LATE CABLE NEWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1201, 8 March 1895, Page 16

LATE CABLE NEWS.

London, March 5

The Daily Telegraph’s correspondent has obtained evidence that the Turkish soldiers flayed the Armenians alive, and gouged out the eyes of priests. The Rev H. R. Haweis sails for Sydney via America, on the 7th inst., on a lecturing tour. Mr A. J. Mundella, in supporting the Bill to settle strikes, claimed the help of the entire House for the measure, and declared that the conditions of trade were never more serious than at present. Lieut. Gworfcer, of the Norfolk Regiment, has been appointed Commander of the forces in Queensland. Underwriters have taken .£IOO,OOO worth of shares in the Sydney Collieries Company. . The Maori King’s cattle sold at 4|d. Mr Pritchard Moore, is satisfied with the result, and intends to continue the trade, but he considers the present shipment too old and coarse. Mr Moore proposes sending a steamer to Sydney to load 100 live cattle and 1200 live sheep. Nelson Bros, state that a portion of the Maori King’s meat is rather dirty. Mr Potter, of the firm of John Potter and Company, will shortly sail for Sydney for the purpose of purchasing a consignment of live cattle. Attention has been drawn to the Chancellor’s delay in issuing the Order-in-Council providing for the case of death duties which have previously been paid in the colonies. Speaking in the House of Commons on the Irish Land Bill, Mr John Morley, who introduced the measure, stated that in the event of the landlords and tenants being unable to agree, the Court would fix the value of the land. If the sellers objected, the negotiations would be stopped,'. although the people’s dire necessity must be succoured. The of the social order, he added, still haunted Ireland, and would perplex the Government until the riddle was solved. London, March 6. Up to the present the death record:' in the city from influenza numbers 296. Berlin, March 5. Prior to . accepting the invitation of Germany to take part in the ceremony of opening the North Sea Canal, Prance arranged with Russia to join her fleets outside" of Kiel. Adelaide, March 6. The Premier has communicated with the other colonies suggesting the direct representation of Australia at the proposed International Monetary Conference on Bimetallism, and that the Colonial Office be immediately moved to this end. A reply has been received from Mr Turner, Premier of Victoria, stating that the Cabinet has decided to join in asking the Imperial Government to appoint one representative for the whole of Australia. Sydney, March 6. In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir George Dibbs’ motion of want of confidence in the Government was negatived by 66 votes to 27. The Labour Party voted solid for the Government. Although its members are considerably dissatisfied with Mr Reid’s policy, they considered that no better terms would be obtainable from the Opposition. Mr O’Sullivan’s amendment censuring the Government for its treatment of the unemployed, and the reappointment of Mr Eddy as Railway Commissioner, was negatived by 70 to 24. 1

The Land and Income Tax Bill is engaging the attention of the Legislative Assembly.

Mr Wise moved an amendment to the effect that land purchased from the Government should only be assessed on its increased value since the purchase. , : At the militai’y court-martial, counsel for the accused vainly sought to have portions of a letter written by, the Commandant, .Major-General Hutton, to the Governor admitted in evidence. He said he regarded Major-General Hutton as a witness hostile to Captain Close, and declined to call him. The enquiry has been adjourned until Friday. A proposal is on foot amongst those interested for the disposal of the unliquid assets of the land and building societies in process of reconstruction. It is contemplated to ask the Government to sanction a grand lottery scheme.

Melbourne, March 6

The recommendations of the Defence Committee include the abolition of the cadet force. It is expected that a total saving of .£32,000 can be made without seriously impairing the efficiency of the military and naval forces.

Brisbane, March 6.

The Ministers’ Union has resolved to emphatically protest, and exert all its influence, against an attempt to subsidise denominational schools; also to endeavour to secure the cessation of Government grants to institutions not under public management..

New York, March 6,

The wife of William B. Vanderbilt has obtained a divorce from her husband on the grounds of incompatibility of temper. Washington, March 5.

Congress has sanctioned the construction of two warships, six gunboats and three torpedo boats, and has also appointed delegates consisting of five free-silver men to attend the Monetary Conference.

Shanghai, March 6. It is alleged that China is willing to make great concessions to Japan in order that the war may be brought to a close. The riots in certain parts of China are increasing. The Japanese have captured Liaoyang, near Moukden, and have undertaken not to blockade the Grulf of Pe-chi-li.

THE OROYA.

London, March 5. The Oroya, which is ashore in the Bay of Naples, grounded at 4 o’clock in the morning during a heavy gale. There were 120 saloon, 60 second-class and 80 steerage passengers on board. If she proves to be damaged when got off, the passengers and mails will be taken on by one of the P. and O. steamers. The agent for the Orient Steam Navigation Company in Naples telegraphs that the Oroya is not making any water. It is proposed to remove a large portion of the cargo. Heavy seas prevent the tug from rendering . assistance; but it is expected the steamer will be floated off to-morrow. Naples, March 6. The Oroya grounded three hundred yards . from the shore in trying to turn in the . gale. She lies with a list to seaward. The waves stove in the portholes, and have broken the skylights over the decks. The steamer is severely strained, and is bumping heavily. She narrowly escaped touching a reef of jagged rocks. The landing of the passengeis was effected with difficulty, and amid much excitement. The Ki.M.S. Oroya is one of the magnificent fleet of the Oiient Company, running between London and Australia by way of Gibraltar, Naples, the Suez Canal and Colombo. Her gross tonnage is 6057 tons Captain R. L. Routh is the master.