London.

Manawatu Herald, 26 May 1894, Page 2

London.

Manchester was gorgeously illuminated in honour of the visit of the Queen, who went there to formally open the Ship Canal. Two millions of spectators lined eight miles of streets. The Mayors of Manchester and Siillord have been knighted in honour of the occasion. Cool stores are being erected in Glasgow) and the promoters invite colonial exporters of meat and dairy produce to ship direct to that port. Experts state that Queensland cocoqnsj "when reeled, are worth 16s per lb to manufaefcdrei's". A leading firm offers to take all that are procurable. Faulty wools are slow of sale, and a large quantity has been withdrawn. Good sorts remain firm. Tatarhv brand, New Zealand, realised Bsd. Each of the steamers to be constructed for Huddart, Parker and Company's Atlantic service will have accommodation for 1600 passengers. ' The Times states that the designs of the new vessels have a distinct advantage over anything afloat, and will open a new" era in travelling. . At a mass meeting of the Cabmen on strike, it was decided to ask kindred unions for assistance. Several of the speakers said they were confident that they would soon secure a complete victory. The cab-owners have appealed to the Home Secretary for protection against terrorism by members of the Union. The^ Premier, speaking at Birmingham, made a strong attack on Mr Chamberlain. He promised to pass the Welsh Disestablishment Bill through the House of Commons before dissolving.