LATEST CABLES.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XVIII, Issue 3237, 6 June 1895, Page 3

LATEST CABLES.

(Per Press Association.—Copyright.) (by submarine gable.) LONDON, June 4 It is believed the Saltan’s reply objects to foreign Powers having control of the reforms to be instituted in Armenia. It is understood that Great Britain is deputed by the other Powers to take preparatory stops if necessary to compel the acceptance of the complete scheme by Tar key. The directors of the Oddfellow’s Society have agreed that the time has arrived for the formation of female lodges. It is reported th*t Oscar Wilde became insane, when his hoad was shaved and he had to be coDfiaed in a padded room. Trengrouse and Co will co-operate iD the pro luce auction scheme proposed by Sir W. B. Perceval. Several leading bankers and importers are favorable to the project.

Stoddart scored 154 for Middlesex against Somerset.

The New Zealand and Australian Land Company declared a dividend of 3 per cent.

Two hundred and forty three sheep arrived alive and in good condition by the Woolloomooloo. They have not yet been sold.

The Sultan’s reply to the demand for reforms in Armenia has not satisfied the Ambassadors at Constantinople. The British, Russian and French representatives have held a consultation, the outcome of which is not yet published. The position of affairs is regarded in the Turkish capital ts critical. Sir J. Carrie declined to permit any alteration effecting the principles of the reform or the mode of execution. The other Embassies supported the British Ambassador. It is understood the throe Powers mentioned have already agreed to take action to enforce their demands.

SHANGHAI, June 4 The formal tranfer of Formosa to Japan ia effected. WASHINGTON, Juno 5 The Hon R. Oiney, Attorney General, succeeds Mr Gresham, as Secretary of State. PARIS, June 5 The International Mines Congress, sitting in Paris, has approved a scheme for limiting tho output of coal by working four days for five days’ pay weekly. (Received 10 30 a.m.) CAIRO, June 5

The Europeans resident in Jeddah* fearing the Bedouins will attack the town* are seeking refuge on the vessels in the harbour. The trouble arose over the quarantine measures against pilgrims. MADRID, June 5

Captain Clavijo, who wounded the Governor of Madrid, was shot to-day. SHANGHAI, June 4

The Japanese success in North Formosa has disorganised the Chinese forces io Taipehfu, a large town in North Formosa. The native soldiers are looting and firing houses and have also fired many Government buildings. The Republic reoently established in Formosa has collapsed. WASHINGTON, June 5 Rain extinguished the forest fires in the oil fields in North Pennsylvania. LONDON, June 5 The death is announced of the Sultan of Johore, at Bailey’s Hotel, Gloucester road, S.W: (Received 2.10 p.m.) VIENNA, June 5 The Reichsrath has increased the vote for purchasing repeating rifles from 9,000,000 to 29,000,000 florins. PARIS, June 5 Nows from Madagascar states that the Malagasy have successfully repulsed the French advance on the capital. LONDON June 5.

In replying to sn address of welcome presented by the Linlithgow and Queens-

farry Council, Lord Hopetown said the Federation of Australia would be of great advantage to the colonies and a source of strength to the Empire. With one Govornor General, one exe cutive, one defence force, the abolition of border customs and the assimilation of the bulk of the laws it would greatly reduce the cost of government and be an untold relief to the taxpayers.