British and Foreign Telegrams.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11634, 15 March 1901, Page 3

British and Foreign Telegrams.

United Press Association —By Electric TeleerftDh.-~Copvripht. Received March 14, 9.44 p m. THE ROYAL VISIT TO THE COLONIES. London, March 14. _ All the civilian engineers on the Opfair have been made officers of the Royal Naval Reserve. s*The Italian squadron will greet the Duke and Duchess of York on their arrival at Malta. Received March 14, 10.47 p.m. FOREIGN COMPETITION. London, March 14. Lonl Mlisbury, in his address at the Associated Chambers of Commerce banquet, sai'i he considered the dangers of foreign competition were very hypothetical. Mr Gerald Balfour, who was less optimistic, expressed his wonder at the advance of the commercial activity of Germany and America. Received March 15,10.45 a.m. THE VICTORIAN LOAN. London, March 14. The Victorian loan prospectus invites holders of 4 per cent, stock, redeemable in July, to exchange for threes, receiving £6 10s cash with f nil interest till July, also a coupon for £1 10s iuterest on new stock, the final payment of 75 per cent, to be made on the 10th June, a discount of 2£ per cent, to be allowed for immediate payment in full. Received March 14, 10.47 p.m. THE QUEEN'S HEALTH. London, March 14. Lords Abercorn, Mount-Edgecumbe, Carrington, and Wolseley have been appointed Special Ambassadors to officially announce the Queen's death and the King's accession to foreign Courts. The King war Jily thanks the senders of two thousand wreaths to the Queen's funeral. Received March 15, 9.30 a.m. COMMONWEALTH BANQUET. London, March 14. Earl Spencer presided at the National Liberal Club Commonwealth banquet. Tha attendance included Lord Tweedmonth, Professor Bryce, Lord Carrington, Sir Charles Welby, and Sir H. Campbell-BaDnerman. The latter proposed " Success to the Comwonwealth," and declared that Australia presented a picture of true Liberalism, pursuing a policy which would never shrink from dnty, labour, or sacrifice. Mr Barton's position as Premier of the Commonwealth was a guarantee that Australian affairs would be conducted with prudence and energy. He was confident that the ties binding the colonies to the motherland would be stronger in future. The Agents - General for South Australia, Queensland, and New Zealand responded, Mr Cockburn suggesting that May 24th be called Victoria i>ay and observed as a perpetual holiday. Received March 15, 9.34 a.m. REHOUSING 'SHE POOR. London, March 14. A million and a half is being spent by the Liverpool Corporation scheme in rehousing the people. NEW TAXATION. In connection with the forthcoming Budget there is a growing belief that sugar will be taxed since a tax of a farthing per pound will yield £3,000,000. A revival of the registration duty of Is per qnaater on imported corn is also considered possible. Received March 14, 9.40 a.m. THE KING'S CIVIL LIST. London, March 14. The Government propose to provide £470,000 for the King's Civil List, an increase of x 50,000 for the year. INFLUENZA IN LONDON. The mortality in London from influenza has reached forty weekly, and is increasing. ILLNESS OF MR O'BRIEN. Mr William O'Brien, member for Cork City, is ill and desires to apply for the Chutero Hundreds, but his constituents refuse to consent.