HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVI, Issue 9324, 29 March 1889, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

MR. BRIGHTS DEATH. London, March 27. Mr. Bright's death was painless. Mr. Smith, leader of the House of Commons, and Mr. John Morley only made slight reference to it in the House in view of the fact that Mr. Gladstone will deliver a formal eulogium on the deceased statesman on Friday. The Home Rule and Liberal Unionist press unite in eulogising the late John Bright. The American press is profoundly impressed by his labours and character. THE COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE. Paris, March 27. Shares in the Comptoir d'Escompte have fallen to 85 francs. CARDINAL - NEWMAN. London, March 27. Cardinal Newman is much affected at the death of Archbishop Ullathorne, and it is feared that the demise of the old prelate will have a bad effect on the Cardinal's health.

DISASTROUS FIRE IN RUSSIA. St. Petersburg, March 27. The town of Linsk was destroyed by fire, and 84 of the inhabitants lost their lives. THE MAORI FOOTBALLERS. London, March 28. _ The Maori Football Team played their last match to-day, defeating the southern counties of England by three tries to one. In the course of an interview, Scott, manager of the Maori Football Team, said their record of 49 wins out of 73 matches was unequalled. The tour had paid slightly more than expenses. They proposed to play two months in Australia, and one in New Zealand before disbanding. ADDRESS TO MR. W. H. SMITH. London, March 28. The Conservative members of the House of Commons have presented Mr. W. H. Smith, leader of the House, with an address testifying to their admiration of the way he has conducted the business since occupying that position. THE PROPOSED REGENCY IN HOLLAND. The Hague, March 28. The Dutch Ministry propose that the Queen shall assume the regency. THE INDIAN BUDGET, Calcutta, March 2S. The Indian budget shows a deficit of two million rupees. PUBLIC OPINION IN THE COLONIES. London, March 28. A .'The Rev. Dr. Ilannay is of opinion that the Australians condemn the ignorance and apathy of the Colonial Office. The older colonists oppose, while the younger favour, separation. AMERICAN APPOINTMENTS. Washington, March 28. Mr. Robert Lincoln, son of President Lincoln, has been appointed American Minister to England, Mr. Halstead to Germany, and P. Egan to Chili. PROPOSED COPPER BANK. London, March 28. A copper bank is being formed, with a capital of £5,000,000, for the purpose of gradually purchasing the syndicate's stock at £45 per ton. DEATH OF A DUKE. London, March 27. The death is announced of the Duke of Buckingham. THE PARNELL BANQUET. London, March 27. The banquet whioh it was intended to give Mr. Parnell has been abandoned. SUNDAY CLOSING. London, March 27. Mr. Stevenson's Sunday Closing Bill has been read a second time in the House of Commons by a majority of 22. LONDON COMMERCIAL. London, March 27. The total quantity _of wheat and floor afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,932,000 quarters, and for the Continent 320,000 quarters. The quantity of American wheat visible is 30,250,000 bushels* Copper is quoted at £40. POSTAGE TO NEW ZEALAND. London, March 27. The question asked in the House of Commons which oaused Mr. Cecil Raikes, Postmaster to snub Mr. Henniker-Hcaton so severely, referred to the anomaly of charging 4d postage /or letters sent to New Zealand by the sea route via Australia, whilst 6d was charged by the direct route. GENERAL BOULANGER ILL. Paris, March 27. General Boulanger is suffering considerably from the effects of the wound inflicted on his neck during the duel with M. Floquet some time. ago. The wound is said to have re-opened, and Boulanger's condition is now serious. SHIPPING. London, March 27. Arrived : Ship Waimate, from Lyttelton, December 28. Sailed : From Plymouth, March 23, Coptic for Port Chalmers.