CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 1957, 27 August 1891, Page 16

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Pbb Press Association.)

London, August 19. Church officials are in a quandary regarding the remains of 1400 persona found in the vaults of a city church. The doctors object to them being replaced on the score of health.

At the annual meeting of the London Omnibus Company, the directors said the outlook was gloomy, in view of the shorter hours worked by employes and Increased wages. The returns for the half-year were the worst ever experienced by the company. A dividend of 5 per cent, was declared. Six brigands have been shot at Adrianople. Spain has forbidden her ambassadors to France or any of its colonies taking part in Russophile demonstrations. • The drowning of the parachutist Buckingham in a lake at Syracuse, U.S., was witnessed by 7000 people. The Indian vernacular press are protesting against the hurried manner in which the Senaputi and the Tongal general were executed. The projected festivities at Berne have been abandoned owing to the railway accident. Some 50 people saved themselves by jumping off the train when they saw the express coming. A Russian expedition numbering 600 explorers, including an escort of Cossacks, infantry, and artillery, has entered the great Pamir mountain district in Central Asia.

Seventy French cadets, the forerunner of the French fleet, have visited the Naval Exhibition. At the banquet in honour of their visit, the health of her Majesty the Queen was toasted with enthusiasm. j M. Blowitz reaffirms the truth of the revelations regarding the downfall of Prince Bismarck, but admits he did not inform; Oount Munster of his intention to publish the conversation. The Standard denies that any treaty has,

been signed between France and Russia

The French vintage this season is pocr. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,00>,000> quarters, and for the Continent 2,544,000 quarters. The " holy coats " at Treves and Argon teuil have been examined with microscopes. The latter proves to be made of camel hair, and the former of linen.

Protests from German Catholics against the exhibition of the "holy coat" at Treves are increasing in number.

The French and English admirals of the > Mediterranean Squadrons are holding friendly . meetings at Villefranche, and the populace of that place are very enthusiastic. Boat loads of tourists met and cheered the French fleet as it was passing Folkestone on its way to Portsmouth. The French fleet on its arrival off Spithead received a great ovation from the crowds who had proceeded out in steamers and yachts. The Rev. O. H. Spurgeon is reported to be much stronger. Mr Parnell reiterates charges against Messrs Dillon and Morley, and gives details in which much bitterness is displayed.

The American visible supply of wheat is is 24,400,000 bushels.

In the Berlin retail market rye has doubled in prise, but corn remains flat. It is estimated that the world's production of rye will be 40,000,000 quarters short of the amount required.

The Daily News thinks that wheat may possibly advance to 50s per quarter before the end of the year.

Two people who went mad with fright; during the collision at St Mande have been declared incurable. .>

Forty persons in all were drowned in the Zollikofen disaster.

The prospectus of the West Indian and British Guiana Ice Company, with a capital of £150,000, is being issued. Among the objects of the company are the shipping, storage, and sale of Australian and . New Zealand frozen "meat, dairy produce, and fruit.

Mr Dillon emphatically denies the personal charges of Mr Pamell respecting the Paris funds. '

Mr Parnell, through Freeman's Journal, characterises' Mr Dillon's reply as misleading and groundless. i Murphy," of the N6w York Athletic Club, has lowered the mile bicycle record to 2min 23 l-ssec.

A committeeof the Socialist congress have .carried a resolution pledging them not to support any candidate unless he is prepared fco legislate in the interests of labour. President Harrison, in the course of a speech at Albany, said that the scarcity of -wheat in Europe gave the United States (an opportunity to bring back the gold lost through the medium of ite exports. A consignment of 10,000 gallons of Australian wine was sold at a substantial advance on previous prices. I eading connoisseurs are enraptured with the quality, and merchants express astonishment that the Australian colonies do not ship large quantities Home. Wines of equal finish and delicacy would command an enormous consumption, as a market would be certain and only depend on a guaranteed supply.

August 20. The price of red winter wheat in the United States has advanced 4s per quarter.

