CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2147, 18 April 1895, Page 36

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AHD FOBEIBN. London, April 9.

The bullocks ex Buteshire average about 8701b. A Victorian February shipment of wheat gold in London at 23s 6cl. There is heavy speculation in sliver, which 1b bow quoted at 2s 6Jd. The shares in tho Koyal O-k Gold Miaing Company, Hauiaki, Auckland, have been allotted. Mr Baroyl is erecting special defrosting Chambers at Smith field, where he will use bis own process for thawiog. It is rumoured that Lord Ksndpgton was Offered tho Governorship ot South Australia In succession to Lord Kintore.. Sir Frederick Leighton has been ordered abroad for tho benefit of bis health, and Sir John MiUais will preside at the Royal Academy banquet. Mr W. M'Mil!an, M.LA., of New South Wales, is consulting Sir Saul Samuel, Agentgeneral for that colony, with a view to ' establishing a bureau to inform producers of the conditions oC the English markets in regard to national prcducta. Holders of 4^ per cent, debentures in the Real Estate Mortgage Bank have resolved to use the accrued profits to pay the couponß of 1894, and 1 per cent, on April 1895 coupons. They have nlao appointed a committee to confer with the trustee regarding the proposals of. tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. It is officially announced that Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton has been appointed Governor of South Australia. Lord Brassey is to be created a Knight Grand Cross of St. Michael and St.^George. At a meeting of the North Gioosus mine the chairman said the reports of the temporary manager did not confirm the statements in the pr^-pectus, and they were now awaiting independent testimony an regards the value of th 9 mine. Countess Russell, during her evidence in the application for the restoration of conjugal rights, apologised for tbe charges against Roberts in connection with her husband made twelvo months ago. Mr David Murray has given L2OO to the Bimetallic League's guarantee fund. The Antwerp wool sales opsn on the 20tb. Nine thousand bales will be offered, of which 1200 are Australian.

April 10.

The Court of Appeal reluctantly disBrißeed the appeal in the case of tbe CaosoU Gold Extracting Company v. the Cyanide Gold Recovery Company, holding that plaintiffs' patent claims were too wide. Sir Thomas Fowell Boston, the new Governor of South Australia, is a director of the Imperial British East Africa Company, an A is well known for his philanthropy. IHe has retired from active interest in the 'brewery of Truman, Hanbtuy, and Co., but ia still a shareholder in the company. Lady Buxton is a good hostess, but Is partly an invalid owing to a disease of the epine. Sir Thomae cannot leave for the colony before July, and possibly later.

Mr Reynolds, the well-known produce merchant, ia endeavouring to induce the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company and the New Zealand Shippiag Company to reduce the freight on butter destined for the English market by one-eighth of a penny per ib. He has secured 240 square feet space for dairy produce at the October exhibition of the National Dairy Associatioa Exhibition. Mr Reynolds sails for New Zealand in the Britannia.

There Ia a slightly better demand for batter, but prices remain unchanged.

Sir W. B. Perceval, Agent -general for New Zealand, invites merchants and members of vestries to inspect tha shipment of timber (ex Mamari) at tho docks. Mr Gladstone has declined to attend a meeting held for the purpose of discussing the atrocities committed in Armenia by the Turkish soldiery.

The Cabinet has decided to proceed with the construction of the railway to Uganda, and resolved to abolish slavery in Zanzibar and the Peinba Islandß, off the coast of Zanzibar.

The London County Council, by a large majority, decided to preßS forward the bills for enabling them to purchase the rights of the Lambeth and Southwark water companies.

Great Britain has ignored the suggestion made by Mr W. Gresham, American Secretary of State, to extend tho rules governing the Behriug Sea sealing grounds during the coming seaeon to the north of tho Puc'-fic from the thirty-fifth degree of latitude.

While the steamer Tartar Prince wag delayed at Buenos Ayres tho Salta sheriffs went on board and seizad Jabtz Balfour, in order to take him back to Salta, but tbe {Federal authorities ordered out the troops |and prevented iEterference with tho Iprisoner.

Sir B. Grey stated that, unless Great Britain wbb invited by the United States Government to do so, they would not send delegates to discuss the Nicaragua Canal 'question. In any case the British Government would endeavour to secure trade facilities equal to those of other nations.

