NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Mail, 22 April 1887, Page 25

NEWS BY CABLE.

By Electric Tkkgbaph. —Copyright. ENGLISH. (BEUTER’s TELEGRAMS.) , London, April 15. England haa purchased 7000 additionaf horses in Canada. The hostile attitude assumed toward the Republic of Hayti has been abandoned, and modified demands will be submitted by the British Government. Eorty French men-of-war, carrying 200 guns and 10,000 men, are now assembled at Toulon tor the purpose oi engaging in naval manoeuvres. B ° London, April 16. Sir S W. Griffiths, Premier of Queensland, has been warmly received at various towns he lias visited in Wales. A pubHe banquet m his lionoiwas given by the Mayor of Cardiff last night. London, April 18. In Mills-street, in the County of Cork, yesterday, an attempt was made to assassinate Mr Hegarty, a mag.strate, who received a severe g anß J°t wound. The man who fired the shot bas not yet been arrested. London, April 18. The Times of to-day publishes the facsimile of a letter of Mr Parnell s dated May 15, 1882, m which the Irish leader explains that the only course that the Nationalist party could pursue was to denounce the Phoenix Park murderers. He expresses regret at the death of Lord Frederick Cavendish, but declares that Mr Burke only got his deserts. The person to whom the letter was addressed is not stated, but it is generally supposed to have been Mr Egan. London, April 18. The Australian mails per Carthage, from Melbourne (Hth March), were delivered to-day. . n The Orient Steam Navigation Company has declared a dividend of 5 per cent., and carried forward and placed to reserve £BOOO. .. - Q London, April 18. It is announced that Earl Cadogan, Lord Privy Seal, and Mr C. T. Ritchie, President of the Local Government Board, have joined the Cabinet. . , , In the House of Commons last night, Mr Parnell declared that the letter published in yesterday ei Times, and ascribed to himself, was.a forgery. (SPECIAL TO UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, April 14. _ Mr Lorimer has asked the Admiralty to pay off expirees in Australia in order to facilitate the formation of the nucleus of a colonial Naval Reserve. , , T , . It is probable that the Imperieuse, 10 guns, 7390 tons, will replace the Nelson on the Australian Station. Mr Deakin sails by the Parramatta. The Rev Mr Lees, who has been appointed temporarily to Scots .Church, Melbourne, has been entertained at a banquet at Edinburgh. In the course of his speech, he declared he would not mix in ecclesiastical controversies in Melbourne. Sir Charles Tupper, speaking at a banquet at Montreal, said if America retaliates, Canadian trade will be removed to England. . Sir S. W. Griffiths has paid a visit to Merthyr-Tydvil, >irth-place, where he was welcomed with enthusiasm. , . , . The British art collection which is to he forwarded to the Adelaide Exhibition is valued at L 30,000. i . Mr Wisdom, New South Wales, has accepted the offer of knighthood. The House of Commons StateAided Emigration Committee will entertain the delegates to the Imperial Conference *tfc a banquet on the 11th Treasury has consented to the amendment of the Colonial Register Act in the direction desired by the colonies, viz., the repeal of section 7. London, April 15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer will bring forward bis Budget Statement on the 21st instant. Sir Patrick Jennings, of New south Wales, had an interview with Mr Gladstone yesterday. London, April 16. Sir James McCulloch andMrLangton advise the purchase of a suitable landscape for the Melbourne Art Gallery for £2400. The Times states that the objections to Admiral Tryon’s scheme of colonial defence are almost subversive to common action, and considers that the demands of the colonies,for defences is not unreasonable. The article urges a speedy settlement.

