NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9285, 4 May 1891, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

(By ElecikicTelegraph.—Copyright.)

RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN ENGLAND. SUPPOSED WRECK OP A STEAMER. THE AMERICAN-CHINESE DIPLOMATIC HITCH. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. I London, May 1. By the collapse of a bridge at Norwood six carriages of tho Brighton train were wrecked, and many persona were injured, Wilson Barrett, the well known actor, is planning a tour through Australia. An Atlantic liner is believed to be ashore at Kinsale. Professor Tyndall has had a relapse. Washington, May 1. Owing to the objection of the Chinese Government to receive Mr Blair as United States Minister at Pekin, he has been recalled. Paris, May 1. In the Chamber of Deputies a motion has been tabled for the reduction of the duty on wheat from Ss 9d to 4s Gd per quarter, and a similar reduction on flour. (Received May 3, G.lO p.m.) London, May 1.

The rumour that one of the Atlantic liners was ashore at Kinsale is unfounded. Twelve passengers in the Brighton train were injured by the collapse of a bridge at Norwood.

INFLUENZA IN ENGLAND. London, May 1, The influenza is rapidly spreading throughout England. (special. ) IRISH AFFAIRS. London, May 1. The Government have obtained precedence for the Irish Laud Purchase Bill and the Woman’s Suffrage Bill has boen shelved. Mr Justin M'Oarthy has convened a meeting of anli-Parnoll members of the Irish party at the House of Commons on Monday, to consider what action should be taken for the release of the Irish Land League Funds deposited with the banks in Paris. THE LATEST SCANDAL. London, May 1. Tho evidence in tho charge against Captain Yerney, M.P,, was of a sensational character, and proved his procuring females in Paris and elsewhere. THE FISHERIES DISPUTES. Sr. John’s, May 1. Additional cruisers are being sent to Newfoundland to enforce the modus vivendi with Franco. CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES. Ottawa, May 1. In the Dominion Parliament to-day, Mr Lauvier, one of the leading members of the Opposition, moved an amendment to the Address-in-Reply in favour of Freetrade with the United States. (per press association.) SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL. London, May 1. Arrived —Firth of Dornach, barque, from Lyttelton (Gth January) ; Turakina, ship, from Napier (January 24.) Sydney, May 2. Arrived—Adelaide, from Thames ; Rio from Napier ; Outhona, from Mongonui ; Madura, from Whangaroa. Sailed—Darcy Pratt, for Auckland. Newcastle, May 2. Sailed—Presto, for Auckland. (Received May 4, o.£o a.m.) Sydney, May 3. Sailed—S.S. Rotokino, for Wellington ; s.s. Duke of Westminster, for Napier. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) have received the following cable message from their London office, dated Ist instant; Frozen meat—Beef, market firmer. New Zealand hindquarters are worth 4ld per lb. Other quotations are unchanged since last telegram. New Zealand hemp— For medium, quotations aro unchanged. Common qualities are neglected. Tallow is in good demand. Fine mutton is worth L2B, and good beef L 26 10s per ton respectively.