CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2201, 7 May 1896, Page 21

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN. ' / , LoNDON,_April 27. • The jury at the coroner's Inquest on the bodies .of the children found in the Thames returned a verdict of murder against the Woman Dyer. , . . J The M.0.0. hare engaged Albert Trott as ground bowler, and he is qualifying to play for Middlesex. April 23. Mr J. H. Smith, late chairman of the Bouth Australian Railway Commissioners, is appealing to Mr Speight's friends to ra!«t the amount of the security to enable him to appeal to the Privy Council against tha judgment in the libel action against the Age. The amount of security fix«d by the Viotorian Court' is considered excessive. The Royal Victorian Order is to be conferred chiefly for personal service to the' Queen. The Vienna correspondent of The Times says that the Lueger incident has created a profound sensation, and adds that he leads a party equally hostile to the Hungarian Jews as to the Viennese Jews. To-day Prince Christian was knocked down by a city cab and badly shaken. April 29. Under date March 19, Mr' Kingston, Premier of South Australia, published a letter to the effect that a certain ex-member, of the Hou&e of Commons had called on him in Adelaide respecting the establishment of a company to work a large area of country in the Northern Territory, and had made, certain pecuniary overtures to him, and further that he had showed the ex-member the door, and had written to Earl Kintore, from whom the visitor had brought a letter of introduction, explaining the matter, and had also written to the Agent-general that if he had the hardihood to call on him to kick him out. Mr Hugh Wait, ex-member for Oomlochie, Glasgow, who apparently takes the letter as a reflection upon himself, describes the letter as an electionearicg dodge and contrary to fact. He intimates that he is replying in extenso by the mail. Mr .Kingston's letter dealt with Mr Watt's on behalf of an English syndicate acquiring the Northern Territory. It accused Mr Watt of making certain overtures, alleging a suggested greasing of parliamentary wheels. The West Australian loan of threequarters of ' a million at 3 per cent, with a minimum of 96, for which tenders open on Monday next, is quoted at 2£ per c^nt. premium. Heavy tendering Is expected. Bishop Selvt^n, addressing the Colonial party formed among members of the House of Commons, said that to transfer the administration of Norfolk Island from the Imperial Government to the New South Wales Government would violate tho privileges of 40 years. Bishop Codriogton spoke to a similar efftcb. The Hon. W. P. Reeves urged New Zealand's claim for control of the island. Numerous applications have been received for. positions on the Adelaide 1 Hospital staff. JThe Geographical Society's founders' medal tiaV been awarded to Sir WiHißrn^MscgTegor for exploration work in New Guinea. Tbe ~ English,' Scottish, and Australian Bank Bill has passed its- final stages in the House of Commons. Wilson, one of those arrested on a charge of murder at Muswell Lodge, has confessed to being an accessory, and declares that Fowler, the other convict in custody, was the actual murderer. The latter attempted to commit suicide in gaol. April 30. The Queen bas left for Nice, The Porte has agreed to pay L 24.000 (Turkish money) as an- indemnity for the outrages on the embassies at Jeddah. Lieutenant John Francis Campbell has been appointed master of the ' Western Australian Mint. The prospectus of the Waitekauri Goldfields Company bas been issued with a capital of L 150.000, of which L 50.000 is offered to the public. Mayl. Tbe West Australian loan is now quoted at over 3 per cent, premium. The balance sheat of the London Bank of Australia shows a profit of L 50.895. The. directors recommend the carrying forward of L 11.167 and the payment of a dividend of 5£ per * cent, on preference shares. The report regrets l that the low leading rates and the high rate of interest on deferred deposits have interfered with the improvement that was expected in banking business. Sir S&ul Samuel, Agent-general for New South Wales, is endeavouring to persuade the Imperial Government to abandon the double income tax which colonists at Home have to pay, as he contends that its imposition is creating irritation among oolonists and prevents tbe investment of capital. He has requested Mr Chamberlain (Secretary of State for the Colonies) to use his influence with the Treasury in tbe matter, and is hopeful of Buccess. The Australian cricketers were entertained „ at a banquet by the orick«te» of Surrey County. General Marshall, who presided, said the Australians bad .virtually revolutionised English cricket, and he assured the team a hearty reception wherever they toured. May 3. May Day pa««ed off quietly all over Europe except at Vienna, where the cavalry had'to clear the Prater of a disorderly mob. Fifty rioters were wounded. ' It is officially reported that Major Lothaire has been acquitted on the charge of ordering the summary execution of Mr Charles Stokes, a British trader, in the Congo J Free State. - The woman Dyer, committed for trial on Charges of infanticide, confessed her guilt. The Bishop of Peterborough will represent tbe Anglican church at the Czar'a coronation. Pabis, April 27. H. Bajrien, tha member (not General garrien) who wsi summoned by President JTaure to form a Ministry, has declined the task. It Is reported that M. Meline has now fceen sent for. April 28. yU U«lise 1* formic^ a unw Qabiuofc.

