HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9151, 5 September 1888, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE GORDON STATUE. London, September 3. In consequence >J an iv-oident to the pedestal of the statue &k"cWl in honour of Ge.ioral Gordon in Trafalgar Square, the r.erzinor.y ci an veiling the statue ojiiiiiot. w.ha piac3 till January next. THE LATE ARCHBISHOP VAC •(■•H AN. LondoKj September 3. Cat'csb'si Moran is endeavouring to ae&te tbs dispute that arose respecting ct" burial of the late Area bishop Va&ghan, of Sydney. SEVENTEEN HO.RSE-STEALERS KILLED. London, September 3. A Vigilance Committee at Paladora, Missouri, attempted to arrest a gang of horse-stealers, and in the fight that ensued seventeen of the thieves were killed, and also a number of the committee. LORD GORMANSTON. London, September 3. It is reported that Lord Gormanston is likely to be appointed to an Australian Governorship. THE AMERICAN DIFFICULTY. London, September 3. The Standard is furious at President Cleveland's statement, that British ironclads are behind Canada. ROYAL BETROTHAL. St. Petersburg, September 3. The betrothal is announced of the Princess Sophie of Russia to the Duke of Sparta. THE LATE KAISER WILLIAM. Berlin, September 3. Papers written by the old Emperor William, relative to the leading and stirring events in his career, have been published by direction of the Emperor. He ascribes the many victories he achieved to Divine agency. LONDON COMMERCIAL. London, September 3. Five thousand quarters of Adelaide wheat have been sold at 41s. Two cargoes to arrive have been disposed of at 40s 3d. August and September shipments of Australian wheat have been sold at 41s 3d. THE lONIC. London, September 3. Arrived : The lonic, at Plymouth.