London.

Manawatu Herald, 29 June 1893, Page 2

London.

The damage done to the Comperdown in the collision is less than was expected, though of a serious nature. She will be probably be docked at Malta for a few days.

Ifc is reported at Malta that when the collision occurred Admiral Tryon was exercising the ships in ' gridiron ' manoeuvres without signals. Six officers and 50 men had bean despatched to other vessels of the fleet before the accident occurred. The special correspondent of the Times at Tripoli says the ships were changing line at the time. The Victoria was struck on the starboard bow, and sank in 11 minutes. The screw killed many of those who jumped overboard. The squadron was ranged in two parallel lines, six cable lengths apart, the Victoria and Oamperdown leading. Admiral Tryon ordered the formation of a single line, and it was in executing this manoeuvre that the collision took place. The Camperdown rammed the Victoria's bows, crushing right into the^centre of the ship. A court-martial will be held at Malta. The only evidence will be that of people on board the Victoria and the Camperdown. The other ships were half a mile away at the time. The Lord Mayor's fund has reached £1700. The Emperor of Austria and the King of Italy sent personal expres sions of sympathy. The Sultan of Turkey has telegraphed a message of sympathy to the Queen. The French and Italian Cabinets have sent similar messages to the Admiralty. The Spanish Senate has passed a resolution of regret. Sir S. Samuel conveyed to the Queen an expression of sympathy from New South Wales for the loss of the Victoria and the death of Admiral Tryon. The Princess of Wales has sent a message of condolence to Lady Tryon.

The Spanish Navy has opened a fund for the assistance of the relatives of those drowned. Telegrams of sympathy have been received from all parts of the world. It is now stated that 20 officers and 348 men were drowned. References were made to the catastrophe yesterday in all the churches. The Prince of Wales and family have subscribed £150 to the relief fuud opened by the Lord Mayor, and the Queen has given £200. Lord Mount Stephen gives £100, and donations are flowing in freely. Similar funds are being organised in all parts of the kingdom. A manifesto issued by Mr J. Redmond to the Iris,h in America appeals for funds to prevent Home Rule ending in national humiliation and bankruptcy, owing to the financial proposals contained in the measure now before the House of Commons. • Three women have been found ; lately murdered in different parts of the suburbs. The wounds inflicted on their bodies are in the style affected by ' Jack the Ripper.' The racehorse Meddler bas been sold for £14,500. Goldsbrough, Morfc & Co., in a circular bearing on their suspension, ask the debenture-holders and depositors to grant time. The company has petitioned the Court for the protection of its assets, and has resumed business under its present style.