LATE CABLEGRAMS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1718, 26 April 1895, Page 3

LATE CABLEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN OORRBSPONDXKT.)

LONDON, April 23.

The French press express anxiety lest England should hold aloof from the concerted action taken by Foreign Powers with regard to the treaty of peace between China and Japan. Great Britain decline to interfere with Japan, as she considers her in-* terests are not injured by the terms. Knssia has 22 warships in Japanese waters, while France has 15. The Oroya has been floated off the rocks near Naples.

The grand jury found a true bill against Oscar Wilde and Taylor, They state they will plead not guilty, and mean to fight to the bitter end. Great Britain has given Nicaragua three days in which to accede to the ultimatum, otherwise a blockade will be raised.

The papers state the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry was arrested on a charge of insanity in order to prevent his marriage with a waitress in California.

It is reported that Afghan troops have arrested Unara Khan The Natives are jubilant at his downfall, and are cordially assisting tha British, to advance.

A pension of L4OOO a year has been voted to Viscount Peel, ex-speaker of the Rouse of Commons.

The National Bank’s report shows a profit of fifteen thousand pounds, and pays a dividend of 5 per cent. The Bimetallic League have raised L 50,000 to promote a vigorou cam* paign among electors. President Cleveland will again contest the presidency.

Cheese has fallen two to four shillings, owing to a large supply from. Canada arriving. Paving wood has fallen ss, owing to the quantity arriving from Aujh tralia.

Reminder won the City and Subur« ban Handicap.