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Evening Star, Issue 7233, 8 June 1887, Page 2

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HOME AND FOREIGN. [By Electric Telegraph—CopyHight.] [RSOTKft'a TftMKJEAMtS.] THE MAILCONTRACT. LONDON, June 7. In the House of Commons last night Postmaster-General Raikes stated, in reply to a question, that an estimated saving of L 20,000 per annum would be effected by the new contract for the Carriage of mails between Great Britain and Australia! The contract hftd not yet been completed* I PERSONAL. LONDON, June 7. , Mr H. C. Russell, the astronomer of the Sydney Observatory, arrived in London to-day. The Agents-General of the Australasian colonies have jointly agreed to contribute L 350 for the purpose of illuminating their offices on the Occasion of the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee. THE GERMAN EMPEROR. BERLIN, Junk 6. The Emperor William is suffering from a severe illness which confines him to his room, CANADIAN LOYALTY. OTTAWA, Junk 6. In the Ganadiail House of Commons today, during the adoption of a Jubilee address to the Queen, the members joined in singing the National Anthem. [Special to Press Association.] LONDON, June 6. New Zealand mutton is quoted at 4d to 4id per lb. "The Italian Government arc prepared to reduce the transit rates on letters from Australasia, provided the colonial Governments agree to make a reciprocal reduction. The Imperial Government propose to prohibit armed parties landing on British territory from foreign men-of-war, and also to restrict the number of warships entering fortified harbors; and stringent steps are to be taken to preserve secrecy as to the strength of the armament of the various forts. The colonies are to be advised to act similarly. , The troops of the Ameer, who are marching from flalkes and Herat against the Glliteais, have effected a junction. Sir Henry Holland will probably reinstate Sir John Pope Hennessy as Governor of Mauritius. . Richard Younge, the actor, is dead. LONDON, June 7; (Rcooivcd Juno 8 1887, at 1 p m.) The Russian Press declare that the occupation of Karki settles the Afghan frontier question in favor of Russia. The British Resident at Lagos on the Gold Coast has hauled down the French flag at Pontonoo. A French man-of-war has been despatched to inquire into the affair. ' The Times' considers that the Irish conspiracy is indivisible through Messrs Parnell, Gladstone, Ford, and Rossa being associated In it. t The result of tile inquiry Into the Charge against Sir J. Pope Hennessy, lately Governor of the Mauritius, is still au open question, the Colonial Olfice not having positively decided what steps will be taken. The following naval cadets successfully passed their examination :—Ferthon (New South Wales), Miller and Harper (New Zealand), Akehurst (Victoria), and Drury Queensland). INTERCOLONIAL. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.l [Reuter's Telegrams.] GERMAN CRUISERS. MELBOURNE, June 7. Four German war vessels passed Wilson Promontory this afternoon bound for Sydney. THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENT. ADELAIDE, June 7. In the Legislative Assembly this afternoon Mr Playford moved a motion of want of confidence in the Government. The Opposition are confident of success, and it is estimated that they will have a majority of six, CROWN LAND RENTALS IN NEW SOUTH WALES. SYDNEY, June 8. (Received Juno 8,18!:7, at 1.10 p.m.) In the Legislative Assembly last night a debate took place on the motion of Mr M'Mullan, affirming that the rents assessed by the local land boards should not be increased. The Government opposed the motion, and the debate was adjourned THE MOUNT RENNIE CASE. SYDNEY, June 8. The Mount llennio affair is to be reopened, and probably some important revelations will be made. ARCHBISHOP CARR'S RECEPTION. MELBOURNE, June 8. Archbishop Carr arrives to-day by the Iberia. Extensive preparations have been made to welcome him. JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. MELBOURNE, Junk 8. The Legislative Assembly last night adopted an address to the Quocn on her Jubilee. A formal Bill indemnifying municipalities in respect to expenditure for the celebration of the Jubilee was read a-.Ahird time, and will probably pass through all its stages to-day. INTERPROVINOIAL. [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, June 8. A four-roomed cottage in Upper Queen street, owned and occupied by Mr H. Donnelly, was destroyed by fire at 1 a.m. to-day. Insurance: LI 50 in the South British. The furniture, which was also insured, was destroyed. The Mayor presided at a meeting of ladies held yesterday afternoon, when it was resolved to adopt the scheme of the Queen's fund suggested by Lady Jervois, the money to be devoted to the relief of distressed women of all classes.