CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1900, 3 July 1890, Page 15

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOKEIGN. (Pee Press Association.) London, June 24. At the annual dinner of Queenslanders the chairman said that the prohibition of coloured labour in the colony was killing the sugar industry, and the result was a demand for separation. Sir G. Bowensaid the deliberate judgment of the people must settle the question of separation. The success of Australasian federation would advance the cause of Imperial federation, and the next operation would be to demand representation on the Imperial Council "with equivalent financial responsibilities. One Bpeaker said the scant attention which was given to Queensland affairs at Home was the cause of the dissatisfaction. The cession of Heligoland, like that of Eastern New Guinea, showed how England advanced her own interest regardless of the colonies. He also condemned the black looks cast on the Queensland statesmen for daring to object to a certain Governor. Government adhere to the first clause of the Licensing Bill affirming the principle of compensation, and intend to persevere with the suspension of licenses. Mr W. S. Oaine, the Liberal- unionist Whip, will resign, and contest Barrow in order to test the feeling of electors. A petition, five miles long, in favour of compensation to publicans is being presented to Parliament. It bears 500,000 signatures. A Procedure Committee has been appointed. Dissatisfaction is expressed both by press and public at the vacillation of the Government with regard to the Licensing Bill. The statement that Sarah Bernhardt had taken an overdose of chloroform proves to be incorrect. A collision occurred in the English Channel to-day between the Ethel (bound from London to Brisbane) and the Umteilo. The Ethel suffered considerably, and sank in a few minutes. Mr White (one of her passengers), the steward, and the second mate were killed by a falling spar ; and one of the crew of the Uinbilo was also killed. The remainder of those on board the Ethel were rescued. Lord Salisbury has notified France of his intention to cede Heligoland to Germany. The Marquis of Lothian has decided not to accept the Governorship of New South Wales for family rea ons. Half the town of Port France, an island of Martinique, has been burnt down, rendering 5000 people homeless. News has been received that the President of San Salvador, Central America, has died suddenly during a banquet. In the panic consequent on his decease, the soldiers.killed a general and other officers before order was restored. A revolutionary movement in Mexico is being promoted by American agitators. The anti-slavery conference has been fruitless in consequence of Holland refusing to agree to the Congo Free State raising revenue by means of import duties. June 25. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,582,000 quarters ; for the [Continent, 620,000. The American visible supply is estimated at 21,088,000 bushels. Best tallow : Beef, 24s 6d to 255 ; mutton, 25s to 25s 6d. Two Australian wheat cargoes have been sold at 35s 6d. Madame Melba has signed a contract for 200 nights during the next London season. At the interview with Mr W. L. Jackson, M.P.. Financial Secretary of the Treasury, the Agents-general reiterated their request that the Imperial Government should contribute towards the cable subsidy and guarantee. In reply, Mr Jackson implied that Mr Goschen's answer would [probably be unfavourable. At the wool sales to-day 12,000 bales were catalogued. Greasy sorts were fairly steady. The decline is chiefly in scoured merinos, which are from 7^ to 10 per cent, lower. ' Crossbreds are from 5 to 7£ per cent, lower. Sales are fixed up till August 1. At a meeting of Unionists it was resolved to continue their support to the Government. In the House of Commons to-day Mr W. H. Smith stated that the Government had no intention of consulting the wishes of the people of Heligoland regarding the cession of the island to Germany. At a meeting of the shareholders of the New Zealand Shipping Company, which was poorly attended, it was decided to write off £2 per share, and also that each share should carry one vote. Sir J. Gorst stated that this ■would enable the company to pay a dividend. The Speaker of the House of Commons is disposed to agree with Mr T. Healy's objection that the Government proposal to let the licensing fund accumulate is not suf- ' ficiently in compliance with the Budget Act. It is expected the Government will abandon the whole of the licensing clauses. The Housing of the Working Classes Bill has been referred to a grand committee. Mrs Overend, lately arrived from New Zealand, to her great indignation found she was being shadowed by detectives while paying a visit to Enniskillen. At the request of the Kmperor of Germany the Eeichstag has deferred the debate on the Anglo-German agreement in Africa until the settlement has been ratified by Eng- ■ land. Major Wissman has been ennobled. England's proposals with regard to Swaziland are not acceptable to the President of the Transvaal. Lord G. Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, in reply to a question, said that the comments of the colonial press on the composition of the Egeria court-martial were not justified. June 26. The English officials declare there is no precedent of the colonies asking England to contribute to a cable subsidy; but as the colonies pay the guarantee loss up to £27,000, England might outvibute an additional £15,000. At the interview to-day the Agents-general urged that it would be good policy on the part of England to act jointly with the colonies, as the matter was one of federal importance. Mr Jackson promised to again consult Mr Goschen, but implied

that the insistence of the double demand would probably result in the refusal of both. Bank of New Zealand shares have risen 10s. Frozen mutton quotations are unchanged. Beef nominal. A London insurance company has refused to pay to a widow the sum of £1000 upon the death of her husband, who perished in the Quetta disaster. The company allege that the evidence of death is insufficient. In the course of a speech to-day Mr W. P. Came, M.P. for Barrow, strongly denounced the Government over the compensation question, and again stated bis intention of resigning his seat and seeking re-election as an Independent Liberal. The local faction, contrary to the wishes of Mr Gladstone, will run a Radical candidate against him. The Unionists are also selecting a candidate, hoping to secure Mr Caine's seat. The shareholders in the brewery company of Allsopp, Samuel, and Sons (Limited) held a meeting to-day. The promoters having refused to refund £500,000, as suggested, it was resolved that the directors of the company ought to guarantee a dividend of 5 per cent, per annum for a period of three years. The directors declined to accept the responsibility. Colonel Fred. Arthur Wellesley has become bankrupt, with liabilities amounting to £30,000. The Triple Alliance is being formally renewed. It is expected that France will assent with difficulty to the African itirangement. Prince Bismarck considers England has got the best of the baigain, especially with regard to Zanzibar. It is suggested that the licensing fund should be applied to inaugurate the Imperial penny post. The Australian Chilling and Freezing Company has been registered with a capital of a quarter of a million. Several of Nelson and Cos. firms are directors. The Earl of Carnarvon is suffering from neuralgic gout, and is in an extremely weak state. The Times states that a private telegram from Hobart announces that the Government have made up their minds to purchase the Tasmanian main line for £1,100,000. A rumour is afloat that Lord Hartington will become Premier at an early date, Lord Salisbury remaining at the Foreign Office. The United States President refuses to sanction the agreement arrived at between Lord Salisbury and the Secretary (Mr Blame) with regard to the Behring Sea dispute. Emperor William of Germany has sailed for a month's cruise along the coasts of Sweden and Norway. Mr Henniker Heaton is agitating in the press for a reduction of cable messages to Is per word. June 27. South Australian wheat, 38s— market restricted ; Victorian, 37s— quiet ; New Zealand long-berried, 36s— steady. The first issue of 50,000 shares in the Ausj tralian Chilling and Freezing Company have been offered. Nelson and Company will be } employed to sell the meat. In answer to a question, Mr Goschen said it would be impossible to carry through legislation this session on the subject of the investment of trust funds in colonial stock, In the House of Commons to-day the debate on the Western Australian Constitution Bill was . resumed. Sir George Campbell, M.P. for Kirkcaldy, moved that consideration of clause 1 should be postponed until the extent of territory to be included shall have been decided. During the course of his remarks the hon. member was frequently called to order. The Right Hon. John Morley considered the bill a mischievous one, and protested against further discussion of its proposals. Ultimately Sir George Campbell's motion was withdrawn. Speaking on the amendment proposed by the committee to insert universal suffrage, Baron de Worms, Under-secretary for the