CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9323, 14 January 1892, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN,

[By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.] (Per Press Association.) SCIENTIFIC. London, January 12. (Received January 13, at 10.45 p.m.) The Times reviews M. Pasteur's scientific works, and refers to Professor Anderson Stuart's important researches in connection with the structure of the eye. It expresses the opinion that his discoveries modify existing theories, arid considers that Professor Sterling's marsupial discovery is equally interesting with the discoveries with respect to ornithorhynchus. HEAVY SNOWSTORM IN SCOTLAND. Several trains have been buried in the snow in Scotland—one, with 300 militia on board, being detained for 24- hours. A RICH FIND. Nearly 400oz of gold have been obtained from the Ologan mine in Merionethshire. PAN-BRITANNIC ATHLETIC CONTESTS. The Sportsman states that Africa, Canada, India, Mr Service and other leading Australian statesmen, the presidents of the University Boating Clubs, Lord Carrington, Lord Harris, Messrs Spofforth, Murdoch, Grenfeld, Perkins, and Alcock warmly support Pan-Britannic contests. ANARCHISTS. The Walsall Anarchists were engaged preparing bombs, under the direction of foreign outlaws, for simultaneous outrages on the capitals of Europe on May 1. Similar manufactures are proceeding in the North of England and Scotland. Another Walsall Anarchist has been arrested. (Special to Press Association.) OBITUARY. London, January 13. (Received January 1-1, at 1.15 a.m.) The death is announced of the following gentlemen :—The Earl of Charlemont, General Alexander, Bishop Reeves, and the Archbishop of Genoa. AUSTRALIAN STOCK. Millions of New South Wales and Victorian stock is awaiting realisation.

The cable stating that New South Wales had decided to issue Treasury bills at 4- per cent v at par has greatly depreciated and injured the prospect of the issue, which is considered to be impossible of success at less than 4£ per cent. Purchasers who had already arranged to take large amounts at 44 per cent, now refuse to touch bills at 4 per cent., and any attempt to force public loans would produce panic.

PROFESSOR STUART'S PAPER. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m.) Professor Sterling endorsed the paper read by Professor Anderson Stuart, and said he hoped to see a conjoint university examination for Australia. Professor Beare urged that national culture )f scholarships should form an important branch of the Pan-Britannic contests. Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-general for New South Wales, hoped that a close connection would be maintained between colonial and English universities. MONETARY. The Union Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of 12 per cent, per annum, and carried forward the sum of L16,000. THE DUKE OF CLARENCE AND AVONDALE. ... The medical bulletins issued yesterday respecting the health of tho Duke of Clarence and Avondale were of a disquieting nature, due chiefly to his having passed a restless night. (Received January 13, at 2.20 p.m.) A bulletin issued this evening states that there is no marked change in the condition of the Duke of Clarence, though he is somewhat better. WEDDING GIFTS. Numerous wedding gifts to the Duke of Clarence and Avondale are arriving in London. THE SABBATH QUESTION. The movement in favour of opening libraries on Sundays is progressing, and the Leamington Library is now to be open on Sundays.

POLITICAL. Lord Charles Beresford retires from the candidacy for Kensington. THE INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. January 12. (Received January 13, at 10.45 a.m.) Sir Francis Knollys (private secretary to the Prince of Wales), two of the Prince's equerries, and several other members of his household are prostrated by influenza. Lord and Lady Brooke and many of tho aristocracy are suffering from influenza, and 300 men of the Grenadier Guards have been laid low by it. News from the Continent states that in the hospitals of Munich yesterday 112 persons died of influenza. Half the population of Dunkirk are suffering from the malady. The disease is decreasing in severity in Berlin and Vienna. The stock of coffins in Copenhagen is exhausted. It is reported that pneumonia, from which the Duke of Clarence and Avondale is suffering, is increasing. The public display anxiety, owing to the weakly nature of his constitution and the guarded character of the last medical bulletin.

January 13. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m.) Ninety-five deaths from influenza were reported in London last week compared with 37 the previous week. The death rate of those attacked is 32 per thousand. THE GRAPE CROP. Paris, January 11. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m.) The vintage for the season is estimated at 50,000, OOOgal above the average for the past four seasons. FIRE. The Recamp Abbey has been destroyed by lire. A GRAVE CHARGE. Louis Bonaparte, son of- Lucien Bonaparte, has been charged with defrauding Rosalie, his reputed_ wife, of diamonds valued at L20.000, and which-he handed to another woman, whom he has since married. He was remanded.

THE QUIRINAL AND THE VATICAN. January 13. La Paix states that the King of Italy and Pope have effected a comprise to safeguard the Crown and satisfy the Vatican. PERSONAL. London, January 13. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m.) Cardinal Manning has been suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis, but is recovering] EMPEROR OF GERMANY. Berlin, January 13. It is reported that the Emperor in an interview with generals of the army said he was not , sanguine of peace being maintained. FAMINE AND PESTILENCE. St. Peteesbukg, January 12! (Received January 13, at 5 p.m.) Russia has assigned seven and a half millions to assist the starving peasantry. A virulent type of typhus fever is widespread in thefaminestricken districts, accompanied with great mortality, especially among children. RUSSIAN FINANCE. January 13. The Russian Budget shows a deficiency of 74----million roubles. DON COCHA. Valparaiso, January 13. (Received January 13, at 8.30 p.m.) Don Cocha, who held the portfolio of Minister of Justice under Balmaceda, and who was reported to have been killed in the Cordilleras while attempting to escape into Argentine Republic, has been discovered alive. He will be indicted for treason. It is alleged that Mr P. Egan, United States Minister, assisted him to escape from the capital. A POISONER SENTENCED. New Yqek, January 12. . (Received January 13, at 8.30 p.m.) Dr Graves, of Rhode Island, has been convicted on a charge of poisoning a wealthy widow lady in order to secure benefit under her will, and has been sentenced to be hanged. RAILWAY ACCIDENT. A fearful railway accident is reported from Crawfordville, in the State of Indiana. A train became derailed, fell over an embankment 50ft deep, and was nearly'smashed to pieces. Two passengers were killed outright and 38 badly hurt, several fatally. One car rolled over three times and eventually caught fire, but the passengers managed to escape. The passengers on the train included three theatrical companies, and one actress was among those killed. CONGO SLAVE TRADE. January 13. (Received January 13, at 8.30 p.m.) The United States has ratified the CongoGermany slave trade treaty. THE CHILIAN SITUATION. Washington, January 13. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m.) President Harrison is reported to have informed the Cabinet that the Chilian situation is serious, inasmuch as there is an absence of expression of regret for the attack made on the sailors belonging to the warship Baltimore by Chilians. DEATH OF A RACER, Calcutta, January 12. (Received January 11, at 1 a.m.) Bravo, the winner of the Melbourne Cup in 188S, is dead. GENERAL BOOTH. General Booth is establishing social brigades in Calcutta. General Booth's campaign has been successful with all classes of the community in India, and he intends to extend the field of operations. THE KHEDIVE. Cairo, January 12. (Received January 14, at 1 a.m. The French squadron has received orders to salute the new Khedive. At Alexandria a commission of doctors has been appointed to inquire into the circumstances connected with the death of the Khedive.