NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9283, 1 May 1891, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

Bv Electric! Telegraph.—Copyriohi,

ILLNESS OF AN ARCHBISHOP.

THE NEW CAPTAIN OF THE

ORLANDO.

THE ENGLISH DUTY ON WHEAT,

ANARCHISTS IN ITALY.

ANOTHER TERRIBLE EXPLOSION,

INFLUENZA RAVAGES

THE TRUST FUNDS QUESTION,

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.!

London, April 29. The Archbishop of York is prostrate with influenza.

The Baptists are raising a fund of LIOO,OOO to celebrate the Carey Centenary.

Bishop Barry has been elected Bampton Lecturer.

The Constitution of the Imperial Institute is gazetted. Captain W. F. S. Mann, R.N., Naval Commander of Victoria, has been gazetted captain of H.M.S. Orlando in recognition of his services as captain of the Cerberus and commander of the Victorian Navy. New York, April 29. In the series of chess matches between Tschigorin and Steiuitz, the latter was defeated.

(Received May 1, 1.15 a m ) London, April 30,

During a debate in the House of Commons Ministers expressed themselves in favour of a reduction of the duty on wheat for six months, and if necessary the total abolition of the duty at expiration of that period. Rome, April 30. A number of Anarchists have arrived in Turin and Milan, and it is said that they are inciting the soldiers to shoot their officers.

Paris, April 29.

In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Lochroy made an energetic defence of freecrade, and condemned the abolition of the commercial treaties.

Rome, April 29,

An explosion occurred in n dynamite factory in Genoa, killing five girls and wounding fifty. (special) London, April 29. Mr DeCobain, M.P., has notified his intention of surrendering to the authorities on Monday. ■ Mr Hennikor Heaton is reported to bo in a critical condition. Influenza is spreading in London, and threatens to become serious. Many deaths have occurred in York and Sheffield. The Agents-General wait on the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord Knutsford on Friday, to bring before them the question of legislation on the investment of trust funds again. San Francisco, April 29. The people of Honolulu are clamouring for a Republic and threatening the Queen. Hong Hong, April 29. The Chinese Government refuse to receive Mr Blair as the United States Minister at Pekin. IRISH AFFAIRS. London, April 29, The Parnellito Leadership Fund has reached L3OOO. THE NEWFOUNDLAND DISPUTE. St Johns, April 29. Forty vessels forced the blockade and carried bait to the island of St. Pierre, which belongs to the French. The desire for annexation in Newfoundland has increased owing to Lord Knutsford’s Bill. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received May 1,1.15 a.m.) A SPLENDID OFFER. New York, April 30. It is reported that Mr Mapleson has offered Madame Melba L 30,000 for a two seasons tour through the United Stat es. THE CHILIAN REVOLT. Valparaiso, April 30. Copiago has been captured by the insurgents.