BRITISH & FOREIGN.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XX, Issue 6727, 18 July 1893, Page 2

BRITISH & FOREIGN.

(Prctt Association— Eleetria Telegraph — (Copyright) LONDON, July 17. The Hon. A. J. Balfour, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, addressing a meeting of the Primrose League, declared that the Lberal party had sold themselves to tha Irish, who persistently dragged them through the mire. The Lord' Mayor's relief fund in connection with the Victoria disaster has reached L 50.000. In connection with the dispute in the coal trade, the colliery owners insist that foreign competition necessitates the miners conceding a portion of the advance of 40 per cent, obtained since 1889. Referring to the reduction on the Governor's salary decided upon by tha Victorian Parliament, the Times says colonial society must adapt itself to the new financial conditions of the country, and Government House may well Bet the example. Some of Goldsborough, Mort, and Co. 'a creditors suggest that the head office be transferred to London. The Imperial Federation League is likely to wind up its affairs for want of funds. The general belief is that a nonparty organisation is unsuited to the pres entphase of the movement. A committee I^B been appointed to consider the matter. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jclt 17. Turkey has adopted the Manser rifle for use in the army. The Sultan declares that he has reason to hope that England will shortly propose i! scheme for the final settlement of all ICgyptian questions. OTTAWA, July 17. The hay crop in Ontario is the largest on record. RIO JANIKRO, July 17. The Brazilian Government has captured Admiral Wandenkolk, one of the leaders <>f the rebellion in Rio Grande province, and two of his vessels. HOtfG KONG, July 17. A Chinese warship captured a fleet of pirafce vessels, the former losing sixty men in the engagement. ZANZIBAR, July 17. Mr Rodd, British consul, is taking ovef Mombatta and Witu, that portion of the country haring been evacuated by the British East Africa Company.