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Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 9, 31 July 1894, Page 2

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London, July 25. The Evicted Tenants Bill was read a second time by a majority of 32. The Parnellites support it. Wellman’s Arctic expedition is reported to have been lost north of Spitzburgeu. Paths, July 23. During the debate on the Anarchist Bill members of the press were expelled from the Chambers for hissing M. Denoix, who attacked the privileges of the press. Reporters refused to return when permission was given. The Socialist Deputies applauded their action. Denoix has received a challenge in consequence of his speech. Three persons suspected of taking part in the plot against the life of the Czar have deen arrested here. The Government has decided to expel all foreign anarchists. Many French detectives have been sent to England to discover the organisers of anarchists. Washington, July 25. An American labor union is being formed embracing all labor except railway men, with whose union it is intended to affiliate. The Governor will urge the Senate to sanction free coal, iron ore, sugar, and wool. He declares the attack on the President resembles the assassination of Julius Cajsar. London, July 27. A telegram from Shanghai states that war has actually been declared between China and Japan. Several Chinese warships have met with mishaps. The information is meagre, owing to communication with Corea bfing interrupted. Lloyd’s have received a telegram confirming the declaration of war. It is reported that Great Britain and Italy are combining to open the fertile country between Kassala aud Berber. Paris, July 27. Jules Renard intends to form companies to establish centres in Belgium for the sale of Australian meat, dairy produce, wine and fruits. St. Johns, July 20. Sir W. Whiteway, ex-Premier of Newfoundland, has been unseated and disqualified for bribery. Thirteen members have now lost their seats on this account. Hong Kong, July 26. • Thirteen thousand Chinese troops, escorted by eight warships, have landed in Corea 'unmolested. Perth, July 20. The Londonderry mine is being vigorously opened up, and it is said that fully half a million pounds’ worth of gold is in sight. Hobart, July 25. An attempt was made this morning to wreck a tram on the Derwent Valley line. Information shows that a permanent way man (Hallinsworth), while walking along a length of line near plenty station, 30 miles from Hobart, discovered the line broken, fish plates removed, aud the rails lifted up for three or four miles. Hallinsworth attempted to capture a man who was near the spot, and was shot in the hand, one finger being broken off. Sydney, July 20.

The Farmers’ Conference passed a resolution to the effect that, pending the creation of a State Bank, it is desirable to establish a Credit boncier for the purpose of lending money to farmers at a low rate of interest. The Cabinet has decided to take the verdict of the House as to whether it should continue in office. It is expected that Parliament will meet on August 7 th. The creation of a new batch of Legislative Councillors is on the tapis. The Herald states that while , the New Zealand Financial Statement is coidear de roso, it commends the good example set in expending money on public works from the surplus revenue. In conclusion, it says : —“ Taken altogether, the policy enunciated is of that sensational character which latterly has been characteristic of the the colony,”