Wire News

Kaikoura Star, Volume XII, Issue 87, 1 November 1892, Page 4

Wire News

Cable News Condensed.

Neill has confessed to the murder of 4 women. One of the leading witnesses at the trial stated that Neill told him he had killed lots of women of the unfortunate class.

Marquis Salisbury, in National Review, contends that real question of autonomy for Ireland has not been decided by election. Additional safeguards will be required for the Constitution, providing new machinery by which the wish of the nation may be determined.

Flemish Socialists forwarded protest to President Carnot against abuses of new French tariff, and assert Belgian workmen do not desire closer relations with France, fearing annexation of Belgium to that country. Queen Victoria has communicated with President Harrison, as also lias the Pope, condoling with him on the death of his wife. The Queen sent wreath to be placed on the coffin. Cabinet meetings begun. Several papers report there is dissension in the Ministry on the Uganda question. Rosebery is at bead of section opposing evacuation of country. Gladstone lias abandoned intention of going abroad, but proposes to appear in House of Commons only on occasion of imj ortant business.

Sir W. V. Harcourt will act as Premier’s deputy when latter cannot attend in the House.

Members of Parnellite Party accept suggestion of Archbishop Croke, that funds deposited in Paris Bank should be released and placed iu custody of three independent trustees, pending division.

Bishop of Chichester states annual cost of Pro'ectorate over Uganda would be only £40,000, an amount which, lie points out, is about equal to cost of piciuie or two in National Gallery. French authorities in Dahomey are offering 2000 francs a head for capture of Europeans aiding Dahomeyans iu present difficulty. French troops operating against the Dahomeyans used Lebel rifles. After first few rounds were fired the fusilade

became indiscriminate slaughter, effect being similar to that of explosive.- bullets. Trees even did not shield men. Dead were burned on a pvre. The United Suites warship Mohican struck a rock in Behring Sta, and will urobablv be condemned.

Impression m United States that there is secret understanding between Russia and Japan respecting treatment ot sealers in B. bring Sea. It is urged that iu 1888 Eord Salisbury acquiesced in right of Russian ves.-els to follow and seize sealers pursuing their occupation outside the limit.

Sir J. Lubbock, addressing Chamber of Commerce, deciaied the suffering ot U. States residents, owing to M’Kinley Tariff, was greater than that of English people. Its introduction had. been disastrous to lumber, barlev and tin plate industries. Tariff, he thinks, cannot long be maintained. Previous to promoting Russian loan, Rothschilds demand cessation ot liussiau negotiations with Germany over commercial matters.

Economist says in 2 years Australian banking values have been written down fully £7,000,000. They may be expected io improve as Colonies iecover, but cannot legain old place immediate! v.

B.tter controversy in Times between Dr V. Horsley, F.K.S , Bishop Barry and others over vivisection.

Archbishop Croke hopes dynamiters will shortly be released. Madman, well armed, cleared a church in Illinois, and occupied pul£>it for 3 hours. ' Lord Onslow favors suggestion that Military Governor should be appointed to I'asmauia, but fears that Colony will object to its Governor doing duties to other Colonies.

Steamer Aorangi sighted icebergs 200 miles from Lyttelton. 'Times, commenting on constitution of Legislative Counct s, states anomalies in Australasia aie startling, and go far to prove England is lamentably deficient

in science of constitution making, and that there is little doubt tendency in Colonies is to wipe away nominate! Chambers. Referring to motion tabled by Parkes in Legislative Assembly of N. S. Wales, Times says it is evident demand for elective Legislative Councils would meet with immediate response from Imperial Govt. Same paper states that another international conference on federation is afoot, and thinks practical results may be reached. Times goes on to sav financial crisis has toned down Australian arrogance, and Dibbs has recognised policy of past is indefensible, and is adopting wiser methods for present. French assented to Moorish occupation of Fooat, an oasis of Sahara, Africa.

