LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 4214, 19 June 1895, Page 3

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

The Hon. J. G. Wavd cables from Ottawa that he has had a long and satisfactory conference with the Canadian Ministry concerning a reciprocity treaty between Canada and New Zealand, but for the present he prefers to reserve the details as to the result of the discussion. He mentioned that he was most hospitably treated by the Earl of Aberdeen (Governor-general) and Sir Mackenzie Bowell (Premier). The Marquis of Ripon states that his desire is to follow the request of the New South Wales Parliament and select as Governor of the colony a gentleman who has had experience in the Imperial Parliament and official life. This necessarily limits the field of choice. It is believed in political circles that Sir Arthur Hayter, M.P., is willing to accept the position. The Gothic's beef is bringing 5Jd to s|d per lb. Many experts examined it, and consider it a great success. The temperature was maintained at 28deg to Teneriffe, and after that at 27deg. Mr Borthwick considers the experiment an undoubted success, which shows that the Australian meat trade is certain to be established. Ismail portion of the beef in the lower holds was slightly frozen. The House of Commons, by a majority of 15, voted in favor of Cromwell's statue being erected outside Westminster. The Unionists prevented the defeat of the Government. Half of the Parnellities and Nationalists, together with a majority of Conservatives, opposed the proposal. Mr Redmond declared that the Irish regarded Cromwell as a murderer and a hypocrite. Sir W. V. Harcourt, in reply, said Cromwell was looked upon as one of the greatest characters and rulers in English history. The State of Manitoba has declined to obey the order issued by the Dominion Government restoring " separate " Catholic schools, on the ground that such schools would not prove efficient. x Albanian brigands raided the villages of Waltsche during the absence of the men. Nine women were killed while bravely resisting their capture. Fourteen boilers at Walker and Maynard's iron works at Warrenby, Yorkshire, exploded, boiling water covering the yard to a depth of 3ft. Nine employes were killed and twenty injured. The Duke of Devonshire and the Hon. Jos. Chamberlain, speaking as guests at the National Tory Union banquet, indicated that they were willing to join a coalition Government. The Duke of Fife's mansion, Mar Lodge, near Balmoral, has been destroyed by fire. The building was completely destroyed, but all the occupants escaped safely. Her Majesty the Queen witnessed the fire. The "Daily Telegraph" Grace fund now amounts to 21,000 shillings. Rothschild subscribed 1000 shillings. The Duke of Cambridge, the Marquis of Salisbury, and the Hon. J. Chamberlain also subscribed freely, and there is a network of collectors in the chief centres throughout the country. Mr Gladstone was received on arrival in Hamburg by large crowds, who assembled in the streets and cheered him heartily. Mr Gladstone met with a great ovation on arrival at Kiel, and his friends are arranging an interview between him and Prince Bismarck. Latest London Commercial. — New Zealand long-berried wheat (ex warehouse), 28s 3d ; j South Australian wheat (ex warehouse) is firm at 28s 6d; Victorian do, steady 28s. New Zealand frozen mutton : First quality, 3Jd per lb ; second do, 3|d. Lamb averages 4fd. For wheat cargoes to arrive sellers ask 25s 9d ; buyers offer 25s 4d. The Bradford wool market shows a better spirit, and prices are firmer.