Russia is buying grain in such quantities as to create quite a war scare. Both the Mussulmans and Christians in Crete are appealing for British protection. Thirty-five thousand acres of timber were burned at Anummosso, Algeria, and the fire is still spreading. It is proposed to establish a Minister of Agriculture in Russia to grapple with the agrarian problem. Commercial distress is expected in Germany as the result of the fluctuations in the grain market. It is stated that a majority of the Hawaiians favour annexation to the United States.

The new Dutch Cabinet propose to take up in earnest the oft-talked-of project of draining the Zuyder Zee.

The trial of the publishers of the Indian paper Bungabasti for sedition has begun. The defendants plead not guilty.

The evidence given by the bankers in the Baie Gbaleur railway scandal is damaging to

the Hon. M. Mercier, Premier of Quebec, and M. Pacaud, his financial manager. Two officials in the Government Printing Bureau in Ottawa have been suspended on a charge of accepting bribes. Dr Tanner insulted a Captain Picard at the Boulogne Casino, and was challenged in consequence. A duel is being arranged. The Egyptian Patriotic Committee urge an appeal to the Powers in the event of Lord Salisbury refusing to open negotiations again for the evacuation of the country.

It is rumoured that the betrothal of Prince Ferdinand of Roumania to the Princess Mary of Edinburgh will be announced early in September. The Brussels Socialists' Congress have resolved to organise a permanent labour commission in every country for the purpose of collecting and exchanging information. The Chinese Government have instructed their Ambassador at Berlin to protest against Germany joking the other Powers without grounds, and to state that no Germans were injured during the recent riots. The reason the Vatican denied hostility towards the Triple Alliance is alleged to be a fear that it should cause a schism among the German Catholics.

News has been received from the West Indies of a hurricane at Martinique, a French colony. Every vessel at St. Pierre was destroyed, and the town much damaged. Many persons were killed.

In the Canadian House of Commons Mr Hugh Cameron (member for Inverness, Nova Scotia) is moving to impeach Mr Edward Oochrane (member for Northumberland) for alleged selling of Government positions in his district.

Mr O'Brien urges Mr Parnell to keep the case of the tenants above party conflicts. He is himself willing to co-operate with any* proposal for the apportionment of the money in the Paris banks.

The Republicans of Pennsylvania have endorsed Mr Blame for President, the M'Kinley tariff, and free coinage ; also duties to prevent America being made a dumping ground for the world's silver. The Socialist Congress resolved to inquire into the best means of developing and unifying the working classes, to promote legislation, to unite the workers of the world, and to secure the emancipation from' a system which forces the workers to, receive a pittance of wage in return for tbeir labour. Premier Abbotthas, it is reported, instructed Sir Julian Pauncefote, British Minister at Washington, that the Canadian Government' are willing to institute reciprocity with the United States in articles not imported' largely from England, and also offer free access for American fishermen to Canadian waters.

The annual meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is being held at Cardiff. Dr William Huggins, the president-elect, delivered a splendid address on spectroscopic astronomy, the branch of science with which his name has been particularly connected. He stated that the discovery of a gelatine dry plate had opened a pathway to astronomy unknown before, and even undreamed of. The coming year would be memorable for the beginning of photographic charts and catalogues of the heavens. Dr Huggins referred in complimentary terms to the work of Mr H. O. Bussell, Government Astronomer of New South Wales,

Burston, the cyclist, after returning from Norway, purposes a ride of 1500 miles through England and Wales.

Arthur Robert Nicholls, author, has committed suicide.

Mr Gladstone has made an equivocal answer to the charges of Mr Pamell. Conway, the Liverpool murderer, was executed to-day, and made a full confession of his guilt. The execution was attended with a deplorable sight, the head of the unfortunate man being almost torn from the body: When the hangman Berry saw the distressing condition be shouted to the authorities to remove the press reporters. Berry blames the officials for the bungle, and states that they insisted on too much drop. Hew Zealand long-berried wheat, active at 455. For cargoes on passage sellers ask 42a, while buyers offer 41s 6d. Off-coast cargoes are offered at 42s 6d, but buyers will not jgive more than 425. \ : Frozen mutton : Canterbury, 4£d per lb ; 'lamb, 4d. Beef: Forequarters, 2|d; bind4£d. i New Zealand hemp is slightly easier than last week.

