HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8814, 1 March 1892, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Press Association.— Telegraph.— INTERVIEW WITH LORD CARRINGTON. London, February 29. Lord Carrinoton, in the course of an interview, spoke in terms of high praise of the Melbourne markets and tramways. The latter, he considered, were the finest in the world. Eight hours work per day was a necessity in a climate like that of Australia, and also increased the efficiency of the work done. THE LATE DUKE OF CLARENCE. London, February 29. On Saturday, which was to have been the day of the late Duke of Clarence's wedding, the Queen placed wreaths on the tomb of her grandson. EUROPEANS IN CHINA. Hongkong, February 28. Residents at Hankow have petitioned Lord Salisbury to request the Chinese Government to suppress literature inciting the natives to commit outrages on Europeans. Hongkong, February 29. # A renewal of disturbances in China is feared in the spring. A WOMAN LYNCHED. Vienna, February 28. A band of lynchers in Bukowina, a remote province of Austria, poured petroleum over and set fire to a widow suspected of poisoning her husband. RUSSIAN SPIES FIRED AT. Vienna, February 28. The guards on the Austrian frontier near Sandoimez, fired on three Russian spies, who were wounded, but managed to escape. THE GERMAN EMPEROR AND THE CZAR. Copenhagen, February 28. The King of Denmark is using his good services to restore friendly relations between the Czar arid Emperor of Germany. DISASTROUS STORM AT OPORTO. Lisbon, February 27. A terrific tempest swept over Oporto to-day. Many boats foundered, and two hundred fishermen are reported drowned. THE MARQUIS OF HARTINGTON. London, February 28. Mr. Reid, editor of The Speaker, in reply to the Times, reasserts his statement that the Marquis of Hartington attempted to form a Government in 1880. THE LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. London, February 28. Lord Rosebery, in supporting Lord Carrington's candidature for the London County Council, said democratic colonies were the best school for young statesmen. Lord Carrington's nomination to the London County Council it opposed on the ground of informality. An appeal will be made to the High Court of Justice. UNITED STATES PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Washington, February 28. Mr. Springer, Chairman of Committee of Ways and Means, suggests that Senator Palmer be elected President, with a view to preventing rivalry between Hill and Cleveland. A movement has been set on foot by influential senators belonging to eleven States to oppose the re-election of President Harrison. THE CANADIAN ELECTIONS. Ottawa, February 28. It is rumoured that the Hon. Wilfred Laurier is about to resign his leadership of the Opposition, being disgusted at the reverses his party met with at the recent elections.