LATEST CABLES.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 3231, 23 May 1895, Page 3

LATEST CABLES.

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(by submarine cable.) LONDON, May 21 With a view to settle the question of whether Viscount Wolmer (heir to the late Lord Selborne) is entitled to retain his seat in the House of Commons for West Edinburgh, instructions have been givon for a writ to be issued for tbe seat. Sir Vernon Harcourt, leader of the House, approved the order, and said that even if the action led to a conflict with the House of Lords, Lord Selborne was responsible. The committee set up by the House of Commons to report on the matter reported that Viscount Wolmer has succeeded to the earldom. The relations existing between the Marquis of Queensberry and hie son, Lord Alfred Douglas, arising out of the Oscar Wilde scandal, continue strained, and in Piccadilly to day the Marquis severely chastised his son. Both were arrested, and subsequently admitted to bail. Taylor was convicted on two counts in connection with Ch&rks William Parker, and sentence has be9n postponed. Sir Thomas M‘l!wraitb, of Queensland, continues to improve in health. Carbine and the Novelette colt have arrived at Plymouth in excellent condition. At the wool sales there was a good selection, and Continental buyers are operating freely. Prices remain very firm. May 22 The Hon J. G. Ward was entertained at a banquet yesterday. Sir Edwyn Dawes, who presided, referred to the financial benefits the colony would derive from the visit of its Treasurer. Mr Ward, iu replying to the toast of bis health, made reference to the Japanese war, and hoped that the Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, would meet the colonies in any demands they made with respect to safeguarding the interests of the empire. Sir Charlos Tapper and Sir W. B Perceval advocated frequent visits of colonial Ministers to England, as these would be productive of mutual benefits: The latest Derby betting is 9 to 2 against Ranconteur, 5 to 1 Laveno. Lord Alfred Dougins began the quarrel with his father by calling the Marquis of Queensberry a liar and slanderer. The latter eventually knocked Lis son down, and a furious struggle ensued until the police interfered and separated the pair. Lord Rosebery will introduce in the House of Lords on Friday a bill enabling colonial Judges to sit on tbe judicial committee of the Privy Council. Fanning Island has been selected as the station at which the proposed Pacific cable should touch. PARIS, May 21 Fover is raging among the French troops in Madagascar. CAPETOWN, May 22 A public meeting is being organised to protest against tbe Government proposal to include frozen meat under the heading of preserved meats, thus increasing the import duty by 2d per lb. NEW YORK, May 22 An immense quantity of gunpowder accidentally exploded and wrecked the Monongahala miae in West Virginia. One hundred and thirty minors are entombed, and up to the present 14 bodies have been recovered. The work of rescue is proceeding.

(Received 10 20 a.m.) LONDON, May 22 It was not Lord Alfred Douglas, but Lord Douglas of Howick, with whom the quarrel occurred. The latter accused his father ot sending insulting letters to Lady Douglas because he was one of Wilde’s securities. The Marquis of Queensberry shouted out be was anxious to renew the for £IO,OOO, and addressing the crowd, said he disowned bis son. Both were bound over in sareties of £SOO each to keep the peace. Oscar Wilde’s trial is now proceeding. SAN FRANCISCO, May 22 A gunpowder mill exploded near the city and 14 were killed.