HOME AND FOREIGN
(By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright.) (Per Press Association.)
LONDON.
June 27. It is reported that the Duke of Cumberland and the Emperor William have reconciled their differences on the question of the Hanoverian claims, which, it is understood, have now been renounced. It is believed nt Lloyds that the vessel met with by the Dumbarton Castle in a sinking condition, is not an emigrant ship, but probably a coolie vessel or Homeward bound trader. Consols, 100 J. New Zealand 5 per cents, 103J ; 4 per cent inscribed stock, 97?}. The English wheat market shows a general decline of Od. The Bank rate of discount is 2 J per cent., and the market rate 1 J per cent. Galvanized iron (" Orb " brand) is quoted at £15 10s ; leather, !)£d ; ' New Zealand . hemp, £24 10s to £24 15s. The stock of kauri gum on hand is eight tons and a half. The price has fallen 5s npi' n.wt.
ST. PETERSBURG.
June 27. There is an unprecedentedly large, yiold of Russian wheat, and a great revival in business ih consequence. Hope is entertained that a commercial - treaty, which would prove benefioial to Russian farmers, may be concluded with England.
NEW YORK.
June 27. Levi Morton, of this city, has been nominated by the Republican Party for the VicePresidency. (Special to Press Association.)
LONDON.
June 28. The Peninsular and Oriental Company have ordered tour steamers to be built on the Clyde. Vincent Lymington, M.P. for South Moulton, has given notice of his intention to introduce a Bill to regulate the sale of foreie-n meat.
DURBAN.
June 26. ' A general insurrection in Zululand is considered inevitable.
ADEN.
, June 26. The fire on board the Bteamer Essex has been subdued.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXI, Issue 11284, 29 June 1888, Page 2
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