CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

Manawatu Herald, 19 February 1898, Page 2

CONDENSED CABLEGRAMS.

London.

The Eight Hon H. H. Asquitb asked the House of Commons to declare that the occupation of Ghitral and the maintainoe ot the fortified road deserved condeuaation.

Mr CurzoD, replying said he was unable to the objection to the maintainance of the road, which the predecessors of the Government had constructed.

Sir Vernon Harcourt said the forward policy during the last 20 years had cost £70,000,000, in addition to an enormously increased Indian army. He regretted that Britain had not contributed to the expenses of the present frontier war.

Mr Gerald Balfour eaid he was unable to afford the slightest hope of avoiding complications on the frontier. He looked forward to the period when 'the task already accomplished to the sonth and north of the disturbed districts would be extended gradually among the tribes.

Amidst cheers, the amendment was declared lost by 811 votes to 208.

Mr Lowe, Conservative, has been elected for the Edgbaston division of Birmingham unopposed. Lieutenant Harrington, of the Indian staff, has been appointed British Agent in Abysainia.

The olaim of Queensland for special consideration in connection with the sea postage is delaying the signing of the detailed regulations for the establishment of the FranooAustralian parcels post. The Irish members of the House of Commons are asking for an opportunity to discuss the financial relations between England and Ireland. As Lord Salisbury and Lord William Cecil were entering Had" field Park, the wind blew an iron, gate against the carriage and wrecked it. Lord Salisbury wag enveloped in the debris, but escaped unhurt. Wheat has advanced sixpence during the week.