At meeting in Manchester, motion favouring introduction of bi-metallic system was carried unanimously. Hon Balfour addressed meeting in favour of resolution.

Sir J. C. Abbot, of Canada, partly recovered from attack of paralysis. In course of interview he denied that the movement for annexation of Canada by U. States was of any importance, say ing only persons connected with it were few discontents.

Hon Herbert Baring, son of Viscount Baring, who represented Biggleswade in last Parliament, is defending action brought against him for recovery of gambling debts. It was shown in evidence that he spent £20,000 before he attained his majority. Norweignn steamer Norman wrecked in Pescadores group, near Formosa. Only 2 persons saved. She was wrecked at the same time as the Bokhara.

Irving denies offer of 16 weeks engagement in Australia Mexicans suppressed Indian rising in El Pasco county, border of Texas. Whole of tribe annihilated ; 415 Mexicans killed.

Genl. Edwards agrees with report of N. S. Wales Defence Commission that N. S. Wales requires nucleus of permanent artillery and submarine miners. He urges that if report be adopted, saving effected should He applied to improving land forces. He considers local defence of Australia not absolutely necessary, but it is essential ■England should command Ihe seas. Halifax : New Brunswick elections resuited in bare majority for Govt. Premier was defeated. Berlin : Colonia! Council in Berlin recommends the increase of troops in German East Africa to ensure good relations with the Native Chiefs and develop the Colony. Fate of German Army Bill depends on action of Central party, which is at present hostile.

St Petersburg : Women belonging to Siuuiiist sect are outiageously treated ar Skvira, Russia. Edict of repression is being severely carried out. Sentries are placed to watch men at every hour of day. Calcutta : Karam tribes are submitting to Ameer. V ienna : Archduke Franz Ferdinand d’Este begins his tour of Worlti iu November, when lie leaves for India and Singapore in torpedo ram Kaiser Elizabeth. After closing Australian tour in Sydney he visits New Hebrides, New Caledonia, New Guinea and thence to Chinn.

Two persons died in Vienna from

cholera through drinking water from river Danube. Adelaide : Estimated deficiency in Custoias is £40,000, not £400,000, as stated in Tuesday’s message. Monetary and Commercial. LONDON. Oct 28 Investors' Review declares Fitzgibbon, Chairman of Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works, who recently floated ioan, shamefully squeezed and betrayed underwriters. Investors' Review thinks worst is over in Colonies, and there is still time for Victoria to return to virtuous courses. In any case her losses will compel her to mend her ways. The immediate future does not look black anywhere else.

V- Civil Wai’ in Samoa.

AUCKLAND, Oct 29 11.M.5. Ringarooma, under orders from Sydney, leaves for Samoa tonight. It,is reported civil war has broken out, but no particulars are available Neither Governor not- Minister for Education has any information on subject. Rigarooma s instructions are to proceed to Samoa with all speed to protect life'and property of British residents in conjunction with the American and German warships at present there. H.M.S. Katoomba is to relieve the Ringarooma on N. Z. Station.

I'he s.s. Upolo, which has arrived from Samoa, reports everything’ quiet there.

“ Broken Hill Strikers.

SYDNEY, (Jci 29

In case against Broken Hill strikers Jury were locked up all night. It is thought improbable it will agree on a verdict.

Trial of members of Labor Defence Committee, for unlawful conspiracy, in connection with strike of miners at Broken Hill has concluded. Sleuth (Secretary of Broken Hill Miners' Association), Ferguson, Polkinuhorn, and Hewitt were found “ Guilty,” Huon found “Not Guilty.” Bennett and Hebeerle also found “ Guilty,'’ but Jury recommended them to mercy.

at-Brok-en Hill, recently appointed Justice of Peace urged workers to get into power, seize magistracy, and put their own men on the Bench, so that they could get verdicts they wished ; then, when they got Gatling guns and troopers, they could, if occasion required, trample down, ruthlessly, class which opposed them.