HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8651, 28 November 1893, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY BILL. London, .November 27. A deputation representing eightyfive thousand skilled workmen waited on Lord Salisbury to protest against some of the clauses of the Employers' Liability Bill respecting contracts. Lord Salisbury replied that the House of Lords would protect the men. THE COLONIES CONGRATULATED. November 26, The Observer congratulates the colonies ou the speedy restoration of confidence. A KNIGHT OF THE GARTER. The Marquis of Breadalbane has been decorated with the Order of the Garter. THE COLONIES AND CANADA. November 27. The Times says that unless the colonies sink mutual differences respecting the Canadian Convention, the negotiations will have no effect. If, however, they unitedly appoint a Delegation which succeeds iv arriving at an agreement with Canada, the result must mean larger and more dignified public life. TOM MANN. Tom Mann has definitely decided to enter the Church. EVICTED TENANTS. Mr Dillon states that the annual cost of maintaining evicted tenants in Ireland is £24,000. THE SERVIAN MINISTRY. Belgrade, November 26. The Servian Ministry has resigned, owing to the tariff war with Austria. A NARROW ESCAPE. Berlin, November 26. During the Kaiser. journey to Kiel, a number of carts got blocked on the railway line, and there was a narrow escape of a collision. BANKRUPT GREECE. Athens, November 27. Tricoupis, the new Premier, has auuounced that Greece will be compelled to compromise with her foreign creditors. CHARGES AGAINST ITALIAN POLITICIANS. Home, November 27. The Italian Bank Committee's report inculpates twenty-five deputies, including Crispi, who owed the Bauca Romana Nazionale 241,000 francs.