CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN
The poisoning cases. London, June 22.— The man Neil, now in custody on a chargejrf poisoning a number of girls has bien proved to be the writer oF letters to Frederick Smith, M.P., demandiug £2,500, or threatening to inform tbo police, that he tried to poison oue of the Lambeth victims. Arrival ot fjordOuslow London, June 22. — Lord Oaelow has arrived iv Eoglaud from New Zealand and paid a visit to Lord | Knutsford. Victorian loan. London, June 23. — It is announced that tenders for the Victorian 3£ per cent loan of £2,000,000 with a minimum of 92 opens ou the 29th inst. Money is very plentiful and it is the official impression that the Victorian loan will be subscribed at a premium. Bank failure. London, June 23. —Barker and Co., bankers, have suspended payment, liabilities are £650,000. Stanley as a politician. London, June 23. — Objection is raised to Stauley contesting a seat for the British Parliament on the ground that he is an alien and not naturalised. The Democratic nominee. Washington, June 22. — The Democratic CoHvention has selected Cleveland for nomination by almost a two-thirds majority.
A mission of peace. Washington, June 22. — The American Committee, selected tyy^the Irish American Association, to effect a reconciliation between the sections of the Irish party has sailed tor Eag- j laud, It will not support either party separately, but devote its efforts to bring about a reunion. America snubs Australia* New Yobk, June 23. —The executive of the Chicago Exhibition intii mates that it is willing to allot Ausj tralia 80,000 cubic feet of space, I provided the colonies combine and erect their own "buildings. The offer has been declined as it would entail an expenditure of £80,000. The Executive declines to permit colonial exhibits in the block but offer ; 50,000 cubic feet for products classified separately.
The Premier of New South Wales has communicated with his G-overn-raent advising it to retire altogether from exhibiting since it is impossible to accept the conditions of the Executive. Mr Dibbs asserts that the importance of the colonies has been overlooked.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Issue XX, 24 June 1892, Page 2
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