CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 29 November 1890, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

London.

The forecast of the Quoon's Speech to be deliverod at the opening _of Parliament, states that f. -reign a.ffah'3 are in a very satisfui:.".ry condition, and that tho modus vivr.ndl has been arranged with Portugal with respect to Eastern Afiica. It is noticed that a satisfactory settlement is proposed between France and Newfoundland re tho fishery dispute, and also with Italy with regard to African territory, j Tho speech goes on to say that groat improvement has taken place in the condition of Ireland, and the Government intend to alleviate the distress caused by the blight in the potat ) districts. Among the legislation promised are a Tubes Bill, Irish Land Purchase .Bill, and a Bill giving assisistance to education in private schoo's. „ Tho following measures will also be introduced if opp >ft unity presents itself. — Irish Loc il Government Bill, Public Health Bill, Savings Banks Bill, Erie idly Societies Bill, Employees' Liability Bill, a Bill to provide for District Councils in England and Wales, and a Rill i to facilitate the purchase of small | holdings. There is an impression that the j foroast of . the Speech from the Throne indicates a dissolution programme. The Speaker of the House of Commons is indisposed, and will be unaUo to attend tho opening. Mr W. H. .Smith resumes the leadership in tho House. Mr Stanley is indignant at the disclosures made by his officers. Affairs in Dakota are critical. The India-is are sacking the country and the troops stationed at the various points are insufficient to quoll the outbreak. It is feared that the rising will spread to Canada. At a meeting of the Irish party to-day, Mr Parnell, in thanking those present for re-electing him leader, said he would cheerfully have retired from the position if there hal been a diversity of opinion but since they were unanimous he was willing to again act. The English Liberals still urge him to retire. The Charity Organisation Society has declared that General Booth's labour organisation and emigration scheme is impracticable. The woo! sales opened on the 25th. Eleven thousand biles were catalogued. There w.isa fair attendance but competition was poor Meriuos ay- raged 7.V to 10 per cent., and erossbrods 5 per cent, below October closing rates. in the House of Commous Mr B-ilfour has given notice of a separate Bill dealing with the congested districts in Ireland In the House of Common? to-day Mr W. H. Smith announced that the Government intended to occupy the whole time until their measures reached oinmittee. Mr Gladstone has given notice of a Bill providing fo> - the removal of the disabilities of Roman Catholics in respect to the Yico-Ro3'alcy of Ireland and the positton of High Chancellor of Great Britain. The House of Lor. Is has agreed to ihe Ad'lross-in-Reply. In the Houso of Commons these was a tame dobnte, which collapsed altogether owing to Mr Gladstone declining to move an amendment because Mr Parnell had been reelected leider of the Ir sh party. Mr Parneli resumed his scat in the House of Com-nons to-day, and it is stated that Mr J. Morley, in conversation with him, suggested his temporary withdrawal. Mr Gladstone has written to Mr John Moiley, stating that he had hoped Mr Parnell wou'd retire without being asked. His pretensions would embarrass the Liberals and render his own leadership a nullity. Mr Parnell is reticent and obstinate. iriv 0. Russell, speaking at Hackney, said it was essential that Mr Parnell should retire. A second mooting of tho Parne'litics will bo he d to-day. They donlaro they will bo faithful to Mr Parnell even if Home Rule is delayed for years in consequence. Ihe Liberal feeling throughout the country in respect to Mr i'aruoll is unanimously in favour of the attitude taken up by Mr Gladstone. ! Messrs Justin McCarthy aud T. Sexton urge the retirement of Mr Parnell, who declines to do so unless his party carry a vote ot no-con-fidence in him.The American press generally support Mr Gladstone in tho matter. A rumour, though unconfirmed, is prevalent in the city to the effect that lh<? Bank of England proposes to issue 10 lmlion £1 notes against the security of silver. Mr T. <\ Baring assumes unlimited liabi ity in the new company of Baring Bros hers.