THE LATEST.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 28 May 1888, Page 2

THE LATEST.

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Received May 28, 1.40 a m. St Petersburg, May 26. In replying to a deputation tho Czar assured that the Russian authorities had made all efforts in the direction of peace. London, May 27.

The Bishop of Limerick _ prohibits the meeting of Catholics and asserts that the Pope’s rescript is binding on the conscience of both the clergy and the laity. Most of the cargo of meat by the Union Co.’s Selenibria was thrown overboard. The remainder has been condemned.

A severe gale has been experienced on the south coast of Ireland, and four Prench vessels which were engaged in the fishing trade were wrecked, and upwards of 100 lives lost.

The sculling race between Bubear and Carr was won by the former by four lengths. Paris, May 27.

A cartridge factory in the vicinity of the city exploded to-day, and although several persons were injured, there w r ere not any fatalities. Sydney, May 27.

The Government intend to apply for leave to appeal to the Privy Council against the decision of the Supreme Court for granting a writ of habeas corpus. The Chang Sha has arrived with a large number of Chinamen. Prepatory to the departure of the Menmuir, leaving on Saturday, two of the Chinamen escaped, notwithstanding precautions made by the customs, who refused' to clear the vessel unless the number of passengers wero accounted for had paid the fine of £SO each and poll tax after this was complied with, and the vessel left taking 35 back to Hongkong who were brought to the Colonies.

Albany, May 27. Arrived, steamship Ballarat. The New Zealand passengers are, Miss Carver and Messrs Sherres and Carver.

Brisbane, May 27. Tfie Government have decided to restrict immigration to flinglo