London.

Manawatu Herald, 7 September 1893, Page 2

London.

At the inquest upon the death of Lieutenant Hamborough, it was elicited that Monson (not Maston) was formerly a bankrupt army tutor, who failed for fifty six thousand pounds, while his assets were only four thousand.

The analysis of the division on the Home Rule question shows that the British majority against the measure was 23.

While carrying on the rejoicings over the passage of the Home .Rule Bill through the House of Commons, the Catholics in Banbridge, County Down, wrecked the houses of several Orangemen.

In the House, Mr Justin McCarthy said the Irish cordially accepted the Bill.

Mr Chamberlain contended that it postponed indefinitely a complete and full union.

Mr Morley replied that Irishmen all over the world feel that a decisive step has been taken towards true union.

The minority who voted ngainst the third reading was composed of 228 Tories 39 Liberal Unionists ; the majority of 220 Liberals and 81 Nationalists. There were fifty pairs.

Lord Rosebery, in reply to a question, skated that Lord Dufferin had taken with him to Paris full directions for the protection of British interests in Siam.

Mr Gladstone announced in the House of Commons that the Parish Councils and Emploj'ers' Liability Bills will be taken at the autumn session. He also stated that early in 1894 he would consider whether to renew the Welsh Suspensory Bill or completely disestablish the Church of Wales.

Owing to party dissension, Mr Barry, Nationalist member for South Wexford, intends to resign.

Mr Gladstone has left London for a holiday in Scotland.