CABLEGRAMS

Mataura Ensign, Volume 15, Issue 1189, 31 May 1892, Page 4

CABLEGRAMS

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| F"HOM Pl(Kßt* ASSOOIATfON. j London, May 28. The sum of L9OOO has been subscribed to defray the expenses of an immense conference shortly to be held in Belfast to protest against the people of Ulster being placed under the control of an Irish Parliament in tbo event of Home Bule being granted to Ireland. At a meeting of the Protestant Alliance the Dean of Auchovry, a parish of County Sligo, declared that Romanism was ttie cause of tbe trouble in Ireland, and expressed the opinion that a civil war would certainly follow the granting of autonomy. It was decided to agitate against Home Rule during the elections. In a Blue Book issued on tbe employment of Kanaka labor in Queensland, Lord Charles Scott, Admiral on the Australian station, admits that the regulations regarding traffic which were adopted in 1884 aro, if strictly enforced, Mtfficient to prevent a recurrence of the abuses that formerly existed in connection with the empoyment of colored labor in Queensland. Mr Kiunaird Eose, in a long and able letter, copies of which have been sent to every member of the House of Commons, states that it is impossible to urge a word against the traffic since 1886, and that the charges of white people having committed outrages on Kanaka women are a wicked slander. He quotes from the Rev. Alexander Smith's testimony as to the kind treatment of Kanakas. Mr Rose attributes the opposition to the removal of the traffic to wire-pulling by the members of new unionism. The Marquis of Salisbury had a marvellous escape from serious injury. He was driving in Piccadilly, when his carriage capsized and was smashed up. The coachman was injured, but the Premier escaped unhurt. Tbe premises of Mappin and Webb, manufacturers of electro and silver plate, in Oxford street, were entered by burglars and 3000oz of silver plate stolen. It is rumored tbat the Miners' Federation are considering the propriety of a general stoppage of work in the coal mines in order to assist the Durham miners on strike. Twenty thousand persons in Cleveland, Yorkshire, are said to be on the verge of starvation, owing to the distress caused by the strike of miners. The Labor Electoral Congress are urging tbat tbe question of payment of members be made a test question at tbe forthcoming general election. General Booth is sending a delegate of the Salvation Army to New Zealand to negotiate with the Government for better terms for his . land settlement scheme which tbe general proposes to found in New Zealand. The Home Secretary, Mr Matthews, will consider the new facts elicited by Mrs Maybrick's counsel. New Zealand long- berried wheat, 37s 6d. Por cargoes off coast sellers ask 36s 3d! buyers offer 35s 9d. Wellington mut,on, 4£l; Canterbury lamb, sfd New Zealand hemp very flat. Good Wellington, L2l. Adelaide wheat,, 38s 9d, market quiet ; Victorian, 38s. The division on the Becond reading of the Local Government Bill was taken in tbe largest House during the present session. There were 27 Irish members absent during the discussion on the measure. The Hon. W. E. Gladstone denounced the Marquis of Salisbury s recent speech aa tending to incite Ulster. The Hon. A. <T. Balfour endorsed the views of tbe Premier. A motion providing for the establishment and disendowment of tbe Scotch Church was defeated in the House of Commons by 56, and an amendment tbat it was desirable that tho Scotch Church should unite on a national basis was carried by a majority of 70. The result of the division on tbe second TeadiDg of tbe Irish Local Government Bill ia encouraging Ministers lo push tbe bill through, and tbe geueral election may possibly be delayed till it bas passed. The Durham colliery owneiv, in a published manifesto, assert that the condition of the coal trade compelled tbem to make a reduction in tbo men's wagee. They promise to submit disputes to arbitration in the future. The Bishop of Durham urges the mine owners in Durham to allow a reduction oi 10 per cent, in the men's wages to stand as it is, and refer the other 3| per cent, to arbitration. Tbe Queen, in response to a petition asking her intervention, refused to interfere. Deacon, the American wbo was sentenced to a year's imprisonment for shooting a man whom he found in bis wife's bedroom, is appealing against the sentence. It " believed he will be granted a frse pardon. In tbe House of Commons, en an ajfl.ndment to re-open tbe discussion on tit- Kanaka question, a long and conflicting discussion took place. Tlie amendment was rejected. Sir J. P. Garnck, Agent-General for Queensland, ma letter to ' The Times,' declares that the statement made by Mr S. Smith, in the course of the discussion, to the effect that 10,000 aborigines in Queensland were massacred, and tbat a man 30 yenrs ago received a permit from the Government for killing blacks, was grossly calumnious and an insulting lie. The celebration of the golden wedding of the King of Denmark passed off with great tclat. At the banquet the Czac proposed the health of the King and Queen. The Prince of Wales was present, but did not attend the public functions. Lord Rosebery, speaking at Birmingham, declared tbat the Hon. J. Chamberlain bad converted one of the foremost Liberal towns into a Conservative pocket borough. Referring to tbe Marquis of Salisbury's Ulster speech, be said that the language of Lord George Gordon was not worse. He said that the Premier, like certain men and institutions, may possibly find the grave the last ditch in Ulster. The power of the empire, be argued, was not its armies, its fleets, Ub treasures, or its population, but its liberty and justice. The New Zealand and Australian Steamship Company hss launched the steamers Warrimo and Wallsend, which will be engaged in the Australian and New Zealand trade. Their bpevd is guaranteed at 16 knots, acd the vessels will carry 313 patenters in addition to having « capacity f«>r cargo of 5000 tons The Rt.amer Port D-ugUs was wrecked on St. Vincent durii g the night of Tuesdny last It »» alleged that the retf she struck od i» not m»>ked on (the chart. T !»n.«-il« c, tb Uui> ■Ley*. rlu'il v' ore Mitel,), 1 t all their b. lon. jugs, and have nothing except what they stand up in. Tin* British consul i» absent from the i J«ny hu« the French Hre >>uccoiiug the :vuil'ortuuate pecpl, and w 11 continue to-do.«o unid a rescue steamer'arrive*- The stealer herself is * hopeless »»d -iiould fine wea' her continue the crew wil be M.ga&t# Ju dismantling her. The steamer and £c? ffl&p were

