HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press, Volume XLVII, Issue 7546, 8 May 1890, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

j [PIB PBKBS ASSOCIATION.] Received May 7th, 12.10 p.m. j THE DOLGELLY GOLD-MINING j COMPANY. London, May 6. The Dolgelly Goldmining Company (Wales) is being reconstructed. Mr Pritchard Morgan has cancelled 70,000 shares allotted to him. Received May 7th, 8 p.m. MR PARNELL AND HIS COLLEAGUES. London, May 6. The World asserts that Parnell'a colleagues have expressed indignation at the slackness of his attendance in Parliament. MR STANLEY. Stanley has received a Royal command to atteild at Windsor Castle. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The Committee on the Western Australian Bill recommended the omission of clauses four to eight and the adoption of the remainder of the measure, except that the qualification of ifisoo for members should be withdrawn. COMPENSATION TO PUBLICANS. Mr Ritchie's Licensing Bill provides for the payment of compensation, but leaves it optional witn County Councils to buy publicans out. The latter, however, are compelled to sell. Received May Bth, 1.25 a.m. CAPTAIN CASATI. Berlin, May 7. The statement that* Captain Casati has joined the German service is denied. GERMANY AND THE PORTE. The German Ambassador threatens to leave Constantinople unless those guilty of ill usage of German sailors are punished. The Sultan in consequence is yielding; ITALIAN POLITICS. Rome, May 7. The Senate has rescinded the resolution throwing out the Bill to abolish bequests to religious institutions, and the Premier is satisfied. THE AUSTRIAN THRONE, Vienna, May 7. Extraordinary rumors are afloat, but are not, however, generally believed, that the Emperor Francis intends to adopt Prince Henry of Prussia with a view to his ultimate succession to the Austrian throne. GENERAL BOULANGER. Paris, May 7. Boulanger's followers are stated to be disgusted at his inertness and alleged cowardice in rejecting their advice to return to Paris. GERMAN CONTROL OF ZANZIBAR. Zanzibar, May 7. "■ The Sultan has accepted German control of his foreign relations. THE PANAMA CANAL Panama, May 7. The Government of the Republic of Colombia hag been requested by the Liquidators of the Canal Company to extend the time, as it is believed the necessary capital to continue operalions may be obtained on an international basis. THE PLANS OF CRONSTADT. St. PETE&SBt. rg, May 7. It is now stated that Schmidt, who was arrested on a charge of betraying the plans of Cronstadt to a German official, was released, as his guilt was not proved, but he was dismissed from the navy. GERMANY AND NEW GUINEA. London, May 7. It is reported that Germany is negotiating for the acquisition of D utch New Guinea.