London.

Manawatu Herald, 13 April 1897, Page 2

London.

In the House of Commons Mr Cutzon stated thafc several of the Powers insist that the Greeks must withdraw. Afc the Naval Architects meeting, Lord Charles Beresford stated that it was possible to convert 17 of the older cruisers and render them effective as modern warships at a cost equalling the amount required for the construction of a battleship and cruiser. The Bill providing for marking imported agricultural produce was read a second time in the House of Commons, and referred to a select committee. In the House of Commons the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, entitling a prisoner to give evidence, and allowing the wife and husband to be called upon to give compulsory evidence, was read a second time. The Bill applies to England and Scotland. Sir Charles Dilke said the Bill removed the last remains of barbarism. Hemp is unchanged. Mutton — First quality, BJd; second 3d. The English wheat market is quiet, and inclined to weakness. The Continental is declining and weak, and the Amerioan is declining continuously. Russian is quoted at 80s. The London quotation for No. 1 hard Duluth is 83s 3d. Lord Ranfurly, who has been appointed Governor of New Zealand, sails for the colony in June. Dr Jameson was re-examined before the Transvaal Raid Committee. With reference to Sir John Willoughby's letter to the War Office, it was written with a view to prevent his fellow officers losing their commissions. The statement that the Imperial authorities authorised the expedition exceeded anything witness had said or implied. Sir John Willoughby, re-examined, stated that his legal adviser worded the letter sent to the War Offlee. His only object was to save the other officers. He concurred in Dr Jameson's evidence. Mr John Stratford Dugdale, Q.C, Recorder of Birmingham, has been appointed successor to Mr Justice Charles in the Queen's Bench Division.