CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2007, 11 August 1892, Page 34

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Peb Press Association.") London, August 2. The liberty of the press has been restored in Bulgaria. Three hundred printers have been arrested at Warsaw on suspicion of being concerned in the production of rebel literature. The Deputy-governor of Tashkend was stoned and trampled on by the mob for issuing a ukase stopping the sale of liquor. President Harrison states he will give his sanction to any measure limiting the hours of labourers and mechanics on public works to eight. The Kaiser manifested great affection for his uncle, the Prince of Wales, whom he embraced and kissed three times in German fashion.

Tho Privy Council endorsed all the rulings of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Ritualistic case against the Bishop of Lincoln. In the Bonaparte divorce case Clovis Bonaparte obtained a dissolution of the marriage, the court holding that his wife's previous divorce was a fraud.

The Standard, reviewing Sir G. Grey's career, describes him as a brave and steadfast leader, who has left his mark on New Zealand. The British Minister to Norway has been accused of promoting the late political crisis in that country, and an inquiry into his conduct is to be instituted. An oil train was wrecked by a collision at Ohio City, United States. Two hundred people had gathered to watch the accident, when the oil tank exploded, killing 20 and injuring many others. The cause of the quarrel between Franco and the Congo State is alleged to be the murder by the latter's native soldiers of Poumayre, the French explorer. France is pressing the Free State for reparation. The Tageblatt says that Prince Bismarck has caused a sensation by demanding the abolition of absolutism, and that the country is responding to his call with enthusiasm. The Bishop of Chester, in a letter to The Times, suggests that the county councils should reform and manage hotels supported by the rates if necessary. Ho believes that this plan would lessen pauperism and crime. The Duchess of Teck is reported to be recovering. August 3. The Daily Chronicle asserts that 50,000 persons died in Russia from cholera. Six yachts started for the Queen's Prize. The German Emperor's yacht Meteor (late Thistle) gave all the others tiaio, and the race was virtually a match between the Corsair and the Meteor. The former won with Bmin 43sec to spare. The winner received 27£niin from the Meteor, which was second. The Emperor of Germany and his brother Prince Henry were aboard the Meteor. • Tennyson's birthplace is being offered for Bale. The Emperor of Germany will pay a visit to Aldershot. Guinness and Co. pay a dividend of 15 per cent, for the year. Those injured in the Anarchist outrages m Paris city are claiming L 20.000. Samuel Allsopp and Sons (Limited), show a profit of L 85.000 for the year, and pay a dividend of 5 per cent. Prince Henry of Prussia sailed the yacht Irene in the race for the Australian Cup at Cowes. It was won by the Queen Mab. The bankers and brokers prophesy an excellent effect from the decision of the associated banks to discourage excessive speculation. A discarded lover in Mexico murdered his successful rival and the bride at their wedding ball, and then committed suicide over their bodies. The Prussian Budget shows a deficit for tho year of two millions, mainly due to the railways. The press urge the Government to adopt the zone system. The Vossiche Zeitung asserts that the Russian and German delegates are discussing a basis of a commercial treaty between the two countries. The Times says that the Bishop of Lincoln has scored a legal victory for toleration and the relaxing of bonds. He will now, it hopes, assist to keep the peace in the ecclesiastical world. The barque Alice, which left Auckland for New York on May 8, has arrived after a terrible voyage. Off the Horn she got locked in between solid ice on the port side aud an iceberg 40 miles long and 400 ft high on the starboard. The vessel escaped with the greatest difficulty. The Investors' Review, in an article on the colonies, asserts that the heavily-laden residents of New Zealand may regard the graduated tax on real estates as emancipation from the tyranny of landlords, but English investors consider this confiscation more than neutralises the soothing effect of abstention from borrowing. The proposal has already done immense mischief and would bear bitter fruit but that some such step by the Government is regarded as likely to bring the finances into a healthy condition. The Review goes on to say that had tho recent Victorian loan failed the Government would have had to default before the end of the year. The American visible supply of wheat is 31,300,000 bushels. At the memorial service on the remains of Lord Sherbrooke in St. Margaret's, Westminster, many members of the House of Commons were present. Dr Farrar, D.D., delivered a high eulogium on the deceased. August 4. The Standard asserts that Haldobgen, of Mincing lane, sugar and grain firms, are seriously compromised. At the meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, Edinburgh, Dr Archibald Geikie, Director-general of the Geological Survey of the United Kingdom, delivered a brilliant address on geology. The Althorpo Library was sold for L 225.000. Cholera has decreased in the suburbs of Paris, but is spreading in the city. H.M.S. Champion has annexed Cornwallis Island, south-west of Hawaii. An Australian cargo of wheat off the coast was sold for 335, ditto New Zealand 32s 9d. The Inverna won the Royal Yacht Squadron's prize at Cowes, defeating the Kaiser's Meteor. Hailstorms have done great harm to the vineyards in the Medoc district along the Garonne, France. The French Concordat Committee recommend the suppression of seven archbishoprics and 17 episcopates. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,104,000 quarters ; for the Continent, 792,000 quarters. Cholera has made its appearance in St. Petersburg, Kivisk (south of Moscow), and Tobolsk (in Siberia). It is also spreading in the Novgorod district. The Fremdenblatt says that Russia feels the need of establishing commercial relations with Germany, especially in financial matters, as France is ceasing to assist her. A niece of Mr Goschen, white walking in a field near Chislehurst, was shot in the face by a labourer, and her girl friend, f/ho was accoin-