April 11. Countess Russell's suit has been adjourned till the next sittings.

It is reported that the ez-Spsaker, the Right Hon. A. W. Peel, will visit the Australasian colonies.

Sir James Fergusson, Messrs W. B. Atbuthnot, Geyde, and M'Kay of the original directors of the London and Australian Debenture Company resign, owing to the resolution carried at the recent meeting of ihareholders.

Gsorge Thompson, founder of the Aberdeen line of steamers.

Moccbam estimates that an Antarctic expedition vill cost the Admiralty L 20.000 per year for three years.

Professor Nicholas ia taking steps to secure the publication of his complete report on. the Londonderry mine, as the directors of the company have hitherto only published highly favourable extracts.

The French accuse the Weslayan missionaries of creating disorder in Raiatea.

Captain Lugard has sailed from Zanzibar {or England, and takes important news

respecting French aggression in Niger territory.

The amount of wool available for the next series of auctions is: Australian, 260,000 bales ; New Zealand, 65,000 ; Cape, 15,000. A mmour in circulation, for which there is no foundation, is that Lord Mad way, son of Lord Graubiook, is appointed Governor of Now South Wales.

On the London Exchange it is regarded that the failure of the Londonderry mine will impair the success of the West Australian loans, which are expected to be placed on tho market immediately.

Morning declares that Sir T. Fowell Buxtons relationship to Mr Sydney Buxton, Under- secretary for the Oaloniea, is the only reason for the former's selection as Governor oE South Australia. He will be made a K.O.M.G.

Colonel Oolville, commander of the forces ia Uganda, considers that if de?ir«d nothing couM stop British advance in the Nile Valley. Treaties he regards as useless, and he says that to attack Khartoum a force of 10,000 soldiery would be required.

A sudden rising of the Danube and Save rivers flooded Bemlin and Us 1 zitia. A thousand of those persons in danger were rescued by boats and taken to the Servian side, where they met with every attention.

April 12.

The annual report of the British and Australasian Trust and Loan Company shows a net profit for the y6ar of LIB.OOO. The directors recommend a dividend at tbe rate of G per cent, for the year, and that L3OOO be carried forward to next yeai'a account. In view of the continued depression in Australia, L 75.000 is set aside to meet possible losses and depreciation in the value of properties. It is proposed to give debentureholders a specific charge on the uncalled capital.

The Australian Mortgage, Land, and Finance Company shows a net profit for the year o£ L 91,000. The usual half-yearly dividend of 7£ per cent, is declared ; LIO.OOO carried to reserve fund, ana L3OOO brought forward.

April 13.

The New York authorities have completed a sunken mortar battery of 500 ft Bquare defending the entrance to the harbour. Sixteen mortars have been placed, eaoh to be worked by electricity. They will project 1000 pounds six miles.

The decision of the United States Court respecting tha income tax has induced a deadlock, and prevented the intended levying of the tax.

Extensive petitions are being 3ignedin the United States by all classes asking the oonrts to finally settle tbe liability regarding railway and industrial dividends.

The Spanish Government are taxing Cuba to the extent of one million sterling to provide for tbe expense of eubduing the rebellion. The leaders of the rebellion hare fled, and order has been restored,

ML. Deloncle, the well - known French statesman, who is on a visit to Cairo, states that it is mentioned there that Lord Oromer, the British agent, i& planning an expedition to Dongola and Khartoum. *

The Westminster Gazette trusts that the Government will choose a strong Governor ior New South Wales as Governor Duff was not a success, and it adds that a man of real and publio distinction will be welcome regardless of wealth.

Reports from Toulon say that the relieving vessels of the French Pacific squadron have been ordered to Dexnonican, Baiatea, and Huaheine to avenge recent outrages, and if necessary they will bombard the native settlements.

Princo Bismarck, in replying to an address from Gorman residents in Odessa, said that political friendship was equally necessary between Russia and Germany, and he urged the cultivation of a respect for Russia, as it was a better neighbour than many other of the large Powers.

Lord Roberts considers that tbe steady advance oi Russia in Turkestan has rendered it necessary for Great Britain to alter her policy towards the border tribes, and establish surer relations than those created by a mere system of subsidies. In his opinion tho dofence of India depends to a largo extent on the attitude taken up towards these outlying dietricts.

