Diary of the Week.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XVII, Issue 20, 6 September 1889, Page 19

Diary of the Week.

Wednesday, 28th.

Sydney Marine Board finds collision between Centennial and Kanahooka caused by neglect ot Centennial's captain in keepiog wrong tide.— Gladstone writes to Daily Newt demanding inquiry into Khurdisb horrors in Armenia. — Indian native Press condemns policy of Uovnrnment of Cashmere as annexation policy.

Thursday, 29th.

Railway League formed in Auckland to bring about various changes in fares and charges.— Rioh copper reef being uncovered at Maharoaroa.— Estimated population of colony on June 30, published as 612,039 j 327,276 being males.— Meeting at Kurow petitions for catting up for settlement of Station Peak run.

Friday, 30th. Victorian Government forbids publication in Melbourne of Sunday paper.— Chinese creating fatal disturbances in Sumatra.— United States continues to seize British sealers in Bearing sea.

Saturday, 3lst.

Heavy floodsin Victoria. — Resolved thatgarrisons be immediately placed on Thursday Island and at King George's sound. High officials at Pekin petition Minister for Foreign Affairs to expel all Americans employed in China. — Imperial Parliament prorogued until November 16.

Monday, 2nd.

French Government refuses petition for annexation of New Heb« rides. — Announced that new German line will deliver mails between London And Adelaide in 26 days.— Cork Town Conncil warns Balfour will hold him answerable for injuries to William O'Brien from imprisonment.

Tuisday, 3rd.

Heavy floods in New South Wales.— New South Wales invests £1,000,000 Treasury Bills.— Announced that Gladstone will visit Continent.