London.
The resolution proposed in the Budget establishing graduated succession duties has been agreed to. The Miners' Eight Hours Bill hag been read a second time by a *■ majority of 87 votes. Sir George Grey has been appointed a member of the Privy Council. x Replying to a deputation of mine- x^ owners respecting the Labour Disputes Bill, Lord Rosebery said the Government were not united on the measure, which provides for the establishment of Arbitration and Conciliation Boards, and therefore he would be unable to make it a Government question. The Anarchist Farandi, who has ' been arrested in England, was recently expelled from France. Lord Ripon intends to refer the proposals of the New Zealand Government regarding Samoa to the Cabinet. Sir Westby Perceval, in his communication to Lord Ripon, urged that New. Zealand's trade with Samoa exceeds £20,000 per annum, and that the German residents would welcome any change which would restore confidence. In the House of Commons Sir E. Grey, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, declared that New Zealand's proposal regarding Samoa appeared inconsistent with the provisions of the Berlin Treaty. New Zealand's proposal for the annexatien of Samoa has been referred to the Foreign Office.
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Manawatu Herald, 28 April 1894, Page 2
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198London. Manawatu Herald, 28 April 1894, Page 2
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