TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. LITER EDITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7182, 18 January 1892, Page 3

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS. LITER EDITION.

(BX BLECmiG TELEGRAPH.— COPTBIQBT.i fSPBCIAL TO PeESS ASSOCIATION.] [Eeceived Jan. 18, at 10.25 a.m.] LONDON, Jan. 17. Cardinal Manning. The remains of the late Cardinal Manning are lying in state. The burial will take place on Thursday at Kensal Green. The Labour Unions have passed resolutions regretting the Cardinal's death. Monsignor Gilbert Virtue and Bishop Bagshawe, of Nottingham, also are mentioned as likely to succeed Cardinal Manning. PAKIS, Jan. 17. The Gaulois describes Cardinal Manning as a fearless upholder o£ new Socialism. L'Estafette considers that he was the beet expounder of universal Catholicism. ■ LONDON, Jan. 17. • The " Lucky " Gambler. ; During hia present visit to Monaco, Mr Wells, the " lucky " gambler, has lost .£4OOO already; but, notwithstanding the run of ill fortune, he is persevering in pliiy. CAIKO, Jan. 17. The Khedive. i The Khedive, escorted by British, i warships, has reached Alexandria, ' where he was received with enthu- \ siasm. After assuming the Crown, - he will pay a visit to the Sultan. BOMB, Jan. 17. Madame Melba. Madame Melba is singing at Palermo, where she met with an enthusiastic reception. TANGIER, Jan. 17. ■ Revolt in Morocco. : The tribal revolt in Morocco is ; extending. LISBON, Jan. 17. The Portuguese Scandal. General sympathy is expressed with Senhor Carvalho, but his hiding the loan from his colleagues is considered an act of great imprudence. A Commission is being appointed to enquire into the matter. Marquia Dafay, who is implicated in the scandal, was arrested, and released on bail. Senhor Ta Terria has formed a new Ministry. STOCKHOLM, Jan. 17. Influenza. Fifty-six thousand people are suffering from influenza in Sweden and Norway, the number having doubled during the past week. The mortality in Scandinavia is the highest in Europe. SOFIA, Jan. 17. Bulgaria. The report of an attempt to poison Prince Ferdinand ia confirmed. His meals are now examined beforehand i by chemists. Bulgarian refugees in Eussia and Servia are Btill engaged in hatching plots. MEXICO, Jan. 17. Rebellion in Mexico. The Eebel General Graza has fortified Ascension where he awaits an attack by the Government troops.