The ' St James' Gazette ' advocates th ; formation of a Colonial Council in Australia en the lines of tbat established in i India, and asserts tbat it would be found lof use in cases like tho introduction of I kanaka labor. Application is to be made on behalf of } Mrs Montagu for a remittance of tbe sentence passed on ber for cruelly illj treating her children. The grounds of , the petition are the same as those lodged on bebalf of Mrs Osborne. In tbe House of Commons the Small Holdiugs Bill has passed through all its stages. Signor Succi, tho Italian, who on more , than one occasion successfully carried out bis fasting scheme, has becomo insane. Sir Charles Dilke will be a candidate for a seat in the House of Commons at the forthcoming general ejection. Tbe Catholic Press is discussing the possibility of canonising the late Cardinal Manning. Half a million acres in New Zealand bave been secured by the Salvation Army, and General Booth is anxious that the Government should not charge rent, in order that be may be enabled to devote tbe profits arising out of the scheme to the expenses connected witb further transports of tbe "submerged tenth." The general also desires the power of a landlord, so tbat he may devise a system of working tbe settlement and control of the settlers. The half-million acres mentioned as secured by General Booth on which to " plant " tbe submerged tenth has been acquire:! from the Natives. The ' Times,' referring to tbe colonies, asserts that tbe Legislative Chambers do not respect the Government, and are losing tbo country's confidence. Further, it considers that State anarchy is approach ing. A German judae, in German East African territory, bas sentenced slavers to be banged. Washington, May 28. A cyclone swept over Wellington, in Kansas, causing considerable damage. Tbe opera house, four newspaper offices, a foundry, and four squares of bouses were destroyed. It is estimated tbat 500 persons were killed or injured, and as the debris is all ablaze it is bard to say what the extent of tbe damage may be. Tbe United Slates House of Representatives bus ordered tiiat only exhibits of the American Government are to be closed on Sundays at the Chicago Exhibition, and has refused to prohibit the sale of liquor at Ibe exhibition. In political circles tbe nomination of tbe Secretary of State (Mr Blame) for the Presidency is looked upon as certain, unless be once more declines tbe proffered honor. In some directions the chances of Mr Grover Cleveland again being elected are said to be improving. ] New York, May 28. At a wedding in Valetta, Texas, the newly-married couple were " tin-kettled,'' and the bridegroom was so incensed at this tbat he fired on tbe mob, killing two people. Tbe mob returned tbe fire witb a volley, which killed tbe bridal couple instantaneously. Mr Wi'liam Astor left L 15,000,000 to his family, and bequeathed several thousands to charities. Tbe negroes are on tbe rampage in Tennessee, and an armed mob of tbem are marauding tbe district. One million acres in Tennessee and Arkansas were submerged by floods, and a great quantity of wheat has been destroyed. , The city of Arkansas is submerged by floods, which bave occasioned great loss of life. The railway is stopped. The river is still risiug, and tbe floods ate increasing. . Tlie officers of tbe Irish League in America have been invited to visit tbe ' leaders of the two parties in Englaud to discuss the proposed reunion ol parlies. Copenhagen, May 28. The city is thronged with visitors. The festivities in celebration of the King of Denmark's golden weddidg are on an immense scale. Melbourne, May 28. The Metropolitan Board of Works ■ have authorised their chairman to proceed to England to place on tbe market deben- , lure bonds at 4 per cent, and a loan of , two millions. Tho Government has decided tbat the I papers left by Deeming shall not be published, and thej mil bo destroyed. Among them were letters addressed to tbe 'Argus,' ' Pall Mall Gazette,' ' Times,' and 'Liverpool Mercury,' supposed to contain a confession. A leading medical man declares tbat he carefully examined Deeming's boiy, and found not the slightest trace of disease ot any kind. In tho Legislative Assembly Mr Vale moved—" Tbat the House view with disapprobation the introduction of kanaka labor, and urge upon the Government the desirability of taking such means as will defeat the desire of those who would people Australia with a colored alien race " Sir H. J. Wrixou urged that the matter be brought before the Federal Couucil. Mr Gillies contended that all j the colonies were opposed to crowding j polored labor into Australia, and they ; would pot stand it. It would be better, he thought, for Victoria to wait till tlie action of Queensland interfered with her interests. Mr Vale's motipn was carried on the voices. . A bill legalising the use of the to alisator in Victoria bas been read a first tim p. Sydney, May 28. There is depression in the Northern coal trade, and the Young Wallsend, Great Northern, Monkwearmouth, and Maitland Colleries have ceased work, causing great distress among the miners. Good rain has fallen all through tbe country, and at Brok.en Hill the dams are full, thus allaying all danger of a water famine. Brisbane, May 23. A Chilian cabin boy, belonging to the schooner Sketty Bell, was murdered at Thursday Island in tbe same way as tbe Whitechapel vie ims. The body was cut up and horribly mutilated. The cook of tlw vessel has been arrested on suspicion. A conference of Northern Queensland delegates at Towns ville resolved that nothing short of territorial separation would meet tbe present requirements of the northern portion of the colony. The rfsojution will be submitted to Lord Enutsf. r4 through the Governor.