SPECIAL CABLE MESSAGES

Oamaru Mail, Volume X, Issue 4282, 3 December 1888, Page 3

SPECIAL CABLE MESSAGES

[By Electeic Teleoeaph—Cofyeioht.)

(Special to Pbess Association)

Seethed December 3, at 1.30 a.m.

Losdos, December 1.

The press generally eulogises General Sir H. W. Norman, who has been appointed Governor of Queensland. The Times says Queensland is fortunate in obtaining a superior man for an inferior pott. The Chronicle considers that an ornamental figurehead would be unsuitable for the colony, and thinks Sir H. W. Norman Is eminently qualified for the position. The Dslly New# says Queensland hu practically vetoed Sir H. A. Blake, despite Lsrd Knutsford. The Economist declares the appointment a victory for Queensland, aDd adds It» conviction that it recognises the right to veto. In the House of Commons, Sir James Ferguson, Political Secretary to the Foreign Office, stated that the troops at Suakin were acting simply on the defensive.

Lord Dufferin (Viceroy) addressing a meeting at Calcutta to-day, deprecated autocracy in India, and said the question of elective Government was premature. Ho advccited an Increase In the number cf natives in the public service. Seethed December 3, at 1.45 a.m. Lojtdon, December 2.

The Resolution passed by the Victorian Legislature with reference to the appointment of colonial Governors was received with cheers on being read in the House of Commons to-day.

M. de Lesaeps appeals to Frenchmen to prevent the Panama Canal falling Into the bands of foreigners.

From his seat In the House of Commons Lord Randolph Churchill protested against tbe despatch of British troops to Suakin, and also against Great Britain meddling in Soodan affairs. Mr J. Morley'a motion condemning the action of the Government In connection with Suakin was, on a division, negatived by 35.