BRITISH & FOREIGN

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XVIII, Issue 6001, 23 February 1891, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN

[Per Presa Association — E ectric Telegraph — Copyright] LONDON, Feb. 21. A meeting of joiut stock banks bus been called to discuss Mr Goschen's suggestions for strengthening the cash reserve of the banks of England. At present the banks seem little disposed to disturb the status quo. In the House of Commons a proposal for the disestablishment of the Churjh of England in Wales was defeated by a majority of 32. Mr Gladstone supported the proposal, explaining that \shafc appeared impossible in 1870 was now possible. In reference to Mr Howard Vincent's motion in the House of Commons with reference to the Colonial Conference, the Economist blames Mr Goschen for not taking a firmer attitude regarding it. A committee of the Guards Club, having inquired into the charges made against Sir William Cummings, have recommended that he should not be compelled to resign his membership. The Waterloo Cup was won by Colonel North's Fullerton, Messrs Fawcett's Faster and Faster being runner up. Mr W. O'Brien condemns the hostility shown by the hierarchj' of Ireland to Mr Parncll's leadership. Mr Charles Hall, the eminent pianist, who visited Australia last year, has arranged another visit, opening in Melbourne in June. He proposes to give forty concerts in the various colonies. Feb. 22. The Rev. David Bruce, formerly of Auckland, has been elected to an honorary doctorship of St. Andrew's University. j Obituary ; Earl of Albemarle. ! BERLIN, Feb. 21. The Emperor, speaking at Brandenburg, expressed his determination to combat the disobedience now abroad. Count Herbert Bismarck, disapproving of the attitude taken up by his father, baa gone on a visit to Egypt. The German loan of four hundred and forty million marks has been largely subscribed. PARIS, FJ3B 21. Obituary : Admiral Barrier©. NEW YORK, Fkb. 21. In the House of Representatives strong opposition is being displayed towards the proposed subsidy for a cable to Hawaii. The Coinage Committee of th« House has by 2 to 1 decided against the Free Coinage Supply Bill. \ railway accident attended with sad loss of life occurred to-day. A passenger train ia passing through a tunnel telescoped with an empty train. While the debris was burning a third engine ran into the wreckage. Fifteen persons were killed. WASHINGTON, Feb. 21. It is reported that Secretary Blame is plotting the annexation of Cuba. The sugar tariff is to be used as a lever to that end. It is now stated that Mr Foster, Governor of Ohio, and not Major McKinley, will succeed the late Mr Windom as Secretary of the Treasury. BUENOS AYRES, Feb. 22. Further disturbances have taken place here, and the city is in a state of siege. An attempt was made to assassinate General Roca, Minister of the Interior, but it failed. VALPARAISO, Feb. 21. The town of Pisagura has been destroyed by the bombardment of insurgents. ST. JOHN'S, Feb. 21. The Newfoundland Bouse of Assembly charges the Marquis of Salisbury with neglect in making the colony's interests subordinate to party politics. OTTAWA, Feb. 21. Despite revelations of treason, made by ■ Sir John McDonald in a recent speech, Canadian Liberals regard their chance a . good lighting one.