NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 964, 22 August 1890, Page 27

NEWS BY CABLE.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. Bv Electric Telegraph -Copyright. ( F ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, August 13. The potato disease has made its appearance in Ayrshir August 14. ‘ The Financial News says the Queens- .. j investors have nothing to fear from C hange of Ministry, Sir S. Griffith jjing earned the right to bo regarded as Anglo-Portuguese agreement will of Germany has started of the Bank of New Zealand has been constituted as follows : "Colonel Baring, Messrs John A. Ewen, Herbert Fison, Richard Glyn, Thomas Stewart, the Right Hon Anthony J. Mundella, and Sir James Fergusson. Another firm of lawyers has declined to act in Mrs O'Shea's divorce ease. The Gaiety Company leavo for Australia in June. ’ A chemical union has been formed with a capital of L 80,000,000 sterling. One hundred and fifty of the Grenadier Reserves have been ordered to the Bermudas. The War Office states that they have been sent to infuse loyalty into the younger soldiers. There are indications that a silver ring will he formed in America before Christmas. Henry George states Imperial federation is quite out of the thoughts of Australians, and their loyalty would not be worth sixpence if subjected to such a strain. London, August 15. It is stated here that Mrs Parnell, mother of the leader of the Irish party, i 3 dying in New York. The House of Commons sat all night discussing the construction of light railways in Ireland. The measure met with considerable obstruction, and a split has taken place between the Irish party on this question, one section being led by Mr Sexton and the other by Mr Healey. Ia the House of Commons to-day Mr A. J. Balfour, Secretary for Ireland, in reply to a question, stated that the potato famine in Ireland had come on the Government unexpectedly, but he thought that the Poor Law of Ireland sufficiently provided for the distress. London, August 16. The Directors’ Liability Bill was the last measure squeezed through both Houses. The amendments made by the House of Lords, which it was thought would kill the measure, wei’e modified. Many bishops, peers, and old Anglican friends will attend the funeral of Cardinal Newman. The Earl of Jersey has been created Grand Cross St. Michael and St. Geoi*ge. Heavy gales have been experienced lately, and the crops have suffered severely. The Duke of Clarence has had a second attack of fever, and it is believed that the disease is the result of his Indian tour, from which he only recently returned. It is probable that the Indian rupee will be recognised in London as valued at Is Bd. The Economist discredits the rumour mat the United States Government are arranging with American silver mining companies to prevent the increase of the outpnt. At a meeting of the shareholders of the New Zealand Antimony Company a rewas carried removing Sir Walter from the directorate. Russia is arranging for a railway loan of 15 millions. In commenting on the diplomatic relations with the United States Government regarding the Behring sea fisheries dispute, the English press genera'ly app auds the action of the Marquis of Salisury and the firmness that was shown tif i lm i le Standard, while admitting . ? fche position is not without misgivings, considers that England cannot surrender Canadian rights to those A des P a *ch sent by the Marquis oi (Salisbury to the United States Governmtnt, on August 2nd, refutes and dis mows Mr Blaine’s proposals that the question be referred to arbitration, iae Potato blight now prevalent is the worst attack of the disease since 1879. Armenia is in a state of revolt, and Erzeroun ,uss * a wd l occupy oMski 9 orr P nisidou of the Exhibition . V. 3 allotting annually two science cholarahips of the value of Ll5O, tenable tour!! ° r * A 11 ? 6 - 6 y ears ’ to Sydney, Mel-Univpi-’-t^l o^ l^6 ’ :in d New Zealand University students. . August 17. Weie™. " T uai 'ter i-i million of people tion of ff 0 '!!' a !' tlie anniversary celebra- • to-day Til ab T rers ill Hyde Park and nL • e P r,JCee( lmgs were orderly, aocusnHr, Sl °f? take . n . to disavow the anxious f t lafc tbe British workman was from Ai ? f. raa P the money that came Gs l Str n ha ' £ ?. hcre ten platcarried in wb ich resolutions were With a la fa , vour organising all labour, Week maximum of 48 hours per tude to a , r f c °v d ’?g expressions of gratiIha hoin- s - raba t° r the help afforded in Ceived »;n,°i n ? cd * The latter was rowith loud acclamations, and when

Mr John Burns waved the Australian flag there was tremendous enthusiasm. Mr Dalton has decided to make an attempt to swim from the French coast to Folkestone (Kent), and started today.

