CABLE NEWS.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XX, Issue 2421, 8 May 1893, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

By Electrio Telegraph. — Copyright, (peb press association.) "~~LONDON, May 4. Major Kell, whose name is well known in connection with the Zulu and Kaffir campaigns, hae been granted a divorce from bis wife, on the ground of adultery, and was awarded damages amounting to £4500 against the co-respondent, who was an old and mutual friend of tbe family. Tbe death is announced of Oawell, who was a colleague of the late Dr Livingstone. LONDON, May 5. Messers J. MoWhirter, H. WooiJb, and five others have been elected members of the Royal Academy. The Chronicle says the English Government has decided to formally annex Beloochistan. The Ehan has proved himself a Banguinary tyrant oi the worst type, having during his reign murdered no less than three thousand persons. Quite lately 65 were put to death. Among the number were five of bis wives, one of whom was burnt alive. The Court refused to release the Duchess of Sutherland on tbe plea of illhealth, PAKIS. May 5. The Matin states that the King of Siam is sending 3000 soldiers to the banks of tbe Mekong river, where the French position is reported to be untenable. It accuses Great Britain of inciting the Siamese to antagonism with France. BEBLIN, May 5. In passing through Lucerne, on bis return from Borne, Emperor William, in reply to the greetings of the peoplet toasted to permanent friendship between Germany and Switzerland. MELBOUENE, May 5. Moore's timber yard has been destroyed by fire; damage estimated at £30,000. The premises were insured for £8000, including £250 in New Zealand office. SYDNEY, May 5. On tbe motion to go into Committee of Supply, Sir Henry Parkes moved an amendment deprecating the action of the Government in interfering with tbe eduoation vote and altering tbe age of limit. Mr Sutter pointed out that the reduction would save the colony £140,000 annually. The amendment was negatived by2B.