Cable News Condensed.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 745, 8 June 1894, Page 6

Cable News Condensed.

In discussion on Estate Duty Bill, Balfour regretted House had not been supplied with more information on the subject, and as to the intention and practice in Colonies. Butcher, M.P. for York, moved an amendment limiting estate duty to property in Great Britain, as colonists would object to pay probate duty twice, and such a proposal would interfere with investments.

Chancellor regarded amendments as objection to Colonies sharing additional Imperial burdens, and pointed out that Defence Committee in their report had shown that Colonies were paying only 90th part of cost.

There was long debate on Death Duties Bill.

H. Tangye, of Birmingham, head of wellknown firm ofTangyes, Ltd., has been knighted. (Some interesting chat about the members of the Cornish family of Tangyes was recently given in the Star.) Dawes appointed director of Suez Canal Company. Fox, Australian artist, received 3rd class medal for pictures exhibited in Paris Salon. Lute Premier of France informed Premier of England and King of Belgians on what terms France could accept Anglo-Congo Convention. It is denied that Germany protests Anglo-Congo Convention. Both Germany and Italy recognise British sphere in Congo district. It is declared Anglo-Berlin treaty does not affect French interests in Africa.

Times, referring to Tynan’s (Invincible) book, declares that statements made in its articles in 1887 under heading of ‘ Parnellism and Crime ’ were never so decisive as those of Tvnan’s book.

U. States not yet officially intimated desire to retire from participation in administration of Samoan affairs.

Govt considering amendment of Australasian customs in accord with wishes of Colonies. Team of athletes from Yale University (U. States) compete at Oxford ’Varsity sports next month. Imperial Federation League suggests to London Branch of Commercial Union more free Imperial trade, also to devote small portion of duty on foreign imports to provide for defences.

At Pan-Anglican Conference Dr Saumarez Smith, Primate of Australia, and Metropolitan of N. S. Wales, and Dr Weber, Bishop of Brisbane, were present. Archbishop of Canterbury declared that soon the Church itself must directly undertake the work and supersede mission societies. Remarks received with cheers.

Graham Berry retired from leadership of Opposition in Victorian Parliament.

Fearful accident happened in a Sydney steam laundry. Hair of one of women employed caught in rapidly revolving belt, and before it could be disentangled the woman was completely scalped. Case of great presence of mind displayed by girl of tender years reported from Indiana. Bridge on one of the railway lines caught fire and was rendered unsafe for traffic. Girl named Carey, 10 years old, noticed danger and took the precaution to stop an approaching train, which had on board 700 passengers, mostly French. Latter informed President of France of facts, and it is reported Carnot has decided to decorate the plucky girl with medal and Legion of Honour.

Declared Netherlands Govt will not entertain Costa Rica Packet claim.

German National Zeitung declares that France, by aiming at a ravanche in connection with German colonial interests is merely aiding Britain. Prices for better sorts of N. Z. wool firm. Edendale 9d, Bayswater 9-|d. Prime N. Canterbury mutton, 4£d ; prime N. Z. lamb, sd. Market firm ; supplies small. Reported Baron Marschall, Foreign Secretary, tried to induce Emperor of Germany to discard Caprivi, owing to his refusal to fight a duel m a personal

feud. Emperor indignantly declined, and expected Marschall to resign. Times correspondent states United States expenditure for 11 months exceeds receipts hy £14,000,000. British Consul at Buenos Ayres asserts that colonists from ‘ New Australia ’ describe the settlement as a ‘ hell upon earth.’ Sir. C. Dilke denounces struggle of European Powers for supremacy in Africa as insane. He alleged it was promoting civil war all over the country, and leading to appalling loss of life.

Ottawa Conference opens June 28. Earl of Jersey represents Great Britain.

Lord Jersey, in private letter, said he undertook to represent Great Britain at Ottawa Conference after much hesitation. The work, he says, requires a better man, but no one is more desirous of attaining object sought than himself.

Delegates to Canadian Conference will be guests of Dominion. Hogan approves selection of Lord Jersey as British at Ottawa Conference. He suggests that the Conference should meet again in Sydney, Melbourne, or Capetown in 1897, and supports periodic gatherings. Bowell has informed the Canadian House of Commons that his visit to Colonies has convinced him that they were certain to unite, with a view to securing removal of barriers against reciprocal trade on preferential basis. In Commons Sir U. Kay-Shuctle-worth, Secretary to Admiralty, declared that relief crews for H.M.S. Curocoa, Lizard and Rapid would be sent out this year.

Herr Seiger, prominent painter in Berlin, owing to monetary losses, poisoned and hanged four of his own children, and afterwards his wife and himself jointly committed suicide by taking poison. Cabdrivers out on strike are willing to submit their case to arbitration.

Stevenson, novelist, in letter co the Times, accuses Consuls in Samoa of injuring prestige ot Chief Justice Ide in pardoning those guilty of head huntings. He also claims an amnesty for Mataafa and his adherents. Times, while not sympathising with complaints, urges extremists in Germany to accept a N. Z. protectorate with equal treatment to subjects of all nations. During voyage of H. M. S. Orlando from Auckland to Sydney, a gun broke loose and severely injured 1 of crew.