TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN.

Timaru Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 2887, 12 December 1898, Page 3

TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN.

United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Received December 10th, 9 20 a.m. THE S.S. LONDONIAN. London, December 9. The Vedamoore persevered for two days and nights in her heroic and dangerous efforts to rescue those aboard the Londonian. She lost several boats in the attempts. The third night the Londonian vanished, when thirty-five persons were still aboard. Received December 10th, 10.30 p.m. SENTENCED TO DEATH. A sensational trial concluded at Liverpool of Lieutenant R. J. Warke, of the Royal Artillery, who has been sentenced to death in connection with the death of Miss Jane Yates, a young lady of independent means and member of a highly respectable Liverpool family,who succumbed to the effect of an illegal operation. The two formed a liasson, and the evidence at the inquest disclosed that Warke, who is a married man, aided and abetted the performance of an operation, and he was thereon arrested on a charge of murder. MR CHAMBERLAIN'S SPEECH. Mr Chamberlain, speaking at Wakefield, promised Bills to assist workers to become owners of dwellings, to promote secondary education, and to ensure safety of health to workers in dangerous trades ; also to extend municipal life in London. Beceived December llth, 5 p.m. _\_,r Chamberlain's Wakefield speech, indicating entente between Germany and England, was warmly approved in Germany, but aroused anger in Paris where feeling was expressed that England desires war. . Received December llth, 5.15 p.m, CABLE PROPOSALS. The cable companies have offered to construct an all British cable to Australia via the Cape, on condition that they are granted an annual subsidy of ' £20,000 for 20 years. They offer an alternative line touching at Madeira anc_ St. Vincent, without subsidy. ACTION FOR LIBEL. Sir Joseph Savoy, ex-Lord Mayor, of London, has Bued a newspaper called London for libel. The paper alleged that he used his position as Lord Mayor for private gain in connection with, city lighting; that the plaintiff promoted a company, and^financed the contractors. Mr Justice Day, in summing up, said that he thought Sir J. Savoy had been indiscreet. A verdict was given for the defendant newspaper. THE KIRKDALE SEAT. Mr David Macivers, Conservative, was returned unopposed for the Kirkdnle Division of Liverpool, vice the late Mr Baden Powell. A HERO OF OMDURMAN. The Victoria medal has been conferred on Lieutenant R. H. L. De Montmorency, for entering Omdurman prior to the battle in the disguise of an Arab hawker, and discovering the Khalifa's plan of defence of the city, despite Lord Kitchener's warning. He carried his life in his hands. Lieutenant Montmorency previously received the Victoria (_tk. ss for gallantry during the charge of she 21st Lancers at Omdurman. Received December 12th, 1.15 a.m. A ROBBER IN THE BANK OF ENGLAND. December IJL. A foreigner entered the Bank of England at midnight. He passed the/porter; brandished a revolver, and llie guards arrested him at the bayonet point. He is believed to be an Anarchist. OBITUARY. William Black, the novelist ; aged 57. AMERICA AND SPAIN. / Madrid, December 11. The peace treaty between Spain and America has been signed. THE CAPE AND TRANSVAAL. Capetown, December 9. Mr Schreiner admits that the Transvaal treats the Cape coloured people badly, but he refuses to make representations to President Kruger. THE PHILIPPINES. Washington, December 9. Admiral Dewey states that the Philippine rebels are not likely to submit peacefully, and says the attitude of Aquinaldo is very ugly. America reinforces the troops in the Philippines via Suez. A MURDER IN CONGO. Brussells, December 9. It is reported that a native of interior Congo killed Baron Dhanis, a Belgian officer, who for some time has been engaged in military expeditions against Arab slave traders. Received December llth, 5.15 p.m. SUBMISSION OF AN AFRICAN CHIEF. Massowah, December 10. Ras Mangaseia, an African chief, against whom King Menelik sent a force for imprisoning an envoy, has solicited the Italian Government to induce King Menelik to accept his submission. THE PICQUART CASE. 'Paris, December 10. The decision of the Court of Cassation is likely to lead to the annuling of the court-martial on Major Picquart, his return to civil custody, and immediate release. THE MON SON INCIDENT. The Dupuy Cabinet desires to end the Monson incident. Sir E. J. Monson in an inspired semi-official note, disclaims any desire to criticise the French policy, or internal affaire. ADDITIONS TO THE FRENCH NAVY. M. Lockroy, Minister of Marine, has ordered six submarine boats of naval type. Received December llth, 1.15 a.m. THE CRISIS IN FRANCE. December 11. General Jaraont, a member of the Council of War, on behalf of others on the staff, explained to President Faure that the present crisis was painful to

the avmy chiefs. President Faure replied that the Constitution prevented the intervention of the President.