THE LATEST.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 314, 20 September 1888, Page 2

THE LATEST.

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United Press Association

Received Sept 20, at 12.4") a.ra. London, Sept 18

New consols are quoted at LOS los. The market rate of discount is 31 per cent. In an article on the condition of affairs in Samoa, the Times accuses Germany of treating ex King Malietoa shabbily, and asserts that ilia policy pursued by Prince -Bismarck in re-poet to Famoa is only calculated to keep the natives in a continual state of ferment; whilst; not only is his policy prejudicial to the trade and development, of the country, but it is also a violation of international rights and existing treaties- The article further expresses the opinion that Bismarck has allowed himself to become the tool of a few German planters in Samoa.

It is believed that the Parnellites will endeavor to prove that the Times employed private detectives who made use of forged documents, and suborned witnesses in connection with the charges made against thorn by that paper. A medical certificate has been published which states that Mr John Dillon is in a very serious condition, and that he may possibly live for a few weeks only. The Government have offered to release him on condition that he shall abstain from taking part in public agitations. To this proposal Mr Dillon has refused to agree, and it is now stated that owing to his critical state of health he will be released unconditionally.

A report is current to the effect that the Times will apply for a writ of Habeas Corpus to obtain the attendance of those Invincib cs who are serving life sontenecs for the Phoenix Park murders to give i evidence to connect the Land and National Leagues with the murders. Sydney, Pept 17. ]ri consoc) nonce of the miners riot at L.aiubton ?*Lno, NeweasTe. Hi- Excellency the Governor has issued a proclamation calling upon the citizens to ass st in maintaining Jaw and order in the coal district;. The proclamation warns t.io rumors r)i;> - stringent me.". will be adopted by Govon.rnent r<»c t.ic security of those engaged in lawful work. The Federated Seamen’s Union have voted ToO'J in aid of the New- < castle strike Meluotmine, Sept Kb j Further replies have boon re-j ceived by Mi (Lilies from the Governments of other colonies with

1 reference io the proposed survey of the Pacific cable route. The | Government of Tasmania state that t!mv consider it undesirable that Great Britain should bo relieved of r her obligation in the matter, and , advhse that a further appeal be made to the Imperial Govrrnmenfc to : facilitate the survey and bear a i portion of the cost. The Government of Western Australia state that they will bo guided by the action taken by the other colon’es, ar.fl will await the receipt of their replies on the subject before comI milting themselves to n deeismn. | The Government of South Aust-ra- ' lin have replied that they cannot contribute to the cost of the i survey.