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Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 15, 22 July 1890, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

By Electric Telegraph. — Copyright (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, .July 12 When the Innishkilling Fusiliers were landing from the train at Portsmouth to coerce the mutinous Grenadier Guards, they sang " Godloye Ireland" and cheered the' Guards. The Yorkshire Regiment immediately replied. The justice of the men's complaints is partly admitted. During the strike the police ejected the postmen from several post-offices with violence. The Union leaders called for a general strike, which was not responded to. City Merchants and members of the Stock Exchange urged firmness on the part of the post-office authorities, and offered the services of their clerks. The four hundred postmen who were dismissed have petitioned to be reinstated. Sir Vernon Harcourt advises the Liberak to assist in bringing the session to an early close. It was proposed that the new session should meet in November, when the Irish Land Purchase Bill and the Tithes Bill will be considered. The Bill providing for the cession of Heligoland to Germany has passed the House of Lords virtually without opposition. Mr R. J. Jeffray, managing director of the Union Mortgage and Agency Company of Australia, undertakes the management of the Assets Company, formed to take over the globo assets of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Sandford Fleming, C.E. the distinguished engineer of Canada, has written a letter to Lord Knutsford stating that £54,000 subsidy or a guarantee _ will suffice, with Canada's help, to establish a Pacific cable, which, he asserts, will provide lower rates than under the existing lines. Lord Salisbury is negotiating with France for a recognition of the English protectorate of the Zanzibar coast. He will probably admit Frenoh rights from Lake Tchad to Algeria. Mr H. M. Stanley had a very serious attack of gastritis two days before his marriage with Miss Dorothy Tennant, but was able to attend the ceremony in Westminister Abbey, though he was in a very weak state. The officiating clergymen at the marriage ceremony were the Bishop of Ripon, the Master of the Temple, and the Dean of Westminister. Amongst those present were the Prince of Wales, Mr Gladstone, the leaders of society, art and literature. The Abbey was crowded with the public All the members of the Emin,,Bey Belief Committee were present at the marriage of Mr H. M. Stanley, who was yery unwell and appeared supported by a stick. King Leopold's representative acted as Stanley's best man, and Stanley's African companions as groomsmen. The spectacle was a most brilliant one, and the presents were both numerous and valuable. Stanley ia slowly, recovering from his attack of gastritis. Mr Parnell has surprised his supporters by advising Mr Balfour to apply thirtythree millions of money under the Irish Land Purchase Bill to secure the occupation and ownership of land instead of reducing rents. He stated that at present the money was going to graziers in Connaught and Minister, and he implied that if Mr Balfour acted on his suggestion, he would then accord the measure his support. He also suggested the immediate formation of a Board of Arbitration to deal with the Plan of Campaign estimates. Mr Balfour replied that as yet he was unable to discuss the Irish Land Purchase Bill, but he was much impressed with Mr Parnell 's suggestion. July 14. The Yorkshire regiment has returned to Portsmouth, leaving a small party to assist the Guards in their duties. Four hundred and fifty postmen who were dismissed accuse the Union of having deceived them, and assert that they will not rejoin it if they manage to secure reinstatement. The Bishop of Limerick, replying to Mr Dillon's attack in the House of Commons, retorts that Mr Dillon has been collecting ostensibly for the relief of the evicted while he and his party still occupied a safe and profitable employment, and that the attack was provoked because the exposure of their conduct closed the pockets of their sympathisers. Viscount Wolseley will be appointed Commander of the forces in Ireland. Madame Melba secured a triumph in 11 Esmeralda," all the members of the Royal Family, being present. Madame Melba will visit St. Petersburg in the winter and America during the Exhibition. It is believed that France will abandon her rights in Newfoundland for pecuniary or territorial compensation. | Private telegrams from Chili report that a state of anarchy and bloodshed continues there. The Bishop of Limerick has accused Mr John Dillon of securing his release from prison by raising a miserable whine about ill-health, and sneaking to the Australian colonies until the scheme blew over. The New Zealand Loan and Trust Company has declared a dividend of 10 per cent. The Times states that the floating of the Assets Company has removed a feeling of anxiety regarding the future of the Bank of New Zealand. Major George joins the Board ot the Assets Company on behalf of the Bank. Mr Gladstone has been attacked with a stomachic affection. Worcester Park hospital nurses are attending Stanley during his illness. July 15. Mr Gladstone is recovering his health. The telegraph clerks are to receive an increase in pay, and the amount set apart will be £200,000 annually. Two hundred of the officials in the central office will not however, receive any increase owing to their refusal to work overtime. Mr J. C. Williamson, of