TELEGRAPHIC.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 753, 6 July 1894, Page 5

TELEGRAPHIC.

Cable News Condensed.

St James' Gazette says it is clear that Belgian and German commercial treaties must be repealed, so that Colonial Office had better consider matter before colonists make question unpleasantly urgent. Prince of Wales opened Tower bridge last week. Ceremony very imposing one. In connection with opening, Lord Mayor receives a baronetcy.

Sunday Observance Society sued the Mayor of Leeds for penalties for issuing licenses for Sunday lectures. Among lecturers were Max O’Rell and George Kennan, of Siberian fame. Verdict returned for plaintiffs, but Judge and jury both urged that obsolete Act under ■which proceedings were brought ought to be repealed. Buxton, Under Secy, for Colonies, replying to Col. Howard Vincent, said it was highly inexpedient to explain precise strength of naval and military defences which Colonies would provide in event of war. It was certain they would readily assist, for undoubted spirit of Colonists had been evidenced by despatch of Soudan Contingont from N. S. Wales.

Spectator thinks direct Conference between representatives of Colonies may involve combined pressure upon Mother Country hitherto unequalled. Deputation of Scotch meat growers urge Govt to appoint detectives to investigate sale of frozen meat purporting to be British. President of Board of Agriculture said cost would be excessive, and no Chancellor of Exchequer would comply with demand. Paris : Finding it impossible to govern without partial support of Radicals, new President been compelled to retain Dupuy as Premier. Burdeau, who was to have undertaken the formation of Cabinet on latter resigning, will probably be consoled by election to Presidency of Chamber of Deputies. Number of Italians who hurriedly left France are encamped near Metz in destitute and starving condition.

Washington : Astounding results been obtained from artillery practice with hardened shells, invention of Okhla, a Russian. It is claimed the miss le is vastly superior to those possessed by any other Power. Some 80,000 men have joined the Pullman car strikers.

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LONDON, July 3

In the Commons, Chancellor of the Exchequer’s clause exempting properties in Colonies from Estate Duties where Colonial Duty is equal to amount of British Duty passed without division.

Harcourt, explained that duties paid in Colonies would te deducted and reciprocal principle would be introduced by means of Orders in Council. If Colonial Duty equalled British then British would not be charged. He was extremely willing to grant Colonies preference, but must decline to extend principle to Foreign countries. Baden Powell said the Chancellor had not followed wishes of Colonies as expounded by Agents General. He regarded thb course taken as unjust, and contrary to British principles of taxation. Budget passed through Committee. Increased duty on spirits reaffirmed by majority of 13. SOFIA, July 3 Stambouloff has warned the Sobranje that Russia intends to occupy Varna and Burgbas, lending ports on Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. BERLIN, July 2 The Kaiser has instructed the Chancellor to open up negotiations with Great Britain and other European nations with view of forming a Union to suppress Anarchism. WASHINGTON, July 2 Federal troops have been ordered to

secure free running trains in Colorado. Leaders of railroad dispute declare it has developed into a fight between Un'onism and capitalists. WASHINGTON, July 3 President has ordered troops to arrest leaders of strike on charge of conspiracy. Senate repealed Sugar bounty.