HOME AND FOREIGN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9010, 15 October 1892, Page 5

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Prus Auoetatidn.—Electric Telegraph.— THE GERMAN EMPEROR. Vienna, October 14. The Emperor of Germany has left for Berlin. FRANCE AND ENGLAND'S FOOD SUPPLIES. London. October 13. The Miller, a newspaper devoted to the interest of nailers, estimates that Great Britain will require to import 18 million quarters of bread stuffs, and France million quarters. THE GERMAN ARMY. Berlin, October 13. It is proposed to empower the Reichstag to fix the peace footing of the army, and thus secure the passing of the Bill increasing the number of men. THE PAN-BRITANNIC CONTESTS. London, October 14. The Amateur Athletic Union of America suggests that the first PanBritannic contest be held in connection with the Carnival of Sport at the Chicago Exhibition, and that it be for the championship of the world. The Union offers to arrange for a committee in Australia to further the project. Mr. Asttay Cooper, the original promoter of the proposed Pan-Britannic competition, welcomes the proposal. NEW SOUTH WALES LOAN. London, October 13. Brokers assert that the report that a loan is to be floated in New South Wales is a mere blind, and that the money will really be obtained in England. Banks in Sydney will consult with offices here, and the English banks will take large blocks and distribute amongst. Scotch and other investors. ) THE W. A. MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY. London, October 13. The directors of the Western Australian Midland Railway Company have issued a report in which they complain strongly of the withholding of land grants, and threaten that unless the Government issue them without delay, they will appeal to the courts. They accuse the Government of arbitrarily nuking out the best of the Company's ands. Should, however, the Govern-, ment afford ptompt relief, the directors say they are prepared to complete the railway within contract time.

THE ITALIAN ELECTIONS. Rome. October 13. The King o£ Italy has fixed the general elections for November 6th. He declares that some years of peace will be necessary to restore the finances to a satisfactory condition.