HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9065, 28 May 1888, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE SOUTHAMPTON ELECTION. London, May 25. Gladstonians regard the Southampton victory as an important sign of the times, particularly as the candidate: was absent in New York during the contest. BURMAH. London, May 25. Burmese priests have written to the Government, stating that they are making strenuous efforts to pacify the country. THE FRENCH RADICALS. London, May 25. At a meeting of the Radical sections of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies it was resolved resolutely to oppose the Boulangist schemes, and uphold the integrity of the Republic. THE PORTSMOUTH COMMAND. London, May 25. Admiral Commerrell has been appointed Commander-in-ChjiGf at Portsmouth. THE NEW HOME RULE SCHEME. London, May 25. The Home Rule scheme published by the Irish Press, and attributed to Mr. Chamberlain, is a modification of Mr. Gladstone's, and is of a strictly anticoercive character. EXPLOSION OP A CARTRIDGE • FACTORY. Paeis, May 27. A cartridge factory in the vicinity of the city exploded to-day, and although several persons were injured there were no fatalities. GERMAN CONSUL FOR AUSTRALASIA. London, May 27. Alfred Pelluran has been appointed head Gorman Consul in Australasia, and will reside in Sydney. THE SELEMBRIA'S CARGO. London, May 27. Most of the cargo of meat by the Colonial Union Company's Selembria was thrown overboard. The remainder has been condemned. CRICKET. London, May 25. In their second innings the Lancashire team made 153, and the Australian 66. SCULLING RACE. London, May 27. The sculling race between Bubear and Carr was won by the former by four lengths. SHIPPING. London, May 25. Arrived: The steamer Bayley.