To-day's ’News

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 732, 24 April 1894, Page 5

To-day's ’News

LONDON, April 21 In Commons, Captain C. W. Norton, M. P. for West Newington, moved, and Laboucbere seconded, motion to abolish annuity of £2a,000 paid to Duke of Saxe Coburg. Radicals supported motion, which was rejected by majority of 230. Vienna, St Petersburg and Berlin diplomatists regard the betrothal of the Czarewitch and Princess Alex as a pacific sign. The Standard thinks .it denotes complete change in policies, and in the situation. Colonial Governors’ Leave of Absence Bill read second time in Lords. NEW YORK, April 22 New York Herald says documents belonging to Admiral de Gama indicate that British and Portuguese officials tried to restore the monarchy in Brazil.

Labour Strife iu America.

WASHINGTON, April 22 Bands of Coxey’s army have repeatedly seized trains, and threaten to damage railways unless assistance is given them. At Washington some of the bands carry dynamite about with them. The Lower House is discussing the unemployed question. Reinforcements of Coxey’s Labor Army is marching to Washington. NEW YORK. April 23 Colliers strike in United States has begun. Large body of Codey’s men are arranging to assist them. Omaha Railway Companys stopped their services, fearing outrages. This city is thus isolated. Militia has been warned to be in readiness, and citizens are urged to provide waggons to assist in exodus from the town.

Government of Samoa.

LONDON, April 20 Pall Mall Gazette refers iu favorable terms to decision of New Zealand Govt with regard to the annexation of Samoa. Sir G. Grey is pleased with attitude of New Zealand Govt over Samoan difficulty. He expresses belief that the English speaking people should control whole of Pacific islands. BERLIN, April 22 Vossisclte Zeitung thinks the wisest course would be to accept New Zealand’s offer to take over Samoan islands. LONDON, April 21 British Press generally agree with proposal submitted by N. Z. Govt for annexation of Samoa. BERLIN, April 23 Hanover Courier believes Germany, in order to protect German interests, will reject N. Z’s. proposal for annexation of Samoa.

Heavy Earthquakes in Greece.

Grent Loss of Life. ATHENS, April 22 Earthquakes have occurred in various parts of Greece, resulting serious loss of life. ATHENS, April 23 Immense damage here and surrounding districts by earthquakes. It is believed 260 persons have been buried alive in country districts. Thebes has been ruined through the earthquake.