the firm of Williamson, Garner and Musgrove, is negotiating with Sara Bernhardt for an Australian tour. July 16. Gambia will probably be ceded to France in exchange for New Foundland. Major Skinner, a New Zealand Volunteer, shooting for the Queen's prize at Wimbledon, 6cored 20 at 200 yards, and Walker, of Queensland, 25. The Select Committee directs attention to the large amount of evidence in favor of protection for the Home hop industry. Accounts have reached here of serious riots which broke out at Tarapaoa, in Upper Peru. Seven thousand rioters defied the authorities and committed depredations. The troops were called out to restore order, and in disj easing the mob forty persons were killed. The agreement between Portugal and England ia almost concluded. It includes the internationalisation of the Zambesi. Portugal receives 800,000 square miles from Angola to Upper Zambesi, and England ttvkes the country from Upper Zambesi to Kwassar, including the Shire district. Portugal retains the district from Kwassar to the coast. The War Office is trying & number of the mutinous Guards. Bank of New Zealand shares — new issue, £8 15s ; old issue, £6 10s. Lord Salisbury has informed Mr.Blame

that if America deals summarily with the British sealers in Behring Sea, Great Britain will protect what she claims to be a common highway. July 17. The election for the vacancy for midr Durham resulted in the retnrn of Wilson, Home Ruler, who obtained 3469 against 3373 obtained by Vane-Tempest, Conservative candidate. A tremendous thunderstorm has severely damaged the corn crops in the south of England. The military camps at Bisley and Aldershot were flooded. July 19. During a storm, the pinnacle of the House of Lords was struck by lightning and part of the masonry was detached. Judge Grantham had a narrow escape from the falling debris. The monthly circular issued by Westgarth states that the New Zealand Estates Company has been formed, and will issue debentures at 6£ per cent. Colonel Maitland has resigned. The potatoe blight is seriously damaging the crops in the south of Ireland. A new rifle, using liquified carbonic acid gas instead of gunpowder, has been -tested. It is noiseless and smokeless. The Hon Edward Stanhorpe, Secretary of the War Department, is much impressed with the weapon. The Hessian fly is injuring the crops at Lincoln. Judge Harrison, charging a Galway jury, said he was astonished the victims of {lawlessness had not had recourse to lynch law. ' Beelin, July 12. Prince Bismarck has assured an inter viewer that the Emperor William's labour conference has not solved a single question, and resulted in nothing but words. July 19. The Dowager Empress' Frederick is writing a memoir of her late husband. Count Yon Moltke and other Generals are assisting her. Buenos Ayees, July 12. The financial crisis in the Argentine Bepublic and the State of Uruguay is -less acute. Gold has .exceeded a premium of 300. Dr Celman, President of the Argentine Bepublic, fearing a revolution, has withdrawn his forced currency proposal. „ The Government is endeavouring to. negotiate a loan with England. July 19. The Government at Montevideo and foreign bankers refuse to accept the forced currency for gold payments. The garrison at Buenos Ayres has been placed under arms, the people fearing a political disturbance. ; Pabis, July 15. An insane chemist fire a blank cartridge at President Carnot to-day. July 19. A mother murdered her six children by means of charcoal, and attempted suicide, but she recovered. Dhuleep Sing is suffering from paralysis in this city. He has forwarded a petition to Queen Victoria asking pardon. Washington, July 14. By the capsizing of an excursion steamer on Lake Peppin,' lso people were drowned. A terrible cyclone passed over Minnesota country, and the death roll numbers about 200. The greater part of Lake City was submerged and scores of townsfolk perished. Virnna, July 17. The Emperors of Austria and Germany meet at Legaitz in the autumn on .the pretence of attending the summer manoeuvres. New Tobk, July 12. A serious explosion took place on board an oil steamer at Chicago, and 15 persons were killed. July 19. An explosion wrecked amd burnt the central office of the Western Union Telegraph. Many narrow escapes from death are reported. Terrific rain storms haye been experienced in the Western States. Many deaths are reported from heat and by lightning. A terrible calamity occurred at Loveland, Ohio. A gunpowder train exploded in the vicinity of a cartridge factory, when the latter became ignited and 20 of the employees were killed, while 50 were seriously injured. Halifax (Nova Scotia), July 12. By the collapse of a wharf at Dartmouth, on the eastern side of the harbour, one hundred persons were immersed, many of whom were drowned. Caieo, July 15. The principal Soudan tribes have revolted against the rule of the Mahdi. St. John's. July 16. The Newfoundland gunboat. Piana fired on a French fishing boat which was violating the Bait Regulations. The fishing boat managed to escape without sustaining any damage. The French warship Miguelon and H.M.S. Comus are investigating the matter. Madbid, Julj 18. Eight thousand laborers struck work at Mauresa. The rioters threatened to burn the town, but the military dispersed the crowd. Many of the rioters were wounded. Constantinople July 14. A fire broke out in the city and before the flames were stayed nine hundred houses had been burnt to the ground. July 17. Bussia has massed a large force of troops on the Armenian frontier.