London.

Manawatu Herald, 9 March 1895, Page 2

London.

Speaking in the House of Commons on the Irish Land Bill, Mr John Morley, who introduced the measure, stated that in the event of the landlords and tenants being unable to agree, the Court would fix the value of the land. If the sellers objected, the negotiations would be stopped, although the people's dire necessity must be succoured. The pexil of the social order, he added, still haunted Ireland, and woul perplex the Government until the riddle was solved. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent has obtained evidence that the Turkish soldiers flayed the Armenians alive, and gouged out the eyes of priests. Mr A. J. Mundella, in supporting the Bill to settle strikes, claimed the entire House for the measure, and declared that the conditions of trade were never more serious than at present. The Maori King's cattle sold at Mr Pritchard Moore is satisfied with the result, and intends to continue the trade, but he considers the present shipment too old and coarse. Mr Moore proposes sending a steamer to Sydney to load 100 cattle and 1200 live sheep. Nelson Bros, state that a portion of the Maori King's meat is rather dirty. Mr Potter, of the firm of John Potter and Company, will shortly sail for Sydney for the purpose of purchasing a consignment of live cattle. The forecast published by the Pall Ifall Gazette towards the end of January last, that the Admiralty proposed to build four first- class . cruisers, four of the second-class and two of the third-class, 20 torpedo boats, and 20 torpedo destroyers, is confirmed. The cost is estimated at Gi millions sterling. Lord Rosebery is slowly recovering from the influenza. The Chancellor has issued the Order-in-Council protecting New Zealand estates from death duty. The Colonial Office authorities state that a similar order will be issued in respect of the other colonies when the Australian Governments apply and make the necessary legislative alteration. The report of the majority of the committee set up to enquire into the unemployed difficulty states that it is impossible to get at present a scheme for the relief of the distress. Remarkable interest was taken in the cricket match, and the victory of the Englishmen was received with great enthusiasm. The Globe praises Giffen as the G.O.M. of Australian cricket, and condoles with him in the recent defeat suffered, despite his judicious captaincy and personal skill with the bat and ball.