CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 17 August 1895, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

+ London. News has been received that the British forces in Unyoro, Central Africa, under Major Cunningham, have had a pitched battle with the notorious chief Kubarega's army. Kabarega'a army was practically annihilated, and the troubles in Unyoro may be considered finally settled. The Times say* the British troops are temporarily holding the crest of rho Malakand Pass, and also the Swat River, in order to secure compieta control of the country between Cnitral and India. The possession of the Lowari Pass will enable England to forestall any intruders. The evacuation of the Jandol Valley is virtually completed. A forecast of the Speech from the Throne gives the following particulars : — The Speech declares that Great Britain is at peace with all nations, and rejoices that peace has been i-HStor d betwepn China and Japan, but deeply regrets the lamentable occurrence in Kncheng, of which notice has been taken by the Government. Strong reference is made to the outrages in Armenia, and mention is made of the fact that the Powers jointly are pressing the Sultan for the more merciful treatment and the the better government of the Christians. The Speech refers to the inclusion of Beohuanaland in the Cape Colony, and, in conclusion, says that the Estimates will be the only active business of the present session. No Bills are promised. After disposing of the Addresa-in-R-'ply and the Estimates, Ministers | propose to adjnuro until February, when they will introduce the Irish Land Bill. The members of tha House of Commons representing the National Agricultural Union demand that (he

taxation on land be lightened, and also agitate for the marking produce and for State-aided pensions for workers. In the House of Commons, Mr John Redmond moves an amendment to the Address-in-Beply insisting that the Government declare iti Irish poiicJy. Mr Clancy is to move for the release of those convicted of dynamite outrages.