Second Edition.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 6643, 19 October 1888, Page 3

Second Edition.

(By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright.) (Per United Press Association.) Londos, October 18— The Times this morning has an article on the ewe of Ah Poy versus Collector of Customs recently decided in Melbourne. The paper congratulfttes the Australians on the judgment of the Appeal Court, which was in favour of plaintiff, and declares that all lovers of international fair play will rejoice at the result, as it is conclusive evidence that the unreasonable excitement of some Australian politicians is not shared by the people. The article recommends America the colonies and mete out justice tinho Chinese. 'The unveiling of tho statue erected in honour of General Gordon was attended ■with Very little ceroraony, and the press generally characterise the conduct of the committee as shabby in not making a popular demonstration. Mr D. B. Plunkej.t, in defending the action of the committee, declares that silenco was necessary in view of the tact that the Socialists would undoubtedly have availed themselves of the opportunity to hold a demonstration, and unpleasant complications might have arisen. Athbns, October 18— It is generally belioved that King George will abdicate tho throne in favour of his son Prince ConBtantine, Duke of Sparta, on the letter's marriage with Sophia, third daughter of tho late Emporor Frederick of Germany. Tbhbbah, October 18— It is expected that the Czar of Russia and Shah of Persia will shortly meet at Balrir, a town in tlio lieutenancy o£ Caucasus on the Caspian Sea. Saw Feakcisco, October 18 — The steamer Bespigadera, Australian trader, has been totally wrecked near San Pedro, Southern California. SmifEY, October 19.— The Hon Wm. Clarke, Minister of Justice, denies that he gave the prisoner Holt any hope of his sentence being commuted, and in denial is supported by the statement of the gaoler. Mblbotoitb, October 19— Tho Jubilee Conference in connection with the Congregational Union, has concluded its sittings. It vras decided that the first meeting of the Union should be held in Sydney, and tho Bey Mr Price, of Launccston, was elected first chairman. Speculation on the Cnulfield Cup is becoming more exciting, £5000 to £600 has been token about the Charmer, and subsequently 100 to 14 was taken and offered, loeksley lias be supported for £5000 at 100 to 7. Touchstone is being heavily backed. A good sum been written about him atlOO to 8. Spade Guinea and Plutarch arc quoted at 10 to 1. Chicago has hardened at 100 to 8. 1000 to 60 has been taken about Crown Brand. Pakeha is quoted at the same price.