LATE CABLES. BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 7474, 25 July 1891, Page 4

LATE CABLES.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

(By Electric Telegraph — Copyright.) (Per Unitod Prose Association.) London, July 23. In answer to a question in the House ot Commons, Mr Balfour explained that the maximum amount available for the relief of labourers on the railway works in Iroland was £14,000, an amount whioh was fast being reduced. St. Pbtkbbbdbg, July 23. i The officials at Cronstadt are trying to arrange a national reception to the French squadron to-day, equal to that extended to the German Emperor in England. Beelin, July 23. Gales and floods have done immense damage in Germany. , "Vaipabaiso, July 23. Balmaceda will retain the Presidency un- ! til the rebellion is quelled. L Twenty officers, suspected of being im- ' plicated with the rebels, have been shot by tho President's orders. An attempt to poison rebel leaders has failed. \ Washington, July 23. Sir J. Pauncefote, actiag on behalf of , England, and Mr Wharton, on behalf of Mr Blame, Soerotary of State for the : United States, have virtually arranged to ' arbitrate ovor tho Behring Sea dispute. The minors of Knoxvillo tbrealon to ex- . terminate the Militia unless they are overpowered by the troops, who are advanoing The difficulty is by no moans settled yet. Capbtowk, July 23. The explorers in Mashonaland believe they have' disoovered the historical remains ' and pottery of Phoenician origin. 1 The Bank Bill has passod the Capo ' Parliament, establishing a guaranteed note curronoy against Governmont stocks.