panying her, was struck on tho head with a gun and sustained concussion of the brain. Tho man was arrested. His motive is at present unknown.

At the Psychological Congress Professor Sidgwick (the president) invited a test of the powers of Dr Bramwids, the medical hypnotist. The result was a triumph for the hypnotist, which led the congress to believe that the method of hypnotic suggestion would be useful in the reformation of criminals and the education of children. New Zealand long-berried wheat firm at 335.

Canterbury mutton, 3£d ; lamb, 6d. Beef, forequarters, 2jfd. The New Zealand hemp market is quiet. Fair quality realises from LlB to Ll9 per ton. South Australian wheat is firm at 34s 6d ; Victorian also firm at 33s 6d.

The Ashbank, which left Algoa Bay on May 30 for Newcastle, is considerably overdue, and she has been reinsured at a premium of 70gs per cent

August 5. The Times considers that in view of the trouble that has overtaken Australia, Sir G. R. Dibbs cannot be surprised at his failure to persuade the British Government to allow the investment of trust funds in colonial securities When Australia deals with her railways finances, and commercial and labour problems in a more_ statesmanlike and straightforward way it will be easy to persuade the British investor that the colonies are able to pay their debts. The financial measures resorted to by Victoria and Tasmania resemble shifts to which bankrupt Portugal is driven to resort, but are hardly creditable to great British colonies. The Ramsdeus' failure in the spinning trade has greatly depressed the Bradford market, and there is a general feeling of insecurity. The Council of Judges advise drastic reforms in legal procedure favourable to suitors, and advise a court of review in criminal sentences, unsuccessful appellants to be liable to have their sentences increased. They also advise a special cause list for mercantile cases with special judges. The Privy Council has rejected the appeal of Commodore Sir Baldwin Walker, of H.M.S. Emerald, ia the case of Baird v. Walker, iv which the latter iv March 1891 was mulcted in damages for closing Baird's lobster factories in Newfoundland.

The High Court of Foresters, sitting at Ipswich, passed a motion condemning the Right Hon. J. Chamberlain's pension scheme. Mrs Rylauds, widow of Peter Rylands, was the purchaser of Althorpo Library, which she intends to present to the City of Manchester. The Waikato Riverside Estate Company has been registered, with a capital of L 20,000. The Round Hill Gold Mining Company of Otago has been registered, with a capital of L 50.000.

August 6

The North-Eastern Railway Company lost half a million of money through tho Tyne colliery strike. The English press generally eulogise Sir George Grey's services to the colonies. The Daily News asserts that he prevented a State church in the colonies, and saved South Australia and New Zealand when Governor of those colonies from land grabbers. The Pall Mall Gazette considers Sir George a reformer of remarkable prescience and boldness in treating humanitarian matters. The Pope has issued an Encyclical declaring that the formula; of Freemasonry is subversive of religion. A conspiracy has been discovered at Belgrade having for its object the deposition of Prince Nicholas of Montenegro. H.M.S. Curacoa- has annexed portion of the Pagopugo Harbour as a coaling station. A dynamite machine destroyed part of the Pigott Hotel, Limerick. The reason of the outrage is that the proprietor supported the Tories in the recent election.

August 7,

Colonel North is negotiating with King Leopold of Belgium to develop the resources of the Congo State. Emperor William is returning to Germany highly delighted with his trip to England. Queen Victoria herself bade him good-bye. Prince Bismarck met with an enthusiastic reception on his arrival in Berlin. England intends to annex Paugane, on the coast of South Africa.

Tho Times, commenting on proposed judicial reforms, says they are behind what suitors hoped for. It is believed the United States will be iinable to exclude the claims of Great Britain in Fagopago Island. The assistance of soldiers has again been invoked in connection with the Pittsburg strike, as further rioting has broken out.

Mr Chauncey Depew expresses himself satisfied that the M'Kinley tariff is developing the industries of the country, increasing the amount of employment, and generally contributing to the prosperity of the country. The Indian press is demanding that India shall be represented in the House of Commons in future by 50 members. Tallow is unchanged. The English wheat market is firm, while the Continental is dull, aud the American improving. Forward business in cargoes from the Australasian colonies is inactive. There are no Australasian cargoes off the coast or in ports of call.

