TODAY'S TELEGRAMS. LATEST EDITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6910, 21 July 1890, Page 3

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS. LATEST EDITION.

ifiT JtLJHJTSIC TtiLmKAl'U. — VUrXJHtilU\} £Bpbciali to Pb*BS Association.] IHeeoived JnJy 21, at 3.30 a.m.] LONDON, July 16. England and PranceGambia will probably be ceded to France in exchange for Newfoundland. Governor of New South Wales. The report that Sir M. Hicks Beach will -succeed Lord Carrington as Governor of Hew South Walea is not true. - Lord Kuutsford, in answer to a question in the House of Lords, said the Governor of New South Wales would be appointed as soon as possible. Rumour mentions the ■name of the Earl of Aberdeen. The Bight Hon Edward Stanhope, Secretary for War, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said that the officers of the Calliope would be promoted for their conduct in the Samoan hurricane ; but it would be impossible to specially reward them. The Wimbledon Meeting. Major Skinner, of the New Zealand Volunteers, shooting for the Queen's Prize at Wimbledon, made 20 at 200 yds; and Walker; of Queensland, 25. July 18. Sergeant Loran, of Adelaide, scored 57 in the first two ranges for the Qoeen's Prize ; Walker, 53 ; Skinner, 47. None of the Australian competitors are included in the three hundred who are /left in the competition for the silver medal at Wimbledon, the medal to be awarded to the competitor who makes the highest -score in the first Beries of Htages for the Queen's prize and the gold medal. Protection for Hop Growers. The Select Committee directß attention to a large amount of evidence in favour of protection for the Home hop industry. Africa. The agreement between England and Portugal is almost concluded. It includes the internationalieation of the Zambesi. Portugal receives 800,000 square miles, from Angola to Upper Zambesi, and England takes the country from Upper Zambesi to Kwasßar, including the Bhir£ district. Portugal retains the district from Kwasßar to the coast. The Mutinous Guards. The War Office is trying a number of the mutinous Guards. The Eight Hon E. Stanhope has deolined to disclose the result of the enquiry held into the alleged mutiny of the Grenadier Guards. LONDON, July 19. Colonel Maitland has resigned. The trial of six of tho mutinous Guards is proceeding. Colonel Maitland denies that he has resigned. The 8t James' Gazette says he does not proceed to Natal, as was stated in some quarters. The Fisheries Question. Lord Salisbury has informed Mr Blame, Secretary of State for the United States, that, if America deals summarily "with British sealers in Behring Sea, Great Britain will protect what she claimß to be a common highway. [Beceived July 21, at noon.] BT JOHN'S. July 16. The Newfoundland gunboat Fiona fired on a French fishing boat which was violating the bait regulations. The fishing boat managed to escape without sustaining any damage. The French warship Miguelon and H.M.S. Comus are . investigating the matter. July 18.8 In connection with the Fiona affair, the French retaliated and seized a Newfoundland vessel which was caught smuggling bait. WASHINGTON, July 18. It is reported that Mr J. S. Blame, Secretary for State, will resign on account of the Behring Sea dispute. PAEIS, July 18.~ There is some agitation in France on account of the Fiona affair. New Zealand Shipping Company. LONDON, July 16. The New Zealand Shipping Company have confirmed the reduction in their <»P itllL ' ■■". .. July 17. Congregational Council. Dr Dale has accepted r the Preßidenoy of the International Council of. Congregationaliats which meets in London in July next ' Mining Exhibition. Part of the South Australian Court in the forthcoming Mining Exhibition at Sydenham has been allotted to the display of New Zealand gold exhibits. Mercantile Marine. A syndicate, headed by Lord Braseey, have purchased the well-known Australian tenders Harbinger and Hespenu, with, a view to the special training of cadets for the mercantile marine. Western Australia. I The Perth Enabling Bill, has passed tfcrongh the Committee, of the House ©£ „ " -Lords. ■:':'.''' ' . ...'■■ i A Honae .; Rule Victory. ; :' - Th«t eleofcion for *he;T»oanoy .for Jlijl 'i^-Jtoft^i&tiW. in the return otm

