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South Canterbury Times, Issue 4991, 26 April 1889, Page 3

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(Deceived 1 p.m., April 26th.) LORNE ON IRELAND. London, April 25. The Marquis of Lorno, speaking at Birmingham, said that if Ireland accepted a system of Home Rule based on the same conditions as those obtaining in the colonies she would be financially cut off from England, and trustees would consequently bo unable to invest in Irish securities. It would be cruel to treat reland like the colonies, which, except in name, are separate nations. CHEAP COPPER. Copper is quoted at £36. A number of holders are arranging to sell their stocks gradually. SUPPOSED SUICIDE. Naples, April 25. Mr Ashworth, British Vice-Consul in this city, was found dead at the foot of a precipice near Vico, five miles from the back of Naples. It is supposed to be a case of suicide. (Received 1.30 p.m., April 20th.) THE SUGAR BOUNTIES. London, April 25. Baron de Worms is at present visiting Paris with the object of inducing the Government to accept the provisions of the Sugar Bounties Convention. The Right Hon. John Morley, speaking at Newcastle-on-Tyne, said the Opposition would oppose the Sugar Bounties Convention Bill, tooth and nail, ELECTORAL PROPOSALS. Referring to the electoral laws Mr Morley said the next Liberal Government would appoint uu official to enroll all qualified voters. WELL DONE OUR BOYS ! Thirty six colonial students have secured high positions on tho honor lists at the University and the Royal College of surgeons, Edinburgh. Two hail from South Australia, three from Tasmania, six from Victoria, ten from New South Wales, and fifteen from New Zealand. FORGETTING THE STORM. Berlin, April 26. Tho Magdeburg Zeltmg demands tho punishment of the Samoans on the lines followed by England in Egypt, as one moans of permanently pacifying the group. THE BOULANGER CHARGES. Paris, April 25. M. Prevet, Deputy for Seine-et-Marne, referring to a charge made against General Boulanger in connection with an Australian tinned meat contract, said the contract was publicly adjudged to M. Digeon, not to Count Dillon, who being in want of capital asked M. Prevet to co-operate. PARIS EXHIBITION. The envoys of the Great Powers will absent themselves from the ceremonies at the opening of tho exhibition, as a protest against the commemoration of the revolution. A LITTLE WAR. Calcutta, April 25. A British expedition to Sueymah river, destroyed Windob the capital, and released three thousand prisoners.