South Australian wheat, 46&; Victorian (firm) at 445. The British and French fleets have arrived at Spithead and exchanged salutes. The meeting of the two squadrons presented a grand spectacle. The ships have anchored off Osborne for a day.

M. Waddington (French Ambassador), Admiral Gervaise, and the senior officers of the French fleet paid an official visit to the Queen at Osborne shortly after the arrival of the squadron. The Duke of Connaught welcomed the French fleet, consisting of seven vessels. Her Majesty the Queen, with Princess Louise and Beatrice, received the visitors at Osborne. Later in the day the officers were welcomed by those attached to the English fleet.

The reception of the French fleet at Spithead has induced a better tone in the French press, and the leading newspapers consider Lord Salisbury is endeavouring to demonstrate that England is free from political bias.

The officers of the French fleet dined at Osborne to-day. The Queen reviews the fleet to-morrow, and in the evening the officers will dine with Admiral Earl Olanwilliam.

The stormy weather at Spithead interferes with the popular ovation. The French press are gratified at the reception of the fleet, while the press at Berlin view the reception with calmness. The admiral and officers of the French fleet, who were entertained by the Queen express themselves delighted at her Majesty's demeanour. The Queen, on board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, reviewed the French fleet amidst deafening cheers and salutes from the shore, which was lined by people for miles. Two hundred members of Parliament, with their wives and families, engaged a special steamer and took part in the ceremony of welcoming the visitors,

The weather was not favourable, light showers falling at intervals.

August 21. The Rev. O. H. Spurgeon is slowly improving in health. The American Wheat Trust has failed for 4,000,000d01.

Mr J. R. Lowell bequeathed his library to the Harvard University (U.S.). Lord Justice-general Inglis, of Scotland, ifl dead.

A thousand deaths from cholera are reported in Arabia and Syria.

A Haytian warship was among the vessels lost in the Martinique hurricane. The population of the city of Buenos Ayrea has decreased by 150,000 since the last census.

By an explosion of powder in the Black Bear Mine, Burkle (Idaho, U.S.), eight men were blown to atoms.

The English Roman Catholics are sceptical about the authenticity of the "holy coat" of Treves.

The officials of New York have detained some Russian pauper Jews whose passages were paid by Baron Hirsch.

Many of the peasantry in the province of; Kazan, in Russia, are dying of starvation. The unfortunate people have been reduced to feed on grass and porridge.

A league of Italian murderers like the Mala Vita has been discovered at Ban, on the Adriatic. The chiefs were captured by soldiers after a desperate struggle. The Turkish brigands demand a ransom of £2000 for the Italian inspector captured near Salonica, otherwise he will be put to death.

The Orthodox Conference of Russia recommend the severest repression of the Protestants, and urge that they should be made ineligible to purchase or to rent land, or to fill civic offices.

The projected duel between Dr Tanner and Captain Picard ended in mutual apologies. The cause of the quarrel was a remark: by Dr Tanner that he supposed it was only the Prussians who could make the French open their windows.

Mr Perkins read a paper at the British Association's meeting on " The Relations between Capital and Labour." He proposed that after a sum had been allocated for the redemption of capital and the payment of interest, further profits should be divided in proportion to the working capital and the gross sum of the annual wages paid by the employer.

The contractor for the Canadian Government stationery paid the expenses of Mr Bronokell's family at the seaside for sis years. It is alleged that M. Mercier, Premier of Quebec, demanded a commission from the Jesuits for securing them a law judgment.

The Times has published a lengthy review, four columns in length, of the position of New Zealand, in which a most favourable view is taken of the prospects of the colony. The authorship is attributed to Sir, Julius Vogel.

Mr Henniker-Heaton asserts that England is on the eve of establishing ocean penny post, 'Postmaster-general Eaikes having at last been induced to recommend it to the Cabinet.

A cargo of wheat by the Ben Nevis, from Timaru, has been sold at about 41s.

The heavy rainfalls in the south of England are damaging the crops.

