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Timaru Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4542, 18 May 1889, Page 2

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* , (Prb Elkotbio Tbleoraph — ooriKioaT.) (Per Press association.) (Kecßived 1.25 a.m., May IBth.) BANQUET. | London, May 17. ! Mr Garner, the theatrical manager, has been entertained by Mr J. L. Toole, the j comedian, at a banquet at the Garrick J Club. THE COLLIERS' STRIKE. Berlin, May 17. The Emperor William has advised a deputation from the colliery proprietors who waited upon him to keep a close watch upon the worktnon, and to use every effort to provide for their welfare. It ia probable that a compromise will be arranged on the basis of eight hours' labour with increased wages. PERPETUAL PENSIONS. London, May 17. In the House of Commons to-day the resolution moved by Mr Bradlaugh, ob. jectiug to the propoged terms of commuting perpetual pensions was rejected by a mnjority of 49. THE IMPERIAL BUDGET. The budget has passed through committee. EQUALISING THE DEATH DUTIES. Mr Gladstone's motion, providing for equalising the death duties on real and personal estate, was rejected by a majority of 70. THE|NEW COMPTOIRde'ESCOMPTE. Paris, May 17. Tho capital of the new Comptoir de'Escompte, amounting to 40,000,000 franc?, haa been subscribed three-fold. The applicants for shares are chiefly shareholders ill the old company. HOSTILITY TO THE SUGAR CONVENTION. Vienna, May 17. The Central Association of the sugar industry of Austria and Hungary have adopted a resolution hostile to tho Sugar Convention. TERRIBLE FIRE. Quebec, May IG. By a disastrous tiro which broke ouj, to-day, 500 houses wore destroyed. Over a thousand people have been rendered homeless, and are now camped out m tho fields. THE GERMANS AND KING HUMBERT. Berlin, May 17. In response to a suggestion from tho Emperor, the Municipal Council is making preparations for an imposing weloome to King Humbert of Italy on big arrival m the city on a visit to tho Emperor.