HOME AND FOREIGN.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXIII, Issue 11332, 29 July 1891, Page 2

HOME AND FOREIGN.

By KuEGTric Telegraph — Copyright.] [Per Press Association.] Amsterdam, July 27. 4. tablet has been unveiled at Leyden in memory of the Rev. Mr Robinson, one of the pastors who accompanied the Pilgrim Fathers to America. The ceremony was a most impressive one, and the National Anthems of Holland, England, and the United States were played. Among those present was Dr. Roseby, one of the Australian delegates to the Congregational Conference in England. New York, July 27. The cotton and woollen mills of Messrs Campbell and Elliott, Philadelphia, have been destroyed by fire. Tho damage is estimated at 750,000 dollars. London, June 27. General Booth has been given an immense "send off" by the Salvation Aimy. H. M. Stanely has met with an accident, his thigh being fractured. Annie Besant has renounced the Malthusian doctrines. The Berlin correspondent of the Times telegraphs that King Charles, of Roumania, will shortly meet the Prince of Wales, for the purpose of arranging the betrothal of Prince Ferdinand (his nephew), beir presumptive to the Roumanian Throne, with the daughter of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Neve Freie Presse, of Vienna, also states that King 1 Charles will shortly visit England, but says it is to arrange the betrothal of Prince Ferdinand to a daughter of the Prince of Wales. It is announced that 'the intended marriage of the Marquis of Hartington with the Dowager Duchess of, Manchester, will not take place. The Earl of Wicklow is dead, aged 49. The Unionists are dismayed at the result of the Wisbeach election. The Daily News, referring to the result, considers that the country is reversing its hasty judgment of 1886. The Spectator advocates that the colonies should become entirely independent and autonomous ; that they should establish a common citizenship of En-glish-speaking nations; also perpetual treaties, and an offensive and deffensive alliance. The Spectator predicts that if this is done, in half & century half the civilised world would be lapped in the security of a mighty pax anglicana. The Financial Times alleges that the defence made by the Otago Daily Times of the Otago Harbour Board's position is a definite indication of the possibility of default. Ten teams competed for the prizes offered by Lord Lindsay at the Rifle Association meeting at Bisley. The fiist prize fell to the Ayrshire Yeomanry, who scored 181 points. The Victorian Mounted Rifle team, which came second with 105 points, rode the course in 26 seconds faster than any other teapi in the competition. The riding and jumping of the Victorians were greatly applauded. The Queen, in very grajious terms, has invited the French fleet to visit Portsmouth on August 20th, when the Czar and Czarina are expected. She proposes to pay a visit of inspection herself, if the invitation is accepted. St. Petersrtjbg, July 27. Whon the Czar visjted the Fiench fleet at Cronstadt, the Marsellaise was. frequently sung by the Russians, the air being set to the words of Welcome. Neither the Czar nor his officers toasted the Republic, but only France and the Presidant. Preparations had been made to signalise the visit by a great anti German demonstration, but the imention of the promoters was thwarted by the Czar giving orders which' prevented such a demonstration. Paris, July 27. The Budget Committee has adopted ]\I. Brissons scheme for doubling the strength of the French navy j the former decision against any large increase is therefore likely to be rescinded. Ottawa, July 27. Mr Howard Vincent, member of the English House of Commons, has had an interview with 50 members of the Dominion Parliament respecting preferential duties on British goods imported into Canada. The result of the conference has not yet been made public.