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Kumara Times, Issue 2990, 3 June 1886, Page 2

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■ M-* [ HE UTE R’S TE LEG RAMS. ] l!v Elkctkic Telegraph—Copyright. >— * THE DEBATE ON THE HOME RULE QUESTION. ARMS EXTENSION BILL. FALL IN WHEAT. THE TURKS AND THE GREEKS LATE SLAUGHTER. (Received June 2, 3 p.m.) London-, June 1. The debate on the Home Rule question was continued in the House of Commons f n-da'*, The Hon. Mr Chamberlain state : Hv.it lie opposed the second re; i ditto- of the 111'] because its passing would* inVO. ’(■ lilt -tppi rv;ij of t ;1 0 n<-e:if pel . V/ r J ,iif | Oovern . C.,t, -..s o V in May" A fi' Chamberlain tv l veer ted t|-, 0 estab3lS.iment of a P, riiament on similar 0 C! to vu It pr.-S'Vnt C bv CuXAc;';, (T©

expressed his conviction that the elections would result in a majority for those who supported the onion between England and Ireland. (Received June 3, 1.30 a.m.) June 2. The debate in the House of Commons on the Irish question was continued last night, when Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, affirmed that the country generally sanctioned the bid, and which, he slated, would be carried out, although (he present Government might be destroyed. The A rms Extension Bill was passed yesterday in the House of Loids, May 31. The Australian mails, dated Melbourne April 18, per Carthage, were delivered to-day via Brindisi. Adelaide wheat, ex store, has fallen to 35s per 4961b5. (Received June 3, 1.15 p.m.) June 2. The Greek troops have evacuated the position at Zygas. The Turkish commander admits that he had throe hundred and forty men killed and wounded during the late fighting, but states that his soldiers had buried over twelve bandied Greeks. [SPECIAL TO MELBOURNE AGE. ] London, May 19, Paris newspapers are indignant at the treatment accorded to France compared with that which Germany has received from England relative to the acquisition of islands in the Pacific. May 20. Mr Gladstone spoke during the debate on the Irish Arms Act in the House of Commons, and made special reference to the remarks made by Lord Randolph Churchill, who declared that the loyalists in the North of Ireland would be justified in resorting to civil war, if necessary, to resist the establishment of Home Rule in Ireland. Mr Gladstone severely condemned Lord R. Churchill for his inflammatory □ Iterances, which, he said, were calculated to do much harm. William Beach, the champion oarsman, who is visiting England for match purposes, is appearing on the stage of London music halls. [special to press association.] London, May 27. It is proposed to invite the Prince of Wales to the Australian ball, to be held at Guildhall. The Rev. G. H. Spurgeon, referring to Mr Gladstone’s Irish Scheme, protests that the desertion of the Ulster men will render the scheme dangerous, and that such proposals are the design of madmen. A meeting of the Liberal party was held to-day, when Mr Gladstone announced as a concession on his Irish proposals, the retention of Irish members for Imperial questions. Mr Chamberlain and other Radicals were absent, as a protest against the exclusion of moderates from the meeting. The Radicals are deserting Mi Chamberlain, who it is expected will himself support the second reading of the Irish Land Purchase Bill, which is already assured. May 28. The German and Austrian Governments insist on the blockade of the Greek pons until the latter has completely demobilised her army. The Greek Deputies propose to impeach M. Delyannis, the late Minister of Foreign Affairs and Finance. The company for the construction of a rai’way from Albany to York, in Western Australia, has had its subscription more than covered. At the Colonial Institute’s Conference of Exhibition Officials, Mr Labiliiere read a paper on Federation. Sir Alex. Stuart declared that the colonies would not permit interference with their particular fiscal policies. Each colony ought to have liberty to raise its revenue as it liked. Mr Tallerman, for the purpose of testing his new system of packing, intends to forward by the Australia a shipment of grapes, apricots, and peaches to Sydnev and Adelaide. In the Chamber of Deputies, M. Basey proposed that the property of the Orleanist Princes be confiscated to Government. May 30. j Mr Gladstone has postponed the I final reading of the Irish Land Pur-I chase Bill until the autumn session, j although the second reading of the Bill ! will bo proceeded with. j The Marquis of Lome protests j against the second reading, as the Bill • is virtually dead. The Times considers it farcical to fake a vote on the second reading, since the Bill is dead. Mr Bright is very indignant at the exclusive invitation !u- M ■ '"Yid- I srone to the recent mealing of the j Li'ojral party.

Lord Granville hesitates t > permit a formal announcement to the Vitoria n Parliament of the refusal of the English Govern meat to grant the French proposals concerning the New Hebrides, and he has written to Mr Berry stating that he is unable to go beyond the answer already given hy Mr Morgan, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, until the official despatches on the subject arrive. Mr Berry is not satisfied with this, and will endeavour to have another interview with Earl Granville and possibly with Mr Gladstone. Matterson rows Goodwin on June 7th. President Cleveland, of the United States, is to he married to Miss Francis Colsom, on Juno 2nd. At the instance of Dr. Julius von Haast, tiie Executive Commissioners of the Indian and Colonial Exhibition will discuss a proposal to convert the exhibits there into a Colonial and Indian Museum. “The Cruise of the Bacchante,” by Prince Albert Victor, has been published. May 31. In consequence of Greece still refusing to notify her disarmament, the blockade of her ports is maintained.