London.

Manawatu Herald, 14 January 1893, Page 2

London.

Mi 1 Long has been elected for the West Derby division of • Liverpool, the constituency lately represented by Mr W. H. Cross (0.) Mr Long defeated the Home Rule Candidate by a majority of 1257 votes. The French embassy in London is being guarded by the police

A number of military officers in London have been accused of corruption, and an enquiry into the charges is proceeding.

The unemployed intend to depute twelve of the hungriest and raggedesfc among them to await Mr Gladstone in the street, and demand relief. They also propose that a procession shall march to Westminster at the opening of the session.

Liverpool importers confirm the suspicion that frauds in the frozen mutton trade are being perpetrated by the retail butchers, who largely substitute cheap. River Plate meat tor the New Zealand article, thereby damaging the sale of the latter.

The Times says that Colonel Sir J. West Ridgway, special British Envoy to Morocco, will be attended on his arrival afc Tangier with a naval display of sufficient magnitude to impress upon the Moors that Great Britain intends to have her demands satisfied. The Marquis of Dufferin, British Ambassador in Paris, has notified M. Rihot, the Premier, that Colonel Ridgway's mission to Morocco will not projudice the rights of the European powers.