CABLE NEWS.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 20902, 20 May 1887, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

I'er Air: trio Telegraph — Copyright, AND FOREIGNTHE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION THE GERMAN ARMY AUTUMN SESSION OF PARLIAMENT. (st’ECiAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATIOX) Loxdox, May !G.

Sir Graham Berry is urging the Foreign OffiL-e not to delay inv-ting the Powers to support the Melbourne Centennial Exhibition.

Sir Saul Samuel is inquiring of Mr Cecil Raikes, Postmaster-Gene-ral, his reason for not acquainting the Mail Companies with the ultimatum of the colonies regarding mail contracts.

May 17 Mr William O’Brien has been elected for North east Cork unopposed. The Berliu Press is urging the necessity of mobilising the German Army Corps during the autumn. South'Australian scrip is quoted at a premium of 2| per cent. It is considered probable that Parliament will meet again in the autumn.

In the House of Commons Sir G. Campbell complained that the payments made by Australia towards defences were inadequate. Mr Stanhope explained that New South Wales and Victoria had spent large sums on defence works, which were now in excellent condition.

Great speculation is taking place in colonial securities and large purchases have been made at advanced rates.

The Agents General are urging Mr Cecil Bailees to settle the question oE carriage of mails. The companies are pleased at the delay as it enables them to force terms.

The crisis in Prance is delaying the settlement of the New Hebrides and attention is to be called to the matter in the House of Commons. The refusal of the Victorian Government to appoint Mr CoiUns Levey to conduct the Centennial Exhibition work on the Continent is embarrassing Sir Graham Berry. Mr Walter James has suggested that the Rev Shirley Baker, Premier of Tonga, should be deported and tried for the recent religious disturbances at Tonga. Sir Ileurv Holland has replied that he will be unable to act until Sir C. B - Mitchell has reported on tlio matter.

May 18. In the French Chamber of Deputies a vote of confidence in the Government was defeated by 275 against 257. The resolution of the Budget Committee for a reduction in the expenses was carried by 312 to 112. It is expected that either M, de Preycinet or Cletnenceau will undertake the formation of a Cabinet.

The North Queensland Investment and Mortgage Company is announced with a capital of a million. The first issue of shares will represent half of the capital. The lion G. Goschen, replying to a deputation from the Loudon and Provincial Chambers of Commerce, said that if the Post office surplus was applied to the lowering of the postal rates to the [colonies, an increase in the income tax would be rendered necessary.

THE IRISH LAND BILL. RESIGNATION OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT, MR O’BRIEN IN CANADA, Reuter's Telegrams. London, May IS. In the House of Lords last night the discussion on the amendment by the Government to the Irish Land Bill was deferred until after the Whitsuntide recess. A proclamation has been issued announcing for the future a coinage of four shilling pieces will bo made. Paths, May 17. It is announced that M. Goblet’s Ministry have resigned in consequence of a vote of the Chamber of Deputies on the Budget. The Committee demands that a reduction be made in the public expense. Ottawa, May 17 Mr William O’Brien the Irish Nationalist leader, addressed an open air meeting at Toronto to-night. The proceedings were interrupted by constant cheering for the Queen and the Marquis of Lansdowne and howling against Mr O’Brien who was compelled to desist from speaking.