London.

Manawatu Herald, 29 July 1893, Page 2

London.

Mr J. Redmond's amendment, in favour of Ireland being allowed immediate control of the taxes, was negatived by a large majority. The Unionists and many adherents of Mr Sexton abstained from voting. Mr Chamberlain has moved another amendment —that the Imperial control of Irish taxes shall continue until Parliament otherwise determines. Mr Gladstone, referring to Mr Chamberlain's opposition to the Irish financial proposals, accused him of habitual gross hyperbole, exceeding even what might be expected from the Devil's advocate. Mr Chamberlain retorted that references to the Devil had become common in the House. Personally, he was not annoyed, because the function of the Devil's advocate was distinct y useful. Mr Chamberlain's amendment to the financial proposals was defeated by a majority of 60. It is reported that the Emperor of Germany and the Prince of Wales intend to race the Meteor and the Brittania at Cowes next week, each captaining his own yacht. Lord Ripon approves of the rectification of the boundaries of British and Dutch New Guinea, as advised by Sir W. Macgregor. A young woman named Golding alleges that poisoning and immoraity are practised in ten convents. A commission, composed partly of Protestants and partly Roman Catholics, is enquiring into the charges. Among the commissioners are Cardinal Vaughan, the Duke of ' Norfolk and Dr Guinness.

Holders of the Loan and Mercantile debentures intend to contest Mr Schroder's claim to propriefeory over the assets. The libel action brought by Mr J. H. Wilson, M.P., Secretary of the Seamen and Firemen's Union, against the proprietor of the London Evening News, was concluded on Wednesday. The jury found that the comments of the paper were fair and reasonable, and returned a verdict for the defendants, with costs. Mr Wilson also brought a libel action against the Shipping Gazette, which had made charges against i him similar to those published by the Evening News. In this instance also, a verdict was given for the defendants. 1 The remarkable paternity case, which has so often been before the English Courts and obtained so much prominenca in the London newspapers, was again before the Court of Appeal this week. Upon tho Court refusing Mrs Thompson's application to supersede Mr Rourke and give her the custody of the children, she seized the boy, and a most exciting scene followed. She fought fiercely for possession of the child, and it was not till six ushers had been called in that the officials succeeded in carrying her screaming and struggling from the Court. The quincentenary of Winchester College was celebrated on Wednesday. The Prince of Wales was amongst those present.