LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Kumara Times, Issue 2965, 4 May 1886, Page 2

LATEST BRITISH AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

[UEUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] Ry Electric Telegraph—Copyright. >—•— < SHIPMENT OF AUSTRALIAN FRUIT. THE INDIAN AND COLONIAL EXHIBITION. WEST COAST RAILWAY SUCCESSFULLY FLOATED. THE LIBERALS AND GLADSTONE'S PROPOSALS. DISSATISFACTION WITH GREECE'S REPLY. NEW ZEALAND LOAN CONVERSION. DEATH OF EARL HEDESDALE. GLADSTONE'S MANIFESTO ON HIS IRISH POLICY. (Received May 3, 1 a.m.) London, May 1. The shipment of fruit received from Australia by the Austral on being examined was found in excellent condition. His Highness the Prince of Wales, attended by Sir Phillip Cnnliffe Owen, made a detailed inspection to-day of the whole of the Indian and Colonial Exhi-

bition. His Highness was received by the Agents General and Executive Commissioners, and he expressed to them his gratification at the completeness of the arrangements and the hearty sup port accorded the undertaking by the various Australian Governments.

The average of the South Australian loan is £99 6s, not £lO2 12s 6d, as previously telegraphed. (Received May 3, 1.15 p.m)

The New Zealand Midland Railway scheme has been successfully launched. The general result of the meeting of the Liberal party is that it has been decided to oppose that portion of Gladstone's Irish proposals which provide for the exclusion of the Irish members from the House of Commons. (Received May 4, 1 a.m.) May 3. The European Powers are dissatisfied with the reply given by Greece to their united memorandum, and require n more precise promise as to the date for the completion of disarmament. The amount of New Zealand stock brought under the conversion provisions exceeds £4,000,000. The death is announced, in his 71st year, of the Right. Hon. the Earl of Redesdale. (Received May 4, 12.30 p.m.) Latest. The Hon. Mr Gladstone has issue:! a mnnifesto to his constituents of Midlothian in which he informs them he has received conclusive evidences of sympathy in his Irish policy from America and the Colonies. He criticises the discordant view held by those politicians who have seceded from the Liberal ranks, and urges concession to the Irish demands while England is yet free and strong, instead of yielding hereafter from motives of terror. Mr Gladstone conclndes by affirming that it is urgently necessary that the House of Commons should decide whether Ireland should have the management of her own affairs, and expresses the opinion that it is possible to arrange details. (Received May 4, 1 a.m.) Capetown, April 30. The steamship Kaikoura sailed yesterday evening for New Zealand ports. [special to press association. ] London, April 27. The Australian cricketing eleven have been invited to the opening ceremony of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. The steamer Clitrus has been launched at Yarrow, on the river Tyne. She is intended for the Australian and Indian trade.

The Italian Par(iameut has been dissolved.

Lionel Tennyson is dead. An outpost at Suakiu, occupied by Indian troops, has been capiured by the rebels.

Mr John Bright is in sympathy with the Marquis of Hartington in his objections to Mr Gladstone's Irish proposals.

Several private shipments of Adelaide fruit have arrived in bad condition, which is due to deficient packing and bad selection. The rowing match between Bubear and Nelson is fixed for June 3rd. Ap.il 28. The men composing the outpost cap. ttired by rebels near Suakiu have been released. Mr Thomas Falloon has been recognised as Columbian Consul for Australia. Bishop Moorhonse will pay homage to the Queen on Tuesday next. The mnjotity of the Australian cricketing team have arrived, the remainder being still on the continent. The American fishing smack which was seized by the Canadian authorities off Nova Scotia has been released. Nelson, the New South Wales sculler, bravely rescued a boy from drowning in the Thames. Mr Strangways has written a letter to the Daily Chronicle, in which he states that Home Rule will prove unworkable, and if given effect to will destroy the unity of the empire. [Mr H. T. Strangways is an AngloColonial, who formerly held office in the Ministry of South Australia.] April 29. An agreement with France in connection with the New Hebrides is considered immiuent. The Dir.ctois of the Scottish Australian Company are prepared to send labour out to Lambton in New South Wales, if advised.

The English cricketing team which visits the Australian colonies next season will comprise—Shaw, Shrewsbury, Lilly white, Buns, Brig 4S Gnnn, Flowers, B»tes, L?es, Piston, Lohl maun, uud proujiueut amateurs. Mr

W. G. Grace has been invited to accompany the team, which sails for Australia in September next. Pour regiments of Indian troops have been sent to reinforce! Biirmah.

Jefferson Davis is delivering a series of orations in the Southern States.