Speaking at Edinburgh, Mr Chamberlain made a bold denunciation of Mr Gladstone’s alliance and.associates, characterising them as criminals. The statement is attracting much , attention. Mr Chamberlain met with an excellent reception. London, April 17. The American Nihilists hii7e denounced President Cleveland s extradition treaty. It is reported that a number of them have announced their readiness to kill the Czar. The West Australian Land Jarrali Company has been registered, the capital being 15,000 £5 shares. Sir H. Sandford will take with him to the Adelaide Exhibition a collection of paintings and specimens of arms and munitions of war Lord Rosebery will probably accept the vice-presidency of the London Committee of the Melbourne Exhibition. London, April 17. Fearing the arrival of dynamiters, American vessels are being vigilantly watched. It is reported that the Czar was wounded in the arm during the attempt which was made on bis life on March 29th at Gatschina. . The exhibits for the Jubilee Exhibi tion from the Woolwich Arsenal have been shipped by the Austral. A conspiracy exists to assassinate the Prefects aud Commanders at Shumla, "Varna, and Sofia, and the Bulgarian War Minister, as a prelude to a rising. Mr Goseheu and the Marquis of Hartington have been banquetted at Edinburgh. They were enthusiastically received. Mr Smith announced in the House of Commons that the statement thal a million would be asked lor the Imperial Institute was a canard. A French resident has been installed in the Comoro Islands, between Madagascar and Africa London, April 18. M. Flourens, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, haa opened the Astronomy Congress. The Protection v Freetrade struggle which has been going on iu the Swedish Diet has resulted in a complete victory for the upholders of Freetrade. Baron Nordenksjold, who purposes leading an expedition to the Antarctic hopes to start at Christmas. The Daily News advocates the establishment of a colonial penny postage Bystem. Mr Deakin is inquiring into the general mode of working the prisons and asylums iu .this country. The French press have resumed >their furious onslaught on England. The charges comprise quite a variety of sins against the French nation. London, April 19. The Daily Telegraph announces the suspension of Messrs Munn and fcs.togdale, Australian merchants. The liabilities are estimated at LBO,OOO to LIOO,OOO. The prospects of a favorable liquidation depend chiefly upon realising goods in Melbourne. The Mahdi offers to become tributary to the Sultan provided the Soudan is allowed to remain independent of Egypt. A Russian fleet of fifteen men-of war is preparing for sea. A French journaliststabbed Marshal Bazaine in the head, but the wound is not serious. (Per s.s. Te Anau at the Bluff.) (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, April 11. The following details have been published respecting the attempted revolt at Rustchuk. Major Oazounoff contrived to begin the mutiny by sending away his brother, Captain Ouzounoff, a strong partisan. The Regency persuaded his brother to start for Silistria with a battalion, swearing that he would himself remain loyal to the Regency. As soon as the captain had gone, the elder brother summoned all the malcontent officers, and made the pronunciamento at night. It was 4 o’clock in the morning, and quite dark, when the rebels, having four hundred engineer corps under them, marched to the infantry barracks, and posted themselves in position to fire at any soldier leaving the barracks. Lieutenant Petroff coming out to parley with the insurgents, was shot at and wounded. A sortie was then made, but the infantry soldiers were driven back, with the exception of one sergeant, who dropped into the canal and escaped unperceived. This man roused Colonel Sapunoff, coalmander of the militia, who soon arrived at the scene with thirty men. Presently other militiamen arrived, and the insurgents were caught between two fires. Some soldiers in the barracks fired at them through the windows. The whole affair was over the same evening, when the military band played the same as usual, as if nothing had happened. On Sunday morning, nine condemned insurgents were conveyed in cabs, escorted by a guard, to the place of execution. On their arrival, the infantry fixed bayonets and formed into square. Captain Audrisoff, the President of the Court Martial, read the sentences. Before each prisoner there were three soldiers posted, with loaded revolvers ; and, on the word of command, fired twice.

