CABLEGRAMS

Mataura Ensign, Volume 17, 17 May 1895, Page 6

CABLEGRAMS

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[From Press Af sociation | London, May 15. Lord Hopetoun was received on his arrival at Edinburgh with ringing cheers from the people in the streets, and cries of " Welcome home." Replying to an address from his tenantry, he attributed auy success be had mot with in Australia to the cordial co-operatioa and henrty goodwill of the colonist". Tho gentlemen of his county intend to present him with an address. The English wheat market has an upward tendency, while tbe Continental is firm, and the American is changing a little for the worse. Viscount Wolmer intends to raise the question whether a succession to the peerage vacates the seat in the House of Commons. Mrs Lester, the wife of a prominent officer in tbe Bombay police force, shot and killed her husband through jealousy. The Hon. J. G. Ward leaves for Ottawa on May 30, and will arrive in New Zealand on July 7. Up to date 149,000 bales of wool have been catalogued and 123,6(00 sold. Bepresentatives of British firms are buying extensively. Australian scoured wools show a fall, but woolied merino sheepskins nre -g-d to Jl higher. Mr H. Oampbell-Bannorman, Secretary of State for the War department, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that frozen meat generally was not inferior to home killed, and its use in the army would cause a considerable saving. The 'Times' states that the first Chinese loan is not likely te exceed 20 millions sterling, and will ba offered at 6 per ceot. O'Donovan Eossa has challenged Mr Henry Labouchere to fight a duel. In response to a petition from Polish Catholics, the Pope has sent an address to the Czar praying for the release of a large number of priests who have been sent to Siberia for political offences. Paeis, May 15. M. Hanotaux, Minister for Foreign Affairs, invites the leading French nanoiers to consider the impending hiuese loan of L 180,000,000. Tbe loan will probably be issued in equal shares n Germany, England, France and Russia. rench financiers are in favor of a first issue of LSOjOOOjOCO, and balance at intervals, to prevent swamping the market. Madame Amelot, a lady who devoted her immense fortune to the relief of the poor in Paris, killed ber confessor, the Abbe Broglie, brother of the Due do Lroglie, under the delusion tbat he persecuted her. The murder has created a tremendous sensation in Pari?. Madame Amelot is suffering from religious monomania, and declares that the Abbe divulged tho secrets of tbe confessional. Constantinople, May 15. The Note sent by Great Britain, Russia, and France respecting reforms in Armenia , insists on one-third of the officials in Armenia being Christians ; that the Great Powers shall have the right of veto iv the selection of Governors ; tbat tliero shall be a mixed gendarmerie ; regular assizes shall be held, and rigid prison inspection ; that the Kurds Bhall be disarmed ; that the sufferers by tbe recent atrocities shall be reimbursed ; and that tho Porte shall appoint a commission to watch over the future administration of Armenia. The commission bave discovered in Gaily Goozan a burial pit containing tbe remains of the inhabitants of several of the destroyed villages. St. Petersbueg, May 15. A telegram received hero states that Japan claims the right to hold Port Arthur until half the indemnity is paid, Weihaiwei until tbe whole is paid, and Corea until settled condition prevails iv that oouutry and its independance is secured. Rome, May 15. A Papal encyclical implores Roman Catholics to pray at Pentecost for the conversion of England. Indulgence for seven years will be granted for each day of prayer for nine days preceding P_ntecost. Brussels, May 15. Madame Joniaux's sentence of death for poisoning her relatives has been commuted to penal servitude for life. Sydney, May 15. Eight New Australians, accompanied by 15 children, returned by the ship Nitbsdale in an entirely destitute condition. Funds are being rai&ed to send them to their homes. They confirm the statements that the settlement is in a very bad state, and that the settlers aro suffering great hardships. Owing to the prospect of a groat Chinese loan being issued, the market for silver stocks was very active to-day. Sharp advances were recorded, and thero waa a strong tone. After formal businefs had been transacted in tbe House to-day, Sir H. Parke* gave notice of motion that the continuance of the Ministry in office would retard the progress of legislation, and seriously prejudice the cause of Australian federation. Sir Gr. R. Dibbs announced tbat he would support tbe motion. The House adjourned till tomorrow. Allowing for all probable combinations and defections, it is considered that tho Government will have a majority. • Before the Dean Commission, Mr Pilcher, who is appearing for tho defence, announced tbat the theory he intended to set up was that Mrs Dean had been an arsenic-eater for years. This he would prove beyond doubt. Evidence had also been received regarding tho antecedents of Mrs Seymour, Mrs Dean's mother, an important witness for tho prosecution. Counsel for the Crown admitted sho had been sentenced for being concerned in a robbery at Melbourne. A bill to prevent the importation of hides and horns, and other portions likely to convey cattle diseases from unclean colonies, has passed. Adelaide, May 15. Mr Michael Davitt was cordiully welcomed on arrival. Ho originally intended to remain in the colonies six or eight months, but owing to the death of

l_-^_M W »]«» 111.1.l 11.1.. l t^«««____^^ his child is now unlikely to stop as many weeks. He returns via America. Perth, May 15. A reef thickly-studded with coarse gold has been discovered noar M'Gregor s claim, Mount Katherine. The spec mens, about 501 b weight, are enormously rich, and are calculated to contain one-third gold. The find is important, as it proves tbe continuation of the line of reef. Splendid battery s'.one has been struck in the Londonderry mine at the 100 ft level. It is rumored that the famous shoot first Btruck has beeu picked up. Shares rose, and large sales have taken place. The stone, though good, is not of a sensational value. Brisbane, May 15. Consequent on the outbreak of pleuropneumonia on the steamer Perthshire, the Government of New Zealand bave advised the Queensland Government that vessels from Queensland with cattle on board will bo prohibited from calling at New Zealand ports. An important discovery of coal has beon made at Gawrie, in the Toowoomba district. A fleam of good coal 3_ft thick, was struck 40ft from the suriace, and traced for two miles.