Wire News.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XIV, Issue 762, 7 August 1894, Page 3

Wire News.

Cable News Condensed.

London : Sir G. Grey, in reply to question, assured Members that they were now within measurable distance of settlement of claims to Pamir Plateau that would satisfy Great Britain. London Banks have reduced rates of interest on deposits by A per cent. Report that Jabez Balfour had been shipped to London from Argentina requires confirmation. Wellman's vessel in Arctic expedition was crushed in ice, but crew were saved.

Sir George Grey says it, is essential before federation of Empire can be accomplished that Great Britain should adandon right of appointing Colonial Governors and abolish nominee Councils.

Foreign and Colonial Meat Bill withdrawn from House of Commons. N. S. Wales Govt instructed the Agent-General to repudiate Henniker Heaton’s action with respect to Penny Postage.

Maxim flying machine tried at Bexley, Kent. Trial was attended with some success, machine flying fully 500 yards.

Gladstone, replying to invitation to visit America, says operation on his eye is not yet complete, and he finds it impossible to pay’ the visit. S.s. Arawa remains in AustralianCanadian trade, owing to mishap to Miowera.

Huddart Parker’s old scheme prospectus will shortly be issued, with capital of about £12,000,000. Petherick, bookseller, whose bankruptcy was lately announced, estimates his debts, excluding £15,000 due to Federal Bank, at £35,000, and assets at similar amount. Trustee appointed to take charge of estate. Steamer Kooringa, belonging to Trinder, Anderson, & Co., believed to have foundered off Cape, on voyage to Perth. A premium of 90 guineas is demanded for reinsurance.

Burglars stole £lO,OOO worth of jewellery from Princess Soitikoff s residence at Slough. Ten persons drowned by upsetting of pleasure boat at Barmouth, N. Wales. Death of Cardinal Ledocowski is denied. Stated Press was misled.

Directors of City’ of Melbourne Bank resigned, owing to dismissal of Rouse, manager. Lieut. Kingsford appointed additional commander on Orlando. Lieut, and Commander Purey Cust reappointed to Dart.

At statutory meeting of Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Martin reiterated his statement of new Board’s intention to pursue cautious and economical policy. He said directors intended to retain £500,000 of capital in hand as liquid asset. They were considering proposal to appoint Sir J. Gorst and Bristowe directors to represent shareholders.

Rome : Most desperate of Anarchists will be deported to Ustica, an island off north coast of Sicily. Capetown: The Zoutspanberg chief Malabach, who was wounded in the engagement with the Boers, has been captured. Darley, Adelaide merchant enquiring into condition of wheat trade, foresees improvement in near future.