THIS MORNING’S CABLES

Southland Times, Issue 13089, 11 December 1894, Page 2

THIS MORNING’S CABLES

British and Foreign

[United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyrr

LONDON, Deo. 9.

Received 10th, 7.20 p.m. Several leading manufacturers in the United States are taking the initiative in a movement to form a free trade league. President Cleveland has issued a proclamation directing that the provisions of the new Chinese Exclusion Act are to be brought into operation immediately. , Dec. 10. Received 11th, 1 a.m. The German Emperor says the recent scene in the Reichstag was a deplorable exhibition and a grave insult to the monarchy, but he declares that the new anti-revolu-tionary measures will cope with these evils. The Japanese authorities state that the excesses at the capture of Port Arthur, referred to by The Times’ special, were committed by drunken coolies.

Several Canadian newspapers suggest that Earl Jersey should be the next GovernorGeneral of Canada.

The Daily News, commenting on Lord Jersey’s report to the Government on the Canadian Conference, advises the colonies to forsake protection before seeking to induce Britain to abandon freetrade.

A shareholder and depositor in the Bank of New Zealand writes to The Times stating that he is advised that the call just made by the directors is illegal and cannot be enforced, either in England or the colonies, if resisted. He urges the formation of a committee to watch the interests of shareholders.

The Hauraki Goldmining Co. of New Zealand, with a capital of L 40,000, has been registered. The new company is to acquire a portion of the Kapanga Co.’s land in the Thames district.

[SPECIAL.]

LONDON, Dec. 10. Received 11th, 1.20 a.m.

American Fenians complain that the society is being neglected in Ireland and are sending an envoy to reorganise the movement.

A threatening article directed against Lords Rosebery and Spencer and Sir W. Harcourt is being circulated in London.

The Economist recommends that British holders of colonial stocks should appoint a committee to advise the respective governments when desirable.

Australian

BRISBANE, Dec. 10.

Received 10th, 10 p.m. In the match against the Englishmen the Queensland men were all out in. their second innings for 99 runs and thus suffered defeat by an innings and 274 runs. McDonnell 22, and McDonald 20, were the highest scorers. Richardson took three wickets for 11 runs and Lockwood 4 for 54. SYDNEY, Dec. 10.

The court-martial in connection with the stranding of H.M.S. Ringarooma found the charge against Captl Johnson proved, inasmuch as the course steered after passing Dip Point was not stated by the hour order book and he took no steps to check the course laid down by the navigating officer. The court also considered that the captain did not satisfy himself of the safety of the ship. The charge against Lieut. Chetwynd was held proved as he laid down a course which, for no apparent reason, led much nearer to the land than was necessary. That officer also neglected to remain on deck while the vessel was in close proximity to the land. The court also found that the charge against Lieut. McDonald had been proved as he failed to call the captain and inform him of the vessel’s dangerous proximity to the land, although he considered it necessary for the safety of the ship to alter her course. Captain Johnson was severely reprimanded by the court and admonished to be more careful in future. Lieut. Chetwynd was severely reprimanded and dismissed from his commission on the Ringarooma. Lieut. McDonald was also severely reprimanded. The court expressed its appreciation of the energy and ability displayed by the captain and ship’s company in extricating the vessel from the reef on which she stranded.

Grenon, a burglar charged with shooting a watchman, has been sentenced to death.

The s.s. Maori King was on the point of leaving for Horae with a full cargo of frozen meat when the refrigerator broke down, necessitating the discharge of the cargo of which 15,000 carcases have been sold. It is expected that the repairs to the engine will be completed within a week. The captain of the steamer Gwydir,which was wrecked on Bird Island, has been found guilty of default and called upon to show cause why his certificate should not be suspended. The Newcastle Coal Co has notified their men that they will reduce the hewing rate from 3s 2d to 2s lOd per ton, giving them a twelve months’ local agreement. The Wailarah Colliery Co has given notice of a reduction in the hewing rate from 2s 6d to 2s, and the Wallsend mine has also submitted substantial reductions. All these alterations will come into operations on the Ist of next mouth. It is expected that there will be a general movement to bring down the price of coal as well as the rate of wages.