ENGLAND.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9997, 23 May 1895, Page 4

ENGLAND.

ffUcohredMayM, 7 p. m ,)

London, May 21. Witb a view to settle ihe question of whether Viscount Wolmer (heir to the late Lord Selborne) la entitled to retain hli seat in the House of Commons for West Edinburgh, Instructions have been given for a wild to be issued for the seat. Sir Vernoß Harconrt, leader of the House, approved the order, and said that even If tbe aotlon led to a conflict with the House of Lords, Lord Selborne was responsible. The committee set up by the House of Commons to report on the matter reported that Viscount Wolmer baa succeeded to the earldom, The relations existing between the Marquis of Qaeensberry and bis sod, Lord Alfred Donglas, arising ont of the Oaoar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly to-day the Marqnis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail.

Taylor was convioted on two connta in

cgnhectton with Charles William Parker, and sentence has been postponed. f Sir Thomas M'llwraUh, of Queensland, continues to improve in health. Carbine and the Novelette colt have arrived at Plymonth In excellent condition. At the wool sales there was a good •election, and Continental buyers are operating freely. Prices remain very firm.

(Received May 22, 10.10 p.m.

May 22.

The Hon. J. G. Ward was entertained at a banquet yesterday. Sir Edwyn who presided, referred to the financial benefits the colony would derive from the visit ot Its Treasurer. Mr Ward, in replying to the toast of his health, made reference to the Japanese war, and hoped that the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary oi State for the Colonies, would meet the colonies in any demands they made with reßpect to safeguarding the Interests of the empire. Sir Charles Tupper and Sir W. B. Perceval advocated frequent visits of colonial Ministers to England, as these wonld be productive of mutual benefits.

(BeoelTea May 23, 1.10 a jn.)

The latest Derby betting Is 9 to 2 against ttaconteur, 5 to 1 Laveno.

Lord Alfred Douglas begin the quarrel with bis father by calliDg the Marqnls of Qoeensberry a liar and slanderer. The latter eventually knocked his son down, and a furlons Btrnggle enimed until the police Interfered and separated the pair. Lord Kosebery will Introduce in the Honee of Lords on Fridßy a bill enabling colonial Judges to sit on the judicial committee of the Privy Connoll.

Fanning Island has been selected as the station at whloh the proposed Pacific cable should touch.