"Wilson, Home Ruler, who obtained 5469 Totes against 3372 obtained by tbe Hon Vane Tempest, the conservative candidate The Insolvent Peer. Viscount Deerhurst offers to pay hie creditors 10s in the pound at once and give security for the balance. Tasmania n Railway. The Company has agreed to transfer its rights in the Tasmanian main trunk railway to Government on Oct. 1, if the transaction is to be a cash one ; meanwhile, the appeal proceeds. Mr Parnell. Mr Farnell surprised his supporters by advising Mr Balfour to apply .£33,000,000 of money under the Irish Land Purchase Bill, to secure the occupation and ownership of lands instead of reducing rents. He stated that at present money waa going to graziers in Connaught and Munster, and implied that if Mr Balfour acted on his suggestion he would then accord the measure his support. He also suggested the immediate formation of a board of arbitration to deal with the " plan of campaign " estimates. Mr Balfour replied that as yet he was unable to discuss the Irish Land Purchase Bill, but he was much impressed with Mr Parnell's suggestion. LONDON, JufcY 13. In the House of Commons last night, Mr Parnell intimated his willingness to adopt the Irish land purchase scheme, provided an enquiry was made during the recess, with a view to preventing the landlords monopolising the moneys, and that all disputes should be settled by arbitration. Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary; for Ireland, praised the moderate tone adopted by Mr Parnell. JULY 14. Irish Affairs. The Bishop of Limerick has accused Mr John Dillon of securing his release from prison by raising a miserable whine about ill-health, and of sneaking to the Australian Colonies until the storm blew over. The Limerick Board of Guardians have passed a vote of censure on the Bishop for his attack on Mr Dillon. Mr Gladstone. Mr Gladstone has been attacked with a stomachic affection. Congregational College. Dr Jeffries, of New South Wales, has accepted the pastorate of the new Congregational College at Hampstead. Stanley. Dr Park and hospital nurses are attending Stanley during his illness.

BEBTiIN, Jolt 14. Heligoland. Councillor Prouth has been appointed Administrator at which was recently ceded by Britain to Germany. Lord Koseberry, in the course of a speech, took occasion to refer to the cession of Heligoland to Germany, remarking that the action of England would dishearten the British people throughout the world. CONSTANTINOPLE, July . Extensive Fire. A fire broke out in this city, and before the flames could be stayed nine hundred houses had been burnt to the ground. Jolt 15. The damage by the fire is estimated at .£1,000,000 sterling. WASHINGTON, July li. Mail Subsidy, &c. The Senate has passed the Mails Subsidy Bill (the provisions of which are of a very liberal character), and bounties for the promotion of the shipbuilding industry. Terrible Cyclone. A terrible oyclone passed over Minnesota County, and the death roll numbers about two hundred. The greater part of Lake City was razed, and scores of townsfolk perished. July 16. The Dalley Memorial. At the unveiling of the Dalley medallion in St Paul's Cathedral, there was a large attendance. Earl Bosebery Baid that all desiring a closer union of the component parts of the Empire must regard this first memorial of a Colonist in a Metropolitan Cathedral aa marking a new milestone in the path of Imperial Federation, consecrating in sympathy and reverence the memory of one who was not only a Colonial Minister but also an Imperial statesman. The memorial is in the crypt next to that of Burke, near and close to Nelson and Collingwood's. It is an excellent portrait, in Carrara marble, with gray marble mouldings. JJSeveral newspapers compliment the action of the subscribers in placing a medallion in St Paul's Cathedral in memory of the late Mr W. B. Dalley. Eiots in Peru. Accounts have reached here of serious riots which broke out at Tarapaca, in Upper Peru. Seven