HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8268, 29 May 1890, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

A PORTUGUESE EXPEDITION.

COMPELLED TO RETREAT. Durban, May 28. A Portuguese expedition marching on Bihe Baldundo has been compelled to retreat, and Senhor Porto, commanding the district, is reported to have committed suicide.

MAJOR DANE IN LONDON. London, May 28. Major Dane is lecturing in London on Australia.

THE WRECK OF THE DACCA. London, May 28. The passengers of the illfated steamer Dacca declare that Dr. Suckling showed remarkable coolness and energy at the time of the wreck.

THE ZALINSKI GUN. New York, May 27. The Zalinski gun was tested at West Point to-day, when it achieved a range of 4100 feet, which is COO feet in excess of that specilied in the contract. An eight-inch projectile containing lOOlbs of dynamite was used.

REDUCTION IN CABLE RATES. London, May 28. The Agents-General have arranged the following reductions in cable rates : 4s per word for messages sent by public, 3s 6d for those sent by Government, and Is lOd for press messages.

BISMARCK AND THE GOVERN-

MENT.

Berlin, May 27. It is asserted that in Germany the telegraphic offices are forbidden to transmit Bismarck's attacks on the Government. GERMANY AND AFRICA. Berlin, May 27. Cardinal Lavigerie denies that priests are conniving at German tactics in connection with Uganda. THE ACCIDENT TO THE EMPEROR. Berlin, May 27. The Emperor, who was thrown from his carriage at Potsdam on Sunday, sprained his right foot. THE BEHRINgJs STRAITS FISHERY. London, May 27. Canada has been warned that sealers will operate in Behring Straits at their own risk. SHIPWRECK AND PLUNDER.

Durban, May 27. The crew of the barque Marie have readied here in safety. They report that the vessel, which was bound iron* Mozambique to Adelaide, South Australia, was wrecked on the coast a Madagascar, and afterwards plunderec by the natives.

RUSSIA AND BULGARIA. Constantinople, May 27. Panitza, the Bulgarian conspirator, has exculpated his fellow-prisoners, The Czar is enraged at the trial taking place, despite the fact that evidence was excised which involved Russia.

COPPER. London, May 28. Chili copper, quoted £54 (is.

SHIPPING. London, May 27. The R.M.s. Kaikoura arrived at Ply mouth yesterday with passengers all well and her cargo of frozen meat in good condition.