Colonies, opposed it. Sir John Gorst stated that the House of Commons must either accept or rejeat the bill as they were unable to amend the Constitution. In that case Mr Morley said he thought it would be better to give effect to the wishes of the colonies. After further discussion the closure was enforced, and on a division the amendment was rejected by a large majority. Mr W. H. Smith, leader of the House, announced that the Government would not reinsert clause 8, which provides that any local act authorising restrictions of British subjects or any class of British subjects into West Australia shall be reserved for the Queen's assent. The House adjourned before passing clause 1, and the bill is not likely to come up again for consideration for a fortnight. It is, however, considered certain to pass in the shape recommended by the committee. Another meeting of creditors in the estate of Viscount Deerhurst was held to-day, when bankrupt's proposal to pay 10s in the pound down and the balance when he succeeded to the title, was refused, as a sufficient majority of creditors did not, approve of it. The Colonial Quarterly Review, which is projected by Sir M. E. Grant Duff, Karl Derby, Sir John Lubbock, and J. A. Froude, will oppose Imperial federation, and advocate an alliance between kinsfolk in preference to moie ambitious schemes of an empire. Mr W. H. Smith has finally withdrawn his licensing proposals owing the Speaker ruling as to the adequacy of the licensing funds being unfavourable to the Government. The Appeal Court has upheld Anthony Gibbs and Co.'s right to recover £40,000 from Societie Dcs Metaux. It is considered probable that the Tithes Bill will be held over. ' Lord R. Churchill's friends are supporting a movement to secure his re-entry into the Cabinet. Miss Wiedraann's action against Mr Walpole is to be tried again. Sixteen thousand copies of Stanlej'snew book were sold on the first day. The Australian edition will arrive in the colonies at the end of Au- u-it. Mr James Flett, a returned New Zealander, fell from a cliff in the Orkney Islands and die 1 from the effect of his injuries. The German Reichstag has finally approved the increase in the German army by a majority of 83,

Occasional deaths from cholera continues to be reported at Valencia. News has been received of a revolt at Erzeroum, the capital of Armenia, owing to the continued atrocities by Kurdish freebooters. Eighty Armenian and nine Turkish soldiers were killed in the first encounter. The details to hand of the death of the president of San Salvador show that General Ezeta surprised the capital, and sent General Marcial to announce the revolt to President Abenendez who was then at a ball. The latter immediately shot Marcial, and then a scene of wild excitement ensued. The revolt has caused a change of Government. June 28. The debentures of the West Australian Midland Railway Company are being taken freely at a premium of 4£ to 5 per cent. The company promoted by Miss Alice Cornwall to construct an outer harbour at Adelaide has abandoned the project. It is hoped that the Australian cruisers will be ready to sail in December. If the residents of Heligoland are hostile to the cession of that island to Germany, Mr Gladstone and Lord Rosebery will oppose its being carried out. The Sheik-ne-Islam is suspected of plotting to depose the Sultan, and a number ot members of the Ulema have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with him. The colonists of Natal are demanding rei Bponsible Government for Natal, with control over native subjects. A drastic measure, entitled the Directors' Liability Bill, has passed its three readings in the House of Commons. It affects directors and promoters, and applies to companies launched after October 1 next. The captain of H.M.B. Emerald has seized and closed a number of Baird's lobster faotories. Owing to Lord Salisbury's strong protest Mr Blame has recalled the United States vessels directed to search for suspected sealers in Behring Straits. Mr Blame suggests that the Pope should be asked to arbitrate. A Blue Book on the Newfoundland fishery dispute has been issued.' In a despatch of May last the Marquis of Salisbury refused to recognise the rights of French commanders to interfere with British commanders. The St. John's correspondent of the Daily News telegraphs that the colonists aie purchasing rifles, and a collision with the French is feared. In the House of Commons to-day Sir James Fergusson denied that the island of Dominica, in the West Indies, is being . exchanged for French rights in Newfoundland. Mr Baird has served the captain of H.M.S. Emerald with a writ claiming damages on behalf of