BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

West Coast Times, Issue 7556, 25 November 1889, Page 2

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Paris, Nov 22.

geperal imlekt§jaes| W£U 1.800. if surefe BaS acquired the debt dub to the Bank of Nbw Zealand; , The qirectors ls^^e debentures shortly. Obituary — Macfadyen, Congregationalist. i f

The Chamber of Deputies has insisted on the abolition of ihe monopoly in the manufacture of matches, The Government were defeated by a majority of seventy-six.

Rio de Janeiro, Nov. 22.

The Brazilian Senate State Council will be abolished, and the Chamber of Deputies dissolved. • America, Italy and France are sending warships to Rio.

The Brazilian Government have decreed universal suffrage.

Before sailing the deposed Emperor Dom PeJro said he was hopeful of the prosperity of the Republic. Calcutta, Nov 22.

Serious charges, some of them of a most revolting character, are being brought against the Maharajah of Dhownmygar. It is probable that the Supreme Government will order an official enquiry into the charges, Berlin, Nov. 22. The Minister of War announced in the Reichstag a select committee would be appointed for the purpose of organising two army corps. He declares ,the increase was not due to the French Army Bill. An explosion occurred at a gunpowder factory at Hanover, by which twenty-four persons were killed and others were wounded.

Constantinople, Nov. 22.

The Sultan has imprisoned Mousa Bey, tbe leader in the Armenian atrocities.

Zanzibar, Nov. 22.

Stanley writes there has been four days continuous fighting at the south of Victoria Nvanza because the natives

believed Emm's people were cannibals. He was obliged to carry a number of invalids a thousand miles in hammocks.

(Received Nov 25, 1.10 a.m.) London, Nov 33.

Sir Honry James concluded his address with an eloquent peroration. Sir James Hannen, in closing tbe Commission, regretted that certain witnesses (or the defence were no* called. It is rumored that the report will be presented in January.

The clerks and foremen of the Til. bury omnibuses joined the Union under protest.

News has been received that Turkey has secretly ceded to Russia a part of Armenia.

The Blake, a cruiser designed to protect the long trade routes to Austrrlia, was launched at Chatham.

A private telegram says that Dr Peters is alive, but Keuter confirms the rumor of the massacre.

Parke, editor of the North London Press, has been arrested and is not bailed.

Paris, Nov. 24.

The French Senate have authorised a loan of fifty-eight millions of franc 3 for an increase to tbe fleet. Ottawa, Nov 23. Some Canadian and Paris papers advise Canada to imitate Brazil.

London, Nov 22. The committee sanction the invest

ment of trust moneys in colonial securities. Sir Graham Berry questions certain demands made on the colonies. Sir Dillon Bell thinks it safe to agree since it is optional with the colonies to adopt the Imperial Act.

The English coastwise companies threaten to work vessels at the colonial wharves unless demands cease. The men threaten to block the colonial vessels. This will npt affect the mail steamers.

The Dockers Union is organising a Board of Arbitration. The Dock Companies are favorable.

Another Australian cruiser will be launched at Blswick on December 14.

A German dentist shot and dangerously wounded the County Court Judge at Nottingham, owing to unsuccessful litigation.

Doctor Boyd lias been nominated moderator of the Church of Scotland and Dr Thomas Brown of the Free Church.

The Cromwell Gold Mining Company of New Zealand has been floated with, a capital of £110,000, and registered.

The Earl of Euston has commenced aa action, for, libel against the North London J?ress for 1 connecting his name witjj •'£ fc#i»dal o^fi, revolting' character.

•Lord '"''Harris has been appointed Governor o£!J»oijabay. '»

The New Zealand Shipping. Company's report showß the last year's deficit was reduced to £82,000, ami (he