HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7264, 25 January 1889, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Received January 2<th, 11 a.m. PANAMA CANAL. Paris, January 22. The Directors of the Panama Canal Completion Co. have invited the public to subscribe thirty million francs by February 2nd. Received January 24th, 10.15 turn. CEMENT. London, January 22. An attempt is being made to establish a corner in cement. LOED SALISBURY'S «BLACK MAN." The Marquis of Ripon presided at a banquet given by the National Club to Dadabhai Naoroji, and in proposing the toast of the guest said that Lord Salisbury's dictum that because a man was not born in England he was unfit to hold a seat in the House of Commons, was repudiated everywhere. For himself, he said he hoped Australia, India, and Canada would yet be represented in the British House of Commons. Dadabbai Naoroji, replying, said his fellow-countrymen in India were determined to obtain a measure of self-rule, and that the establishment of the Indian Congress three years ago worked an epoch in their national history. " JACK THE RIPPER." It is reported that " Jack the Ripper " is now in Corunna, from which place menacing letters have been received. The statement is creating a panic in the city. DR. McGLYNN. Nbw York, January 22. At a meeting of his congregation, Dr. McGlynn ridiculed the Papal threat re excommunication. CONFLICTS WITH NEGROES. Conflicts with and between the negroes in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are becoming serious. A condition of terrorism prevails already. There have been numerous fatalities. FRANCE AND THE VATICAN. Paris, January 22. The relations of France with the Vatican are strained, in consequence of the disagreement concerning the appointments to several vacant bishoprics. FATAL ATTACK BY PIRATES. Hong Kong, January 22. News has been received here that the Tonquinese pirates attacked a French garrison, killing thirteen soldiers. ROWING. Toronto, Jannary 22. O'Connor has made a match with Gaudaur for 2000 dollars. The race will take place in March next Received January 24th, 1.50 p»m. FIGHTING ON THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA. Freetown, Sierra Leone, Jan. 22. An engagement is reported between tte native police under an English commander and the natives. A new Maxim gun was brought into requisition by the police, and 130 natives killed. COLLAPSE OF A TUNNEL. London, January 22. A tunnel on the Swansea railway line collapsed, killing seven workmen. CHINA AND SIKKIM. It has been arranged that English" men connected with the Chinese service shall conduct negotiations on behalf of China for the settlement of the Sikkim difficulty. MANUFACTURE OF RAILS. It is reported that in consequent of the monopoly held by the English railmakers in England and India in .the past, the Railway Companies in their own interest will be compelled to manufacture their own rails. ALSATIANS FOR AMERICA. New York, January 22. Some excitement was caused by the refusal of the authorities, to allow a hundred Alsatians engaged by American employers to land here. After some negotiations, however, the matter was subsequently satisfactorily arranged, and the men were allowed to come ashore. Received Jannary 21th, 2 p.m. THE FLOODS IN CHINA. London, January 23. Mr Whitehead, Lord Mayor of London, has opened a famine subscription list for the relief of the distress caused by the recent floods in China, which is said to exceed the misery caused by the great floods of 1878. THE WOOL DUTIES. Washington, January 22. The American Senate passed the new tariff by 33 to 30, and has increased the duties on wool. MR GLADSTONE AND THE POPE. Rome, January 23. Mr Gladstone has abandoned his intention of visiting Rome, Received January 24th; 2 p.m. THE AMERICAN UNION. Washington, January 22. A Bill has passed the House of Representatives admitting five territories to the dignity of States of the Union. Received January 24th. 11 p.m. THE REES SCHEME. London, January 23. The first emigrants sent out under the auspices of Mr W. L. Rees' Com- 1 pauy, sail for Gisborne in the Aorangi. FIRE AT A FOUNDRY. A fire at the foundry destroyed portions of General Gordon's statue intended for Melbourne. Missing parts will be replaced, and it is expected the statue will be ready to ship in March. Received Jannary 25th, 1.30 a.m. AMERICAN TARIFF BILL. Washington, January 24. The Tariff Bill passed by the Senate removes half the sugar duties, and grants heavy bounties on locally made sugar. It is considered certain the House of Representatives will reject the tariff. ITALY AND THE RED SEA. i Roxb, January 24. ' The Italian Government have de- ; cided to send reinforcements to their • possessions in the Red Sea in consequence of the lodgment of Cossacks i under Achmoff at Tajurah Bay. I i