LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1868, 3 February 1892, Page 3

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

The ironclad Victoria (10,470 tons), the flagship of the Mediterranean squadron, is ashore near Platea, on the Greek coast, A warship aud several lighters have left Malta for the scene of the disaster. The Chicago exhibition opens on October 12. There will be an international naval review lasting three days, which is estimated to cost 60,000d01, The Spanish Government declare they will decimate the anarchists who show themselves on May Day if threats prove useless. The "Financial Times " says a question is being raised as to the propriety of the colonies issuing loans through their Agents-General, and urges them to revert io the colonial banks, which will not commit the blunder of swamping the market, and are able to withstand the pressure brought by the Government. The Marquis of Ripon, in the course of a speech, said that the result of the Rossendale election presages the disappearance of the Unionist party, The bidding at the London wool auctions was keen. The attendance was up to the average, and the prices generally maintained were at tha level of opening day. The total catalogued up to date is 62,800 bales, of which 47,600 were sold. Disorders in connection with the Salvation Army have again occurred at Eastbourne. The mob broke the ranks of the army procession, and in the mhUe which ensued many of the lasses were trampled on the ground, while several " soldiers "received very rough usage. Mr Gladstone will remain on the Continent for some time, his friends fearing that if he were to return to England at present he might be attacked by influenza. The "Times " says that President Efarrison has. been gui}ty of sharp practice in connection with the Chilian incident, and accuses him of brow-beating the South American Republic for the purpose of making political capital out of the affair, The "Daily News" urges the rival sections of the Irish party to reunite, and points out that the result of the Rossendale election prov.es the determination of the Liberals to i secure Home Rule for Ireland.

I The Uuited States exports for 1891 in- • creased thirteen millions as compared with the previous year, and imports five millions. In the course of a speech Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P. for the western division of Leeds, advised the Labour party to co-operate with the Liberals, as by that means they would secure better representation in the House of Commons Pessimistic views prevail in the city respecting the financial situation of the colonies, and complaints are rife that no real efforts are made by the various Governments to effect retrenchment or impose fresh taxation. The general impression in financial circles is that colonial stocks will fall still lower. There is still spirited competition at the wool sales, but prices are unchanged. Inferior sorts show no improvement in price. The bulk of ths sconred combings are a trifle better. There is strong competition on the part of American buyers for combing and greasy sorts. General Stewart will continue to act as military adviser to New Zealand. Lord Salisbury is arranging for a royal commission to examine into and report upon the influenza epidemic. President Harrison, in a second Message to Congress, says that the Chilian roply offers good prospects of a settlement of the incident, which is now considered to be closed. The "Standard "admits that the result of the Rossendale election was a signal disappointment, and says it would be folly to disguise the severity of the defeat. The Sanitary Conference agree to the substitution for disinfection for a guarantee of vessels passing through the Suez Canal with infectious diseases. The English representatives urge that troopships and steamers carrying mails, which are bound to England direct, should be exempted from these conditions, but the delegates from the other Powers oppose this concession. The trial in Vienna of the Schneiders (husband and wife) on a charge of murdering a number of domestic servants is creating a sensation. The husband, who has confessed his guilt, admits that he outraged three girls aud subsequently murdered them. He is now endeavouring to implicate his wife. The " Telegraph " says that buyers are refusing the Queensland bills on the ground of the length of the period, and because the price is too high. It expresses the opinion that the colonies are too hasty in attempting to raise money in the now form. The " Daily News," says that the Treasury bills are unwelcome in financial circles. Tn a notification published in the Gazette the Queen thanks her subjects for their sympathy with the Royal Family in their recent bereavement. "The World " says that Prince George of Wales will probably retire from th« navy and marry Princess Margaret of Prussia. At tho London wool sales there is improved competition, and the opening rates are being fully maintained. There is a large attendance of buyers, and representatives of American and German firms are particularly eager in bidding. The Cape wool is neglected, and prices offered for it are lowering. Ten steamers, with 4000 members of the Salvation Army on board, will meet General Booth on his return from the Australian colonies and India. On the Sunday after his ] arrival the general will review 10,000 of the Army in Hyde Park. A semi-official "announcement states that the Pope is overworked, but that his health is fairly good. The bulk of the Arawa's factory-made butter realised 120s per cwt, and dairy-made 104s. The Continental wh Jat market is depressed, and prices show a general decline of 10s. The state of Prince George's health occasions some uneasiness. Captain Francis Fox, the newly-appointed commandant of the New Zealand force*, is suffering from iufluenza. It was originally his intention to sail for the colouies by the Arcadia on February 5, but his illness has compelled him to await the departure of the Ballarat. The Gladstonite party are arranging to rcfiioe to vote the Government supplies beyond a short period, with a view of compelling them to fix the general elections for midsummer. Mr Monton, secretary of the Home Rule Union, writing to the " Contemporary Review," declares the colonies are unreservedly in favour of Home Rule being granted to Inland. Cape peaches are selling in London wholesale at 5s each. Succi, the Italian faster, has failed in his self-imposed task of fasting for 50 days. He collapsed on the 44th day. Prussia has refused to readmit Jesuits into the country. Writing to the " Contemporary Review," Sir Henry Parkes says that the Labour party in the New South Wales Parliament is demoralised and shattered under the tutelage of the Protectionists, and the party, as it was understood at the time of the general elections, no longer exists in the House A Chinese brigadier, while reviewing the troops at Ichang, kopt a battery turned on the British gunboat Esk, and so menacing was his attitude that the commander of the vessel remonstrated with him through the British Consul. Westffarth's circular states that the New South Wales Government made a mistake in placing their Treasury bills privately. It ex-pres-es the opinion that they would have realised more if they had been offered publicly. A denial is given to the statement that the South Australian Government are offering bonds, and it is explained that the arrival of Sir J. C. Kray, the new Agent-General for the colony, is awaited before any decision will be come to in the matter. The " Statist " declares that the only way in which the Australian colonies can remove tho suspicions of improper expenditure is by abstaining from borrowing for two years.