LATE TELEGEAMS

Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 89, 26 January 1892, Page 2

LATE TELEGEAMS

♦ By Electric Telegraph.— Copyright |PBR UNITED rBH-iS ASSOCIATION | London, January 25. Henry Hoare, a retired banker, has been declared a bankrupt. His liabili-> lies amount to £500,000. The local board of Government recommend isolation and disinfection as a means of preventing the spread of influenza. The Marquis of Salisbury's son, Lord, Cecil, is suffering from influenza and is confined to bis room at Hat field House, his father's seat. During the coming session the labour members will introduce a bill into the House of Commons enforcing the recognition of the eight hours' principle on land and sea. Influenza is spreading at an alarming rate throughout England. The Times says it is not surprised at the result of the Eossendale election, and characterises the success ot the Gladstone Party as " a victory of a kind. " The Daily News looks upon the contest as the most important since the last general election, and declares that the brilliant triumph achieved by Mr Gladstone and his followers proves that the public dissent from the contention that the Liberal policy is a sham. The Her C. H. Spurgeon has suffered a relapse at Mentone, in the South of France, where he is staying for the sake of his health. Sofia, January 25. While M. Stambuloff was out driving, a revolver which he was carrying in his pocket exploded and inflicted a slight wound in bis thigh. Berlin, Januarj 25. Tlie German Government is despatoh* ing a body ef marines to suppress the rising among the Wadigos. The situa* tion in the district is regarded as critical. Prince Henry, of Prussians prostrated bj influenza. Paris, January 25. The French press are in ecstacies over the result of the Bossendale eleotion, which they contend has sounded the death knell of the Salisbury administration, and jingoism in Egypt. Eio dr Jankibo, January 24 During a riot in Monctaza, the Secretary of the Chamber of Deputies and a number of other citizens were killed. Valfahjuso, January 24. The Chilian Government has requested the recall of Mr P. Egan, United States Minister in Chili. They charge him with intriguing to bring about war between the two countries. January 25. The situation between Chili and the United States is still critical. It is expected that the Chilian Government will not reply to the United States ultimatum. Constantinople January 25. The Sultan has advised the new Khedive to make enquiries into the circumstances connected with the death of his predecessor. Laungeston, January 25. An immense bush fire threatened to annihilate the township of Dundas. The powder magazine caught fire and exploded, the building being demolished, j A heavy rainfall saved the town at a critical time. Rome, January 25. The Pope is in fairly good health and was able to attend the celebration of mass yesterday. hYDNEv, January 25. Sailed — Jt.M.S., Mariposa for Fr'iaco, yia Auckland. She takes £6000 worth of specie from hereBrisbane, January 25. Disastrous floods have occurred at Tonnerille, where 19£ inches of rain fell in 24 hours, and 24 inches in 48 hours. The water undermined the foundation of St. Joseph's Church (Roman Catholic), and the building is now a complete wreck. The greatest part of the town is under water, and the suburbs are cut off from communication with the centre of the town It is not knoirn whether there are any fatalities. Hundreds of people have taken refuge on the hillsides. Tiro small vessels aro ashore in the bay.