HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XXVII, Issue 1362, 28 May 1895, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN NEWS.

(Continued from page 3.) London, May 21. The want of discipline and the fear that Lord Rosebery may be compelled to resign has disordered the Liberal party. The press on both sides forecast a dissolution at an early date. The Government majority in Committee on the Welsh Church Bill has dropped to nine. The relations existing between the Marquis of Qneensberry and his son (Lord Douglas), arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly to-day the Marquis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail. Taylor was convicted on two counts in connection with the charges by William Parker. Sentence has been postponed. At the wool sales there was a good selection, and Continential buyers are operating freely. Prices remain very firm. May 22. Lord Douglas began the quarrel by calling the Marquis of Queensberry a liar and a slanderer. The latter eventually knocked his son down. A furious struggle resulted, until the police interfered and separated the pair. Lord Rosebery will introduce in the House of Lords on Friday a bill enabling colonial judges to sit on the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Carbine and the Novelette colt have arrived at Plymouth in excellent condition. The latest Derby betting is 9 to 2 against Raconteur, 5 to 1 Laveno. New Plymouth Harbor Board bonds holders have induced a section of brokers to refrain from Stock Exchange quotations of New Zealand 3 per cent stock. Victorian wheat cargoes (ex Boadicea and Gael) have been sold at 24s 6d ; a South Australian cargo (ex Alexander Black) was sold at 26s 3d. The American visible supply of wheat is 60,970,000 bushels. The Hon J. G. Ward was entertained at a banquet yesterday. Sir Edwyn Dawes, who presided, referred to the financial benefits the colony would derive from Mr Ward's visit. Mr Ward, in replying to the toast of his health, made reference to the Japanese war and hoped that the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, would meet the colonies in any demands they made with respect to safeguarding the interests of the Empire. Sir Charles Tupper and Sir W. B. Perceval advocated frequent visits of colonial Ministers to England, as it would be productive of mutual benefits. May 23. Lord Salisbury, speaking at Bradford, urged the Government to attend to social reform, instead of disintegrating the Empire and upsetting churches. He declared the spread of Socialism proved the existence of evils requiring a remedy. At the wool sales there was again keen competition for good sorts. Americans are buying crossbreds freely. Sir Willian Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressing a meeting in the city, appealed to an experience of 50 years in favor of a gold standard, and said the Government would never favor bimetallism on any condition. Three disguised men fired at Mr M'Swiney, a justice of the peace, who was returning from the sessions at Kanturk, County Cork. None of the shots took effect. He replied with his revolver, but the men escaped. Jabez Balfour has been committed to stand his trial at the June sessions on six charges. May 24. Oscar Wilde's case has been adjourned. The charge against him in connection with Shelly has been withdrawn as there was no corroborative evidence. Lord Salisbury, in his speech at Bradford, said it was imperative for the Empire to assume new responsibilities when opening new markets in uncivilised nations. Lord Roberts has been promoted to the rank of field marshal. At the wool sales a good selection was offered, and prices were very firm. At Bradford, prices are firm, but business is restricted. Washington, May 24. The director of the United States Mint says the increased gold output, especially of Australia, disposes of the contention of supporters of silver as to the insufficiency of gold. Ottawa, May 23. The Government of Manitoba have decided to recognise "separate" Roman Catholic schools, which are to be placed under inspection and must be managed by certificated teachers. San Francisco, May 22. A gunpowder mill exploded near this city and 14 persons were killed.

New York, May 22. An immense quantity of gunpowder accidently exploded and wrecked _ the Monongahela mine in West Virginia. One hundred and thirty miners were entombed. Up to the present 14 bodies have been recovered. The work of rescue is still proceeding. May 23. The miners entombed at West Virginia have been rescued. Sydney, May 23. China news reports a terrible explosion at Woosung. A nine-inch 40-ton gun used in the recent war burst, killing 43 men on the spot. Madrid, May 22. News has been received that the Spanish steamer foundered in a cyclone off Luzon, in the Malay Archipelago, one of the largest islands of the Phihpines. The accident was attended with sad loss of life, only three out of 171 on board being saved.