CABLEGRAMS.

Otago Witness, Issue 2210, 9 July 1896, Page 16

CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

London, June 29.

Mr. Leonard Courtney, M.P., presiding at a meeting of the Oobdcn Giub, said that the idea of an Imperial Zollvereiu was unsound and unworkable. Lord Kimberley denounced it as utterly absurd.

Major Pole Penton, of the Royal Artillery, has been appointed Commandant of tbe New Zealand forces.

A Government bill has been introduced into the House of Lords to found a teaching staff for the London University.

Jane 30.

Tho Canadian Government are niging Great Britain to accept the tender of the Allan line for a fast steam service.

Some time ago an attempt was made on the life of Li Hung Chang, and a bullet from a revolver lodged in his face. All attempts to trace the leaden missile were futile. However, by means of the Rontgen rays the seat of the bullet has been discovered.

The stud owned by the late Colonel North has been sold for L 40.000. La Fleohe, a brilliant mare, the property of the late Baron Hirscb, has been sold for 12,600 guineas.

Mr John Oocrke, of Australia, who has been inquiring into the frozen meat business in Great Britain, declares that after visiting Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, and Belfast he has formed the opinion that the publio prejudice against frozen meat is vanishing, and he advhes that .the quality and condition of. the meat should- be improved, also that the number of belling agents be restricted.

Probate- of ?the will of the late Mr Donald Larnach has been sworn at under L60.00Q.

Frozen rabbits are nominally~Bd. each, but the market is depressed, as over 100,000 are stored in London alone.

July 3. The Queen addressed a gathering of 400 Qucen'B nurses at Windsor.

The Times considers Mr Harper's scheme for the reorganisation of the Commercial Bank fair, and likely to work well. The Financial Times recommends it as based on sound banking lines. ■ The Standard thinks that the scheme is of a drastic character, and that the interest paid to depositors is. still too high. ' July 4. A paper (name not given) approves of a quick realisation of the assets of the Commercial Bank, to remove a millstone and prepare the way for amalgamation. The Economist considers that the directors have dealt equitably with conflicting interests, and considers that it is to the interest of the depositors to ratify same. The Hon. W. P. Reeves, replying to the recent attacks of tbe Statist, vigorously defends the credit of New Zealand and the efforts of the Government to promote industries and economy.

Mr Gladstone, referring to the increase in the British^armament, oondemns the wild, wanton, and perilous policy of the Admiralty, and hopss that there will be an early return to common sense. Baron fiirsch's stnd was sold for L 40,000. > July 5.

Mr H.M. Stanley has had a relapse, and is now in a critical condition. »

The late Mr Donald L^rnach's widow receives an annuity of L2OOO in addition to the jointure of L 60.00 0; Mr James Larnach inherits the succession to the estates; Mr Sydney Larnaoh has the bulk of the Sydney property ; and Mr William Donald Larnach the Suffolk estates. The residue goes to Messrs James and Sydney after tbe bequeßta to the daughter and the granddaughters have been satisfied.

The Jewish Chronicle says that leading Hebrews are considering a scheme to administer Palestine and gradually obtain autonomy. It is reported that the Sultan is favourable.

A Manchester Merchant Stenmship Trading Corporation, with a capital of L 1,400,000, is being formed.

In the University orfokefc match Oxford had to get 330 to win, and scored the required rung for the loss of six wickets only.

PAKIS, July 1.

Twenty-one burglars belonging to a remarkably well-organised gang have b:en arrested in this oity. They are credited with some 200 robberies, chiefly from churches. Eleven of their raids resulted in obtaining spoil amounting to 338,000fr. July 3.

M. Rouvier made a powerful onslaught on the tax on rentes, which he denounced as impolitio and dangerous. The speech was received' by the Chamber with cheers.

Berlin, July 2.

A serious explosion has taken place in the magazine fort at Meiz. Five pereon3 were killed and 14 wounded, while a large supply of cartridges and shells were destroyed.

The Reichstag has passed the Oivil Code, creating a uniform legal system throughout the Empire and ordaining compulsory civil marriage. It comes into operation in 1900.

