British and Foreign

Southland Times, Issue 11593, 27 November 1890, Page 2

British and Foreign

[Unitkd Press Association. — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. ] LONDON, Nov. 25. Received 26th, 8.45 p.m. At a meeting of the Irish party to-day Mr Parneil, in thanking those present for re--electing him leader, said he wouM have cheerfully retired from the position if there had been a diversity of opinion, but since they were unanimous he was willing again to act. The English Liberals still urge him to retire. The Nationalists are assisting the dockers in Ireland in blocking vessels carrying material for the construction of relief railways in the distressed districts. In the House of Commons Mr Balfour has given notice of a separate bill dealing with the congested districts in Ireland. The Charity Organisation Society has declared that " General " Booth's labour scheme of emigration is impracticable. Silver is quoted at 3s lid per oz. In the House of Commons to-day Mr W. H. Smith announced that the Government intended to occupy the whole time until their measures reached committee. Mr Gladstone ha3 given notice of a bill providing for the removal of the disabilities of Roman Catholics in respect to the viceroyalty of Ireland and the position of Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain. BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 25. Received 26th, 8.45 p.m. Several credit houses have failed, and in consequence the premium on gold hp increased to 250. PARIS, Nov. 25. Received 26th, 8.45 p.m. The Tariff Committee have advanced the import duty on mutton to 32 francs per 100 kilos, and has doubled the duties on tinned meats.