NEWS OF THE WORLD

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8799, 7 June 1890, Page 3

NEWS OF THE WORLD

* CABLE MESSAGES. British and Foreign Telegrams By Meotrie — United Press Association Copyright—' Received 7\6\90 9.30 a.m, N.Z. FLAX QUOTATIONS. London, Juno 6. New Zealand hemp, good medium quality, averages £20 to £20 ss. IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. The Colonies will only bo required to provide museums at the Imperial Institute, and the library, meeting and reading rooms will be equipped by the authorities. CHANNEL TUNNEL. The Channel Tunnel Bill was rejected by a majority of 81. |THE LABOUR QUESTION. The dock companies have agreed to allow the Hill Grain Co. to handle their own goods, and it is likely the system will be extended. G. Shipton, the secretary of the Trades Council, has been re-elected after a sharp struggle with the Socialist candidate, supported by the dockers. GERMAN PBOTEOTOB&TE IN AFRICA. Anxiety is increasing lest the Premier should agree to the extension of the German protectorate in Africa to the frontier of the Congo Free State, and consent to Germany absorbing Ngainiland, giving access to the upper waters of the Zambesi. MORE STEAMERS FOR NEW ZEALAND TRADE. Shaw, Savill & Co. have purchased the steamer Rangatira, capable of carrying 55,000 carcases of frozen mutton. The New Zealand Shipping Company has secured the sister ship. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BILL. The Western Australian Bill will be committed on Monday. Baron de Worms expressed doubt if instructions to colonial Governors justified them in reserving for Her Majesty's assent bills restricting immigration, and he thought the retention of clause 8 would preclude any doubt on the subject. NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERIES DISPUTE. In reply to a question, Sir James Fergusson said the Government of Newfoundland denied that men had been landed from the French warships. The French commander was justified in the demands he made. GERMANY AND EAST AFRICA. The prospects of an agreement between England and Germany in East Africa are wavering, as the Germans decline to budge from the position they have taken up. BLOWING UP A MONASTERY. Paris, June 5. A madman blew up a portion of the famous monastery of La Grand Chatreuse, at Grenoble, with dynamite. RECEDIVIbTES FOS NEW CALEDONIA It is probable a proportion of the recidivistes sent to New Caledonia will be considerably increased. OUTRAGES THRKATENED A MONASTERY. Paris, June 6. Further outrages are tlireatened at Chartreuse monastery unless five million franc 3 (£200,000) are paid.