London.

Manawatu Herald, 14 December 1893, Page 2

London.

Lord Brassey declares that it is impossible to longer postpone the increase of the Mediterranean fleet, and simultaneous with this dec'aration ia the official announcement that H.M. ships Benbow and Gleaner are under orders to reinforce the fleet. In the House of Commons Mr George W. E. Russell, member for I»isrgfle3wacln, has introduced a Bill empowering India to borrow ten mi lions sterling, as the closing of the mints lias reduced the value of the bills. As the result of a feud between the Welsh Fusiliers and the Highland Regiment, stationed at Alderahot, a serious disturbance took placv, and many were seriously injured. The officers were stoned. Two arrests have been made. The House of Commons carried a motion expressing horror at the nature of the crime Committed in the French Chamber of Deputies, and sympathy with those injured. In the House of Commons, Sir Frederick 1). Dixon-Hartlaud, member for Uxbridge, in referring to the French outrage suggested that visitors to the Imperial Parliament should h?, searched before entering the galleries The Home Secretary replying said the police and Parliamentary attendants were acting in concert, and that every precaution would be taken to prevent a repetition of the outrage in England. News has been received that the troops under Captain Hendy in Western Africa are surrounded by natives. Assistance is befog sent from Sierra Leone.