GABLE NEWS.

Grey River Argus, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 6767, 24 May 1890, Page 2

GABLE NEWS.

«■ By Electric Telegraph-Copyright, i (per press association.) (Received May 22, at 1 40 a.m.) London, May 20. H. M. Stanley, the African explorer, speaklngiit a banquet given by the London Chamber of Commerce, said that if England continued to yield to Germany's demands in Africa, he should advise the British East Africa Company to withdraw. Ottawa, May 22. It is reported that negotiabions regarding the Behring; Straits fisheries^ have failed. Canadian sealers go out armed. 'The Canadian-Pacific Railway Company has bought an interest in the Commercial Cable Company, with the object, it is believed, of forwarding an Australian cable scheme. 'Washington, May 22. M'Kinley'a Tariff Bill passed the Houbo of Representatives . by a majority of 20, but the Senate is looked upon as certain to modify its provisions. ' Buenos Ayres, May 21. Riots have taken place at Puerto Alagre, in the Argentine Republic. The troops were called out and fired on the mob, killing 26 and wounding 41. , Berlin, May 21. A sensation 'was caused in theßeiohstag by Government declining at present the increased Army vote. This action is regarded as the forerunner of increased demands. • Sofia, May 21. Panitzi admits the plot to depose Prince Ferdinand, but denieß the complicity of Russia. (Received May 23, at 8 15 p m.) London, May 22. At the annual meeting of the Federation League, a, resolution was passed approving thejCouncil's advice, to tne effect that it was inopportune to ask Government to convene an Imperial Conference while Australia was absorbed in the question of Colonial Federation.