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Waikato Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1594, 29 June 1900, Page 2

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London, June A SYNDICATE has been formed tc struct a ship canal batweeq Firth of Forth and the enormously reducing the dlj between Glasgow aiad the ppj Europe. The work will involve exoavj for upwards of 30 miles, and I tiniated to cost ten millions] ling. *-■ |

SANTOS DUMONT’S. LATM London, JunJ|l New comes from Paris Santos-Damout. the famous lierouaiii;, who has been in bis experiments with loons, is now constructing for tUg Libition at Bt. Louis what he|i||| ‘omnibus balloon.’ This vehftrdH sutuably will be employed in trflH round and about the grounds with passengers, pay their fares as on an omnibH|| construction is expected to mWm plete by next September. pß| KISHINIEFF OUTKAGLj| Washington, Julfflw In consequence of President Boa velt’s decision to transmit a Jetr petition against the ‘ outrage! Kishnieff, the Czar of Russia J notified that he profoundly regretsl decision, and will docuon on the grounds that Russia’s policj to refrain from interference with internal affairs of other nations; i she insists on similar treatment* their hands. JS 1 ’"

— t~' y MAIL CONTRACTS AND COLOURED LABOUR. JIDMDON, June 2& The Postmaster - General, I Austen Chamberlain, replying in | House of Commons to Mr ]&| Hardie, the well-known Labo member, said that the Governor* was not prepared,“to suggest to owners of Australian mkilboats J desirability of paying coolies || coloured seamen the same wages '; whites. THE STATE OF THIBET, j St. Peteesbueg, June 26. According to M. Zybikoff, t| Russian explorer, the regular ponul tion of Lhttsq is 10,090, and tbat l whole Thibetan army number on 4000 soldiers, who are, dwtaovj poorly disciplined and armed wi bows and at the best obsolete" gat M. Zybiokoff also states .thatltl population is decreasing. ■

A PROMINENT ANARCHIST] Paeis, June 28. The police in attempting to arresl prominent Anarchist named Parme giaui, discovered pictures, tapesli and ancient arms, of a value excee ing a million francs. It is beliei that Parmeggiani was the receiver I certain international thieves. T' women barred a narrow staircase, € abling him tp escape to the roof.

PRESENTATION TO MR OHAI BERLAIN. London, June 26, The Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour, Prii Minister, on behalf of the Cona|H tional Club, presented Mr I lain with a and an address trillion. Ui TVv '* •’ >■.'

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The French ganised defences on the river Senegal raiders. Special pests uHHBHBB tablished for the Mauri along the Senegal. THE NEW ZEALAND BAIH| London, June The New Zealand band played concert at the Albeit Hall and at the Union Jack Club. Their Majesties the King and Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales were present* SOUTH AFEICA. Capetown, June 27. A Government ordinance issued at Pretoria removed the restrictions on importing explosives, and annulled the late Government's contracts with concessionaires. i ~ Buenos Ayees, June 27. The ship Durham, bound for Melbourne, put in here badly damaged by fire. The cargo is being unloaded preparatory to repairs. FATAL AVALANCHE. June 27. Sixteen pupils' and two masters were surprised by an avalanche at Seven are missing.