By Elioibio Tblsqbafh—Oofybioht, [Rbutbb’s Agency.] commercial. THE HOME RULE SCHEME. THE CAMPAIGN [N BURMAH. [Beoeived Jan 7,10 30 p,m.] London, Jan. 6, Consols are at 100|. New Zealand 5 per cent 10-40 loan 10l£; 4£ per ceut[s-30 loan, 99| ; 4 per cent inscribed stock, 95|. The weekly returns of the Bank of England show the proportion of re serve to liabilities to 31 per cent, or 4 per cent [lower than last week- The total reserve in notes and bnllion is £10,200,000.
Scotch pig iron is Is higher, viz., 475.
The wool market is quieter, but steady. The total arrivals to date for the next sales are 120,000 bales. [Beoeived Jan. 8,1 a.m] Mr Edward Stanhope has accepted the portfolio of Secretary of State for War in the Salisbury Ministry. The “ Standard” of to-day states that Mr Gladstone is inclined to modify his Home Rule for Ireland scheme with a view to conciliate the Unionist Liberals. Rangoon, Jan, 6. News from Upper Burmah reports the continued successes of the British force under Sir Frederick Roberts. Several prominent rebel chiefs have been captured.
AUSTRALIAN.
