CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XX, Issue 2069, 18 May 1887, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

London, May 14. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company's s.s. Doric arrived at Plymonth yesterday, her cargo ol frozen mutton being A good condition. It is announced that the whole of Zululand, except the portion claimed by the Boer Republic, has been proclaimed British territory. „ ~ May 15. The Peoples Palace for East London was opened by the Queen yesterday. Her Majesty accompanied by the Prince of Wales and other members of the Boyal Family, left Paddington station and proceeded to Mile-end-road, where the palace is situated, v.a Holborn, where she was received by the Lord Mayor and Corporation of London, who escorted her to Aldgate. The Royal party occupied five open carriages. The route was lined by 100,003 volunteers and 50,000 regular troops, and the streets were gaily decorated. Tremendous enthusiasm was manifested by the large crowds of people who had assembled. The weather throughout was splendid, and the whole proceedings were a great success. On the Queen’s return she was entertained at the Mansion House by the Lord and Lady Mayoress. The existence of an enormous wheat corner in Chicago is reported. It controls the chief Ameritaan centres and owns half the wheat shipped to Livetpool. New Zealand frozen mutton, prims quality, is realising 4d to 4id per lb. Australian tallow, is unchanged at last quotations, namely—Beef, average quality, 22s ; mutton, 235.

Ottawa, May 14. Mr N. O’Brien, the Irish Nationalist leader, arrived in Toronto yesterday, and, in spite of the mission having been condemned by the Roman Catholic clergy, he addressed a large meeting in that city lest night. The meeting, however, passed resolutions condemning the views of Mr O’Brien, and expressing confidence in the Marquis of Lansdowne, Governor-General of Canada, whom Mr O’Brien had violently denounced. Adelaide, May 14. Wheat is at 4s, with more inquiry. Town flour, £9 10a to £lO ; country brands, £8 Cs to £8 10s. Sydney, May 16. Latest news to hand from Tonga states that affairs there are now quiet, and the Wesleyans have resumed their services. Ur Shirley Baker still remains Premier. Mr Sheridan, the tragedian, is dangerously ’U. May 17. The Australian Mutual Provident Society has passed a bye-law against the payment of pensions to retiring officers. The Government have intimated that thej are not in a position to do anything at present towards the funds of the Imperial Institute. Melbourne, May 15. Mr Gillies, ‘he Premier, has n ’.oived a telegram from Sir Robert Stout declining on the part of the New Zealand Gavernment, to contribute to Hie proposed Antarctic Expedi* tion. May 16. Mr Gillies, the Premier, has received a telegram from the New Zealand Government announcing that they have decided to contribute £IOOO per annum for ton years to the Imperial Institute.