CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 8 July 1890, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

London. The follovring is the resut of the election for Barrow : - Duncan (Radical), 1994 ; Waitiwright (Unionist* 1862 ; W. S. Cain© (Unionist) 1208 This proves that Me Came made a Mihtake. In consequence of the gas strike Leedg is in darkneea at night. The strikers hare assumed a menacing j attitude : The Mayor of Leeds prepared to j rwd tht Ritf A«t to U»« #MQi«n At i

Leeds. The mob fired several pistol shoti, bat was dispersed by the ■oldiers. Nine thousand visitors, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended the conversazione at South Kensington in celebrattionof the postal jubilee. Congratulations were received from all parts of the world. Two thousand telegraph operators when asked to cheer the Queen, hissed and groaned as a protest against the overwork to which they are subjected. Two thousand coal porters at Dublin have struck owing to the dis* missal of a Unionist In the wool market coarse crossbreds and inferior sorts range at Id lower than at the last series of wool sales. Mr Raikes the Postmaster-General is vncurtain as to the date upon which the 2d£ ocean postage rate will come into force. Mr Stanhope, Secretary for War, announced in the House of Commons that a Naval and Military Committee was being appointed within the Cabinet, the Premier presiding. The Leeds strike is practically settled. A Bill has been introduced into the House of Commons rendering adultery or desertion by the husband a cause for divorce. The Postmaster-General states that the reduced postal rates will come into operation directly the ararrangements are completed A company, including some first class capitalists in the city is being formed to take over the globo assets of the Bank of New Zealand. They will obtain large advances while retaining the control of the assets and future profits. The advance will bi ample for all wants, including the future extension of the business The capitalists are fully satisfied of the soundness of the Bank, and it is expected the scheme will be completed immediately. Before however, the shareholders are asked to confirm the proposa', a full refutation will be submitted respecting Mr Buckley's charges. If the scheme is confirmed the London Board will assume the management, and the Hank Direc torate will be increased by other good names. New Zealand hemp, good medium quality, JEI9 5s to £19 10s.