NEWS OF THE WORLD.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 10292, 26 April 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE WORLD.

British and Foreign Telegrams CABLE MESSAGES By Electric Telegraph — United Press Association Copyright- — Received 26',4j95 — 12.30 p.m. PROTECTION OF WEST AUSTRALIAN NATIVES. London, April 25. The Colonial Office is unlikely lo agree to abrogato the provision secured to the Western Australian aborigines under the Constitution Act, though Sir W. Eobinson's efforts to secure a compromise more satisfactory to tho colony may possibly succeed. OFFER FOR "REMINDER" A MISTAKE. The reported offer of £10,000 for Reminder turns out to be a hoax. NORFOLK ELECTION. At the election for Norfolk (Mid) to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Clement Higgins, Q. 0., which took place to day, Robert T. Gurdon, a Unionist (whom Mr Higgins, a Liberal, defeated at the general election by 470 votes) was returned by a majority of 208 over Mr Wilson, tho Liberal candidate. COUNTESS RUSSELL LOSES HER CASE. The suit brought by, Countess Russell for tha restoration of conjugal rights was dismissed. The verdict gives the Earl a judicial separation, WARWICK ELECTION. There is considerable excitement over the Warwick election, and confusion betweon the parties continues. A Conservative candidate will be Many Conservatives attended and caused a disturbance at a meeting 1 which was being addressed by Mr Peel, a son of the retiring Speaker. It is probable the Liberal candidate will be elected. AUSTRALIAN POULTRY FOR LONDON MARKET. The salesmen consider this year's fowls from Australia arc generally unequal to those sent Home la3t year, but the ducks are in better condition. ' RISE IN BANK SHARES. There is a steady rise in the Australian bank shares. DALGETTY'S COMPANY. Dalgetty's Company has declared a dividend for the- half-year at tho rate of eight per cent per annum. QUEEN VISITS GERMANY. The Queen has left for Darmstadt. PRISON SYSTEM IN ENGLAND. Committee oE Inquiry appointed by the Home Office condemns the prison system, and advises sweeping changes, cspeciutly in the direction of showing greater leniency lo prisoners. The Committee admits there Las been a great increase in rocidiviste casea. QUEENSLAND LOAN. The Queensland loan is quoted at 3^ to 3| per cent per pre'mum. ■ COLONIAL CONFERENCE. It is rumoured that the Premier intends to convene a Colonial Conference in London this year. MASONIC APPOINTMENT. At the annual festival of . the Grand Masoaic Lodge of Epgland, tho Prince of Wales appointed Colonel Brownrigg Past Grand Deacon on account of his services in the colonus; OMNIBUS STRIKE. Parib. April 25. The omnibna strikers in Paris aro exhibiting violent behaviour, and many arrests have been made. CJ.B-DRIVERS 1 STRIKE. The cab-drivers on strike, at the instance of the Socialists, have rejected an offer of 25 centimes advance, SENTENCE OF GIOLETTI ANNULLED. . Bomb, v April 25. The Roman High Court' has annulled the- sentence passed upon Gloletti, exPremier, for alleged forgery of documents prejudicing Crispi, and has ordered the documents to bo returned to him. ANOTHER QUEENSBERRY SCANDAL. New Yobk, April 25. The newspapers here announce the arrest of "Viscount Dromlahrig (eldest son of the Marquis of Quoensberry)ou a charge of insanity. It is alleged that tbe arrest is made in order to prevent his proposed marriago to a waitress in California. PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF ! CANADA TO U.S. Tho Lower House ol Legislature in tbe Stato of New York bus passed a resolution inviting Canada to agree to annexation to the United states. NICARAGUA TROUBLE. Eccrctnry Grcshum advises Nicaragua to conij.ly with the Eup.lish demand. iiepfuLs hr.vo loan published hereto the eii'Jcf. that Nicaragua refuses to pay an indemnity, and will abandon Covienco. AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. WASiitJ-GTON, April 20. Fresick-nt Cleveland will st.wd forth© Presidency next j car. lie will oppose the free and unlimited coinage- of silver. REMOVAL OF CUSTOMS DUTIES. A meeting of merchants appointed v deputation to ask the Pr^niior that tho removr.l of tho Customs (Intfes bo gradually effected, otherwise tlio holders of large stocks of dutiable goods would bo severe losers.