THIS MORNING'S CABLES British and Foreign

Southland Times, Issue 11900, 23 November 1891, Page 2

THIS MORNING'S CABLES British and Foreign

[United Press Association — By Electric Telegbaph — Copyright. ] LONDON, Nov. 22. Received 22nd, 6 p.m. The Economist considers that the policy of the liallan^e Government jeopardises a large portion of the seventy-five millions of British savings invested in New Zealand and which is quite unrepresented in the eclonial Parliament. It further considers that damage is done to New Zealand interests by the depreciation of the value of the land. The National Observer refers to Lord Carrington's Bristol speech in uncomplimentary terms and asserts that while he was Governor in New South Wales his indiscretions were concealed under a sporting exterior. The Saturday Review ridicules Lord Carrington's pretending that the English Conservatives are foes and the Liberals friends of the colonies. Prince George has had no delirium and sleeps fairly well. It is alleged that the disease was conveyed in oysters he partook of in Dublin. The Bous of General Sir H. F. Ponsonby, late private secretary to the Queen, are suffering from typhoid fever at St. James Palace. Three of the English banks and Sir Graham Berry, the Agent-General, concur in the opinion that great risk would be run in issuing, at present, even a portion of the Victorian sewerage loan and that there is not the slightest chance of raising two millions even at a low minimum and on easy terms. Mr David Gray, of Peterhead, is endeavouring to form a syndicate in London with a capital of L 25,000, to develop whaling in the Antarctic ocean. The official estimate of the hep harvest is 437,000 cwt. Received 23rd, 1 a.m. A severe outbreak of influenza has taken place among the Russian Imperial suite in Livadia. There are a hundred severe cases in Dartford, and many in Bordeaux. OTTAWA, Nov. 21. The Dominion Treasurer declares that Canada is willing to accept reciprocity with the United States, but would not agree to any discrimination against Britain. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 21. The Czar to-day ordered the prohibition of the export of wheat. TEHERAN, Nov. 21. Received 22ud, 6 p.m. The outbreak in the Province of Mazanderan has been suppressed. During the events 220 people were killed. The leader of the revolt was captured and brought here. PARIS, Nov. 21. Le Paix states that there is no truth in the allegations that a treaty or alliance between Russia and France has been signed, but it admits that a complete verbal understanding has been arrived at between the Grand Duke (at present in Paris) and President Carnot. Received 23rd, la.m. The French naval budget proposed to increase the Mediterranean fleet from 30 to 50 vessels and also to increase the northern squadron. ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 21. The central committee of the famine relief fund will receive a loan ol 40 million roubles, without interest, from the Imperial appanages. ZANZIBAR, Nov. 21. Received 22nd, 6 p.m. Emm Pasha is marching on Wadelai and it is reported that an English captain has been seiit from Uganda to prevent Emm removing the store of ivory left when Stanley rescued him. The English position in Uganda is said to be weak and the natives are reported to be restless. RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 21. It is reported that General Fonseca is dying and that he offers to recognise any local government elected. The Rio Grande Junta di olares that the deposition of General Fonseca is imperative and urges the residents of the province of Santa Catharina to reTolt. Received 23rd, 1 a.m. The rebels in Rio Grande have repulsed an attack made by the President's war ships. The President has imprisoned all the Rio Cu-ande deputies and intended to similarly treat those in Rio De Janeiro but four escaped. Those remaining were taken into custody,