TELEGRAPHIC.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 749, 22 June 1894, Page 5

TELEGRAPHIC.

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LONDON, June 18

At meeting in Hamilton, Scotland, at which 10,000 miners were represented, it was resolved that the men go out on strike next week. Match arranged, to be sailed at Cowes on 24th July, between the Prince of Wales’ yacht Britannia and the American yacht Vigilant, which won the American Cup in October last.

50 men killed in attempting to release miners entombed in mine in Silesia.

Queen stays at Duke of Teck’s, Richmond, until accouchment of Duchess of Teck.

H.M.S. Howe, Sanspariel and Spartan ordered to Tetuan, Morocco seaport.

Steamdr Setthi foundered in cyclone off Rangoon. Chief officer and 22 of crew missing. Westport boat was overcrowded, and capsised through trying to jibe without lowering sail. Many were entangled in huge sails. Steamer Nita rescued 75, but thirty were drowned, mostly young women. There were many shocking scenes. Captain of excursion steamer which capsised off Wesport, Mayo, arrested on charge of manslaughter. Anarchist who fired at Crispi says others will accomplish work he failed to perform. Expected Hungarian wheat yield will be 20 per cent below average. BRUSSELS, June 18 Terrific explosion has taken place in the city. Number of houses destroyed. Explosion believed to be caused with dynamite. WASHINGTON, June 18 Anarchist plot to destroy thecapitol, with dynamite, frustrated. Jaxton, Canadian half-bred, who was connected with Riel’s rebellion, was the leader of the plot on the capitol. He declares it was his intention to destroy other Federal buildings. At the time when the Coxeyites reached Washington it was said Anarchists operating here intended to use powerful new explosive. Jaxton is alleged to have been connected with explosions which took place in Chicago some time ago. Stockyards in Jersey city destroyed by fire; 5000 sheep burnt to death. Damage £400,000.