TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. LATER EDITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7232, 3 August 1891, Page 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. LATER EDITION.

PI" ELECTEIC TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGUT [Spkciali to Pbbss Association. J [Received August 3, at 8 a.m. | LONDON, August 1. Obituary. Jessie Fothergill, authoress. The Earl of "Westmoreland, seta 66. K.O.M.G. It is understood that the Queei and Lord Xnutsford, Secretary o State for the Colonies, have decidec that they should create Mr Roberi Burdit Smith, M.L.A. of Sydney, i Knight Commander of Sfc Michael and St George, as the previous honoui conferred upon him, that of Companion of the Order, was inadequate to mark hiß colossal services on •behalf of the Colony. Mr Parnell. Mr Parnell intends to appeal from the decision declaring him a bankrupt. The Freeman's Journal repudiation of Mr Parnell is considered to b 9 his death blow as leader of the Irish Party. Christie Murray Complimentary. Mr David Christie Murray, who has just returned from Australia, haa an article iv the Contemporary Revieiv, on the Antipodean Press, which he asserts is the best and noblest in the world. The leading journals of Melbourne .and Sydney he says are perfect models, unsurpassed in the extent and variety of their news, their liberality, enterprise, and sound adhasion to principle, the excellence of their sub-editorial management, and their force, justice, and picturesqueness iti the expression of their opinions. The principal newspapers published in Adelaide, Brisbane and New Zealand are journals which Mr Murray considers no city in the world needs be ashamed of. August 2. Libel Action, | £10,000. Mr Samuel Storey, M.P., has commenced an action against the Sunderland Herald, claiming ten thousand pounds damages for alleged libel. Military Tournaments. The War Office has sanctioned a toam of fifty reserve soldiers touring the United States and Colonies for the purpose of taking part iv. military tournaments. The Wesleyan Conference. The Wesleyan Conference has chosen as Secretary the Rev Frederick M 'Donald, missionary, in place of the Rev D. J. Waller. A British Vessel Seized and Liberated. The Duke of Edinburgh has informed the Admiralty that the Chilian rebel warship Esmeralda, seized a British vessel at Pedroperal, but afterwards released hfl.r, in consequence of the British warship Grarnet being sent in pursuit. Prorogation of Parliament. Parliament prorogues on Saturday. The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army intends to enter upon a campaign in Italy. Sentenced to Death. Two men, Walter Turner, of Leeds, and Conway, of Liverpool, have been convicted of murder and mutilation, and sentenced to death. The Swiss Confederation. BERNE, August 1. The sixth centenary of the Swiss Confederation is being celebrated at Schweitz, where the Confederacy was first formed. PARIS, August 1. Russia and France. A stray Russian cruiser, which happened to put into Cherbourg, was enthusiastically feted by the residents. England and France. The Radicals in France are wildly furious at the proposed visit of the French fleet to English waters, and censure the Government for sanctioning the visit. The Chicago Exhibition. c The Minister of Foreign Affairs is asking the Chamber of Deputies to vote a sum of money to enable France to be officially represented at the "World's Fair at Chicago. NEWT YORK, August 1. Franco has been allotted 50,000 square yards space at the Chicago Exhibition. ST PETERSBURG, August 1. The King of Seryia. King Alexander, of Servia, who is on a visit to Russia, has been banqueted at Moscow, where he also reviewed the Russian troops. France and RussiaThe Novosti demands the conclusion of a formal alliance between France and Russia. The Ministers for War and Marine are considering whether they will sign an alliance with France. The Czar will not affix his signature until he considers the proper moment .has arrived. BERLIN, August 1. England and Germany. The entire Press of the city refers lin terms of praise to the speech delivered by Lord Salisbury at the Mansion House. SYDNEY, August 3. Thanks From the QueenThe Queen has thanked Sir H. Parkes for a copy of the proceedings at the Federation Conference, and the photographs oE the Pcemiera of the various Colonies which he caiißed to be sent to Her Majesty. .