GABLE NEWS.

Feilding Star, Volume IX, Issue 119, 8 May 1888, Page 2

GABLE NEWS.

Jiy Electric Teie^mpii.. — Oopynglit | PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. | j London, Mny 5. j In the Honse of Commons, Sir James Fergusson, replying to a question asked by Mr William A. Macarthur, said that the German Government had announced their intention of withdrawing from the J Samoa n Contention, and to this England had consented. In his reply, Sir James nvide no mention whether England recognised Tumasese as King of the Island. The Chiuese Ambassador has again asked the Marquis of Salisbury whether the poll tax imposed on Chinese landed in Australia is consistent with the friendly relations existing between England and China. Monsignor Persico, who was delegated by the Pope to inquire into the affairs in Ireland, has written io the Vatican approving of the Papal decree. "The Government intend to introduce a Bill giving authority to borrow money on the security of Suez Canal shares, and the amount so borrowed to be expended on the defence of coaling stations. Sir James Fergusson, Under Secretary for foreign Affairs, has replied to Mr Heaton that the Government are awaiting information from the Governors of the Australian colonies respecting the influx of Chinese in Australasia, and that the Imperial Government are both anxious to secure a settlement of the difficulty which, while acceptable to Australia, will not be unfavorable to China. The aim of the Government was, he asserted, not to disturb the friendly relations now ex* isting between England and China. The Garronne was outward-bound when she collided with the Lucmda, and she sustained injuries of such a nature that she had to put back to Aden. The National Defence Bill provides for the calling oui of Yeomanry Volunteers, Naval and Artillery Volunteers, whenever the Militia and Naval Reserve are ordered out for actual service, and also 1 that in case of emergency the Govern* ment should have power to appropriate horse aud vehicle traffic. The British Ambassador afc the Argentine Republic denies the reporteJ failure ot several banks at Buenos Ay res. At a meeting of sixty Parnelhties at Dublin the Pope's decree was condemned also Papal interference in politics. There is an impression abroad that the French authorities will impose a tax on Australian wool should England persist in imposing a tax on valuable wines. The wool sales have closed firm, but in favor of the sellers. Prance and Germany have chiefly purchased merinos, but for home trades crossbreds have been in demand. Three thousand bales were shipped for America. Vienna, May 3. The local press declare that German sympathy is increasing toward England, and decreasing to Russia. -• Zanzibab, May 2. H.M.S. Garnet, which is engaged in suppressing the slay* trade, sighted a dhow yesterday and gave chase, The dhow capsized, and 100 of the slaves were drowned. Rome, May 5. Moubt Etna is in active eruption. Signor Crispi, the Premier, 111 referring to the existing relations between Italy and France, spoke in the most cordial terms, and he is reported as having referred to a naval alliance between Eng» laud and Italy. Constantinople, May 5. In consequence of serious conflicts having arisen in Macedonia between the Turks and Greeks, the Sultan has or dered strong reinforcements to be sent. It is stated that the Russian troops are advancing on the Turkish and Asiatic frontier, and that a Russian agent is endeavouring to create trouble in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Il is reported that General Ernoth will proceed to Bulgaria to make inquiries and report as to the wishes and requirements of the populace. A serious collision has occurred between the Turks, Greeks and Servians at Monastir. Sofia, May 5. Prince Ferdinand, speaking at a ban* quet to which he was invited at Tirnova said that the Bulgarian forces were centred in one idea, namely, that of independence. Beelin, May 6. A deputy named Schoener has been sent to gaol for four month* for assaulting the editor of the Taglablatt, who published erroneous and incorrect reports of the the death of the late Em* peror of Germany. The Emperor continues very weak, and his temperature is lower now than when he was first attacked by fever. He appears daily at the windows of his residence, and the daily bulletins as to his con* dition have been abolished. Suez, May 5. The Caronne collided with the steamer Xiucinda in the Red Sea. The former had her bows stove in. and entered Aden for repairs and to discharge her cargo. Two of the crew of the Lucinda were drowned.