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Patea Mail, Volume IX, Issue 1058, 11 July 1883, Page 3

LATEST NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN. [reuter— •copyright. ] (Received July 11, 1,40, a.m.) LONDON, July 7, The first portion of the cargo of 7840 carcases of mutton ex Fenstanton- from Port Chalmers was sold to-day at an average of 6| per lb, N.B.—The above news was delayed in transmission between London and Australia. July ,9. * The P. and, G. steamship. Cacthage arrived at Plymouth this morning from Melbourne, May 22nd. July 10. In the House of Commons last night Sir Stafford Northcote movedtbat. : Mr Bradlaugh' be, excluded.; from- the precincts of Westminster Palace. After some debate the motion was carried on a division by a large majority. The Malagasy envoys" sailed yesterday on the return to Madagascar. The New South Wales loan of £8,000,000 was placed on the market to-day. (Received July 11, 2.30 p.m.) PARIS, July 10. In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, a Bill was introduced authorising the construction of a bridge {sic) across the English Channel. . ALEXANDRIA, July 10. Stringent measures, which have been enforced in cholera infected districts, have already resulted in diminishing the ravages of the epidemic. At Damietta a considerable decrease in the number of deaths has been secured, and hopes arc entertained that any further outbreak will be prevented. LONDON, July 10. The joint Committee of Lords and Commons appointed to report upon the desirability of the projected Channel Tunned arrived at a decision to-day. After hearing voluminous evidence, and upon subsequent ‘deliberation, the majority of the Committee decided, against the project as being inexpedient and calculated to prejudice important national interests. . ■ AUSTRALIAN. {REUTER —COPYRIGHT.] (Received. July 11, 12.30 p.m.) BRISBANE, July 11. In the Legislative Assembly last night, Sir Thos Mcllwraith, the Premier, announced that the Ministry had recom-

mended the Acting Governor to dissolve .Parliament' and His Excellency -had grunted'the The Premier stated tliatGovernmentdesired to pass an ad-iiti'-mil Members Bill, and Appropriation Bill for £300,000 before dissolving. A discussion took place on the Premier’s announcement but the debate was adjourned. MELBOURNE, Jnly 11. Sailed, yesterday afternoon, Tarawera, for Bluff, In the Assembly last night, the Railway Management Bill was introduced. It provides for the appointment of three Commissioners, in addition to the Minister. The Government will endeavour to procure an experienced Railway Manager from England, to act as the Chairmanfof the Board.