ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

Waikato Times, Volume I, Issue 60, 17 September 1872, Page 2

ARRIVAL OF THE ENGLISH MAIL

VIA SAX FRANCISCO. SPECIAL TO THE WAIKATO TIMES. Latest English Dates to August 29. TriK Nebraska arrived at 9 a.m. on the 16th instant with English news up to the 27th August. No sickness was reported to have occurred on board. The Directors of the New Zealand Mercantile Company have announced the payment, on and after July 1, of interest due on debentures and guaranteed mortgages ; also the inter-dividend rate of 10 per cent per annum for six months on old shares, and three months on new shares. The Crown Agents of the Colonies announce payment of half-a-year's interest due New Zealand of 5 per cent Consolidated Loan, New Zealand Government Debentures 5 per cent, and A r aneouver Island 6 per cent. Only four persons were saved from steamer which collided with immigrant ship in channel; the llattcr was bound for Australia. The last mail was delivered several days late. London, August 17. Parliament was prorogued until the 10th. The Queen was not present. The speech was read bv Royal Commission. Her Majesty rejoiced with Parliament that controversy over American indirect claims had been compassed by the sj)ontaneous declaration of general arbitration, who entirely consented to her views. Her Majesty reflected with satisfaction upon the fact that subjects with which the treaty deals, no longer offer any impediment between two kindred nations. Reference was made to the conclusion, of the tradition treaty with Germany. Her Majesty declared the determination of the Government to deal more effectually with the East African Slave trade, and expressed her satisfaction that the South Sea Islands traffic had received the attention of Parliament. Her Majesty reviewed the most important measures of the session, recounting their effects upon the eountry. The tranquility and growing prosperity of Ireland was favourably alluded to. The speech concluded as follows : — Whilst I cordially congratulate you on the activity in trade industries, I hope it will be borne in mind that there are at periods unusually rapid changes in the prices of commodities and value of labour ; also, periods which more than ever call for the exercise of moderation throughout. In bidding you farewell, I ask you to join me in acknowledging the abundint mercies of Almighty God and imploring their con tinuance. The passing of the Repeal |Party Procession Ac* , was generally celebrated throughout Ireland on the 15th. While the procession was passing tlirough Belfast it was stoned by a large crowd. Protest ants returned the attack, when terrible excitement ensued. On the 17th riots still continued throughout the entire city creating great uproar. Many rioters were arrested. These disturbances were only quelled by the most active exertions of the police. There was a great fire at Geneva, Switzerland, on the 11th, which destroyed £400,000 worth of factory property. The Emperors of Germany and Russia are to meet soon at Berlin. Propositions will be made for a Congress of European powers, to consider German acquisitions in France, the occupation of Rome by Italy, and a proposal to revise the Paris Treaty of 1856. An army of 5,000 Egyptians invaded Abyssinia' and are opposed by 10,000 men. There is great excitement in California in conse" quence of the diseovery of diamond-fields in the Arizona territory, 700 miles distant. The Mexican revolution is concluded by accepting amnesty. The Argentine Confederation and Brazil are preparing for war. President Balta, of Peru, haa been assassinated. A prize fight is to come off in September between Mace and Baldwin. The Germau Government intimate 3 to Thiers its intention to hold Belfort, although willing to make compensatory allowance to France. Asiatic Cholera has appeared in Berlin. Geneva arbitration not settled. ' Dakota' will not go to Melbourne.

COMMERCIAL. Flax and Gum are quiet. Wool—Third series progressed with spirit, and closed with strong competition at full prices. Superior New Zealand, 17d ; average 16|d. The 'Nebraska' brings 25 passengers, including Miss Rose Evans and company of theutrieal.