CABLE NEWS.
ATTEMPT TO DESTROY THE PABIB BOURSE. RISE IN WHEAT. Lohooii, March 0. Mr Henry Lafooucbtre, member tor Northampton, brought forward a motion having for its object tbe abolition of the hereditary principle in the House ot Lords. Mr Gladstone, speaking on tbe subject, stated that Her Majesty’s Government recognised the necessity for a reform in the Upper House. Wheat Market—Prices are firm, with a rising tendency, which has diminished sopplies. A cargo of old Australian (Australian lading) has been sold at 36s fid, and a February cargo at 86s. Flour ia in better demand, although values are unchanged, and stocks have been reduced.
An attempt by the anarchist discontents to destroy the Paris Bourse failed.
It is reported that Mr Gladstone proposes to establish four Provincial Councils in Ireland.
New Zealand frozen mutton is worth tos(d per lb.
March 7. A Parnellite crusade will lie commenced is England shortly. In the House of Commons Mr Pender's proposal to construct a 'cable between Bt Vincent and the West Coast of Africa baa been sanctioned by a large majority, despite the assertion made by Mr Henoiker Heaton that the contract for its construction was a dishonest one. CONBTAMTINOFLI, March 7. It is expected that, owing to the massing of Greek troops neat the Turkish frontier, the Porte will forward an ultimatum to (ha F.ing of Greece demanding that the Greek forces be disarmed. Houmt, March t. The Tasmanian Ministry hat been reconstructed, Mr Agnew taking the position of Premier and Colonel Secretary, and the other portfolios remaining unchanged. Mblboubhz, March 8. At a meeting of the Melbourne Criokel Club it was resolved to make arrangements for an English cricketing team to visit the colonies next season. It is expected that the Victorian Parliament will meet on the 16th March. The members 'will then be simply sworn in, and Parliament will be adjourned tor two months, in order to give toe new Ministry time to prepare their measnree.
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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1805, 10 March 1886, Page 2
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327CABLE NEWS. Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 1805, 10 March 1886, Page 2
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