Antimony, L 45 10s

Sir C. Euan Smith denies the bombastic actions attributed to him at Fez during the dispute with the Sultan, and expresses his annoyance at the inventions of the reporters, of whose presence he was unaware. Negotiations respecting a treaty are being continued, and the commission are confident of ultimate success.

August 8,

The French Government agree to arbitrate with the King of the Belgians over the question of the natives firing on the French in the Congo district. The French Government are liberally assisting M. Mizon to repeat his African expedition. The Rothschilds have donated L4OOO to the project, and city merchants have entrusted tho expedition to sell LBO.OOO worth of goods. A conflict took place to-day in Rome between Clericals and Liberals, who were .marching in procession through the streets. Prolonged and furious fighting ensued, and eventually the Clericals had to seek refuge in a church. The military were called out, and succeeded in restoring order.

The chairman of the United States Congress Tariff Committee considers that the M'Kinley tariit to a large extent is to blame for the labour troubles in Pennsylvania.

The troops of the Sullan of Morocco are burning the villages of the rebels in the neighbourhood of Tangier. The revolt has caused a panic among foreign residents. The Sultan's troops were repulsed by the rebels.

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce is petitioning the Government to have the value of the rupee fixed at It, Gd. Queen Victoria lias sent a congratulatory message to Spain, recognising the great discoveries by Columbus. The Standard's Bulgarian correspondent

telegraphs that M. Stambuloff did not purchase from the Russian Jacobsen the papers which implicated Russia in the attempted assassination of Prince Ferdinand, but privily seized them. The Neuo Freie Presse, of Vienna, stakes that if the documents are authentic it will be simply impossible to associate Russia with civilised Powers, but she must be regarded as a savage nation. August 9. The Ashbank, overdue from Algoa Bay to Newcastle, Now South Wales, has been further reinsured at a premium of 80gs. The English naval manoeuvres have been of an uninteresting character. Two torpedo boats collided, and one was sunk. The body of an unknown woman has been found in a ditch on the roadside in Althorpe. It was enclosed in' paper, and tho head and one arm are missing. Paris, August 5. The Anarchists are circulating throughout the city 100,000 placards directing the extermination of the judges and jurymen who condemned Ravachol and other Anarchists. August 8. Stormy meetings have been held in the city to protest against the Sofia executions. Resolutions were carried lauding tho condemned men as martyrs. Berlin, August 5. Jaeger, the cashier of Messrs Rothscilhds' at Frankfort, who absconded after embezzling a large amount of the firm's money, but was subsequently arrested, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. Twelve accomplices of Jaeger, the defaulting cashier of Rothschilds' in Frankfort, have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment. The Emperor considers that his yacht, the Meteor, notwithstandins her four defeats, which he attributes to her having to give a time allowance and ill luck, is the fastest yacht in the world. August 8. Three thousand five huudred deaths from cholera took place throughout Prussia on the 3rd aud 4th of this month. August 8. The Emperor has returned to Berlin. St. Petersburg, August 5. The town of Rzcezyca, 150 miles south of Inirisk, on the Dndper, was wilfully set on fire and destroyed. Fourteen people were burnt to death, and 2000 rendered homeless. August 7. Twelve hundred fresh cases of cholera and 560 deaths have been reported since August 2 at Rostov and Nakehwan, in the Don district. An official bulletin reports that^sinco August 1 there have been 4100 seizures throughout Russia, aud over 2000 deaths. Cholera is increasing iv Poland, and a violent outbreak has occurred in Teheran, tho capital of Persia. Rome, August 8. The Bishop of Foligno was mnrdered in a railway carriage while on a journey from Florence to Foligno. Tangier, August 5. The Sultan of Morocco desires to resume negotiations with Sir C. E. Smith after Mr Gladstone has assumed office. Calcutta, August 3. The Ameer desires that the British Mission shall discuss the north-west frontier and other questions. Yokohama, August 2. Count Mattongata, Premier of Japan, has resigned, and it is probable that he will be succeeded by Count Ito Hirburnia. New York, August 5. The Vanderbilt Trust is being formed, with a capital of one million and three-quarters. A filibustering expedition has left Keywest, in Florida, to effect the freedom of Cuba Island. Washington, August 5. Mrs Harrison, wife of the President, is seriously ill. A severe earthauake has been experienced in Chiapa, a State south-east of Mexico, and San Christobal, the capital, has been destroyed. Intelligence from Venezuela states that severe fighting has taken place between the Government troops and rebels iv the vicinity of Caracas. General Crespo, the insurgent leader, is reported to have been killed.