President Faure urged M. Hanotaux to accept the portfolio of Foreign Affairs, and it is believed he will consent. April 29. M. Msline has succeeded is forming a new Cabinet,,, the principal members of which are :— Premier, M. Melint; Minister for Justice, M. Darlau j'_ Minister for Foreign Affairs, M. Hanotaux ; Minister for the Interior, M. Batbon ; Minister for Finance, M. Oochery; Minister for War, M. Belot; Minfeter for Marino, M. Bernard. M. Lebon becomes Minister for the Colonies, and M. Rambacb Minister for Education. April 30. M. Melino's political programme- provides for maintaining the Republican solidarity, reform of the succession and liquor laws, direct taxation, the establishment of a j colonial army, and a modified income tax. May 1. I The Chamber of Deputies by a majority of 35 carried a vote of confidence in the Government, and unanimously favoured universal suffrage. The Radicals and Socialists are organising a campaign against the Senate. Berlin, May 1. Professor Geffekin wae killed by the explosion of a petroleum lamp. Much excitement was caused towards the end of 1888 in court and political circles by the publication in the Deitaohe Randschau of portion of the diary stated to have been oompiled by the late Emperor Frederick, and led to the confiscation of the paper and the arrest of Dr Geffekin, who, it was alleged, supplied the .information. The proceedings against the professor were subaequently abandoned. " Vienna, April 27. The Emperor of Austria gave audience to Dr Lueger, who was recently again elected Mayor of Vienna in defiance of the Government. It is expected that Dr Lupger will abandon hie claim to the mayoralty in favour of a prominent follower of the Government. The Timea's Vienna correspondent gays that this is looked upon as a triumph for theantiStmitio party. At the request of the Emperor D? Lueger has renounced the office of mayor to which he' was. reoently eleoted. April 28. Dr Lugger's retirement from tbs offioe of mayor is only temporary, and he acta as deputy until after the millennial celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian Monarchy, when the Crown will sanction his election. r Btjda-Pbsth, May 2. The Emperor has opened tho exhibition in Buda-Peatb, In celebration of the thoueandth anniversary of the Hungarian Kiagdom. St. PETBBSBVBa, April 27. The Russian Government deny that Cbina has ceded her any territory. April 28. Li Hung Chang received a great reception on lauding at Odessa. April 29. The Russian Government are building a railway from Merv to Koshk, and providing for its extension to Herat, in order to anticipate the arrival of the British there. Constantinople, April 28. Mr Napp, the American missionary who ! was expelled from- Diarbekir, has been ! released from custody. I Madrid, April 30. j The prolonged drought is raining the Spanish crops. New Yobk, April 30. A Spanish gunboat has captured the American schooner Competitor, which was ■ carrying aria* to Cuba. Ottawa, April 28. Sir Mackenzie Bowell, the Premier of the Dominion, bas rc&igned, and will ba succeeded I by Sir Charles Tupper. Sir M. Bowell and Sir F. Smith, who will represent Canada on the Pacific Cable Commission, leave on 9th May. Mr Sandford Fleming accompanies them as expert advlaer. May 2. Sir Charles Tapper has formed a Government with himself as Premier, Mr Macdonuld as Minister for the Interior, Mr Taillon aa Postmaster - general, and Mr Saggart as Minister for Railways. ♦