HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8264, 24 May 1890, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Received May 24, 2.15 a.m. NEW PLYMOUTH TIARBOUP DEBENTURES. London, Slay 23. New Plymouth Harbour Board stocks are quoted at £70 to £75. AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION. London, May 23. The Australian Federation Blue Book lias been issued. THE MINERS' CONFERENCE. Brussels, May 23. The conference of miners was unanimous in supporting the eight hours' system. NEW ZEALAND ANTIMONY COMPANY, London, May 23. A committee has been appointed to examine the affaire of the New Zealand Antimony Company. THE ALASKA FISHERIES. London, May 23. The Daily Telegraph states that England and America, and _possibly Russia, will appoint a commission of experts to settle the question of the Alaska fisheries. MR. T. ARCHER. London, May 22. The Pall Mall Gazette condemns the overlooking of Mr. T. Archer, C.M.G., in the distribution of birthday honours, and ascribes it to the action of Queensland (which colony he represents as Agent-General), in refusing to accept Sir IT. Blake as Governor.

ENGLISH AND COLONIAL CRICKET. London, May 22. Mr. W. G. Grace, in a Magazine article, asserts that England could place several elevens in the field which would defeat Australia, and claims the pride of place in batting for the mothei country. In bowling and fielding h considers they are equal. THE WRECK OF THE DACCA. London", May 23. The public are invited to contribute fresh outfits for the emigrants who lost their goods in the wreck of the Dacca