THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6274, 22 July 1890, Page 2

THE IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(Pbb Electric Telegraph— Ours right)

(Special to Press Association.)

(Received 12.15 p.m., July 21st.)

London, July 19. Lord Rosebery, iu the course of a speech, took occasion to refer to the cession of Heligoland to Germany, remarking that the action of England would dishearten the British people throughout the world.

(Received 12.30 p.m., July 21at.)

In the House of Commons, last night, Mr Parnell intimated his willingness to adopt the Irish Land Purchase scheme, provided an enquiry was made during the recess with the view of preventing landlords monopolising moneys, and that all disputes should be settled by arbitration. Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, praised the moderate tone adopted by Mr Parnell,

(Received 1.35 p.m., July 21st.) Mr Edward Stanhope, Secretary for War, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that the officers of the Calliope would be promoted for their conduct in the Samoan hurricane, but it would be impossible to specially reward them.

(Received 4.30 p.m., July 21st.)

In the House of Commons on Monday, Rear-Admiral Oolomb will ask Baron de Worms, whether the Government propose to consult with Canada and the Australian colonies in connection with establishing a Pacific cable after the strong protest made by the Marquis of Salisbury in May last. (Per Press Association.) (Received 7.30 p.m., July 21st.) London, July 19. The Government have decided to close the session on the 12th August.