LATEST HOME & FOREIGN NEWS. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION).

North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 6953, 31 January 1890, Page 2

LATEST HOME & FOREIGN NEWS. By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION).

R*c*iv«l January 30, at 8 p.m. London, January 29. The Pall Mall Gazette urges Mr Uoschen to apply his surplus to the purpose of establishing an Imperial penny post. Tanner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for threatening. The Dockers' Union has decided not to block ocean liners in connection with the Bermondsey dispute in the hope of averting a lockout In consequence of the receipt of a million in gold from Russia the Bank of England has lent freely at 6 per cent. Benzon is detained in custody on charges of obtaining money and goods under false pretences. France is disposed to agree to the Egyptian conversion scheme if army and police reserves funds are created. France has refused to join Russia in her protest against an Italian protectorate in Abyssinia Rio x>i Javiebo, January 29. It is rtporttd that Gtaara) 1W

military are canting serious discon-1 1 tent. The majority of the nary are I opposed to Fonseca, though Republican in sentiment.

Paris, January 29. The committee deputed to examine the French tariff in connection with the renewal of the commercial treaties of 1892 is composed of 39 Protectionists, 13 Freetraders, and three of oncertain riews. M. Leon-Say urged the committee not to impose a duty ou wool. In his opinion it would be better by throwing open the ports to try and make Roubaix the centre wool market of the world. The first of this year's series of wool sales began to-day. The catalogue comprised 56,000 bales. There was a full attendance, and good biddings. Good Australian merino and crossbreds are unchanged and firm; inferior sorts, 5 per cent lower. The second series will begin after Easter, There is said to be a prospect of the Argentine railways using Newcastle coaL

Cairo, January 29. Emin Pasha has left the hospital. BscdTtd Jannuy 30, at 10.30 p.m. WA8HI50T0IT, January 30. President Harrison has cordially recognised the Brazilian Republic.

Ottawa, January 30. The Dominion Parliament has unanimously roted an addren to the Queen, declaring it an insult to doubt the loyalty of Canada or to represent her as desirous of separating from the Empire.

Lojtdom, January 30. It is understood Mr Kinlock Cook hM been nominated Chief Jostiet at Samoa.

Lisbon, January 30. Captain Cattiltro resume* the Ooreraorahip of Mozambique.