THIS MORNING'S CABLES BRITISH AND FOREIGN
[United Pbess Association — By Eleotbio Teleghaph— Cofybight]
* LONDON, Apbil 17. , Received 19th, 1.5 a.m. Mr Thomas Farrer contends that Lord Salisbnry ought to exolude Argentine «• bounty " boef and mutton from England if he excludes bounty sugar. The Agents-General for the Colonies in a letter to Lord Knotsford ask him to re mind the Chancellor of the Exchequer, that the time is opportune for redeeming hie promise in December last to provide legislation under which trustees may invest in colonial stocks. Good combing wools are now bringing 10 per cent above the February prices, and finest qualities show 12£ per cent advance. Since the commencement of the Biles 173,000 baUs have beon offered, of which 4700 were withdrawn. The Midland Bail way Company of N.Z. have disposed of their 5 per cent debentures for L 745,000. The sugar market is greatly excited owing to the bursting up of an American " trust " formed to enhance the price of \ the commodity. j Apbil 18. Seven steamers', carrying 6000 cmi grantß,sailed from Liverpool yesterday for America. Boulanger'a emissaries are arranging for a meeting of the French colony in j>ondnn, and it tbey succeed ne will visit England. CAIRO, Apbil 18, Received 19tk, 1.5 a.m. A Madhist Emir with 1000 followers has reached Sarrae, and great alarm is manifested in this city. It is rumoured here that El Sanousai has defeated the Khalifa with great loss seven days' journey from Ocodurßnan, capturing his generals. The Khalifa has retreated to Khartoum. PARIS, Apbil 17. Received 19th, 1.5 a.m. The Senate has ordered search to be made in M. Paul Coaiaquac's house for treasonable documents. BELGRADE, April 18. Received 19th, 1.5 a.m. It is reported horo that King Milan sued for divorce from Queen Natnlie, and abdicated his throne under the influence of hypnotic suggestion made by Madame Christie, who frequently used the King as a mesmeric medium.
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Southland Times, Issue 10142, 19 April 1889, Page 2
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