London

Manawatu Herald, 3 November 1892, Page 2

London

The indignation of the (Socialists is increasing owing to the meetings in Trafalgar square being limited to Saturday afternoons, Sundays before dark, and bank holidays.

The Municipal Councils of Manchester, Salford and Oldham are seeking power to advance an additional two millions to the Ship Canal Company.

Mr F N. Charrington, member of the London County Council for the Mile End Division, Tower Hamlets, was expelled by force from the Conn, cil board for wasting time and refusing to apologise. A soldier, convicted of perjury in connection with the destruction of saddles at Portsmouth, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment and dismissed from the Army with

ignominy* The Auti-ParnelllteS express willingness to accept Archbishop Croke's offer with respect to the Paris funds.

King Mwanga, writing to the Gjueen in" the middle of June, earnestly urges England to remain in possession of Uganda.

'I he Antwerp wool sales take place on Bth and 9th November. Four thousand three hundred bales of Iliver Plate arid 365 of Australian wool have been catalogued.

The Statist, referring to heavy withdrawals of gold for Russia, fears it is an indication of war.

The Lancashire master spinners decline the mediation of the Mayors of Manchester and Liverpool, and threaten to lock out the men if the reduction of 5 per cent k not accepted.

The cotton spinners are reversing their former attitude, and now favour a legal eight hours' limit as a means of reducing the output.