Thursday.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 759, 27 July 1894, Page 5

Thursday.

LONDON, July 24 The Valkyrie has been refloated. Wellman’s Arctic expedition is reported as lost, North of Spitzbergen. Speaking in the House of Commons, Chamberlain said the Evicted 'Tenants’ Bill did not provide finality, but it was merely designed to meet political exigency of the hour. Bill read second time by s majority of 32 ; Parnellites

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shots have been exchanged between Chinese vessels and Japanese gunboa's engaged on Curran coast. Lord Kimberley, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is earnestly urging both countries to effect a peaceful settlement of the dispute. China, in the event of war, requires each province to supply 20,000 men. Nankin and Canton fleets will be detailed for active operations against Japanese. Germans are sending gunboat to Corea.

News received that Corean troops attacked Japanese garrison in Seoul, but were repulsed. Japanese cruiser sank Chinese transport vessel. Japanese flotilla is bombarding Coreau port. Hot artillery duel is proceeding. BERLIN, July 24 Military authorities of Germany finally decided to refuse to adopt Dowes’ bullet-proof cuirass, which they regard as worthless for practical purposes. In trials at Spandau the cuirass was pierced at 600 metres range. PARIS, July 24 Chamber of Deputies has approved of a measure inflicting the penalty of transportation on all persons convicted of inciting to Anarchy. The Premier refused to listen to any amendments. WASHINGTON, July 24 Senator Gordien declared President’s attempt to gibbet the Senate in connection with Tariff Bill to be corrupt and infamous. He accused him of double dealing, as Cleveland had virtually approved of compromise. Considerable. sensation caused by speech. The Morris Geyser in Yellowstone National Park has been converted into a volcanic crater. The change was preceded by violent explosion in which masses of rock were ejected. PRETORIA, July 24 General Joudian impressed IBritish subjects to serve in Boer army at Zon tspansberg.