BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 5005, 13 May 1889, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Per Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received 11 a.m. May 12th.) THE ANTWERP WOOL SALES. • London, May 10. The Antwerp wool sales will extend from the 20th to the 25th. 15,000 bales will be offered, including 1000 from Australia. FRENCH AMBASSADOR AT . ZURICH. Paris, May 10, Oorate De JauflVays D’Abbans, who was until recently French Consul in New Zealand, has beeen appointed French Ambassador at Zurich. COLLIERY ACCIDENT. TEN MEN KILLED. New York, May 10. While a cage in the Kaska colliery, Pennsylvania, was descending, the rope snapped and the cage fell a distance of 500 feet, killing ten colliers who were in it,

(Received 7 p.m., May 12th )

THE VANCOUVER-AUSTRALIAN MAIL CONTRACT.

Ottawa, May 11.

The Parliament of the Dominion has limited the Yanoouver-Auatralian mail contract to ten years. An amendment moved by Mr Launells to the effect that the advantage to be derived from this service did not justify the amount to be paid as a subsidy, was rejected by a majority of 22. The voting was as follows For payment of the subsidy 77 ; against 55.

DEATH OF FATHER DAMIEN.

New York, May 11.

News has been received from Honolulu of the death of Father Damien. The rev. gentleman was highly respected, and his death occasioned deep regret throughout the city and also in London.

THE COLLIERY STRIKE

Berlin, May 11

Over 100,000 colliers are out on strike in Westphalia. Another collision has occurred between the military and the strikers, in which several of the latter were killed and a number injured. The miners are bitterly incensed against the military. Those on strike insist on the adoption of the eight hours’ system. SAMOA. The Allcgeincinc Zitimy, in an article on Samoan affairs, suggests that America should abandon Pango Pango Harbour, and convert Suwarrow Island, on which the British flag was recently hoisted, into a coaling station. The paper declares that the Samoan Conference is arranging for the appointment of an adviser to the King of. Samoa to represent each Power, and the term of office of each is to be for one year.

FRENCH CRIMINALS

Paris, May 11.

Daring the year 1888, there were 1628 criminals eligible for transportation to French penal settlements. The officials admit that the character of the. recidivistes is becoming worse.

LABOUR PROTECTION CONGRESS.

The Austrian and French Governments have agreed to be officially represented at the International Labour Protection Congress, which is to be held in Berne next September. GENERAL BOULANGER, , It is believed that the Committee of the Senate, appointed to enquire into the charges against General Boulanger, have unanimously decided that he should be prosecuted, A NEW STEAMER. London, May 11. The Shaw Savill and Albion Company’s new steamer Marmari has been launched. WESTERN AUSTRALIA. The Economist urges that the colony of Western Australia should be strictly limited to the present centres of population, and it would then probably not exceed the area of Victoria. GENERAL BOULANGER. General Boulanger has been entertained at a banquet by Baroness Coults. BANQUET. Paws, May 10. Sir Francis Billion 801 l and Sir W. Buller were among those present at the banquet given in the exhibition buildings

by Sir Polydore Da Keyaer to the Lord Mayor of Paris. STANLEY’S MOVEMENTS. Brussels, May 11. It is reported in this city that news has been received of Stanley’s movements, and that he is nearing Zanzibar ; also that he is expected to reach London in about three months. A SUCCESSFUL EXPEDITION. Calcutta, May 11, The British expedition against Karens has been successful. More than 150 of the enemy were killed. THE GERMANS IN AFRICA. Zanzibar, May 11. In the fight between the troops under Captain Wissmah and the rebels under Bushire, the former ioat 3 officers, 40 blacks, and several white men. DR CRONIN. London, May 11. The theory at first set up that Dr Cronin, a friend of Major LeOaron’s, had been murdered at Chicago has been abandoned. (Received 1.28 a.m., May 13th.) BANQUET TO THE PRESIDENT. Paris, May 12. The Municipal Council have entertained M. Sadi Carnot at a banquet at which 600 guests attended. The President rendered homage to the foreign commissioners at the Exhibition.

INSURANCE BILL. Berlin, May 12. The Reichstag have adopted a Bill providing for the insurance of aged and indigent workmen. SHIP COLLISION AND GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. Hong Kong, May 11. Information has reached here that the Maridinao has been in collision off the Philippine Islands, and that sixty persons were drowned. EXTRADITION REFUSED. Rome, May 11. The Italian Government have refused to extradite two murderers who came to Italy from Pennsylvania. THE AMERICAN CUP. London, May 12. Mr Reeks, of Sydney, purposes building a yacht to compete for the American Cup.