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Timaru Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 5195, 16 July 1891, Page 2

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(Pbb Eleotbio Tbleqraph— CovyKiaai.) (Special to Press Association.) (Received 1.10 a.m., Jnly lGth.) THE NEW UNIONISM. .LONDON, July 13. The 'Titties' commenting on the result of the appeal against the decision of the Plymouth Recorder, saya that the lajv favours the uew unionism. , VISITING THE QUEEN.',-.!'.- >. ; The sons of the Emperor of Germany ' are on a visit to the Queen. THE IRISH LAND PURCHASE BILL. : The Irish Land Purchase Bill has been read a third time m the House of Lords. AQUATIC. i A boat raoa between Harrow School and Oxford University over the Thames course is being arranged. THE EMPEROR'S THANKS. The Emporor decorated the staff of tho German embassy and prominent Germans resident m England m memory of his visit. He thanked the London police fop the precautions they took to ensure his comfort and safety, and obtained them three days' extra leave. THE REV. MR MYERS. Tho Rev. M. T. Myers has been reelected president of the United Methodist Free Churoh. THE CHILI REVOLT. Washington, J uly 34. It is reported that Mr Egau, United States Minister m Chili, is favouring the Balmaceda party m opposition to British sympathy with the insurgents. NeW/i from Chili reports that the insurgents are preparing for a final attack on Santiago and Valparaiso at the end of August. ■■■■ OHIO POLITICS. The Ohio Democrats intend to rv.n a candidate for the Governorship oi' the State m opposition to Major MoKi nley. ■■ >■ A DISHONEST RULER. .. . . . Bbulin., July 14. Manche, formerly, a member of; the Emperor's Cabinot, is being prosecuted for accepting bribes and embezzling funds devoted to charitable purpoaea.

ACQUITTED. Bkkne, July 14. Tho trial of the Ticino insurgents rosulted m all being acquitted. PKINCE FERDINAND. Constantinople, July 14. The Porte has declined to recognise Ferdinand aa Princo of Bulgaria.