The display of New Zealand gold trophies makes a fine show at the Mining Exhibition,

The celebration of the anniversary of tho dockers’ strike was of a veiy enthusiastic nature. At the demonstration in Hyde Park to-day, one banner showed tho English and Australian dockers shaking hands, and a second showed the Australian handing a cheque to a Britisher. John Burns reviewed the action taken during the strike, and stated that tho contribution from the colonies was nearly L 40,000. The hearty thanks of the dockmen, he said, were owing to the colonials for the handsome manner in which they had come to their assist mce. He regretted very much that it was impossible for him to make a visit to Australia and show his gratitude by assisting in breaking down the unworthy action of capitalists. In concluding, he hoped that the labour reform would be successful, and as he waved the flag with a picture of a kangaroo on it and the words “ Advance Australia,” the immense assemblage gave three cheers. Mr Tom Mann, President of the Dockers’ Union, eulogised the action of Australia in sending money to assist the dockers, and stated that if he got a telegram from any responsible authority in Australia asking for help in the strike the question would accordingly be submitted to the Union, but the help would he granted without d scussion. If a message was received not to work certain ships, these would be blocked at every port while blacklegs were employed on hoard. Mr Edwards, a prominent member of the Union, spoke in a similar strain, and moved a resolution, which was passed, expressing gratitude to Aus tralia for the assistance rendered during the dock labourers’ strike. London, August 18. In the course of his speech at Hyde Park yesterday Air John Burns asserted that the Dock labourers’ strike of last year had increased the wages of tlie London dockers by a sum of L 300.000, and those at other ports in Great Britain had benefited to the extent of L 700,000. Discussing the whole labour question throughout the world, Mr Burns claimed that 700,000,000 labourers had by their agitation gained in the aggregate the sum of thirty millions per annum. Out cf 180 strikes, they had only been defeated on two occasions. The success of the labour agitations had greatly, increased the strength of the unions, amd in London alone the membership of the various unions had increased by 300,000. Referring to the failure of the threatened strike of police and postmen, he attributed it to the treachery of some of the members. He applauded the action of the Grenadier Guards, and announced that a social revolution would not be brought about until the people had more leisure, were better prepared, and were better educated and disciplined. The Portsmouth masters having given way, the porters are resuming work. In the Speech from the Throne at the prorogation of Parliament, Her Majesty stated she had gladly given hei consent to the Bill providing for responsible government in Western Australia, as similar institutions had worked with marked success elsewhere in Australia. Excepting the torpedo contests nothing of importance has been done at the naval manoeuvres. Admiral Tyron, who is in command of the defending fleet, has failed to discover the whereabouts of Admiral Seymour, who leads the attack. Dalton, who undertook to swim from France to Folkestone, has succeeded in swimming 60 miles in 24 hours. London, August 19. Soldiers are assisting the tithe collectors at Denbigh to recover the tax. The potato blight is spreading in Ireland. A league is being formed, having for its object the encouragement of the growth of beetroot in Great Britain. The Government have decided for the future to shorten the speech from the throne at the opening of Parliament, thus hoping to limit the debate on it. Rome, August 13. Mass in memory of the late Cardinal Newman was celebrated in the Pope’s private chapel. Paris, August 14. M. Ribot is examining a scheme for the construction of au international railway from Algeria to Capetown. Madrid, August 14. The cholera is declining. Aladrid, August 19. Out of a total of 1800 cases of cholera in Spain 1000 proved fatal. St. Petersburg, August 14. The Novosti Vremya predicts important political results from the German Emperor’s interview with the Czar. St. Petersburg, August 14. Cholera has made its appearance at Nicolaieff, in Southern Russia. St. Petersburg, August 19. The Journal de St. Petersburg expresses the opinion that the visit of the Emperor of Germany, while dealing little with the policies of Russia and Germany, will greatly strengthen the good relations existing between the two nations. Berlin, August 13. The fortifications of Heligoland will cost a million and a half stealing.

