BRITISH AND FOREIGN

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIII, Issue 10594, 1 March 1895, Page 5

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

fJBr ELECTRIC ' TELE GRAPH" COPYR IQHT,] [Special to Press Association.} LOED EOSEBERY. LONDON, Feb. 27. Lord Eosebery is improving. GOVERNORSHIP OP CAPE COLONY. The report that Sir Hercules Robinson is likely to succeed Sir H. B. Loch as Governor of Cape Colony is generally regarded as being without foundation. Cables from Capetown reiterate the belief that Sir Hercules Robinson will succeed Sir H. Loch. Sir Hercules Robinson will assume the office of High Commissioner of South Africa at the end of the year, TASKER v. STREETER. The jury returned a verdict for Tasker for .£4OOO damages on one count, and for the defendant on the other counts. The judge pronounces his decision to-morrow. AN IRON-TRADE ASSOCIATION. A new Midland Iron-trade Association is being formed to regulate the prices of all classes of manufactured iron NEW GUINEA. In a paper which he read at the Colonial Institute, Sir W. Macgregor, Administrator of New Guinea, said that the success of British rule there was baaed on the loyal support of Queensland and the other colonies, who had been generous beyond the text of the agreement. He had no doubt they would adhere to their promises in a federal spirit. It was sound patriotism which influenced the Imperial Government when it was induced to annex the country. THE FRANCO-AMERICAN CATTLE TRADE. The action of Prince in prohibiting the importation of American cattle, has abruptly put a stop to a trade amounting to three millions sterling per annum. THE OPIUM COMMISSION. It is understood that the majority report of the Opium Commission is virtually neutral, and will not recommend any interference with the present system. THE BANK OP SOUTH AUSTRALIA. The appeal against the compulsory winding-up of the Bank of South Australia has been dismissed. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. Feb. 28. Lord Brassey, who was prostrated by influenza, is now recovering. The Right Hons H. H. Fowler, J. Morley and A. J. Balfour have recovered. RUSSIA AND GERMANY. ST PETERSBURG, Feb. 27. _ A Russian squadron will visit Cronstadt in order to take part in the festivities in connection with the opening of the Baltic canal. REVOLT IN CUBA. WASHINGTON, Feb. 28. News has been received that a revolt which had broken out in Cuba and spread to eight towns, has been suppressed. ■