TELEGRAPHIC.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 5006, 14 May 1889, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Per Electric Telegraph—Oopyri iht.

(Per Press Association.)

(Received 1.20 a.m., May 14th.) COMMERCIAL, London, May 13. New Zealand hemp is quoted at £36 5s to £36 10s.

(Special to the Press Association.)

(Received 10 a.m,, May 13th.) THE PAPER RING. London, May 11. Nineteen mills have joined the paper ring. The joint capital is £2,500,000. A NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN. It is reported that New South Wales will raise another loan shortly. THE NEW ZEALAND MAILS. The last New Zealand mails were delivered in 35 days, the quickest time on record. MADAME MELBA. The Daily Telegraph's critic says that Madame Melba is the greatest Ophelia since Christine Nillsen. THE LATE MR FRANCIS ORMOND. It is understood that it was intended to create the late Mr Francis Ormond, of Victoria, a baronet in recognition of bis services to the cause of education. STANLEY’S MOVEMENTS, A rumour is afloat to the effect that Stanley will return in August to Khartoum, but it is not believed. A WELLINGTON SINGER. At a meeting of the Savage Club, Mr C. M. J. Edwards, a tenor singer, formerly of Wellington, sang several songs accompanied by Mr H. F. Oowcn, who has lately returned from fulfilling the duties of conductor at the Melbourne Exhibition. Mr Edwards’singing was a decided success.

INDIAN WHEAT.

Bombay, May 11. The steamer Both well Castle is loading wheat here for Sydney and Hobart.

THE PARIS EXHIBITION, Parjs, May 11,

At the banquet given in honour of the opening of the Exhibition, President Carnot extended a hearty welcome to all foreigners, and assured them that France was desirous of maintaining peace.

(Received 12.15 p.m., May 13th.) ALLEGED RITUALISM.

London, May 12.

The protest lodged by Dr King, Bishop of Lincoln, (who is being tried before the Bench of Bishops on a charge of ritualism) against the constitution of the court is that the latter has no jurisdiction in the case. The protest has been dismissed. The question of costs is reserved, REDUCTION OF FREIGHTS,

It is stated that freights to tho colonies will bo reduced by 2s Od at once.

TERRIFIC CYCLONE

New York, May 12.

A terrific cyclone has passed over the Eastern States of America. Barnum's

show was partly wrecked. In Maryland twenty-five persons were blown off a bridge. Numerous deaths are reported. FORTIFYING VANCOUVER, There is a scare at Washington in consequence of the proposed action of tUe English authorities in fortifying Vancouver, on the ground that the western coast of North America will be at the mercy of the British in case of war.