Sofia, August 15. Prince Ferdinand has returned to tho city. New York, August 13 War between San Salvador and Honduras seems imminent. New York, August 15. Twenty-five thousand barrels of whisky were burnt in a fire at a Kentucky distillery. New York, August 15. The settlement of the difficulty of the New York Central has not yet been completed, but is dragging slowly onwards. New York, August 18. A despatch from Guatemala announces that the States of Guatemala and Honduras are demanding that General Czeta shall resign the Presidency of San Salvador. General Carlos Czeta was leader of the forces in San Salvador, but on the sudden death of General Menendez, the President, which took place at a banquet held towards the end of June, ho assumed command. Washington, August 15. The United States Government is purchasing silver at 115 cents. American stocks are small. Robbers derailed a train on (lie Balti-more-Ohio Railway, Hilling three persons and injuring many. Guatemala, August 15. General Ezeta has again defeat d the rebels under General Rivas. Honduras has massed 10,000 troops on the Guatemala frontier. Buenos Ayres, August 15. The Minister of Finance has agreed to a fresh paper issue. The prem’um oil gold has receded to 172. An examination of the books shows that the National Bank has lent to the friends of President Celman a sum of 30,000,000 dollars. Buenos Ayres, August 16. The Argentine Government is leasing large tracts of land, and has ceased issuing paper money. An inquiry is to be made into the stability of the National Bank. Ex-President Celman has been threatened with hanging unless his partisans keep order. Buenos Ayres, August 18. The Government have cancelled the issue of a hundred million notes. The National Bank is eleven millions overdue. Cairo, August 15. Cholera has broken out here, but at present there is nothing serious.

COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING. London, August 14. Silver, 4s 3fd. Five thousand five hundred quarters Australian wheat, August shipment, have been sold at 38s. New Zealand hemp is steady. Two thousand three hundred bales were sold at auction to-day. Fair Auckland, L2O 5s ; good Wellington, L2l 10s. New Zealand beef—Hindquarters, 4d ; forequarters, 2Jd. Mutton—Unchanged. London, August 15. Arrived—ShipTalavera, from Lyttelton (May 31). The weekly return of the Bank of England published to-day shows the total reserve in notes and bullion to be L 13,316,000, being an increase of L 1,790,000 as compared with the previous week. The proportion of reserve tc liabilities is 41-92. Consols, New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 105 ; ditto per cents, 95£. Money is in moderate demand. New Zealand hemp, good medium quality, L2os 5s to L2O 10s. The Times state that the wheat crop of Great Britain will average 28Jr bushels to the acre, and that the total yield is estimated at eight million quarters. A cargo of wheat ex ship Red Gauntlet, from Adelaide (July and August shipment), has been sold at 38s. Another August cargo has been sold at 38s 3d," and one shipped in June at 37s 9d. Australian wheat, ex warehouse, 38s 6d to 395. Off coast cargoes are quoted at the same price. Australian wheat, ex ship, is quoted at 383 to 38s 6d. New Zealand long-berried, 'ex warehouse, 38s to 395. The wheat market is firm and steady. Leather—Best sides, B|d to 9d per lb. London, August 16. Tallow, medium beef, 24s 3d : mu ton, 255. Tho English wheat market is depressed, the Continental is improving, and the American is advancing. There is increased firmness in spot New York red winter wheat, which is now quoted at cents. Leather stands at Bd. London, August 18.. The R.M.S. Rimutaka, from New Zealand, arrived at Plymouth to-day, with passengers all well and cargo of frozen meat in good condition. In liis monthly circular Mr F. O. Licht estimates that the production of beet sugar for the last eleven months shows an increase of 828,000 tons. He expects that the campaign will show a surplus of 844,000 tons. London, August 19. At the Antwerp wool sales the attendance wa3 only moderate. Tlie bidding was fair, and half the catalogue was sold at an advance of 10 centimes on the rates obtained in June. Capetown, August 18. Sailed, yesterday—R.M.S. Tongariro, for Hobart. New York, August 19. There Is enormous speculation in silver going on, and 2,000,000 ounces have

been sold at prices rising as high as 125 cents. / Pauls, August 19. Ine wheat crop in France is estimated to yield 6,000,000 hectolitres below that of 1889. Melbourne, August 14. Arrived—Wairarapa. Sydney, August 14. Broken Hill Proprietary shares, Ll2 53 ; British, L2 12s 6d; Central, L 6 16s ; North, LI ; South, L 4 13s ; Block 14, L 5 14s ; Block 10, L 9 10s ; Junctions, LI 17s 6d. Arrived—Wakatipu. Sydney, August 15. Arrived—Te Anau, from Auckland. Melbourne, August 16. Arrived—Handa Isle, schooner, from Kaipara. Arrived Waihora, s.s., from Auckland. The Jubilee and Tekapo sailed for New Zealand this evening. Newcastle, August 15. Sailed—Colac, s.s., for New Zealand, with a cargo of coa’s. Albany, August 18. Arrived—Coromandel. Passengers for New Zealand Messrs Debenham and Alexander. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) have received the following cable message from their London office, dated 15th August:— Tallow is in good demand. Mutton tallow has advanced 6d and beef tallow 3d per cwt. since last report. Frozen and preserved meats Market quiet. Canterbury mutton is worth 4|d and Wellington mutton 3£d per lb. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth per caicase 5d per lb. New Zealand beef, forequarters worth 2-|d and hindquarters 3fd per lb. New Zealand hemp—There is a fair trade demand. Quotations unchanged. London, August 16. An Australian shipment of wheat has sold for 38s; good New Zealand, 37s 6d. The price of silver has increased to 4s 4d.