Before the execution, eaoh condemned man acknowledged the justice of the punishment of death. . , , _ The s.s. Madeira arrived at the Cape yesterday with the Stanley Emin Pasha relief * Hamilton has issued the naval estimates. He states that negotiations with the Australian colonies have been carried on, though not concluded. He held hopes the result would be that those countries contributing to the extension of the Imperial navy, by maintaining as an integral part of the fleet the Australian Squadron, would have an addition to the force hitherto stationed in thoße waters. CONTINENTAL. (kkutkk’s telegrams.) Paris, April 17. An interview took place yesterday between M. Waddington, Freuch Ambassacior in London, and Ml. HFleurens, Minister of Foreign Affairs, at which the former expressed the hope that a speedy understanding would arrived at regarding the New Hebrides, and stated that be was seeking a modus vivendi which would be acceptable to England and France. _ The latter, he urged, without annexing or officially protecting the New Hebrides was entitled to create an establishment there, and in the event of disorders to land troops for the protection of French subjectsAMERICAN. (reuter’s telegrams.) San Francisco, April 17. Adviceß from Honolulu report that a political federation has been ratified between the Hawaiian and Samoan Governments. AUSTRALIAN freuter’s telegrams.) Melbourne, April 14. Dr Goe was formally installed as Bishop of Melbourne at St James’ Cathedral to.day. The Anglican Bishops of Riverina, Ballarat and Goulbourn, and a large number of the clergy of the city were present at the ceremony. Mr Giliies, the Premier, has received a telegram from London, announcing that the Prince of Wales has agreed to accept the position of President of the Imperial Commission in connection with' the forthcoming Melbourne Exhibition. Sir Graham Berry has telegraphed to Mr Derham that the Peninsular and Oriental and Orient Companies have declined the amended terms offered for the carriage of Australian mails, aud the Victorian Agent-General suggests that a middle course should be taken in the matter. Mr Derham is at present conferring with the Governments of the other Australian colonies relative to the mail contracts. Sydney, April 14. Operations at the Bulli mine have been resumed, and will be continued night and day. Sydney, April 15. The Legislative Assembly sat all night and until 10 o’clock this morning debating the Budget, aud now stands adjourned until Wednesday next, when Mr Copeland’s adverse motion will be discussed. Mr Copeland has giveu notice in the Legislative Assembly, for Wednesday next, of a motion expressing disapproval of the Government’s financial proposals. The Governor has received a telegram from London conveying the Queen’s sympathy with the sufferers by the Bulli colliery disaster. Sydney, April 15. It is understood that the Government have accepted the motion which Mr Copeland will introduce on Wednesday next as a motion of want of confidence. Sydney, April 15. In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Henry Parkes stated that no taxation would be imposed until the whole revenue policy had been remodeled. Sydney, April 18. The inquest on the Bulli disaster has resulted in a verdict that the explosion was caused by gas, and was brought about by a disregard of special rules and by allowing men to work where gas existed. The Earl of Aberdeen has arrived here, and was accorded an enthusiastic reception. Admiral Tryon has sailed for England. The flag of Admiral Fairfax has been hoisted on H.M.S. Nelson. Sidney, March 18. The thirty-eighth annual report of the Australian Mutual Provident Society was issued to-day. It shows that the new business effected during the year 1886 represented 11,002 new policies, assuring L 3,693,324, with a new premium revenue of L 131,730.

A sum of L 666.382 is added to the accumulated funds, which now amount to over L 6,500,000. L 342,410 will be divided among members as cash bonus forthe year, making a total divided during "the last three years of L 917,813. Melbourne, A pril 19. Mr McGowan, the Deputy-Post-masrer-General, who but recently returned from Europe, died yesterday after a short illness. The Government have authorised the expenditure of £ISOO for the illumination of public buildings in connection with the Jubilee celebration. Melbourne, April 19. Sir Henry Loch, Mr Gillies (the Premier), and Admiral Tryon conferred to-day regarding the Victorian defences. The details of the interview have not yet transpired. Admiral Tryon will leave overland for Adelaide to-morrow. Adelaide, April 19. The applications for space in the forthcoming Adelaide Exhibition will necessitate>an increase in the size of the buildings as originally designed. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, April 7. There is some opposition to the budget proposals fro u breeders and some other sources, and meetings organised by the Parliamentary Opposition have been held. The complaint is that the burden of taxation falls upon the poor man while the rich go free. The Globe has been exposing the proceedings of the Australian Mutual Providential and Medical Assurance Sooiety, of which Sir H. Parkes, J. H. Young, the Speaker, aud Mr Garrard, Member for Balmain, were Directors, and last night the matter was brought before the Assembly, when Sir H. Parkes made an explanation. He blamed himself for want of caution in having been induced to give his name as Director, and said that all the Directors were determined to bear their share of any loss. The Directors had not only received nothing, but had been subject to great discredit, great trouble, and great loss of money already, and he deeply regretted having had anything to do with it. Already about 140 persons have been dismissed from the L*nda Office, and a large number will go from the Public Works and other departments. The report of the Public Works Inquiry Board shows that there has been great extravagance generally in the Colonial Architect’s and Railway Departments. An accident has occurred at the Hawkesbury bridge. In putting down a cylinder it has gone out ot the perpendicular by several feet, aud it will require great trouble to set it straight. Arthur Redwood, the actor, died yesterday. A Commission i 3 to be appointed to inquire into the sanity of Holt. It is said that he has lost three stone weight. (Per s.s. Te Anau, at the Bluff.) (united press association.) Melbourne, April 13. The Bishop of Melbourne aud Mrs Goe arrived from Adelaide overland yesterday, and proceeded to Government House, where they were the guests of Sir Henry B. Loch. The Bishop was met at the station by a large number of the clergy aud laity, who tendered him a hearty welcome, which was suitably acknowledged. The holidays passed off without unusual incident. A large encampment at Frankstown whs somewhat marred by the heavy rain on Saturday aud Sunday, but was otherwise successful. The Deputy - Postmaster - General (Mr McGowan) has returned from Europe. He brings the latest information with regard to the telephonic and telegraphic systems of Europe, which he will submit in a report to the Postmaster-General. . A severe coacb. accident occurred on rn« day to a coach between Koroifc and Belfast. The vehicle was capsized, and 20 persons were more or less seriously hurt. A serious affray took place at Carlton on Friday night. Three detectives entering a house to make an arrest were set on with clubs and axes and severely maltreated. The police fiad to be reinforced and to use revolvers before the men could be arrested. Adelaide, April 14. A communication has been received from the Premier of New Zealand respecting the removal of the prohibition of the importation of South Australian grapes to that Colony, to the effect that an impediment still exists, namely, that although South Australia is free from phylloxera, the grapes would have fco come via Victoria or New South Wales, in both of which the disease has occurred. The Government, therefore, cannot withdraw the prohibition. About 600 men went into camp for Easter. Heavy rain fell all the time. The Customs officers have detained an oil painting which was intended for an art gallery, on the ground of indelicacy, as portrayed without clothing. t The master of the barque Caitloch will be prosecuted for not carrying side-lights for several weeks during the voyage out. He is liable to a fine of £IBOO, but the Board will not press for the full amount. Sydney, April 14. An ex-inspector of Fisheries writes to the Sydney Morning Herald pointing out that the rocks near Greea Cape, the scene of the Ly-ee-Moon disaster, are highly charged with magnetism, and suggesting that this affects the compasses of vessels running elose in shore. Ten tenders from local firms have been received for 44 locomotives required by Government. The Bulli central relief funds now amount to over £7OOO. The Trades and Labor Council proposes to hold a monster meeting to protest against the present tariff. . Brisbane, April 14.

