London.

Manawatu Herald, 30 August 1892, Page 2

London.

Mr Gladstone has written to Mr Labouchere, stating that he alone is responsible for not inviting him to join the Government. He did" not submit Mr Labouchere's name to Her Majesty because of some incidents in his career, which, however, cast no reflection upon his public character or , conduct. The letter implies that tne reason for Mr Labouchere's exclusion is an article pub* lished in Truth from time to time in opposition to the Royal grants, Mr Gladstone publicly denied a rumour current that he intended to retire.

Messrs Dillon and Justin Macarthy have arranged with Mr Gladstone conditions on which autonomy uto be granted to Ireland. The land laws are not to be altered for five years : the police, the justiciary, and the balance of the church estate funds are to be controlled by the Dublin Parliament, but there is to be one Customs service only, and the Irish are not to have power to levy duties. Thirty members representing Ireland are to have seats in the House of Commons. The Ameer's appeal to the Vioeroy of India has caused a sensation in Europe. The Vienna press is enquiring what are Mr Gladstone's intentions in view of the farther advance of the Russians in the Pamirs. The election for Newcastle resulted as follows : — Mr Morley, 12,---98 8; Mr Ralli, 11,244. Majority, for the Minister, 1,739. Mr Labouchere, in replying to Mr Gladstone, compliments him on his chivalry in taking upon himself the responsibility of excluding him from the Government. He also protests that he cares nothing for office, and declares his loyalty and reverence to the leader of the Liberal Party, but at the same time he urges Mr Gladstone not to permit Home Rule to swamp the Radical demands. Many rumours are current of imminent failures of shipping and mercantile houses, especially the old firm of Australian merchants of high standing, but a strong effort is being made to prevent their suspension. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, flat, 82s 8d ; off-coast cargoes, 26s 6d. Canterbury frozen mutton, B£d per lb; New Zealand beef, forequarters, 2£d; hindquarters, 4d, market active. New Zealand hemp is in good demand at &-> slight advanoe. Auckland good quality, £22 per ton ; Christchurch, good quality, £21 10s. Cholera has made its appearance in the Metropolis and the cases discovered have been isolated, while pauper aliens are being prevented from coming to the country.

It is reported that the epidemic has broken out at Aberdeen and Glasgow.