HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8375, 1 October 1890, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press Association. — Electric Teleijraph.— Copyright CANADIAN STEAM SERVICE. Ottawa, September 29. Arrangements are being made to start; a line of steamers to Australia. THE LORD MAYOR. London, September 30. Alderman Joseph Savory has been elected Lord Mayor of London. THE LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS. London, September 30. The timber section of the London Chamber of Commerce have secured the insertion of a clause in the Timber Chartering Party Bill, whereby owners of vessels are made liable for the action of their officers. THE SHIP BEECROFT. London, September 29. The ship Beecroft, which went ashore on the Orkney Islands, has been iloated oft: TRAGEDY IN ST. PAUL'S. London, September 29. A man shot himself dead with a revolver during a sermon in St. Paul's. THE SERVIAN ELECTIONS. •Belgrade, September 29. The general elections in Servia have resulted in a complete victory for the Radicals. A CONTRADICTION. MEXICO, September 29. The reported attempt to assassinate President Diaz is officially denied. COLONIAL DEFENCE. London, September 29. The reports and comments of MajorGeneral Edwards on che Australian defences are published, also a communication from Lord Knutsford, Secretary of State for the Colonies, thanking that gentleman for his valuable services. IMPERIAL MEETING. Vienna, September 29. A conference between the Emperors of Germany and Austria will take place here on Wednesday.

LONDON COMMERCIAL. London, September 30. At the wool sales prices are un« changed. Silver is quoted at 4s 2|d.