At a meeting of Chinese residents it was decided to arrange a suitable reception for

the Chinese Commission now on its way to Queensland in a Chinese war vessel. The Separation Council have received a telegram stating that Sir Henry Holland haa expressed a desire to hear the question of separation argued before him by both sides. (Per s.s. Tarawera, at Auckland.; Sydney, April 14. In both Houses yesterday the thanks of Parliament were conveyed to tho-e who risked their lives in exploring the Bulli mine and rescued the dead. Sir Henry Parkes, in moving the resolution iu the Assembly, said he was aware that so fur S 3 the Imperial Government was concerned there was no precedent for such a recognition as this at the hands of Parliament. The Treasurer stated in the Assembly that the representatives at the Conference were instructed not to hind the Conference to any decision, and not to agree to anythiug with regard to the defence question until after communicating 1 with the Government. The new Railway Bill is based on the same lines as that of Victoria. It is said that there are three hundred men in great distress aud unemployed, and the Premier ba3 promised to eee what can be done for them. To-day the weather is again threatening. There bas been no loss of life in connection with yesterday’s floods. The Budget debate continues. Meetings have been held in some parts of the Colony against the tariff not being sufficiently protective in its character. A Brisbane man named Stenhouse. a native of New Zealand, has been arrested for committing a series of robberies at hotels. (Per s.s. Hauroto.) Sydney, April 13. Easter Monday was a most disagreeable day, with blinding rain, but, notwithstanding, some 12,000 people assembled at the races. Nelson’s accident in the Cup was most unfortunate. The course was very slippery, and when at the back of it Nelson fell on his knees, and was then knocked over by another horse. He was not injured, and was soon up, and riderless, ran with the field. In the Autumn Stakes, such was the confidence reposed in Nelson that he started with 4to lon him, but was beaten by Honeydew. The bookmakers have come out well over the races, as Frisco was only backed by his own stable, and not for a large amount. This morning a terrific storm of rain burst over the city for some hours. It rained in torrents, aud the streets were little rivers. The tram lines were blocked with sand and dirt, and traffic was stopped. A valuable horse was drowned in Devonshire-street, and boys were to be seen swimming across the streets. In the vicinity of Darling Harbor many shopkeepers suffered considerable loss. Four old houses collapsed in O’Con-nor-street, the inmates only just escaping with their lives. At Marrickville the water was from 6in to 2ft deep. Several drains burst. The storm was accompanied by thunder and lightning. Encampments were held at National Park and Middle Head, but ths men had a hard time of it. Subscriptions continue to come in for the Bulli fund. It is expected this week that the Govern* ment will decide as to the Jubilee proceedings. it is currently reported that Government intend introducing a system of electric tramways in place of steam.