Recsived October 6, «b 3.45 p.m. Melbourne, October 6. Victoria Rends 250 men to the Trans* I vaal, half infantry and half mounted in fantry.
Received October 7, at 0 15 a.m. London, October 5. The Australian steamers Urmston Grange and Southern Cross have been engaged as transports to the Cape. A Renter'^ states that President Krnger has forbidden the infusion of British territory, and enjoins the troops to act apon the defensive. Forty eight Dutch members of the Hoase of Ccmnaons of the Cape have petitioned the Queen to relinquish hostili ties and proceed with a joint Inquiry, con vinced that an adequate franchise will bo forthcoming. Mr Chamberlain replied thab Great Britain sought, on behalf of the non- I

Received October 6, afc 9.30 a.m. London, October 6. Tho American visible supply of wheat is 60,030,000 quarters.
Received October 6, at 9 50 a.m. Sydney, October 6. Oils are very firm and advancing, owing to the demand for South Africa. Potatoes—New Zealand Derwents, L 2 to L 2 2s 6d.
Received Ocober 6, at 11 p.m. London, October j. The Bank of England's stock of gold, coin, and bullion la L30,960,Q00, reserve L 20,651,000, proportion of re serve to liabilities 39 36, in circulation L 28,842,000, public deposits L 10.641,000, other deposits L41,611,0C0, Government securities 1(15,765,000, other securities L 33,737,000. Three months' bills are discounted 5 per cent. Consols, 104£ New Sooth Wales 4 per cent Inscribed

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