HOME & FOREIGN CABLES.

Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 228, 1 February 1894, Page 2

HOME & FOREIGN CABLES.

THE FRENCH NAVY. THE CZARS HEALTH. THE NEW AMERICAN TARIFF. (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, January 29. The ship Lochhiel, bound to Adelaide, sunk in Milforcl Haven. The crew were saved. January 31. The Court of Appeal has annulled Mr Davitt's bankruptcy. The Kaikoura underwent repairs at Teneriffe, and has proceeded on her voyage. A portion of the cargo discharged will be brought to London. The report of the New Zealand and River Plate Land Mortgage Company has been adopted by the shareholders. Telegrams from Washington indicate that the new tariff will pass the House of Representatives by a majority of from 15 to 220 rotes. Pabis. January 31. M. Lockroy, in the Chamber of Deputies, attacked the efficiency of the French Navy, declaring that many ports were open to successful attack. M. Dupuy, ex-Premier, disclaimed responsibility, but as President of the Chamber promised that enquiry should be made. St Petersburg, January 31. The Czar haa improved, but is still feverish. The Czar's bronchitis is abating, and he is able to sleep. Cabul, January 30. The agreement between the Ameer of Afghanistan and Great Britain provides that Great Britain shall defend the northern frontier of Afghanistan and maintain the integrity of the country. Cairo. Januiry 30 Lord Cromer has warned the Khedive that the next outbreak against the British will result in his deposition. Madrid. January 31. i Laborers in Alora. and Seville seized and divided amongst themselves the land belonging to private owners, and carried on to a scale of such magnitude that the troops were called out and the leaders arrested.