THE LATEST.

Feilding Star, Volume XII, Issue 114, 19 March 1891, Page 2

THE LATEST.

London, March 16. The Marquis of Salisbury states that the action of the Portuguese authorities in seizing the steamer Countess of Carnarvon was unjustifiable, unless the vessel was landing arms on the Portuguese territory. Parts of ninety carcases of frozen meat landed from the R.M.S. Kaikoura were found to be bad. Twenty -seven thousand carcases were in perfect condition. Some 5000 carcases have yet to be discharged. The insulation appears to be perfect. It is reported that the libel actions brought by Sir W. dimming will result in an apology being tendered without an attempt to prove the charges, leaving the jury to assess the damages. It is said that this course will be taken owing to pressure on the part of the Prince of Wales. . March 18. The Press is unanimpusin the opinion that Mr Parnell is conducting the campaign with energy and effect, contrasting strongly with the spiritless display of his antagonists. _ ' - Telephonic communication:.,. Tjetween London and Pans has been successfully carried out. The recent advance on Toknr is regarded as a part of a plan for the re-cap-ture of the Soudan and an advance on Khartoum, to counteract the Italian advance on the Nile. Betting on the Uniyersityboat race has advanced to 2 to 1 on Oxford. The Australian Auxiliary Squadron will assemble at Spithead about the middle of April for the purpose of making trial trips and testing the torpedo equipments. At the same time the vessels will be inspected by the Colonial authorities and the Admiralty. Valparaiso, March 17. The Government troops have sustained further defeats. Madrid, March 16. The Spanish Government dispute the German protectorate over the Providence Islands. New York, March 16 A meeting of delegates of the McCarthy party resulted in a free fight, in which batons were used indiscriminately- The police charge the rowdies and restored order. ' . • : : ■