the owners of 26 lobster factories whose operations were suspended. The committee appointed by the House of Lords to inquire into the question of children's life insurance has taken some startling medical evidence. In the House of Commons the Police Pensions Bill has passed its second reading. Mr Sand ford Fleming, director of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, has written to Lord Knatsford, Secretary, for the Colonies, protesting against the Imperial Government joining in a cable guarantee and subsidy, a3 requested by the colonies. Mr Fleming alleges that such ac action would be injurious to Imperial federation, and would be the means of blocking for a period of 10 years the schemes under way for the laying of a Pacific cable and the establishment of a line of steamers between Canada and Australia. An official inquiry into the circumstances connected with the loss of the British India Company's steamer Dacca in the Red Sea in May last is being held. In his opening address counsel alleged charges o£ great negligence on the part of the officers. The chief officer asserts that he called the captain twice— once after sighting the Daedalus reef (the reef on which the vessel wrecked), and as the captain remained below he altered the vessel's course. The captain states that he only remembers being called once, and was awoke by the vessel striking. j TheNetherlauds'iroop ship Prins Frederick, bound to Java, collided with the steamer Marphessa in the English Channel during a thick fog. The former vessel foundered and seven of the troops were drowned. The Prins Frederick had a valuable cargo on board, also one million sterling. The Mar phessa has arrived safely at Falmouth. Several gales have been experienced at the Orkney Islands. Nine fishing boats were wrecked, and 35 persons drowned. Mr D. Hean, who has been investigating the affairs of the Bank of New Zealand, has arrived from Auckland. The directors of the bank entirely deny the reported reconstruc- j tion of the board. ' Mr Cecil Raikes, Postmaster-general, has undertaken to consider Sir Dillon Bell's request that, in the event of a renewal of the San Francisco mail service, the British Government should defray the cost of the transit of the mail between London and San Francisco. . Owing to tho authorities fearing a strike ol tho police force, tho Foot Guards are practising fltroet patrol. Tho floath is announced of Baron Mageraraorno (Jumos M'Garrel Hogg), aged 67. Tho Earl of Carnarvon died to-day, aged 59. [Tho Right Hon. Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, eldoot aon of the third earl, was born June 24, 1831, and waa eduouted at Eton and Oxford, graduating m a first-class in oliwslos in 1852 and D.O L. In 1859. He ancoeeded to the title during hit minority. After hie maiden speech in the Home of Peen he waa highly oompllmented by Lord Derby, and he became Underleoretary for the Colonies ia Lord Derby's second Administration, and Secretary of State for the Colonies in his third Administrntion in 1868. The following year he moved the second reading of the bill for the confederation of the Britinh North American colonies. He resigned his seat in the Oablnet shortly afterwards onaccount of a difference of opinion regarding Parliamentary reform. He resumed office in the same position with Mr Disraeli in 1874, but again resigned in 1878 in consequenoe of disagreeing with the policy of ordering the British fleet to the Dardanelles when Bussia threatened Constantinople. Lord Carnarvon wai the author of a number of books of travel and on soientifio and religious subjects, in addition to poetical translations of iEsohylus and the Odyssey. He was twice married— Jn 1881 to Lady Evelyn Stanhope, who died in 1875. and in 1878 to Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of Mr Henry Howard, of Greystoke Castle, Cumberland.] June 29. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has arrived at Vienna. . Major Pauitoa was stripped of his uniform

