THIS MORNING’S CABLES

Southland Times, Issue 13217, 15 May 1895, Page 2

THIS MORNING’S CABLES

British and Foreign [United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. ] LONDON, May 14. Received 14th, 10.30 p.m. A good selection was offered at the wool sales. Bidding was spirited and prices firm. Continental buyers were the chief operators. Timber agents report that there is no market for Victorian stringy bark. The Hon. J. G. Ward leaves for Ottawa on May 30th, and wiil arrive in New Zealand on July 7th. Mr Lowther, M.P., has given notice of a motion to impose a duty on foreign barley and hops and to adjust the beer duty. Lord Selborne (Viscount Wolmer) withdrew from the House of Commons at the request of the Speaker, pending the decision of the House on his claim to retain his seat. Sir W. Harcourt held that it was impossible to evade the disability attached to succession to a peerage, and Lord Wolmer would be a peer whether he claimed the title or not. Mr Balfour concurred in the view taken by the leader of the House. The German Reichstag has rejected the Tobacco Tax Bill. [SPECIAL.] LONDON, May 14. Received 14th, 10.30 p.m. The Times thinks it only too likely that personal feeling explains Sir H. Parkes’ attack on the Reid Government of New South Wales. The Morning Advertiser condemns the New South Wales Budget as obviously class legislation. It considers it will interfere with the course of trade and exempt the working classes from taxation except their share of Customs duties on drink and tobacco. Received 15th, 1.10 a.m. Mrs Lester, wife of a prominent officer in the Bombay police force, shot and killed her husband through jealousy. The Canadian Government asked Britain to contribute a million towards the cost of federation with Newfoundland but- the request was refused. The Times correspondent at St. Johns believes the prospects of fed< ration are almost hopeless. . A note issued by the Japanese Government explains that the Liatong Peninsula was given up owing to the opposition of the Powers and through fear that persistence in the demand would interfere with the achievements of peace. The Royal Bank of Queensland is negotiating the issue of L 300,000 four per cent, deposit stock to replace English deposits at per cent. Australian ADELAIDE, May 14. Received 14th, 10.30 p.m. Mr Michael Davittwas cordially welcomed on his arrival here. He originally intended to remain in the colonies six or eight months, but owing to the death of his child is now unlikely to stop as many weeks. He returns via America. SYDNEY, May 14. Received 15th, 1,20 a.m. Owing to the prospect of a great Chinese loan being issued the market for silver stocks was very active to-day. Sharp advances were recorded and there was a strong tone. MELBOURNE, May 14. Received 15th, 1.20 a.m. The Age considers the New South Wales Budget is a serious obstacle to fed ration. It binds New South Wales to a policy extending beyond the present century, and is a direct buffet in the face to federation, which will be killed for the next ten years. The Government’s action is the latest of many indication that the mother colony is'insincere in her demand for federation. Mr Kingston’s inspiration in concluding the antifederal pact with New Zealand is another instance of political hypocrisy under'ying a great deal of pretended federal fervour. Federation never had any real hold of the popular mind outside of Victoria, and the other colonies only deal with its portent?. This seems to point to the fact that federation is not within practical limits, and Victoria’s true policy is to abstain from further efforts to force it on. Referring to Sir H. Parkes’ long and unstable career the Age says he is nothing but an opportunist, and will drop either fceetrade or federation if it is convenient to his political interests.