CABLE NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 204, 23 December 1896, Page 4

CABLE NEWS.

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lit:iu,ix, Dee. 21. | The Kaiser's refusal to confirm Lieutenant Urusewit/.'s sentence is regarded as an incentive to oflicors in the army to iiltreat unarmed civilians. Two German warships have been ordered to Manilla. Romk, Dec. 21. The Italian Minister of Public Works report that the railway builders, who are mostly Senators and members of the Lower Chamber, claimed over L<',.000.000 above the estimates of the cost made by previous Ministers. Washington, Dec. 22. The "Jingo" Senators denounce President Cleveland and Mr Olney as dictators who are defying Congress. When the Senate's decision Cuba reached the New York Exchange it was announced by Mr Chauncey Depew, and heavy sales followed the news. Crave statements are afloat as to a leakage of the intelligence beforehand. A general protest from the country has compelled the Senate to postpone the discussion on the committee's resolution n- Cuba for a fortnight, until financial interests are reassured. The House has refused to agree to the Senate's amendments in the Alien Immigrants Dill, but consented to a conference. Ottawa, 1 >ee. 22. If the Canadian revenue is buoyant, the Premier will next year submit a scheme for the fast Atlantic service, otherwise the idea flill be postponed. Huddart Parker's chance of securing the contract is regarded favorably in Ottawa. Pi:i-:toria, Dec. 22. The Rand claims to have a delegate on the Commission of Inquiry into Dr. Jameson's raid. Syi»nkv, Dec. 22. The Executive has appointed the Public Works Committee as a Royal Commission to impure into the expediency of extending the railways to Circular-quay and the proposed resumption of wharves in connection therewith. Mr Reid has wired to the Premiers of the other colonies suggesting February litth as the date for receiving nominations for the Federal Convention, March loth for the elections, and April (ith for the Convention. Amxvn.K, Dec. 22. New South Wales made 2:i7 in their sec-mid innings against South Australia ; Garrett 19, Turner -IN. Reedman took fhree wickets for I~>, Evans two for Jones two for 70, and Travers one for 24. The South Australians have lost eight wickets in their second innings for 1 Is ; Gitten 12, Uailes I',, Hill ~>l, and Reedman 20. With only two wickets to fall, they are thus (51 behind. The weather was fine and the attendance large. Garret played .steadily for his runs, but Turner hit boldly all round. Hill s innings was a faultless display.