The official estimate of the Canadian wheat crop is 62,000,000 bushels, which will give 35,000,000 for export. This is triple last year's surplus.

For some time past it has been rumoured that the Russian Government intended to impose an export duty on wheat ; but the statement is now officially denied.

The Russian Government consider the prohibition of the export on rye will conserve the grain product of the country sufficiently to allow the export of other cereals.

It is believed that the rumored secret issue of a million and a-half loan by the New/ South Wales Government was chiefly the result of intrigue and jobbery by unscrupulous financial agents.

Mr Kershaw, a coal merchant, carrying on business at Salford, Lancashire, ha 3 been committed for trial on a charge of attempt* ing to bribe an official of the City Corporation with respect to the contract for the supply of coal. Lord Esme Gordon, son of the tenth Marquis of Huntly, has been declared a I bankrupt.

August 22.

The Bank of France is husbanding its gold, and intends purchasing American wheat to the extent of one hundred million francs.

The Haytian Government is endeavouring to raise a loan of nine million dollars.

A convention of the National League in America has invited Messrs Parnell and M 'Car thy to visit the United States. In an article on New Zealand in The Times Sir J. Vogel states that the bloodless conquest of the Maoris was the chief object of the public works and immigration policy which he inaugurated.

Bad reports of the grain yield has had the effect of hardening the wheat and flour markets. At Mark Lane there is an advance of Is, while on the Continent the rise is even greater. TheiS has been a sharp decline line in the stock if the Bank of South Australia, which is due to eales by several neivous holders who were alarmed at the recent Melbourne failures. The directors of the bank have issued a circular, in which they state that the position of the institution is not affected, and that they are ignorant of anything to justify the depreciation in the value of the stock. They also assert that the earnings of the past half-year has been fully maintained. At the end of the review of the French fleet, Her Majesty signalled from the Royal yacht " Very^ratified." The officers of the visiting war^fiips attended a ball given in their honour in the evening. Vice-admiral Fisher entertained the French press representatives who have been sent over in connection with the visit of the fleet.

August 23. The yield of maize in the United States is expected to reach 2000 million bushels.

Major M'Kinley claims that his tariff hag led to an increase of trade.

The Economist urges that financial corn* panics similar to the small banks which have recently failed in Hobarfc, Melbourne, and Sydney should be prevented, by law from

Incurring liabilities in excess of their uncalled capital, and that depositors should be protected in the event of liquidation. It regrets that risky concerns like these should be allowed to pose in public a3 banks. The rebellion in Southern Arabia is still raging. Three thousand six hundred Turkish troops have been killed in battle or died of heat or disease.

The Novoe Vremya states that the Council of the Russian Empire is considering the propriety of putting restrictions upon the settlement of foreigners in Russia.

