THE LATESST.

Timaru Herald, Volume L, Issue 4852, 24 May 1890, Page 2

THE LATESST.

(Pkr Eleotrio Tbleorafh — Oopyrnjb .. (Pbr Press Association.) (Receivod 1.45 a.m., Hay 34th.) THE ENGLISH IN AFRICA. London, May 23. Lord Salisbury again denies that English rights in Africa have been ia any way surrendered to tho Germans. Nothing had been determined on, and possibly no settlement would bo arrived at. A strong committee had been appointed for th 3 defence of the British territory, but in view of the difficulties surrounding the quaation it would not do to act without tho approval of Parliamont. The Premier considers that the African questions onco settled, the outlook for peace waa never moro promising. THE ALASKAN FISHERIES. The Telegraph states that England, America, and possibly Russia, will appoint a commission of experts to settle tho question ofrthe Alaskan fisheries. THE LAKES. The Times urges tho neutralisation of Lakes Tanganyika and Victoria Nyanza. THE ANTIMONY COMPANY. A committee ha3 been appointod to oxamino tho affairs of tho Noit Zealand Antimony Company. THE WRECK OF THE DACCA. Tho public aro invited to contribute tho coat of & fresh outfit for tho emigrants who lost lhoir goods In tho wreck of tho Dacca. COMMERCIAL. Tho bank rate of discount is uuchauged. MINERS CONFERENCE. Brussels, May £3. The conference of miners are unanimous iu supporting tho eight hours system. (Special to thb Pbkss Association.) (Uoeoived 2.15 a.m.. May 2Kb.) COMPENSATION TO TUE PUBLICANS. London, May 23. Mr Gladatono considers Iho granting of compensation will add fifty millions to the valuo of tho publicans licenses, and prouounccs it tho greatest blow over struok at the causo of temperance. AFRICAN DEFENCES. Tho Premier, speaking at the Morohßnt Tailors' banquet, doprecates boundless annexations in Central Africa. Defence of tho seaboard is easy, but of the intorior impossible. HARBOUR BOARD STOCKS. Now Plymouth Harbour Board stocks, £70 to £75. FEDERATION BLUE BOOK. Tho Australian federation blue book ia issued. Tho will of tho Into Duo do Moutpeniiicr dibuosea of £3,000,000, to bo divided bctweon bin »ifo, nuri bis pon nnd daughter. It « euW, howoTor, that the Duchess intonds to go ' into a content aud leave tbo whob fortune to ib.< enjoyed by tho two children.