NEWS BY CABLE.

New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9416, 5 October 1891, Page 2

NEWS BY CABLE.

* Bv Ei-jctrio Telegraph.—Copyright. SENSATIONAL BANK ROBBERY. CANADA AND AMERICA. LYNCHING IN ARKANSAS. GREAT FIRE AT HALIFAX, U.S. RETURN OF SIR F. DILLON BELL, BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. HEAVY CLAIMS OVER THE BURGOS TRAGEDY. SIR. C. TUPPER’S FEDERATION VIEWS. THE HOLY COAT EXHIBITION. (press association.) London, October 2. The Orient Company’s steamer Orotava sank a barge in the Thames, and narrowly escaped coming inlo collision with the Arawa. Special prayers will be offered in the Synagogues of England on I2th October for the Russian Jews. Tho Rothohilda have given LIO,OOO to the fund for their relief. .Paris, October 2. A clerk belonging to the Paris Bank was robbed of L 12.000 yesterday. Washington, October 2. Tho New York Chamber of Commerce urges a repeal of the law compelling Government to purchase four and a half million ounces of silver monthly. The Conference between Canada and the United States on the question of reciprocity has been postponed owing to Mr Blaine’s ill-health. (Received October 4, 0 p.m.) New York, October 3. Ten negroes have been lynched in Arkansas for murdering a policeman.* A serious fire has taken place at Halifax, Nova Scotia, resulting in the destruction of ten wharves and thirty-five warehouses. The estimated damage is half a million dollars. (special). London, October 2. Sir F. D. Bell has .sailed for Now Zealand in the Arawa.

The City Corporation has voted L2OO in aid of the sufferers by the floods at Consuegra. Speaking at tho annual meeting of the Bank of Australasia, Mr Maoarthur, chairman, said he did not fear serious danger from the success of the Labour Party in Now South Wales and New Zealand. He did not believe the dominance of this section would lead to tho expulsion of capital or the paralysis of trade.

(Received October 4, 6 p.m.) London, October 3.

Sir James Fergasson has resigned tho chairmanship of tho P. and O. Company. (Ueceived October 5, 1.20 a.m.) London, October 4.

The families of Mr Maurice Long (son of Edwin Long. R.A.), and Mr Cotton, English barrister, who wore killed in the railway accident in Spain, have demanded L 20,000 damages on each of the lives lost.

Tho Economist ridicules Sir Ohas. Tapper’s suggestions for the solution of the Imperial Federation enigma, and adds that Canada may continue to tax British products, and yet Great Britain will tax herself to benefit Canada. Tho same paper considers that the increased production of wool may possibly have a permanent effect on the market. Berlin, October 4. Tho exhibition of tho Holy Coat at Treves has been closed. Since the opening it is estimated that fully 2,000,000 people inspected the exhibit. Paris, October 4. Seventeen persons have been arrested in the city on charges of being connected with trapping or enticing domestic servants in Franco, or from Belgium, England and the United States for immoral purposes. THE CHINA COMPLICATIONS. London, October 2. The opinion is gaining ground that the riots in China foreshadow a revolt against the present Tartar dynasty, which occupies the throne. It is probable the foreign fleets will be reinforce to enable them to be prepared to adequately protect foreigners. THE CHILIAn'bEVOLUTION. Valparaiso, October 2. The Junta refuses to guarantee the safety of refugees in the Foreign Legations, and spies of tho Congressional Party are watching the buildings to seize them should they attempt to escape. (Received October 5, 1.20 a.m.) THE GUATEMALA REVOLT. New York, October 4. The New York World states that President Barillas fought tho insurgents on Wednesday last, forty miles from the city, and that it is reported that the President is journeying towards the coast in order to catch a steamer. On the other hand the correspondent of tho New York Herald declares that the rumours of the continuation of the revolt are groundless. IRISH AFFAIRS. London, October 2. Mr Dillon has been served with a writ in bankruptcy in connection with tha non-payment of his bail, which was estreated after his escape to America. (PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Received October 4, 6 p.m.) New York, October 3. The Irish Convention at Chicago is uninfluential, and is controlled by the Clan-na-Gael, under the leadership of Tynam and Byrne. The Convention refused to interfere in the Irish quarrel, aud declines to make further contributions until the funds in the hands of Paris bankers are released. The general tone of the Convention is hostile to Mr Parnell. (Received October 5, 1 a.m.) London, October 3. The tenants having accepted Mr Smiths Barry’s terms, new Tipperary presents quite a deserted appearance. CANADIAN NEWS. Ottawa, October 2. The Judge who presided over the trial of .0 Brien, reporter, for libelling Prince George of Wales, declared the evidence showed the defendant’s accusation was untrue. The jury returned a verdict of guilty. Sentence was deferred. (Received October 4, 6 p.m.) Ottawa, October 3. A Continental Unity Club lias been established in the province of Ontario, its principal object being to advocate advocate annexation to the United States. (SPECIAL.) Ottawa, October 2. The Canadian Government has dispensed with the services of the British Farmers’ delegate, owing to his advocacy of Freetrade and neglect in tho inspection of the resources of the colony. (PRESS ASSOCIATION ) SHIPPING AND COMMERCIAL. London, October 2. Arrived—Barque Warwickshire, from Lyttelton (17th June). Sydney, October o. Arrived —Kenilworth, fromWhangaroa,

Melbourne, October 8. Arrived —Tekoa, from Bluff. Sailed—Yolande, for New Zealand. Townsville, October 3. Arrived—Clyde, from Lyttelton. (Received October 5, 1 am.) Sydney, October 4. Arrived—AVaihora, s.s., from Wellington ; Manapouri, from Auckland. London, October 4.

Rabbits from Dunedin, ex Matatua, aro slow of sale owing to inferior packing. New Zealand butter quoted from 85s to ilOs per cwt. Qbeese sold from 30s tq 45s per cwt-., , One thousand five hundred mats of Fiji sugar sold at 10s 9d to 12s 3d. , At the wool sales prices are steady with ah occasional slight advance. German demands have improved.