver shares.

The Court of Appeal has decided that and employes.

Owing to pressure exercised by the Prince of Wales Mr W. H. Smith has agreed to delay the introduction of the Newfoundland Bill in the House of Commons until April 16. In the meantime he has warned Sir H. Meatway, Premier of the colony, that he must proceed with the measure unless Newfoundland legislates in the direction of fulfilling treaty obligations.

Sir J. Lubbock urges an inquiry by a Parliamentary Committee before the issue of £1 notes is sanctioned.

Horrible details have come to hand of fighting in Chili. It is stated that 200 insurgents were tied together and shot by cannon and rifle fire.

The mob hooted Mr T. Healy in the streets of Cork. Dalton, a strong Parnellite, followed Mr Healy into his bedroom in the Victoria Hotel and struck him a violent blow, breaking his spectacles into fragments, and injuring his left eye. Hi 3 cheek was also seriously cnt.

Mr Maurice Healy, M.P. for Cork, will apply for the Chiltern Hundreds at the same time as Mr Farnell. The Tories intend to nominate a candidate when the resignations are in.

Valpabaiso, March 20

The Congress of Chili will send a delegate to Paris in connection with French interests in the Eepublic. Two-thirds of the inhabitants favour the insurgents, and it is anticipated that the rebellion will end in a division of the country.

Montebal, March 20.

A syndicate has been formed here to run steamers from Belle Isle to Ireland in three days.

Calcutta, March 20. The Bill raising the age of consent in native marriages has been passed.

The Ghozia attacked the Black Mountain expeditionary forces at the village of Ghazekal, and were repulsed with loss— 2s killed. The troops had six killed and 13 wounded.

Washington, March 20.

President Harrison threatens to close American ports against German imports unless the embargo on American pork is removed.

Five hundred Italian navvies are drilling and arming in Virginia.

It is stated that leading Italians in New Orleans endorse the lynching of the Sicilians. The Italian Consul advises patience and to wait for the Italian Government to act. March 22. The Bank of Philadelphia has failed for 2,000,000d01.

General J. E. Johnston, a prominent leader on the Confederate side, is dead.

Excited meetings of Italians have been held in New York, Philadelphia, and Newmarket to demand vengeance for the lynching of the Sicilians. Fourteen thousand men are organising in Canada and the States, O'Malley, the detective employed by the Italians during the recent trial,

threatens to expose the working of the Mafia ] society. He admits that six of those I lynched were implicated in the murder of Ghief-deteotiveHenaessy. H Revelations have been made showing the existence of white slavery in the wilds of Virginia. The victims are mostly Bohemians. March 23. The United States Government have submitted the terms of treaty with Hawaii, which provides for absolute freetrade between the two countries. The Queen, of Hawaii thinks her Government must reject the treaty unless the bounty on Hawaiian sugar is allowed. Mr J. G. Blame, Secretary of State, believes that the Queen of Hawaii is anxious to cultivate reciprocal relations with Great Britain. New STork, March 21. At the first meeting convened in this city by Mr Parnell's delegates, over 4000dol was collected in aid of the National League. Berlin, March .20. The National Liberal party have declared for Prince Bismarck. The German expedition up the Benne river, West Africa, has returned to the Oameroons, having lost 100 men. March 22 A rumour is afloat of a scandal in political circles. It is reported that the Emperor allowed Herr Yon Boetticher, Secretary of State for the Interior, to draw £17,000 from the Guelph fund to relieve himself from financial difficulties. March 23. The Emperor's animosity towards Prince Bismarck is increasing, and he avoids the Friederichsruhe route when visiting Kiel. The German corvette Oarola has returned after a cruise of five years abroad, principally on the China station. Her officers were accorded a hearty welcome on their return. It is now asserted that it was the late Emperor William, the grandfather of the present Emperor, who assisted Herr Yon Boetticher out of his financial difficulties, and that the money was taken out of the privy purse, and not from the Guelph fund. St. John's, March 22. The Parliament of Newfoundland intends to send delegates to London to uphold the cause of the" colony. At the present juncture a series of mass meetings is being arranged to protest against the action of the Imperial Government. There is now a prospect of Newfoundland passing an act to enforce a modus vivendi with regard to the French treaties. March 23. Members of the Newfoundland Assembly openly express themselves in favour of separation, and it is thought that any attempt at coercion will only result in a universal revolt. Paris, March 23. The European Courts recognise Prince Victor as head of the Napoleonic family. Rome, March 20. Prince Napoleon's will appoints Prince Louis to the succession of the Bonaparte Party, and excludes Prince Victor. The Bonapartists, however, recognise Prince -Victor. It is reported at Spezzia, the principal .Italian naval port, that secret orders have .been sent to the Italian Mediterranean squadron in connection with the lynchings at New Orleans. March 22. After a three days' debate the Chamber of Deputies passed a vote of confidence in the Rudini Ministry by 254 to 96.