LATER ENGLISH NEWS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 276, 15 May 1873, Page 5

LATER ENGLISH NEWS.

(From the u Mmmg Star." Biupp, May 13. Tho Albion arrived this morning, and sails for Dunedin to-night. She brings the Suez mail. London, April 80« The Lord Chancellor has introduced a Bill into the Lords, facilitating the transfer of land and the registration of titles. The Australian method is adopted. In the House of Comuons, Lord C. Hamilton, member for Dublin, moved a resolution having for its object the purchase by the State of the Irish railways. Mr. Gladstone opposed the motion, which was rejected. There have been sharp frosts in England, Italy, and France. The vines in Bordeaux and Burgundy were much damaged. William Charles Macready, the actor, is dead. May 1. The House of Commons rejected by a majority of 222 against 155, the Bill giving woAen suffrages. The 2,000 Guinea Stakes waa won by Mr. Crawfords Gang Forward, Mr. Saville's Kaiaer being second, and Mr. Grelton'B Sulbiman third. This race was run on April 30. Helmuth Schwartz reports 6000 bales of wool were sold. The market ia steady, and brisk competition on the part of French buyers for greasy Boris, on which the advance is maintained. Soourod descriptions are unchanged. Half-breds, lid. under March sales ; superior fleece. Id. cheaper ; good to medium slightly lower. Sperm oil unchanged. The corn market has advanced 6d. to Is. per quarter. Red wheat scarce. Money in moderate demand : discount, four per cent. ; stocks inactive. The Thousand Guinea Stake was won by Lord Falmmith's b f ""Cecilia : M.r. Long's b f Angola Bf.eon<i ; Mz. Br» nt V< eh f' Winder mere, t bird. \

France has completed the payment of the forth milliard of the German war indemnity. The Orenburg detachment of the Russian expeditionary force to Khiva reached Mamasedtand in good health. ~~ Pabis, April 30. There is great excitement about the elections, and rumors are current of Ministerial changes. May 2. M. Thiers, speaking on the presentstate of France, said he felt the situation to be ] a difficult one, but hoped to overcome it ; and, with that view, asked the confidence of the Republicans. Barodet's election continues to disquiet political parties in France, and it is feared that a serious conflict between the Kadicals and the Monarchists is brewing. Rome, May 1. The Italian Chamber voted 23,000,000 franks for the establishment of an arsenal at Taranto, notwithstanding the opposition of Ministers, who thereupon asked for an adjournment. The Government will state the courseihey intend pursuing to-morroT. Vienna, May 1. The Grand International Exhibition was opened to-day with great ceremony. The Prince of Wales and Prince Arthur were present, with a number of German Princes, Archdukes, and stateldignitaries. The building was crowded with visitors. The Emperor's speech alluded to the importance of the undertaking, for the success of which he had relied on the patriotism of the people, and the support of friendly nations After the opening ceremonial at the Vienna Exhibition, the Prince of Wales and Priuco Arthur, with the English, Foreign, and Colonial Commissioners, were entertained at a banquet in the Imperial palace, which was followed by a grand reception. London, May 4. New Zealand Consolidated Fives, 103£. Hemp dull, at a reduction. Arrived. — Bebington, from Wellington ; St. Leonards, from Lyttleton. May 5. Latest Derby betting — 9 to 4 against Gang Forward ; 7 to 1 .-gainst Kaiser ; 5 to 1 against Hochstapler.