HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7265, 26 January 1889, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[pes fbkss association.] Received January 25th, 10.15 a.m. SIR HENRY NORMAN. London, January 24. Sir Henry W. Norman, Governor elect of Queensland, has arrived from Jamaica. In the course of an interview he expressed himself hopeful of the success of his career in Queensland, and confident that his relations with the Government and people would be only of the most cordial nature. He favors a policy of self rule, holding that nationalism and loyalty are synonymous terms. Sir Henry said further that he was proud to be permitted to assist in developing the wondrous future of one of the youngest and greatest offshoots of the Mother Country. MR CHAMBERLAIN AT BIRMINGHAM. The Right Hon. Jos. Chamberlain speaking at Birmingham, referred to the spirit of disintegration which is manifesting itself in the colonies and in India. In advocating the establishment of free schools he quoted the success which had followed the erection of the system of free education in Australia and New Zealaud. YEOMEN OF THE GUARD. Lord Limerick succeeds Lord Kintore as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard. Received January 25th, 12.40 p.m. SIR H. ROBINSON. London, January 24 In response to strong representations, the Colonial Office have decided to reappoint Sir Hercules Robinson for a further period as Governor of the Cape Colony. SIR C. WAREEN. Sir Charles Warren has been ap" pointed to the charge of C Battery Field Artillery at Stonecliffe Depot. HEALTH OF MR SPURGEON. Mr Spurgeon is recovering from the effects of his recent accident, and is now able to drive daily. SIR POPE HENNESSY. Sir John Pope Hennessy, Governor of the Mauritius, received a great ovation upon his return to St. Louis. A medal is to be struck to commemorate the event. COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL. A collision occurred last night off Walmer, near Deal, between the British India steamer Duke of Buckingham and the ship Ben Brightshire. The ship sank immediately, but all members of the crew escaped but two, who were drowned. SHOCKING MURDER. New Yore, January 24. A widow and four children were murdered by ft cousin. The crime ie attributed to jealousy. LIBEL ACTION. *** O'Donovan Rosea has commenced an action for libel against the New York Herald. He claims 100,000 dole, damages. TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE. Constantjnopub, January 24. News has been received here of a terrible earthquake in Asia Minor. Three hundred houses were levelled to the ground. GERMANY AND ZANZIBAR. Zanzibar, January 23. It is reported here that Germany promised to evacuate Zanzibar if the captured missionaries were released. DINIZULU'S APPEAL. * Pretoria, January 24. Dinizulu's appeal for a new trial has been granted. STANLEY AND EMIN BEY. Suaxxm, January 24. The same messenger who brought the news of Stanley now states that Emm Bey and Stanley are prisoners in Khartoum, and are detained there with flags and baggage. Received January 26th. Lls p.m. TUHAI ISLAND. Lovdon, January 24. Neither the English nor French Governments have received any intelligence of the supposed annexation of Tuhai. SENSATIONAL ROBBERY. A jeweller's shop at Brighton was sacked by burglars and £30,000 worth of goods stolen. ROYAL MARRIAGE. Athbhs, January 24. The marriage of Princess Sophie, of Prussia, third daughter of the late Emperor of Germany, to Prince Constantino, Duke of Sparta, heir to the Throne of Greece, will take place in the Spring.