SPECIAL. London, August 13. Signal boxes have been burned by the strikers to prevent the lines being worked. The Royal Engineers have been asked to work the railways. The potato disease is spreading, and it is estimated the yield will only be onefourth of the average, and fears of a famine are increasing. The Public Works Department have been requested to afford relief. London, August 14. The military have been despatched to Birmingham. London, August 15. The railway men in South Wales are resuming work. The masters have conceded 60 hours a week as the limit of labour, shunters and signalmen included. An Anglo- French commission lias been appointed to delimit the spheres along the Niger and towards Lake Tchad. Stanley considers that France has obtained the best of the bargain. Parliament will be prorogued on Monday. ■ The Chemical Trust is not yet completed. The paper makers intend to corparate to effect its overthrow. From the filial balance of the Dock Strike Funds it appears that the colonial contributions reached a total of L 37,270. The personal property of tlie late Duke of Manchester has been sworn at under 1,76,000. The dockers celebrate the anniversary of the strike by a meeting in Hyde Park on Sunday. A tremendous gathering is expected. London, August 18. It is asserted that General Caprivi, German Chancellor, and Count Kalnoky, Austrian Minister of Foreign Affivrs, will shortly visit England to interview the Marquis of Salisbury. Baron de Worms, in answer to a question in the House of Commons to-day, sa‘d the Government had been advised that an Act of Parliament was necessary before the separation of the northern portion of Queensland could he effected. Sofia, August 13. It is stated that ex-Prince Alexander has adop ed the children of Major Panitza, shot for treason. Paris, August 14. Phylloxera has appeared in the Marne and Rhine districts. Berlin, August 14. The Emperor has sailed for Revel on his way to St Petersburg. Erzeroum, August 14. There is a panic in Armenia over the military preparations of tho Turkish Government. St. Petersburg, August 18. The German Empoior and Chancellor met with an ovation on their arrival at Revel. The Czar and Minister of Foreign Affairs met the visitors at Narva, and .accorded them a hearty welcome. Constantinople, August 18. A Turkish Commission has been appointed to inquire into the atrocities committed in Armenia. Buenos Ayres, August 14. Uneasiness i 3 still felt at the position of affairs in the Argentine. Washington, August 14. The United States Government has purchased 310,0000 z of silver at slightly above London quotation,

Hong Kong, August 14. The Chamber of Commerce has protested against the proposed Chinese convention. Cairo, August 18. It is doubtful whether the disease that has broken out here is the cholera. INTERCOLONIAL NEWS. (per press association.) Sydney, August 14. In reference to the Pacific Mail Company’s action against New South Wales, Mr D. O’Connor, Postmaster-General, states that neither Government is ah fault, and the Company has only itself to blame. The contract provided that New South Wales might withdraw at three months’ notice. The Company signed the concract with the fullest knowledge that New South Wales might withdraw, and they might have to carry on the service with the New Zealand subsidy alone. The Company had nothing to do with any arrangement made by New South Wales with New Zealand as the sole contributing colony. Sydney, August 16. The steamer Rockton, which is to sail for Noumea, will examine the Elizabeth Reefs, as it is thought possible some of the crew of the Kentish Lass, now long overdue from New Zealand, may have been cast away on the reefs. Sydney, August 18. The Rabbit Bill introduced into the House of Assembly provides for the compulsory erection of wire fencing. Melbourne, !A ugust 15. The Premier has received a letter from the Premier of New South Wales, agreeing to share the cost of erecting a lighthouse on the Snares. Melbourne, August 16. The Jews resident in Melbourne are holding meetings to protest against the treatment of their race in Russia. Melbourne, August 18. Mr Derham, Postmaster-General, resigns on account of private business. Adelaide, August 15. The Government were defeated by a majority of five, and Mr Playford has been summoned to form a Ministry. Adelaide, August 19. __ JThe following form the new Ministry Mr Playford, Premier and Treasurer ; Mr Bray, Chief Secretary; Mr Homburg, Attorney-General; Mr Copley, Lands; Mr Rounsevell, Public Works ; Mr Bews, Education. Brisbane, August 15. Sir S. Griffiths and Sir T. M‘llwraith have both beeii returned unopposed.