The Statist estimates that the demand for gold for the United States will absorb 25,000,000 sterling, and that the banks of England, France, and Imperial Germany bold in reserve £118,000,000. The charge of selling Canadian Government positions against Mr Cochrane, member for Northumberland, has been referred to a special committee. In consequence of the insult offered to Admiral Long at Hongkong last year, the Admiralty have refused to permit Imperial officers to occupy positions in the Chinese navy. Miss Clark read a paper or. " The Aborigines of Western Australia " at the meeting of the British Association, in which she declared that the Boman Catholic mission authorities at New Norcia had failed to redeem their promise to refute the charge of cruelty brought against their officials. A cargo of wheat, ex 3hip Lismore, from Lyttelton (April 18), has been resold at 425. The price asked by sellers for New Zealand wheat on the passage has advanced to 43s Gd, while buyers are offering 435. Leather has declined one-eighth, while basils aTe firm. It is reported that King Humbert will visit England in the spring, and that the vessel in which he will make the voyage will be escorted by several Italian warships. The Mayor of Portsmouth entertained the officers of the French fleet at a banquet, and the proceedings were marked by great enthusiasm. August 24. The number of lives lost in Martinique I has been found to be 150. The hurricane was followed by an earthquake. Mr Senecal, the Canadian Government Printer, has resigned. The Government refused to accept his resignation, and he will probably be dismissed. It is reported the Governor-general has forced Sir H. Langevin to resign his position in the Ministry. Viscount Cross, Secretary of State for India, in a despatch, compliments the Marquis of Lansdowne on his policy regarding Manipur. Referring to the late Mr Quinton's action in attempting to arrest the Manipuris in open durbar, he considers it is a course that it would be better to avoid in future. Mr H. M. Stanley and his wife leave for Australia in the s.s. Arcadia. The Queen has cabled to President Carnot warmly complimenting the French nation on the appearance and condition of the fleet. The French officers have been shown over Portsmouth dockyards. The Rev* Mr Spurgeon and Mr Justice Hawkins are both wor^e. Mr Parnell is arranging to bring out United Ireland as a daily paper. It is reported that £20,000 worth of watches have been stolen from the SouthEaßtern railway depot in London. Mr Lioht, the sugar expert, states that the 11 months production of beet sugar shows an increase of 6000 tons. The estimated surplus on the campaign is not altered. Wheat has risen Is per quarter. The jury disagreed in the trial of the publishers of the Indian vernacular Bungabasti. M. Ferry, in the- course of a speech, said | 50 years' protection for French farmers would justify the nation in indulging in the British luxury of Free Trade. Reports of casualties at Martinique continue to come in. The number of deaths is reported to have reached 350, besides sailors. The Italian wheat, rye, and vintage harvests are splendid. The Russian Government has prohibited the export of wheat to a greater extent than 8 per cent, more than the quantity of rye usually exported. It is estimated that this will affect two million quarters of wheat. Severe earthquakes have been felt both at Lisbon and at Verona, in northern Italy, causing great alarm, but no damage is reported of any consequence. News has been received of the massacre by Esquimaux of 60 sailors belonging to whaling steamers laid up in winter quarters at the beginning of the year. It is rumoured the Czarewifcch will shortly be betrothed to Princess Maria of Greece. \ The Po3tmaster-general (the Right Hon. H. C. Baikes) is dead. Mr Raikes' death was the result of a slight stroke of lightning received while riding in Hyde Park last week. Paris, August 20. A dispute between Dr Tanner and Captain Picatd, it appears, arose through the doctor grumbling about the heat of the town, when Captain Picard demanded the withdrawal of the expression, which Dr Tanner refused to do. Later information confirms the destruction of vessels at Martinique, in St. Pierre, West Indies. Altogether 13 vesselß were swamped. August 21. Further information oonfirms the great destruction to property and loss of life by hurricane at Martinique, a French colony in the West Indies, Two hundred and eighteen people were killed au4 gOQ injured by lalltoa feousej, trow, to. Tb§ dwkttea is forf nl, Apgasti 24* The English bookmakers at Boulogne and (felajg fcave been o?d§r§d. to quit fchj QQantr? ffitfcin a lortoigWi » step has b§ m tafcea with m view q£ supporting the aofctes of the eoYWBHagRt to suppress betting, Bfiutas, August 11), £? a fall of soaiSolding in Ncrqenhami to the Grand Daohy of Oldenburg, 10 persons were killed and 40 seriously injured. August 20. Baron Herkerch murdered his mistress and then committed suicide.

There was an imposing ceremony at the first exposure of the holy coat at Treves. The town is full to overflowing with pilgrims.

The Antwerp wool sales open on the Ist September. Among the bales catalogued are 9000 of River Plate and a small consignment from Australia.

