CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 14 November 1896, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

London. Among those present at the Lord Mayor's banquet were Mr Bayard, . American Ambassador in London, whd, as well as Sir Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian Army, received a great welcome. Lord Salisbury, referring to the Venezuela dispute, Said the difficulty of defining the settled" '"districts was the chief obstacle of tho arbitration until America suggested Ifeat the same lapse of time that protected titles civilly should prevent \ the colony's title from being questioned when the time was not favourable, although the equities of the case should be recognised. He was gratified that the difference had been closed, thus enabling Great Britain and America to take action for defence against the social dangers menacing society. The Times declares that, under the arrangement made, 50 years' occupation is regarded as a bar to arbitration, and all the remaining claims are to be submitted to an . English and American tribunal. Paris newspapers, commenting on the Lord Mayor's procession in London, complain that emblems of the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo were carried in the prooession, and this they contend was an unfriendly ' action.

The Right Hon. Lord E3her, Master of tho Bolls, is retiring from that position. In carrying out the terms of the agreement arrived at with regard to the Venezuela - Guiana boundary, Great Britain and the United States will each appoint two arbitrators (probably Judges), and these will select a fifth. Venezuela will not be represented. The Times says that Great Britain is virtually conceding to the United States the general protection of the South American Bepublics, and that the settlement is o signal diplomatic victory for President Cleveland .which will be keenly appreciated in America, The American press generally is delighted at the result. The Jingoes declare that England has backed down. The treaty includes provision for a permanent Court of Arbitration. The American Commission that has been sitting for the last four months does not propose to raport at present. The expression of good feeling towards Great Britain is general throughout the United States, and the terms of the settlement of the Venezuela dispute are regarded as honourable to both nations. The King of Sweden will probably be asked to nominate a jurist as fifth arbitrator. Wheat shows a general advance of two shillings. Holders are very firm. English white is quoted at 87s ; red, 85s.