THE ELECTORAL REFORM BILL. The new Electoral Reform Bill will, it is estimated, create two millions of additional voters, and Mr Gladstone suggests that additional representation in the shape ot a limited increase in the number of members in the House of Commons should be granted. He is not, however, favorable to any re duction in the number of Irish mem bers. The Indian railway system is to he extended to Quetta. (Received March 2, 6,30 p.m.) GENERAL. London, March I. The National Review has published Mr Parsons’ article on the northern territory. The European Powers have agreed to accept a convention for the protec tion of submarine cables. Mr Murray Smith, Agent-General for Victoria, proceeds to Paris on Wednesday, to inspect the Decourille Railway. COMMERCIAL. Cargoes of Australian wheat, to arrive in February and March, have been sold at 40s to 41s. The wool catalogue contains one hundred and eight thousand bales. Competition is good, but Merinoes are easy. Cross breds are firm. (beoibr’s TELEGRAMS.) (Received March 2, 10.30 a.m.) Sydney, March 1. Mr 6. H. Reid has resigned the portfolio of Minister of Education. The funeral of Dr Badham took placa yesterday and was very largely attended. COMMERCIAL. Adelaide, March 1.
Wheat continues quiet at 3s lid to 4s, f.o.b. Town flour, £9 12s 6d to £9 15a; country brands, £8 10s to £8 12s 6d. Freights to London (steamers), 45s nominal. Freights to London (sail ing), 35s to 40s. Freights to United Kingdom from outports (sailing), 37s to 40s. SznvET, March 1. New Zealand wheat, 3s 6d ; New Zealand oats, 3s; maize, per 561bs, 3s 9d. Sugar, Company’s No. 1 pieces, £34.
THE LATEST.
