London.

Manawatu Herald, 17 September 1892, Page 2

London.

The Standard's Berlin cosrespondent, in .. his telegram, asserts that General Yanoff has demanded further reinforcements, declaring that the Ameer of Afghanistan is calling his vassals among the Khans to, aid ,in expelling the Eussian expedition from the Pamirs. He also mentioned that the Governor of Eussian Turkestan has despatched a Spaniard (?) to the Pamirs to explore the British territory in the vioinity. The wool sales opened on Tuesday with a catalogue of 10,639 bales, but the selection was poor. There was a large attendance and good competition by Home and Continental buyers. At present there is no demand from America. Good wools were unchanged, but short and faulty fell 5 per cent below the July rates. Mr Labouchere, in a letter to The Tiniea, ' warns Mr Gladstone that the Radicals expect Badical legislation. Mr Walters has patented a process for removing carbonic acid from cool chambers, which it is believed will be of immense value in dealing with fruit and butter. General Booth is about to open a Winter Industrial Home, with sleeping accommodation for 1500, and working room for 600 persons. A committee is being appointed to enquire into the charges brought by the Canadian Salvationist. Father Humphreys was charged with taking part in the riots at the Tipperary election, and got seven days' imprisonment for contempt of Court and insulting the Magistrate. A true bill has been found against Thos. Neil, alias Cream* for four murders by poisoning. The cases were known as the Lambeth poisoning cases. Madame, Melba's divorce suit. has been settled privately. The Duke of Orleans, whose name was mentioned in connection with the proj ceedings, will shortly leave on a three years' sporting tour in Africa and Asia. ■ Lord Eoseberry , Foreign Seoretary ,

is communicating with the Government of Canada relative to the seizure of sealers in the Behring Sea by the Eussiajs. ' . The Glamorganshire Building Society has suspended payment, owing to the large embezzlement of the funds by the secretary, who has absconded. The deficiency is stated to be £20,000. Ihe Proclamation declaring the Irish National League dangerous to society has been revoked. At the wool sales there is increased competition, and priceg are fully maintained.