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South Canterbury Times, Issue 5019, 29 May 1889, Page 2

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BRITISH AND FOREIGN

( Pbr Electric Telegraph— OopTiuaHX.) (Per Press Association.) (Received 9.30 p.m., May 28th.) THE P. AND 0. COMPANY. London, May 27. The Peninsular and Oriental Company have declared a dividend o£ 5 per cent.

OBITUARY. Lady Stuart, widow of Sir Alexander Stuart, of New South Wales. MR HENNIKER HEATON. The Paatmaater-Goneral, resenting Mr Heimiker Heaton’s persistent questions on postal matters, called him “ an advertising politician.” Mr Heaton appealed to the Speaker, but the latter ruled that it wap an orderly remark.

COLONIAL GOVERNORS. Sir Henry Loch, Governor of Victoria, who is at present on a holiday in England, has entered into official correspondence with Lord Knutsford on the subject of the appointment of colonial Governors. In reply to a question in the House of Commons Baron de Worms stated that the successor to Sir Napier Broome would probably arrive in Western Australia at the end of the year, PROPOSED ANNEXATION. Athens, May 27. It is reported that the Cretan Assembly has voted iu favour of the annexation of the island to Greece. ARREST OF STRIKERS. Berlin, May 27. The whole of the members of the Westphalian miners’ strike committee have been arrested. THE KING OF ITALY. Paris, May 27. Signor Menabrea has assured M. Spuller, Minister of Foreign Affairs, that King Humbert never intended to visit Strasburg. (Received 1.30 a.m., May 29th.)

THE NAVAL DEFENCES BILL. London, May 28. Lord Salisbury, in moving the second reading of the Naval Defences Bill in the House of Lords, said that while the present rulers of Europe were earnest in their endeavours to avoid war, it was quite uncertain who would be in power five years hence, and patriotism required that provision should be made against real and genuine risks. The Bill was read a second time without a division.

THE VICEROY ALTY OF IRELAND,

It is reported that the Yiceroyalty of Ireland has been offered to the Earl of Zetland. BISHOP PARRY. Bishop Perry has resigned the Canonry of Llandaff through ill-health. NAVAL REVIEW. It is expected that the naval review to be held early in August will be the moat splendid spectacle of the kind yet witnessed. Over 100 warships will be drawn up in line, stretching along the Solent and Spithead, with Nelson’s old flagship, the Victory, at the head. LABOUR PROTECTION CONGRESS.

Sir James Forgusson, in reply to a question iu the House of Commons, stated that Government would send delegates to the International Labour Protection Congress, to be held in Berne in September, but their functions would be limited to discussing questions connected with factory work.

POSTAL ORDERS EXCHANGE. Paris, May 28. A French State Committee has approved of the convention for the exchange of postal orders between France and the British colonies, through the medium of the London Post-office.

ARREST OF STRIKERS. Berlin, May 28. The members of the Westphalian strike committee were arrested on the ground that they had disobeyed the Emperor’s warning, and introduced a political element into the dispute between them and the mine-owners.

RIOTING AND BLOODSHED. Belgrade, May 28, Rioters made an attack on the Progressionist party, and used dynamite in a most cowardly manner. They caused considerable destruction to property. The military were called out, and an encounter ensued. Three soldiers were killed, and there was much bloodshed amongst the populace. It is rumoured that a large procession of peasantry is marching on the capital.

EXHIBITION FESTIVITIES. Paeis, May 28. The representatives of the British, foreign, and colonial sections at the Exhibition entertain the French Executive Commissioners on Juno 13th. (Special to the Press Association.) (Received 10.40 a.m.. May 28th.) COLLAPSE OF A DRIVE. London, May 27. A drive in the Abercorn mine at Merthyr Tydfil collapsed, and imprisoned fifty-eight miners. They were, however, safely rescued. THE SAMOAN CONFERENCE. The English and American delegates at the Samoan Conference are consulting their respective Governments prior to assenting to the ratification of the protocol dealing with the future government of Samoa.

A REPORTER ASSAULTED BY A DUKE. It is alleged that during the crowding which occurred at the fire brigade demonstration at Whitehall on Saturday the Duke of Cambridge struck a reporter of the New York Sun. The latter has issued a summons against the Duke for assault. THE CZAR OF RUSSIA. Berlin, May 26. The Czar of Russia is expected to visit Berlin towards the end of June. THE STRIKES IN EUROPE. The strikes are spreading throughout Europe. A WARNING TO AUSTRIA. The Novel Deutsche Zietuny warns Austria that an extension of her garrisons in Novibazar between Servia and Montenegro, and the occupation of tho town of that name, will be regarded as a casus belli. THE VISIT TO STRASBURG. Tho contemplated visit of the Emperor William and King Humbert of Italy to Strasburg was abandoned at the suggestion of Prince Bismarck.

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