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

North Otago Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 6978, 1 March 1890, Page 2

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

Received February 28, %i 0.20 p.m. London, February 27. Sir Vernon Harcourt and Sir Charles Russell, speaking at Bath and Cambridge, respectively claimed that Mr Parnell had been honorably acquitted of all accusations. The Globe strongly urges that subscriptions be raised to recoup The Times the amount of expense that it was put to in connection with the Special Commission, and states that several have already offered sums of LlOO. The Daily News states that, owing to pressure of poverty, the dethroned Emperor Pedro 11. has renounced his title to the crown of Brazil, and will return to that country to live in private life. The judgment in the proceedings instituted against the Bishop of Lincoln for alleged ritualistic practices, will be given after the Easter holidays. If Sir George Campbells opposition to the Western Australian Bill delays the Committee's report until Easter, it is likely to prevent the passing of the measure.

Sofia, February 27. It is asserted that if Panitza had succeeded in the plot to dethrone Prince Ferdinand, he intended to proclaim M Roulbars dictator.

Bkblik, February 27. Yielding to the pressure of Emperor William, Prino% Bismarck has abandoned his intention of retiring from the position of Chancellor of the German Empire and Premier of Prussia.

Rewired February 28, at 1 15 p.m. London, February 27. The Trust Fund Investment Committee has rejected the proposal of the banks to agree to a new standard for eligible stocks, and the Agents-General are satisfied. A report will be forwarded to Mr Goschen. The Western Australian Constitution Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons, Messrs Chamberlain and A. M. S. Arthur supported it, hoping the colony would favor it. | The Immigration Bill was referred to committee. Baron de Worms i explained that the Bill would prevent the exclusion of immigrants from the colony without Imperial assent, and provided for the welfare of the aborigines. He eulogised the loyalty ! and resources of the oolony, which was now entitled to autonomy. Sir G. Campbell, under the influence of Mr Campbell, withdrew the amendments for which he had given aotice, but re* iterated his objections. A santor of i e^p^^Pß^F^^B^ ■i^Be*-^s^B^*^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ r^ w

to the colonists too Urge, in riew of the scanty population of the country. Thirteen thousand Nottingham colliers are insisting on an adrance of 10 per cent in wages. Mr Larnach has asked Mr Gosben to allow Australian mints to receive light gold up to March 31. Mr Goschen thinks it in not likely this can be done, because it would recognise the right of the colonies to have their share of English gold made good by the Imperial Treasury. A ten guineas* premium has been paid to re-insure the ship Sophocles, which left Sydney for London on October 26. The Imperial and Colonial Finance Company has been registered with a capital of two millions. Sir Hercules Robinson is Chairman of directors. Arrived— The s.s. Arawa. Auckland butter is quoted at 90s to 945. Frozen meat is unchanged. Two thousand dock laborers at Liverpool hare struck in support of the grain trimmers demand for an increase of wages. The last quotation of New Zealand hemp U L 34 15s to L 35 for fair average quality.