CABLEGRAMS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 8076, 11 January 1888, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS

BEITISH AND FOKEIGK. [BY Bt/EOTBIO TJSWC3BAPS.—CCPyniQHT.I (Per Press Association.) THE QUEEN. London, January #. (Received January 10, at 9.30 p.m.) The visit of the Queen to San Remo and Florcnoe is of a non-political nature. Pier majesty uicie'y. nlol^i Lo escape th-? yHntmwinds of England. THE RUaSO-Ai'&HAN JmOKliiiii. News has been received that the Afghan frontier delimitation has been completed according to the commission's decision. SIR S. SAMUEL INTERVIEWED. Sir Saul Samuel has been interviewed before leaving. He said he was home-sick, and wanted to see Australia again. Ho also expressed the opinion that the time was unripe for federation, and, moreover, wished to see Cape Colony join in the scheme as well as the other colonies. He had full faith in the future commercial welfare of New South Wales, but ho believed that a Protectionist tendency on the part of the colony might mean mischief. January 9. (Received January 10, at 7.50 p.m.) Sir Saul Samuel said he was convinced of the prosperity of New South Wales, and hoped that Freetrade would convert Victoria from her mistaken and mischievous policy of Protection. THE COERCION ACT IN IRELAND. *" January 8. (liceeived January 9, at 1.20 p.m.) A large gathering of Nationalists was held at Dromore, County Down. The proceedings were quiet and orderly. During the hearing of Mr Blunts appeal at Portumca the police charged the crowd, many of whom sustained injuries. January 9. (Received January 10, at 7.50 p.m.) Mr Timothy Harrington, M.P., has been sentenced to sis weeks' imprisonment for publishing reports of meetings of the league. The decision will be appealed against. THE VICTORIAN LOAN.. The Victorian loan is quoted at a premium of i}, and a further advance is expected. THE POPE AND IRISH AFFAIRS. The Freeman's Journal states that if the efforts being made to convince the Pope in reference to Irish affairs are successful, a frightful blow will be struck at the Catholic religion. SOUTH AUSTRALIAN RUBIES. Lapidaries pronounce the South Australian stones consigned to Mr William Murray to be rubies'/ MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL. (Received January 11, at 1.15 a.m.) Consols are at 103 J. The market rate of discount is 2 per cent., and the bank rate 4 per cent. Australian led wines are now greatly in demand. . Reports received show the French vintage to be a failure. The freight market is strong, with an upward tendency. Advanced rates are asked for cargoes to Australia. New Zealand *1 per cents, are quoted at 98.}. A COLLISION WITH CROFTERS. Edinburgh, January 9. j (Received January 11, at 1.15 a.m.) On Tuesday last 1000 crofters at Lewis Island, despite the opposition of the military, proceeded to Aignish farm and drove the stock off. The profession of crofters was headed by pipers, and numerous flags were borne. The officer in charge of the military and several crofters were injured. Thirteen arrests were made. A SUSPECTED MURDER. Pauis, January 8. (Received Jimuary 10, at 9.30 a.m.) Further particulars regarding the discovery of the body of M'Neill, the English journalist, at Boulogne, show, that deceased's pockets were riiled, and marks of throttling are visible. . At the inquest the medical evidence indicated that M'Neill was first stunned by a blow and subsequently thrown into the sea, the body being washed up on the beach. THE COPPER SYNDICATE. January 9. (Itcceivcd January 11, at 1.15 a.m.? The copper syndicate are eudeavouring to induce the proprietors of the largest mines not to augment the output of copper for four years, they agreeing to buy all the produce at a minimum of £(SS per ton.

- • EMPEROR WILLIAM'S HEALTH. s Beklin, Jauuary 9. ! fHecelved January 10, at 7.50 p.m.) An oiiicial bulletin issued respecting the health of the Emperor William states that the catavrlial symptoms necessitate the greatest care being taken. THE CROWN PJIINCE. San Rejio, January 7. (Hoceivcd January 10. at 9.30 a.m.) A municipal deputation from Potsdam waited to-day upon the Crown Prince of Germany and tendered him their New Years congratulations. Prince Frederick, in replying-, said lie hoped to bo able to visit Potsdam in the summer. A PEACEFUL SIGN. St. Peteusbukg, January S. (Received Jammry 10, at .0.30 a.m.) The Cast series of time having expired, Russian guards have been dismissed seven weeks before their stated time. THE RAID ON BOURGAS. Sofia, January 9. (Received January 11. at 1.15 a.m.) With the exception of about 20, all the Montenegrins who made a raid on the town of Bourgas have been either killed or captured. One of the Russians who took part in command of the raiders was killed. INSULT TO A BRITISH DIPLOMATIST. Massowah, January 8. (Eeceived January 11. at 1.15 a.m.) Mr Postal, first secretary of the British diplomatic agency at Cairo, who was charged by the Imperial Government to act as one of the mediators between the Abyssinians and the Italians, was subjected to insult during- his visit, and narrowly escaped being massacred, owing to the hostility shown by the supporters of Ras Aloula, the Abyssinian general.

(Special to Pbess Association.) THE LATE PRINCE IMPERIAL. Loxdon, January 9. (Received January 10, at 1.45 p.m.) The remains of the late Prince Imperial were removed to-day from Chislehurst to Farnborongh, where his mother, the exEmpress Eugenic, now resides. THE RECENT MONTENEGRIN RAID. • M. Zankoff, with the assistance of tho Slav ' Committees at Moscow and Odessa, is sup- \ posed to have organised the raid recently made by Montenegrins on the town of J Bourgas. The raiders were led by Russian ] officers, and a number of persons were killed. , PRESENTATION TO THE POPE. f The Rev. Tobias Kirby, Bishop of Lita, has presented the Pope with a chalice on behalf of the Sydney Guild. The Pope, in accepting the gift, made a grateful acknowledgment, v GENERAL ITEMS. fa Tho Daily News states that the British P Government intend to appoint a Deputy P Commissioner for the Solomon Islands. "

The Times to-day publishes the annual trade returns, which show an indication that the depression is passing. The increasing iniluencc of Ismail Pasha with the Sultan of Turkey is causing irritation in Egypt.

One tmndredjleading colonials and officials were present to witness the departure of Sir Saul Samuel.