TELEGRAPHIC.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 6385, 28 November 1890, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(Pbb Electric Telegraph—Oof fright.)

(Per Press Association.)

(Received 7.45 p.m,, Nov. 27th.) London, Nov. 26. DR KOCH’S CURE FOR CONSUMPTION.

Professor H, B. Allen, who has been deputed by the Victorian Government'to investigate Dr Koch’s cure for consumption, has wired to Dr Kooh to supply a quantity of lymph to Victoria, and that ho will visit Berlin later on. Professor Allen sails for Melbourne about the middle of January. Professor Anderson Stuart will also make a study of the cure on behalf of the New South Wales, South Australian, and New Zealand] Governments.

THE IRISH PARTY AND MR PARNELL.

It is slated that before the first meeting of the Irish party was he'd,Mr Gladstone advised Mr Justin McCarthy to suggest to the party that Mr Parnell should retire. Mr McCarthy, however, neglected to carry out Mr Gladstone’s instructions, and as a consequence the Parnellites reelected Mr Parnell as leader of the party, they being in ignorance of the views held by Mr Gladstone on the question. At a meeting of the party which was held today a majority of those present were in favour of Mr Parnell retiring. The minority were fierce at this decision, and expressed indignation at the attitude of the Irish press, and defied the English Radicals. The meeting adjourned till Monday, to enable members of the party to individually express their opinion. Mr Parnell still remains silent. COMMERCIAL. Silver has further advanced |d and is now quoted at 3s ll^d. Wool is unchanged. Faulty merinos show the greatest decline, and good scoured the least. (Special to the Press Association.) (Received 10.50 a.m., Nov. 27th.) MR PARNELL. London, Nov. 26. Mr Gladstone has written to Mr John Morley stating that he had hoped Mr Parnell would retire without being asked. His pretensions would embarrass the Liberals and render his own leadership a nullity. Mr Parnell is reticent and obstinate.

Sir 0. Russell, speaking at Hackney, said that it was essential that Mr Parnell should retire.

THE SALVATION ARMY,

Mr Bramwell Booth has refuted Mr Bradluugh’s assertions as to the state of the Salvation Army balance sheet.

FINANCIAL CRISIS,

Buenos Aykes, Nov. 26.

Tumults have occurred on the Bourse. President Pelligrini has forbidden the publication of the gold premiums.

THE INDIAN RISING, Washington, Nov. 26.

The Sioux are marching forward in thousands. Buffalo Bill is amongst those opposing them. Several actions have taken place. It was reported that extensive massacres had taken place in Nebraska, but the report turns out to be unfounded. The Canadian Indians are tranquil. HOLLAND. The Hague, Nov, 26, The Duke of Nassau has notified the Powers that he assumes the Grand Duchy of Luxemberg. Princess Wilhelmina succeeds to the throne of Holland. (Received 8 p.m. Nov. 27th.) THE EUROPEAN COMMERCIAL TREATIES. London, Nov. 25.

Before replying to the invitation of the Committee which is enquiring into the renewal of the European commercial treaties with Great Britain as to whether the colonies wish to take part in such,the various Agents-General await instructions from their respective Governments in the matter, and also as to the nature of the evidence taken before the Committee. BARING BROTHERS.

Mr T. 0. Baring assumes unlimited liability in the new company of Faring Bros,

DR. KOCH'S CURE, The medical gentlemen appointed by the Australian Governments to enquire into Dr Koch’s consumptive cure express doubts as to its efficacy.

[Received 1.15 a.m., Nov. 28th.l THE GERMAN ARMY. Berlin, Nov. 27, The Budget proposes an increase of 26,000,000 marks for the German Army.

SMALL NOTE ISSUE,

London, Nov. 27.

A rumour, though unconfirmed, is prevalent in the city to the effect that the Bank of England proposes to issue 10,000,000 £1 notes against the security of silver. MR PARNELL. The Liberal feeling throughout the country in respect to Mr Parnell is unanimous in favour of the attitude taken up by Mr Gladstone. Messrs Justin McCarthy and T. Seaton urge the retirement of Mr . Parnell, who declines to do so unless the party carry a vote of no confidence in him;

The American Press generally support Mr Gladstone in the matter.