when lßd out to execution. He preserved an undaunted front to the last. Archbishop Walsh having recently censured j the Irish members for being absent from a "snatch" division, Mr Parnell included, a protest has been signed by 70 members, who also banquetted Mr Parnell on the occasion of his birthday. An imposing unionist demonstration was held yesterday at Crystal Palace, at which Mr Balfour, the Irish Secretary, ridiculed the idea that the Government was tottering. The Temperance party, he said, would regret their fanaticism. They had succeeded in destroying the licensing clauses of the Local Taxation Bill, because their action would prevent efforts being made in future to legislate in the interest of temperance. The English wheat market is dull ; Continental firm ; American steady. Colonial oats— common sorts, 22s 6d ; beans, 335. Leather, best sides, B^d. New Zealand wheat on passage averages 345. The East African agreement has been ratified. In addition to Heligoland Great Britain cedes Maria Island to Germany. • June 30. Glenn, the secretary of the Belfast Union Building Society, has embezzled £35,000 of I the society's funds. The judgment of the Court of Inquiry into the loss of the 6teamer Dacca was that the chief officer alone was to tlame for not altering the course enough to clear the Daedalus reef. His certificate was ordered to be suspended for a year. The court awarded great credit to the captain and crew of the Dacca for the discipline shown and the rapid landing of the passengers, but regretted the absence of the captain from the deck at the time of the catastrophe. Mr D. Hean's report on the Bank of New Zealand has created a most favourable impression on the London directors. New Zealand wheat has advanced 6d per quarter. A man named William Ewart, charged with .repeated bigamy, declared himself to be really Pierce Egan, and said he had never been out of Australian waters from 1877 to 1889, when he shipped as assistant-engineer on the Ruapehu. Earl Carnarvon's funeral took place on Thursday at Highclere Castle. The negotiations for the match between Slavin and M'Auliffe have come to a standstill and threaten to result in failure. July I. Clauses 1 and 2 of the Western Australian Enabling Bill were carried. Sir G. Campbell moved an amendment to clause 3 reserving to the British Government half of the southwestern division of the colony. Mr Morley characterised the amendment as fantastic, and it was negatived. Mr Cremer moved that the Colonial Parliament only be allowed to lease lands and mines. Baron de Worms said such a proposition was an insult to the colony, and the amendment was negatived by a majority of 135. Clause 3 was finally carried by 190 against 54, and progress reported. Applications for the debentures of the Western Australian Midland Railway Company have been allotted. They are quoted at 7 per cent, discount. The revenue returns show an increase of £1,146,000 over the same quarter last year. The Congo Commercial Company have determined to send an expedition to the sources of the Congo. Count Kalnoky, of Austria, is in a precarious state of health. Hundreds of deaths are reported in the United States from sunstroke. Sullivan refuses to fight Jackson on the ground of the redent police restrictions. Paris, June 28. The Commission appointed by the Panama Canal Company to inquire into the present position and prospects of the undertaking report that as the result of their investigation they estimate three million francs will be required to finish the canal, and that the only possible basis on which the work could be successfully carried out was by an international syndicate undertaking it. The more serious charges of Nihilism preferred against those arrested with ilynamite in their possession have collapsed, and the accused are only charged with a minor offence. July 1. Two peasants belonging to Epinal while gathering firewood crossed the German frontier. When retiring they were challenged, and not answering, the guard fired and wounded one. Diplomatists consider that Prince Ferdinand's departure from Sofia is connected with the impending declaration of the independence of Bulgaria. Berlin, June 29. The Reichstag has passed a third reading of the Army Bill. Vienna, June 25. Alarm has been occasioned in the city by an outbreak of Asiatte cholera in the suburbs. Already two deaths have been recorded. Sofia, Juns 25. It is reported that Prince Ferdinand has started on a secret visit to Vienna. The retirement of Dr G. Stransky from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs has materially weakened M. Stambouloff's Ministry. June 28. Prince Ferdinand has left on a visit to ' Carlsbad, a town of Austria, in the province of Bohemia, and M.Stambouloff, the Premier, has been appointed Regent. The sentence of the court ordering Major I Panitza (who waa convicted of plotting to dethrone Prince Ferdinand) to be shot was I carried out to-day with an imposing military display. July 1. A fresh Note has been issued by the Bulgarian Government warning the Porte that if it refuses to recognise Prince Ferdinand, the people will assert their power. i Prince Ferdinand only signed the warrant I for Major Panitza's execution after the Ministry had threatened to resign if he rei fused. Constantinople, June 28. | The Porte has declined to answer the Bulgarian note making a final appeal to j Turkey to sanction the election of Prince Ferdinand to the throne of Bulgaria. Rome, June 26. The members of the Munioipal Council havo resigned as a protest against a bill introduced in the^Cliamber of Deputies b7