August 22. The Bishop of Treves has received telegrams from all over the world congratulating him on the successful exhibition of the holy coat. Twenty-three thousand pilgrims passed the relic yesterday. Vienna, August 22. Several Austrian newspapers have been suppressed for condemning the exhibition ol the holy coat. BudA Pesth, August 19. Three women, professional poisoners, have been arrested at Szantemis, in Hungary, on a charge of poisoning 30 husbands at the request of the wives. St. Petersburg, August 19. Eight thousand foreign Jews have been ordered to be expelled from Odessa. August 23. Russia has again demanded an indemnity from Turkey for stopping Russian vessels in j the Dardanelles. The Czar and Czarina have sailed for Copenhagen. ' Constantinople, August 19. Turkish brigands have murdered some workmen and kidnapped a railway inspector, an Italian, near Salonica. August 22. Information has been received that a number of Turkish soldiers were profaning a Christian church at Assigionia, when Greek civilians turned on them, and after killing three fled to the mountains. Osman Pasha, hero of Plevna, has been appointed Minister of War. August 24. The Porte having paid the ransom for the railway inspector captured near Salonica, and two Frenchmen seized at Omourdja by the brigands, the captives have been set at liberty. Bucharest, August 24. The mob who resented the interference by a Greek bishop with the Roumanian service at Pirvolt made a savage attack on the reverend gentleman. They pulled out his beard, beat him senseless, and then dragged him by the heels through the streets. Lisbon, August 22. The financial crisis in Portugal is increasing. There is no gold, and both silver and copper are scarce. Brussels, August 24. At a Socialist Congress a resolution was carried demanding the extension of the franchise to women, and it is intended to arrange meetings in favour of eight hours' work a day and the abolition of piecework. Information has heen received that after severe fighting with the dervishes Emm Pasha arrived at Wadelai, where he secured 6000 tusks. According to reports from Central Africa all the posts formerly held by Bmin Pasha at the time of his rescue by Mr Stanley have been reoccupied by his forces. Cairo, August 24. The dervishes are collecting again at Dongola. Calcutta, August 22. The Marquis of Lansdowne, the Viceroy of India, is selecting a Native ruler for Manipur. RANGOON, August 24. An inquiry is pending here into the conduct of a lieutenant of a Madras regiment, who, it is alleged, was gnilty of cheating at cards. The officer in question is at present in England, but is under orders to return to meet the charges. New York, August 19. The s.s. Teutonic has completed a run from Queenstown to Sandy Hook in 4 days 16£ hours, averaging 20£ knots thoroughout. j August 20. I Torrents of rain have been produced during a cloudless sky in Texas by the explosion of dynamite from a balloon. The barometer at the time was high. August 22. Many experiments in Texas and elsewhere to test the contrivance to cause rain to fall have been successful. i August 23. An explosion of a boiler caused the collapse of a five-storey' building in this city. The ground floor was occupied by a restaurant keeper, and a cigar factory and printing work 3 were sicuated in the upper storey. A large number of people were buried in the ruins, which caught fire shortly after the collapse. Some 60 persons w^K^efyher killed by the falling timbers or burnt' to death, among the number being several who were lunching in the restaurant when the accident occurred. Some of the unfortunates [were slowly roasted to death before the eyes of the would-be rescuers. August 24. The building which was reported tohave been blown up on Saturday was a hive of businesses, and it is feared 100 people have | perished. One man was roasted' to death. ' Three children who were playing on the pavement were buiied, bnt their voices were heard, and the firemen worked like madmen. A boy called out, " Please save my little sister, she's all bloody." In the end the efforts of the rescuers were successful, and all j three were saved. It is now said the cause of the catastrophe is doubtful. August 24. The United States Treasury has demanded the payment of £7000 duty on Mr Vanderbilt's yacht, which was purchased in England. The Government have returned to Europe 130 pauper Jews from Russia, Negotiations are proceeding between the United States and Russian Governments respecting the Jews. Advices from Ceotral America report that the chief of police and six men, were killed and 00 wounded in arresting tha leaders of the revolt in Oteaaada, tn Nicaragua, t S^ VB4£ffiftOQ. Avgßßt lh A, fraigfefe ttfaiQi consisting of 89 <&&» while jUaniag along th« bluff at M^Marlps, OaUfer&tat pla&gea lafco the Pacific, Ocean* Th 9 officials m&bagefl to esoapei OOTAWA, August 18. A report thai; Mr M'Greevjr had b&en arrested for falling to attend at tne flat df the House' of Commons and explain his i& fusal to give evidence in the corruption inquiry is indorrect. Mi- M'G-reevy has gone to New York, and sent in his resignation in order to avoid expulsion. August 2Q. Mr Arnold, chief engineer of the Public Works department, and Mr Bronskill, head of the Stationery department of the Government, have been dismissed over the corrup- ! tion scandals.