To-day's News

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

To-day's News

LONDON, June 20

Terrible tragedy reported from South Shields. A seaman, named Goodwin, and his son were found with their throats cut, and Mrs Goodwin with her head battered in. It is believed that Goodwin murdered his wife and son and then committed suicide.

Sir G. Grey was entertained at a luncheon by the National Liberal Club. At a meeting of 2000 Liberal delegates, resolution was carried demanding abolition of power of veto possessed bv House of Lords.

Labouchere declares to attempt to obtain autonomy for Ireland will be a farce while an hereditary House is retained.

General impression that Govt intends to proceed only with financial proposals and Evicted Tenants’ Bill this session. Gladstone has found it impossible to accept invitation to visit America.

Daily News says Harcourt will probably agree to compromise on Estate Duty question on reciprocal basis.

Erastus Wiman, of New York, who is director of Central Cyclone (?) Coy. sentenced to 5 years for forgery. ROME, J une 20

Pope, in his encyclical, appeals to eastern protestants to join the Roman Catholic church.

PARIS, June 20

Chamber of Deputies agreed to first reading of Bill conceding Home Rule to Paris.

CAPETOWN, June 20

Transvaal troops stormed Matabachs stronghold, each terrace being successively forced while assailants were covered by artillery. Malabach deserted the position and retired.

PRETORIA, June 20 Transval Govt arresting Britishers who refuse to perform military service. Sir Jacobus de Wet, British Agent, entered protest in matter. WASHINGTON, June 20 Norwegian and German vessels arc sealing in Behring sea. Owners contend that award of Commission does not apply to them. HONG KONG, June 20 Plague now shows signs of abating.