A BYE-ELECTION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9194, 14 August 1891, Page 2

A BYE-ELECTION.

Mr Holden, a Home Ruler, was elected for Walsall by a majority of 538 over Mr James, Unionist. [A* tne general election Sir C. Forster was returned unopposed in the Home Rule interest.] THE CIVIL WAR IN CHILI. News from South America states that in July the rebel fleet appeared off Valparaiso and threatened the town. The British and German warships in .harbour cleared for action, whereupon the insurgents withdrew. EVICTED TENANTS' FUND. August 13. (Seoelved August 14, at 1.16 a.m.) Messrs Dillon and Justin M'Carthy propose to establish an evicted tenants' fund. THE FIRE AT TOULON. PAEis, August 12. (Heoeived August 13, at 7.30 p.m.) Owing to mutilation in a telegram respecting the fire at Toulon, the word " forests " was changed into "fortresses," Five thousand acres of woods are involved in the conflagration. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. Vienna, August 12. (Received August 13, at 7.30 p.m.) The woman Schneider, who was arrested with her husband for decoying and murdering servant girls, attempted to commit suicide. Her recovery is hopeless. VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. August 12. (Keoeived August 14, »t 1.15 a.m ) The firm of Marpurgo and Parenti will go into liquidation voluntarily. Payment has not been stopped. The creditors will be paid in tall. EMPEROR WILLIAM. Berlin, August 12. (Received August 14, at 1.15 a.m.) The Emperor is recovering from the effects of his accident and is able to dispense with the assistance of a stick. THE M'KINLEY TARIFF. The M'Kinley tariff is affecting the German trade in knitted goods and laces. A CHALLENGE. Washinoton, August 12. (Hooeived August 13, at 7.30 p.m.) Hanlan and O'Connor will allow Australian oarsmen who may respond to the challenge for the double sculling championship £200 for expenses and guarantee them, if they wish, two single sculling races for £500. a-side. TURKISH BRIGANDS. Constantinople, August 12. (Received Augmt 13, at 7.30 p.m.) It is reported that the Sultan will pay the ransom demanded by brigands for the two Frenchmen captured at Omourdja out of his privy purse. A VOLCANO IN ERUPTION. Mexico, August 12. (Received August 13, at S p.m.) The great volcano of Colima, 60 miles from this city, is in eruption. It is feared many people have been buried under the ashes.