Signor Crispi to reorganise the finances of the council. June 30. News has been received from the Red Sea that the Italian troops killed 150 dervishe3 at Dega, captured several cannon, and released many captives, including women and children. Brussels, June 28. At the Anti-slavery Conference, Holland has abandoned its opposition to the Congo Free State raising revenue by means of import duties. June 30. The repudiation by Holland has further delayed the signing of the Anti-slavery Conference's acts. Washington, June 30. A tornado swept over Kentucky and Tennessee. A church at Galatin was wrecked during service and many people injured. New Yokk, June 25. The Supreme Court has declared the Sugar Trust to be illegal. June 28. Many deaths are recorded from sunstroke. Buenos Ayhes, June 29. The National Bank in this city has suspended payment, and the financial outlook is serious. June 30. There is a panic in Argentine securities owing to the failure of the National Bank to pay the recently announced dividends. Gold is at a premium of 148. Ottawa, June 29. There is a great outcry throughout Canada in consequence of the abolition of the free carriage of newspapers in the Dominion. ■♦■ INTERCOLONIAL. (Per Press Association.) Melbourne, June 25. Two hundred and fifty pounds have been cabled from here in aid of the survivors of the charge of the Light Brigade. Tlie Agentgeneral for Victoria wires that £5000 to £10,000 is required, and that £2700 has been already subscribed. June 30. Mr J. C. Cheetham, the member for Dunolly, was thrown from his buggy in the city and killed. Tho floods in Gippsland are the highest known for years. One settler named Taylor I was drowned, and great damage has been done to the crops and property. July 1. The revenue for the year ended 30th June was £8,511,104, a decrease of £104,885 below that of the previous year. Sydney, June 27. A bill has been introduced into the New South Wales Parliament to enable Chaffey Brothers to establish irrigation works on the Nepean. A commission which was sent to New Hebrides by the Presbyterian Church reports that the missions are flourishing, and three missionaries have been established on Espiritu Santo, The operations of the French Company are becoming more extensive, but Franceville is a commune practically broken up. \ June 30. Seven inches of rain have fallen since Saturday, but it is now fine. ; The revenne for the year ended June was £9,177,500, an increase of £214,470 over last year. , Hobabt, June 27. . Lord Carrington, assisted by the Earl of Kintore, Governor of South Australia, and the leading Masons of other colonies, yesterday installed the Rev. Mr Harris first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania. The ceremony was of a brilliant character. The infection which is spreading among sheep is said not to be Cumberland disease, and opinions differ whether it is stomach stampers or liver rot. f Jane 30. The steamer Nelson struck on rocks in the River Tamar and foundered, but all on board were saved. Adelaide, July 1. The revenue for the year ended 30th June was £2,467,662, which is an increase of £165,000 over last year. Brisbane, June 25. , Mr C. F. Wragge, the Government meteorologist, has warned the shipping that heavy weather will ensue in the course of a few days between Gabo Island and Cook Strait. June 28. A bill has been introduced into the Lower House providing that a barrister or solicitor shall not appear in court where his father or brother is adjudicating June 30. ' In consequence of a gambling row at Rockhampton a fight occurred in the street between the "spielers" and their victims. Eighteen of the former took refuge in an hotel which the mob blockaded for 24 hours, when the " spielers " were escorted to the wharf by the police and placed on board an outward bound steamer. This movement was only effected, however, after a great disturbance. Pebth, June 30. The blaoks are harassing the settlers in the Kimberley district. Troopers were sent out to disperse them, and one of their number, Sergeant Gray, was killed. The troopers followed up the natives, and killed two of them, Albany, July 1. Captain Jorgeson, in his patent lifeboat the Storm King, is off Breaksea Island, afc the mouth of King George's Sound. Thursday Island, June 27. The Elsie, from Troo, in New Guinea, reports that pearl shell is plentiful there, but a Dutch frigate patrols the place and refuses to allow British vessels to work.