CABLE SUMMARY.

Thames Advertiser, Volume XXIII, Issue 6602, 6 May 1890, Page 2

CABLE SUMMARY.

(By Cable—Frrss Association.). London, May 3; Riots have occurred at Rouboix, in France, and troops 'were called out to disperse the mob. . Strikes are sproading through Spain Martial law has been proclaimed at Barcelona. < •■ The Marquis do Mores has been liberated. . The Bill for the disestablishment of the Scotch Church has been thrown out by a majority of 38., ~.'. Stanley received an ovation at St. James , Hall, and was.ontertained at a banquet at which the Prince of Wales presided. It is rumoured Stanley will be appointed Governor of the Congo. The Czar has ordered an inquiry into the alleged Siberian atrocities. The Duke Alexis and an' American journalist will inspect the Siberian prisons, The Government scheme for paying compensation to publicans has been published, Mr Gladstone is reticent on the matter. The Liberals will utilise the proposal to damage the Unionists. Sir Wilfred Lawson and Mr W. S. Caiue are organising an opposition to the proposals.

The Duke of Edinburgh opened the Edinburgh Exhibition to-day. During his stay in the city the Duchess's jewels were stolen from the hotel.

In evidence before the Colonising Committee to-day Sir Graham Berry stated that his Government would not assist immigration to the colony. Refering to Australia, he thought her greater than the United States in pro> portion to population,

In the House of Commons to-day Mr Stanhop?, Secretary of State for the Wm , Department! promised to consider the question of granting .relief to the destitute survivors of the famous Light Brigade. Prlnoo Albert Vlotw bu tetwaid im his visit to ladlai"