NEWS OF THE WORLD

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 10614, 14 May 1896, Page 2

NEWS OF THE WORLD

♦ British and Foreign Telegrams. CABLE MESSAGES. By Electric Telegraph— United Press Association Copyright — Received 14\5 96 — 12.30 p.m. MR REEVES AT THE COLONIAL INSTITUTE. London, Hay 12. Mr W. P. Reeves read a paper at the Colonial Institute in which he described in eloquent language the beauties of New Zealand. THE SUPPOSED MAIL ROBBERY. The bullion by the Ostend-Dover mail, which was supposed to have been stolen, has been found. It was only delayed. CONGREGATIONAL UNION. The Rev. Air Berry has been elected chairman of the 'Congregational Union. CAPTURE OF A BAND OF ROBBERS. The murder of Madam Keny, in Brussels, led to the capture of a band of ! criminals commanded by Courtis, an expolice Inspector. They are suspected of many murders and robberies, including the robbery of the Countess of Flanders' jewels. A PRINCE'S PERSONALTY. London, May 13. The personalty of Prince Henry of Battenburg has been sworn at £1000. THE WOOL SALES. At the wool sales yesterday, competition was strong, and the best values of the series were obtained. RUSSIA AS A PEACEMAKER. Paris, May 13. Figaro states that the dispute between Italy and Abyssinia has been brought to a peaceful end through the influence of Russia. ADDITIONS TO THE RUSSIAN NAVY. St Petersburg, May 13. The Czar launched two powerful warships in the Neva, one of which is larger than the Rurik. A third, which is a duplicate of the Terrible, is being built. RUSSIAN RIGHTS IN CHINA. It is reported that Russia has obtained a concession of foreshore rights at Chefoo, in China, which will interfere with British traders. The Government are making enquiries as to the extent of the injury.