Mr Nathaniel Spears replaces Sir J. Fergusson on tbo board of the London and Australian Debenture Corporation. The directors consider a board of three sufficient. It is proposed to write off LI per share of paid-up capital and L 5 per share of uncalled liability ; also to form a Bpecial reserve of L 40,850 by reserving surplus profits after the payment of 7 per cent, on ordinary shares. Tbia reserve is to belong to holders of ordinary shares.

April 11.

Obituary: J. Laurence Gano, M.P. for Leeds.

Victorian factory butter is quoted at 81s per cwt ; choicest New South Wale 3, 75s to 80j.

April 15. News has been received that the French troops dc-featad the Hovas at Malvorans, and are steadily advancing into the interior of Madagascar.

Sir H. Loch, ex-Governor of Cape Colony, in the course of an interview at Plymouth, declined to state whether he would accept tbe Governorship of New Sooth Wales if offered to him. He will have an interview with the Secretary for the Colonies in a few days.

Tbe Cape Government have offered the Hon. Jan Hedrick Hoymehr, a member of tho Legislative Council, the position of representative of the colony in London, vice Sir O. Mills deceased.

The Canadian Government, fearing that it will interfere with the admission of cattle into Great Britain, have declined at present to grant any privileges as to the importation of United States products.

The United States President declares that a souad system of currency is supremely vital to the strength and honour of the United States. If allowed sober second thought, the people, he says, would not sanction a visionary scheme similar to silver monometallism. He is inquiring into the charges that the Chicago packers have cornered the beef trade and are extorting high prices

The foreign Powers combine to send 50 warships to the opening of the Baltic Canal

April IG. Archbishop Langevin, of Canada, has declared the excommunication of Catholics who do not support the hierarchy with regard to the Manitoba schools.

Severe earthquake Bhocks have been felt at Trieste and Kalnburg (Austria), but the damage was only slight. An excursion train was thrown off the rails while going round a curve at Biokman, in Cornwall. Thirty parsons were injured. Nicaragua proposes that a commission be appointed to settle tho amount of the indemnity which should be paid to Great Britain. A favourable reply has b3en sent to the British nltimatum.

Paris, April 11. Tha Chamber has voted a credit of LIOO.OOO to supplement the pension secured through the benedt socities by thrifty workmen.

Berlin, April 11.

It is reportod here that Japan is insiatin on a revision of the trading relations with China in tha direction of securirg an advan tage for Japanese goods over those from European countries.

St. Petersburg, April 14.

An extensive plot has been, diecovored in Warsaw to murder Governor-general Schaivalof. Many persons snspacted of being concerned ia it have been arrested.

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 10.

Evidence collected by the commission to inquire into the Armenian atrocities -confirms the published accounts of the brutality of the Turkish soldiery-.

Fearing an attack by Russia, tha Sultan of Turkey has mobilised 100,000 reserves on the Russian frontier.

Caieo, April 16.

The French Consular Court hare adjudges that the Canal Company is absolutely French. An appeal has been lodged against the decision, which is awaited' with considerable interest as involving the claim of exclusive jurisdiction of the canal. The convention of 18GG describes the company ao Egyptian.

Madrid, April 13

Latest information states that the Spanish forces have severely defeated the rebels in Cuba, and that two generals were killed and many of the enemy captured. Nkw Yobk, April 10. Several free libraries in the United States are destroying ihe works of Oscar Wilde.

It is said unless tho indemnity demanded is paid. Great . Britain will seize the Nicaragua customs until her claim is liquidated. It is believed the American Government acquiesces.

The United States Supreme Court has decided that the chief proposals in tho Income Tax Bill are invalfd. This ruling means an annual loss of two millions sterling.

April 15. The death is announced of Charles A. Dana, editor- of the New York San.

Tb~ere is a "general movement in America by the railways and banks to resist tho income tax which President Cleveland seeks to impose, regardless of the Supreme Court's decision.

Ottawa, April 11. The admission of Newfoundland into the Dominion ia virtually assured.

Victoeia. (8.C.), April 13

The Government seek to be excluded from the Anglo- Japanese treaty, as they fear an influx of labourers.