London.

Manawatu Herald, 16 June 1894, Page 2

London.

Bir W. V. Harcourt, speaking w the House of Commons regarding the estate duty proposals, said it was' only proposed to tax property in the colonies already taxable under legacy and succession duty, but no higher taxation would have to be paid. He was perfectly prepared to come to a thoroughly good understanding with the colonies, and had no idea of forcing taxation on them independ ently of their own legislatures. It is reported that the Pope will shortly issue an encyclical letter inviting Anglican prelates to recognise his jurisdiction. I The World says the eldest son of the Crown Prince of Denmark is

about to be betrothed to a daughter 1 of the Prince of "Wales-. At the t Caiiibridge University 1 tripos examinations, Miss Johnson, ofNewnham College, defeated all the male candidates. | The Duke of Devonshire, in a remarkable speech regarding the taxation proposals of the Government, implied that democratic Budgets would compel land-owners to make great changes in theii? expenditure, arid ttldse great country hdus^ like his own seat at Chatsworth. The Duke of Devonshire contended that owing to the inevitable demands of democratic finance, the heirs to estates would eventually be required to pay duties amounting to 10 or 12 years' income. Several members of the Houses of Lords and Commons are signing a memorial urging the Government to decline to subsidise the CanadianAustralian steamers and the Pacific cable unless the colonies share in the cost of the Imperial Navy. The Imperial Federation Defence Committee is asking the Government to invite the delegates to the Ottawa Conference to declare that the colonies are willing to share in the cost of the Navy. The Shaw-Savill Company has given an order for the construction of a new steamer of 8000 tons, with a carrying capacity of 80,000 carcases of frozen meat. The difficulty in finding cold storage accommodation in London increases, and the market is glutted with meat. Mr James Worley has issued a circular suggesting that the shareholders in the. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company should appoint two directors and an auditor.