GENERAL NEWS.

Hastings Standard, Issue 399, 14 August 1897, Page 3

GENERAL NEWS.

(Per P»vss A—Ci>jnjri'fht.) London, August 12. The King of Siam is on a visit to "We!beck Abbey, Notts, the residence of the Duke of Portlaud. His Majesty, when being shown round the stables, went into raptures o-. er Carbine, and requested a photograph of the animal. Greece has made no attempt to raise the indemnity loan. She offers an obstacle to the proposal for international control. The outlook is considered to be exceedingly unsatisfactory. The Times advises that negotiations be opened up in view of arriving at a friendly understanding between British shipowners and Mr Seddon respecting the New Zealand Shipping Act. The Society of Engineers admits that the struggle with the employers is developing to be the most gigantic in the history of labor. They claim that the prospects of their success are favorable, and consider that the eight hours' demand has been won in London. lI.M. cruiser Mchawk will be commissioned for the "Australian station early in September. Washington, August 13. The American Government has declined to support the claim of Dr. Cornelius Herz for the recovery of a million dollars damages from the French Government for bis prosecu tion and arrest in connection with thePanauia Lottery Loan Bill in 1893. St. Petersburg, August 13. The Russian Government has adopted precautions with a view to prevent popular enthusiasm during the forthcoming visit of President Faure from eclipsing that displayed during the recent welcome to the Emperor of Germany. Cape Town, August 12. Dr Koch, the German scientist, is returning to the Cape to conduct a series of experiments with the rinderpest. August 13. A meeting attended by fully 1000 persons passed a resolution urging the opening of negotiations with the Orange Free State to secure the abolition of the duty on imported meat. "Madrid, August 12. The widow of the late Senor Canovas has been created a Duchess, with a pension of 80,000 pesetas (£1200). Melbourne, August 13. The Government has withdrawn the Mining Bill is consequence of the • Council insisting on its amendments » with reference to employers' liability in the case of accidents and retaining the royalty on the proceeds of mining on private lands in lieu of the proposed compensation. This day. Further soaking rain has practically assured the wheat crop. Adelaide, This day. The discharge of the Gulf of Martaban' cargo is proceeding. The damage to both vessel and cargo is verv extensive,^^-^