BRITISH AND FOREIGN

Southland Times, Issue 11341, 26 December 1889, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN

[United Pbbss Association — By Elbo teio Tblegbaph — Goptbight] : Jft- ■"•■ LONDOI^D^23. Slavin bad tbe advantage ' of Smith throughout the fight, and fought in the fairest acd most plucky manner, driving Smith into his corner every round. The mob kicked and struck S ! avin throughout, ignoring hid appeals for fairplay. Tho^ referee declared that Slavin had not been' allowed fairp'ay, and possibly will still award the stakes to him. The English sportsmen who were present expressed themselves disgusted at the tactics indtilged in by the supporters of Snoitk. Earl Raafarley sails for New Zealand in the s.e. Tairjui. The charge against Mr Newton,Bolicitor, in connection with the West Ead club scandal, ia inducing witnesses against tbe nconeed to quit the country. The case hes been adjourned. Two Itieh farmers have been sentenced to fcl>r©» months' imprisonment on a charge of having attempted to boycott in an Irish cattle market. The convention of Irish landowners under the presidency of the Duke of Aberdeen resolved that a larga increase in the number of landowners occupying their own estates was of the highest importance to the interests of tbe country. Resolutions were also carried in favour of adopt» iug a complete system of registration of titles and advances to landowners to enable them to purchase grants, interests,and holdings. Deo. 24. Received Qoth, 8 p.m. Referring to the assault on Siavin in tho recent prize fight, the Sportsman considers it incredible that men who have a drop of Christian blood in their veins could support Smith and his gang of ruffians, who were armed with knives and revolvers. Abingtoo, Smith's chief backer, towards the end of the fight, wore the ooloura of the Australian as a protest against the violence of Smith's allies. A testimonial is being prepared for presentation to Slavin for his win, and when he.arrived opposite the Sportsman's office be was cheered by thousands. Tho Pelican Club have suspended Fiemin^, who holds the Jual capacity of Smith's manager aad master of ceremonies for ttie O!ub. The Club recognise Slavin as champion of England and will present him with a belt and purse of sovb. The permanent labourers have formed a Union and desire to separate from the Dockera Union. The request has created a good deal of discussion among the dock labourers who refuse to agree to tbe demand, alleging that the permanent labourers are working with the masters with a view to crush the dock men, The Rev. 0. Spurgeon is seriously ill. The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs has communicated with the Marquis of Salisbury denying the report from the Zambesi that Major Pinto bad not been attacked. Major Pinto asserts that Rafter repulsing tbe natives he found three English flags amongst the baggage of tbe vanquished. A further report of the difference is shortly expected from Major Pinto. Senor Q-onaes considers that & rupture with Britain would be a great misfortune and he desireß to amicably arrange the matter. Dec, 25. Received 26th, 12.30 a.m. Slavin on bis return to town received an ovation at the bancio of members of the Stock Exchange, who Btibscribed a parse of 500 sovereigns for him. P ie rumoured that Herr Kaappe, formerly German Ooneul at Samoa, has been rt appointed to that position.