CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 9562, 19 October 1892, Page 2

CABLEGRAMS.

. «. , BKITISH AND FOREIGN. [BY BtKCTRIO TeLKGBAPH.—COPYaiSKT.j . (Peb Pbbss Association.) THE POWER OP VETO. London, October 17. (Received October IS, at 10.30 a.m.) Mr Gladstone has written to Sir 'Gavan Duffy that he is unaware of any distinction between the vetos of Crown and Parliament over colonial legislation. Earl Uosebery writes that the only veto of Parliament consists in the passing of an act to override colonial acts—a power that exists more in the abstract than in the concrete. THE UGANDA QUESTION. Captain Lugard, in a letter to The Times, advocates that Indian immigrants should be sent to Uganda. He declares that the British Government are pledged by the Brussels Treaty to construct railways in that district, and states that it is possible to govern Uganda for L 20,000 per annum. The British East Africa Company, he says, have irrevocably decided to retire from the country. GENERAL. The Persian Government have issued a loan in London of half a million, at 6 per cent., with a minimum of 95. It is reported that cholera has ceased in Persia. The total mortality did not amount to more than 6000. Bishop Selwyn has undergone another operation on his leg. He is progressing favourably. The Preeman's Journal says other divisional magistrates deserve similar treatment to Colonel Turner, who has just been dismissed by Chief-Secretary Morley. Kate Jackson, who was a friend of Macrae, the man arrested for the Althorp murder, and was declared to be the woman murdered, is proved to have sailed for New Zealand on Angust 28, some days after the discovery of the murder. The Lifeguards have been ordered to Shornecliffe, in Kent. Mr R. L. Stevenson forwards a complaint to The Times that the Chief Justice of Samoa is interfering with the jurisdiction of Magistrate C~°? er- He also alleges that the German officials are unfit for their positions. A TORY LABOUR PART ST. (Received October IS, at 10.55 a.m.) Lord R. Churchill, in a letter to the press, is opposed to the formation of a distinct Labour party in the Tory ranks, and declares that the Tories will give practical legislative efiect to much which the labour element demands. STATE-AIDED EMIGRATION. October 17. (Received October 18, at 7.15 p.m.) The Marquis of Ripon has informed the London Labour League that the Government are not favourable to State-aided emigration, as the colonies require such strict guarantees. THE MARKETS. The English mutton market is very depressed, owing to the farmers forcing the sales of their stock. The wheat market is firm, and prices are slightly dearer. KANAKA LABOUR. October 18. (Received October 19, at 1 a.m.l Sir J. F. Garriek, Agent-general for Queensland, in a letter to the Daily News, says the Queensland Government have already inquired into the charges made by the Rev. Mr Landels, New Hebrides missionary, in connection with the kanaka labour, and they were proved to be groundless. He declares that Sir Samuel Griffith's presence in public life is an assurance to the people of England that the regulations will be strictly enforced. PERU AND CHILI. New York, October 17. (Received October IS, at 7.15 p.m.) _ The Chilian Government are willing to cede I the territory between Molleudo and Urica to Bolivia in order that a strip of neutral territory may intervene between the boundaries of Peru and Chili. THE CHIN RISING. Calcutta, October 17. (Received October IS. at 10.30 a.m.) Envoys from several tribes in Burmah are , suing for peace. No anxiety is felt for the \ safety of the garrison at Foit White. PERSONAL. Washington, October 17. (Received October IS. at 10.30 a.m.) Mrs Harrison, wife of the President, is dying of consumption. Mr Benjamin Andrews, who holds Conservative views with regard to the silver question, replaces Mr Walker as delegate to the Monetary Conference. A CHECK UPON "BEARING." The wheat companies of the United States refuse to give statistics to the Government officials on the ground that their publication assists in "bearing" the markets. THE DAHOMEYAN DIFFICULTY. Berlin, October 17. (Received October IS, at 1.0.30 a.m.) In consequence of assertions by French officers engaged in Dahomey that "Germans are assisting the natives by building earthworks and supplying arms, the Emperor has ordered an inquiry. GREECE AND ROMANIA. Athens, October 17. (Received October IS, at 10.45 a.m.) The relations between Greece and Ronmania are strained, owing to a dispute over the will of a Grecian subject who died in Rouoiania, (Special to Press Association.) THE IRISH VOTE IN AMERICA. (Received October 18, at 7.30 p.m.) Washington, October 17. Mr Blame is in hopes that the Irish vote will be recorded against the Democrats, who were their former oppressors. SURRENDER OF REBELS. Calcutta, October 17. (Received October 18, at 7.30 p.m.) Three of the rebel Chin tribes have surrendered to Mr Carey, bufc the others intend to fight. The rebels are cutting the telegraph wires. The authorities are despatching a number of machine guns 'to the scene of trouble, and also several shallow draught steamers for service on the riveis. THE INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK. New York, October 17. (Received October IS, at 7.30 p.m.) Mr Andrew Carnegie declares that the industrial outlook in Great Britain is dark, aud that the United States is easily able to undersell her manufacturers. AN ORDER FOR TORPEDO BOATS. London, October 17, (Received October IS, at 7.30 p.m.) The British Government has ordered the construction of 14 new torpedo boats.