NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 9138, 8 November 1890, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

Bi' Electric Telegraph.—Copyright. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) IMPORTANT SHIPPING ARRANGEMENT. London, November 6. The Now Zealand Shipping Company and Shaw-Savill Company have each made arrangements for the despatch of one cargo steamer to the colonies every month. The new arrangement will come into force In January next. COMPELLED TO RESIGN. London, November 0. The Rev Stocker, an army chaplain, who has been devoting himself to antiSemitic agitation, has been compelled to resign. THE AMERICAN ELECTIONS. New York, November 6. As the returns come in it is seen that the elections have resulted in an astounding increase of the members of the Democratic party. In the Southern, Western, and Eastern States the majority in favour of tho Democrats is expected to bo quite 150. The press describes the result of the elections as a political revolution. Canada is jubilant at the defeat of the Republicans and the prospect of a revival of friendly trade relations with the United States. (SPECIAL TO PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received November 7, 7.30 p.m.) New York, November 6. Major McKinley, the originator of the tariff, it appears, was defeated by 421 votes. Ex - President Cleveland is greatly pleased at the result of the elections, and asserts that it is essential to adjust the tariff to the reasonable requirements of the Government.

Tho Democrats have a majority of from 80,000 to 100,000 votes. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received November 7, 7.30 p.m.) A BIG CONTRACT. London, November 6. Sir Saul Samuel has arranged a contract for the construction of 70 locomotives for the New South Wales railways for tho sum of L 300.000. TYPHOID PATIENTS. London, November 6. The Countess of Jersey, who has been suffering from typhoid fever, is progressing favourably, and daily bulletins have now ceased. Lady Rpsebery, who was attacked with the same disease, is steadily recovering. THE SHIPPING DISPUTE. London, November 6. Messrs Tyser and Co. are instituting proceedings against the New Zealand Shipping Company, and olaini damages for the loss of the agency. GENERAL BOOTH. London, November 6. General Booth, of tho Salvation Army, has purchased tho site of a brewery in the city, and purposes converting it into a city colony. The English bishops and Cardinal Manning approve the scheme. The Emperor of Germany and the Czar have written to General Booth, expressing sympathy with him in the loss of his wife. INCITING THE REBELS. Constantinople, November G. A manifesto has been circulated by the Armenians inciting the rebels in Turkey. THE CUBE FOR CONSUMPTION. Berlin, November 6. Dr Koch is sanguine that his cure for consumption will bo successful, and also that he will be able to successfully treat cases of diphtheria, cholera, typhus, and all infectious diseases. He repudiates the statement that he intends to_ make profit out of his discovery, and intimates his intention of disclosing his method. (Received November 8, X a.m.) Berlin, November 7. The Emperor William proposes that the nation should purchase Dr Koch’s consumption cure by conferring a title on him and paying an annuity. It is said that from one month to eight weeks elapses before a complete euro is effected. St. Petersburg, November 7. The Czar has agreed to pay a subsidy to Dr Koch providing his cure for consumption proves effective. THE IRISH MEMBERS. New York, November 6. The reception of Mr O’Brien is fixed for the 10th inst. The principal box at the theatre in which the reception takes place was put up to auction and purchased by the Mayor of New York for 115 dollars. AFFAIRS IN HOLLAND. Amsterdam, November 6. The Duke of Nassau has assumed the regency of the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg. Her Majesty the Queen has been appointed Regent of the Netherlands. H. M. STANLEY. New York, November 6. Mr H. M. Stanley has arrived ia Now York. (Received November 8, 1 a. in.) New York, November 7. Mr H. M. Stanley received an ovation on his arrival here. He justifies his censure on the conduct of Major Barttolot, and attacks Lieutenants Troup and Bonny, who wore members of the rearguard of the Emin Pasha Relief Expedition. (Received November 7, 8 p.m.) COMMERCIAL AND SHIPPING. London, November 6. Two thousand bales of New Zealand ’hemp have been sold, good quality realising L2B 10s ; fair, L 27 ; ordinary, L 23 10s. Frozen beef is quoted |d higher, but mutton is unchanged. H.M.S. Ringdove sailed for Australia to-day. The Blue Spur and Gabriel Gully Mining Company is raising additional capital. Messrs Nelson Bros. (Limited) have declared a dividend of 10 per cent per annum. (Received November 8, 1 a m.) Sydney, November?. Sailed—Tarawera, for Now Zealand. (special to press association.) (Received November 8, I a.m.) THE CZAR IN DANGER. St. Petersburg, November 7. It is feared that another attack is about to be made on the life of the Czar, and in consequence the guards have been increased and vigilance redoubled. Vienna, November 7. The Czarewitoh, who is on a visit to tho Emperor Francis Joseph, received an ovation on his arrival here. The heir to the throne of Russia visited the resting place of the late Prince Rudolph, and placed a wreath on the tomb. THE FRENCH POLICY. Paris, November 7. M. Ribot made a statement in the Chamber of Deputies to-day, declaring that while France was carrying out a pacific policy, she was preparing for any emergency that may arise ; and he further stated that it was impossible to force the immediate evacuation of Egypt by Great Britain. the McKinley tariff act. New York, November 7. It is expected that the McKinley Tariff Act will be repealed. THE MADHI. Cairo, November 7. It is stated that the followers of the Mahdi have dwindled down to 2000, LONGLAVB, THE HISTORIAN. London, November 7. Longlave, the historian, is in a precarious state of health. MR GLADiIONE. London, November 7. Mr W. E. Gladstone has returned to Hawarden. (Received November 8, I a m.) PROFESSOR BRIGHT SHOT. London, November 7. A lady, supposed to be a lunatic, shot Professor Bright, one of the masters at the Oxford University, in the groin, and escaped.