thousand rioters defied the authorities and committed depredations. The troopa were called out to restore order, and, in dispersing the mob, killed forty persons. Jolt 17. New Cable. A tender has been accepted for the laying of a new cable between Snez and Aden at a cost of a quarter of a million. Thunderstorms. Tremendoua thunder Btorms severely damaged the corn crops in the South of England. The Military camps at Bisley and Aldershot were flooded. WASHINGTON, July 18, United States Tariff. It is proposed that that portion of the TarifE Bill brought in by M'Kinley should come into operation on April 1. PAEI3, July 19i An agitation has commenced in France against Mr M'Einley's Tariff Bill. One member of the Chamber of Deputies proposed a general European commercial campaign against America. The Superior Council of Agriculture has recommended an increase of the French tariff, including a duty on wheat, flour, and oats. LONDON. July 18. A European. Conference will probably be convened to protest against the American Tariff BUI. WASHINGTON. July 14, A Fatal Excursion. By the capsizing of an excursion steamer on Lake Peppin, 150 people were drowned. The Silver Bill. President Harrison has approved of the Silver Bill, and it will come into operation immediately. HOME. July 17. Leo XIIL

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I a precarious state of health, but an official l denial has been given to the rumour. The Prince of Naples. A party of Anarchists at Morza stopped J the Prince of Naples' carriage and insulted > • and threatened the occupants. A force of I police promptly dispersed the mob. The j Prince of Naples declined to take proceedi ings against the offenders. PARIS, July 17. ! Prance and Belgium. The French Government reasserted their claim to the pre-emption of Congo in , preference to Belgium. VIENNA, July 17. ', German and Austrian Emperors, : The Emperors of Austria and Germany > meet at Legintz in the autumn, on pretence of attending the September manoeuvres. CONSTANTINOPLE, July 17. Russia Massing Troops. Kussia has massed a large force of troops on the Armenian frontier. BUENOS ATRES. July 17. Argentine Republic. The situation in the Argentine Republic and Uruguay shows decided signs of improvement. NEW YORK, July 17. Fatal Explosion. A terrible calamity occurred at Loveland, Ohio. A gunpowder train exploded in the vicinity of a cartridge factory. The latter became ignited, and twenty of the employees were killed, while fifty were seriously injured. CAPETOWN, July 17. Capetown Government. Mr Cecil Rhodes has succeeded informing a Government. LONDON, July 14. A New Zealand Company. The Premier Consolidated Goldminiug Company of New Zealand has been registered, with a capital of £70,000. TBeceived July 21, at 12.15 p m.] t I July 11. Sporting. The Australian horse Lady Betly finished fifth in the Royal Handicap. JULT 17. Ringmaster was nowhere in the July Handicap, and Lady Betty had no show whatever in the Thousand Pounds Handicap. Sir Daniel Cooper's Dorcas won the Princess of "Wale 3 Cup. Mr J. E. Saville has leased the racehorse Chicago for two years. Postal Rates. At the annual meeting of the Cobden Club, eulogies were passed on Mr Raikes in connection with the projected reduction of postal rates to 2|d. Mr Raikes intimated that he was awaiting completion of the Indian arrangements before bringing the reduction into operation. Brennan and Murphy Torpedoes. The Chronicle states that experiments prove that warships could ea3ily evade either the Brennan or the Murphy torpedo. The report circulated that the Brennan torpedo was useless is premature. [Eeoei?ed July 21, at 1.30 p.m.] PARIS, July 19. Murder of Six Children. A mother murdered her six children by means of charcoal, and attempted Buicide. She recovered. Dhuleep Singh. Dhuleep Singh is suffering from paralysis, in thiß city. He has forwarded a petition to Queen Victoria, asking pardon. BERLIN, July 19. Empress Frederick. The Dowager Empress Frederick is writing a memoir of her late husband ; Count Von Moltke and other Generals are assisting her. BUENOS ATRES, July 19. State