The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1899.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CI, Issue 11900, 25 May 1899, Page 4

The Lyttelton Times. THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1899.

Italian troops have broken up a band of Sicilian brigands. The British Commission appointed to, inquire as to the French rights in Newfoundland endorses the statement of the coionisla It advises that the French cod and lobster fishing rights should be extinguished by purchase. The weather for the holiday yesterday was unfavourable throughout the colony, and, generally speaking, the conditions under which sports gatherings and other fixtures were held were not favourable. The football match, Christchurch Club v. Pirates Club, played at Dunedin yesterday, was won by- the Pirates by eight points to twenty-four points. . , „ , The Winter Show of the Cheviot Settlers Association was held yesterday, and was very successful. The show was opened by iue Hon W. C. Walker. , n , President Kruger, in a speech before the Volksraad, said that the conferring of the franchise exclusively on local subjects would strengthen the State, and that Great Britain could not complain unless a breach of the Convention were proved. Unless two-thirds of the burghers supported the reform it would be dropped. The Chinese have killed three German officers at Ichau. The Transvaal Volksraad has resolved to refer President Kruger’s proposals with regard to the Uitla-nders to the burghers, and to further consider them next session. This means a delay of at least twelve months in giving effect to the small reforms promised by Mr Kruger. . The plague is spreading in EgyptTho London “ Daily Telegraph ’ has discontinued publishing its Sunday edition. Several of the men . serving terms of imprisonment for complicity in the Phoenix Park murders have been released. _ The presence of a body of American veterans was the feature of the Quean’s Birthday review of troops in Canada. Japan is raising a loan of ten millions sterling. Russia is sending nine torpedo boats to Port Arthur. Yorkshire, in the cricket match with the Australian Eleven, has lost three wickets for S 3 runs. , , Admiral Dewey received a hearty welcome at Hongkong, where he has arrived on his way home to the United State 3 from Manila.