The Leipsio Oourt has sentenced a Bavarian officer to 10 years' isogriaQmaenS

on a charge of Belling military secrets to a foreign Government.

Tho Reichstag will be asked in the autumn to vote a sum to construct railways from tbe coast to Lakes Tanyanika and ViotoriaNyanza, in Africa.

Tbe Reichstag will shortly be asked to vote a sum for the construction of five firat-class irouolade. The newspapers criticise the-Bmperor's statement that the navy is about to enter on a new era, and also that the Raichstag is not friendly disposed towards him.

Vienna, Jnly 6.

It is reported that Russia is arranging with Germany for a loan in gold of from 300 to 500 million roubles, to complete reforms in the currenoy. „

Constantinople, June 5 29. Prince George of Samoa has baen appointed Christian Governor of Crete.

The Moslem inhabitants are petitioning to be allowed to emigrate if the reforms are , conceded. June 30. The Porte accepts the principal demands of the Powers relative to Crete. St. Petebsbukg, June 80. The St. Petersburg Gazette puts forward the startling claim that Afghanistan and Turkestan must be reunited to Bokhara, eren ' at the cost of war. Jalj 2. Russia is pressing Prince Ferdinand to reinstate Bsnderff, but M. Galeff, the Bulgarian Minister for War, threatens, to resign if he docs. July 3. , The Novosti newspaper deolares that Russia has obtained "absolute -freedom of trade in Northern Chica. •' The Russian Government 'assumes control of the drink traffic. in .Videmost. The Government have also decided to permit foreign Jews to enter Russia without reference to their calling. / Jaly 5. The Czar and the Czarina entered the capital in state yesterday. RoatE, July 1. The Duka of Sermoneta, Minister for Foreign Affairs, speaking in tbe Chamber of Deputies, said that Italy would be faithful to the Triple Alliance, be friendly with Eogland, and cordial to the other Powers. She would also insist on the status quo in Tripoli. July 2. In the Chamber the Premier said it was absolutely necessary to continue adherence to the Triple Alliance, which was, intended to improve the interests of Italy. The Chamber by a large majority approved of the Government policy in this respect. Cairo, June 30. It is said that Menelek, ruler of Abyssinia, requires 36 million lire to be paid before he releases his Italian prisoners. July 2. The Egyptian steamer R\milieo was lost in the Red Ssa. Sixty Greek passengers are missing. Several cases of cholera among civilians are reported from Wady Haifa. Later advices state, that the outbreak is only Blight.

The Egyptian steamer Rah'araiop, reported to have baen lost in the Red Sea, has been towed to Suez. All the passengers are safe.

Madrid, July 2. In the Oortes Marshal Campos said it was preferable that America should recognise the Cuban rebels than permit qnasi-complicity with filibustering. Senor Oanovas said he would have accepted a scheme of autonomy before the rebellion, and was quite prepared to adopt, and favoured, reforms when quietude was restored.

Tbhekan, June 29.

It is reported that an attempt has been made to murder the young Shah. His assailant, who is another member of a secret society, has been arrested.

Capetown, July 4.

A newspaper here assorts that the Transvaal Government connived at Leonard's escape to London as it was believed he would denounce Mr Rhodes.

Ottawa, June 29. The Allan Company's tender for a fast Atlantic steam service is £225,000.

July 3..

M. Laurier, the new Premier, intends to appoint a commission to ie quire into the working of the tariff.

Washington, June 29.

The roof of the Wilkesharia mine in Pennsylvania fell in, entombißg 100 mcD, whose rescue is believed to be hopeless.

June 30.

Senator M'Kinley has accepted nomination as the Republican candidate for the US. Presidency. He approved of the convention's platform, and declared that the financial plank thereof would be held as sacred as the flag- American money, he says, must be equal to the best in the world.

New Youk, July 2.

The rescue^ party who are working in Wilkesbarre mine, Pennsylvania, where the roof fell in entombing upwards of IQO. minsrs, can hear the noise

made by the unfortunate men rapping, but np to the present fresh falls have prevented their rescue. The work is being vigorously carried on, and it is hoped that at leaßt some of the men will be got out alive.