Bank. The merchants at Monte Video and foreign bankers refuse to accept the forced cutrency gold payment. The garrison at Buenos Ayres are placed under arms, the people fearing political disturbance. Gold has now reached a premium of two hundred. The military forces in this city have been reinforced, and the garrison is kept under arms nightly. NEW TOBK, July 19. Fatal Explosion. An explosion wrecked and burnt the central office of the Western Union Telegraph. Many narrow escapes from death are reported. Fatal Storm. A terrific rain storm has been experienced in the Western States. Many deaths are reported from the heat and lightning. CONSTANTINOPLE, Jult 14, Peasants Burnt, Intelligence has been received that a number of Armenian peasants have been burnt for refusing to pay taxes. WASHINGTON, July 14. Congress has passed the Shipping Bounties Bill. rfieceived July 21, at 12,30 p.m.] LONDON, July 15. The Ring. The conditions of the Slavin and M'Auliffe fight have been agreed upon. The men are to fight thirty rounds with four ounce gloves, and the winner is to receive £700, and the loser £100. Each party is to be allowed £200 for expenses. IIJULY 18. General Edwards. The Committee on Colonial defence have generally approved of Major - General Edwards' report, but advocate the fortification of Glenelg and Port Darwin. Another Company. The New Zealand Milling and Freezing Company has been floated. I hmwived July 21, at 1 p.m.) July 17. T The wool market is exoited, and prices for merino are 5 per cent higher than those ruling at the close of the. May series. CricketIn the first innings of the Australians Attewell took five wicketß for 6 runß, Peel three for 25, Lohmann four for 34. The second innings of the Australians closed for 161. Lyons and Jones 0, Barrett 4, Murdoch 26, Trott 17, Gregory 3, Turner 35, Charlton 20, Trumble 6, Ferris 8, Blackham not out 36, extras 6. Attewell took three wickets for 53, Peel two for 21, Wainwright three for 34. The Players won the match by five wickets. The attendance during the match was email, and the wicket crnmbled. July 18, Captain Suspended. The certificate of the captain of the steamer Umbilo/whioh collided 1 with the bar<jne, Ethel in the Etfglish Channel, has •been suspended for- three months*

Struck by Lightning. During a utorm, a pinnacle of the House of Lords was Btruck by lightning, and part of the masonry was detached. Judge Grantham had a narrow escape from the \ falling debris. 1 [Received Julj 21, at 1.30J p.m.J SYDNEY; Jul 21. Local Option. The marine officers are considering the desirability of affiliating to the Trades and Labour Council. Sir H. Parkes hag promised to introduce a Local Option Bill, providing for the closing of hotels and breweries on polling days, and effective Sunday closing. LONDON, July 19. Silver Coinage. It is hoped that the Agents-General will assist in getting a Silver Coinage Act passed in the Colonies. Viscount Dunlo has returned to London from Australia. The Calliope. The Marquis of Lothian has finally refused the Governorship of New South Wales. [Eeceived July 21, at 1.20 p.m. J Potato Blight. Potato blight is seriously damaging the crops in the South of Ireland. The Colonial Courts of Admiralty Bill has passed the House of Commons. Sculling. Gardiner, of Cambridge University, won the Wingfield Sculls. A New Rifle. A new rifle, using lignified carbolic acid gas instead of gunpowder, has been tested. It is noiseless and smokeless. The Hon Edward Stanhope, Secretary of the War Department, is much impressed with the weapon. Hessian Ply, Hessian fly is injuring the crops at Lincoln. A Judge on Lynch Law. Judge Harrison, charging a Galway Jury, said he was astonished that the victims of lawlessness had not had recourse to Lynch law. The! Duke of Clarence. The Duke of Clarence, eldest son of the Prince of Wales, has been confined to his bed for several days. Assets Company. The Scotch Court of Session having sanctioned the action of the Assets Company, the allotment of the latter for proportionate amounts of New Zealand and Australian Land Company's stocks will be issued in a month.