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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 29, 6 May 1890, Page 3

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Prisoners at Siberia Shot.

Evacuation of Egypt.

Compensation to Publicans.

Stanley the Explorer.

The Egeria Mutiny.

A Chapter of Accidents.

Statements have recently been made about several prisoners sent to Siberia having been shot down by military in consequence of their venturing to make representations of certain hardships they were called on to endure in travelling. A number of persons in England have taken up the matter, and have republished and circulated the facts in pamphlet form. The Czar, it would appear, is accessible to public opinion, and an enquiry is to be made. England is willing to fix a date for evacuation of Egypt, provided the Great Powers admit her permanent right to interfere in case of any internal danger. France has displayed the greatest irritation at the occupation, but latterly has shown considerable indifference. The English Government have published their scheme for payment of compensation to publicans whose businesses are taken away. The extreme temperance party, under Sir Wilfred Lawson, are organising an opposition to the compensation proposals. The Marquis of Hartington has voted for the second reading of the Irish Land Purchase Bill, so that in all probability it will be supported by the whole strength of Unionist Liberals. Stanley received an. ovation at St. James’ Hall, and was entertained at a banquet. The Prince of Wales presided. Stanley abstained from referring to Emin Pasha or politics. He eulogised the service rendered to the expedition by Surgeon Park, Lieut. Stair, and others of his followers, and explained that he adopted the Congo route owing to the protests entered by French and Germans against his starting from Zanzibar. It is rumoured he will be appointed Governor of the Congo. The Duke of Edinburgh visited the exhibition, and during his stay the Duchess’jewels were stolen from the hotel.

During the debate on the Bill providing for the disestablishment of the Church of Scotland. Mr Gladstone asserted the Church was in a minority, ' and the burden of providing for its utility rested with its supporters. In his opinion the Church in its existing form was not the best embodiment of Protestantism. He would be glad to submit his conduct to the Midlothian electors; The Bill was rejected by a majority of 38. The Figaro denies the Statement that Boulanger is re- ; turning to Paris. The ‘ Governor of Paris publicly thanked and rewarded the soldiers for h their conduct in repressing disturbances during the labour 1 demonstrations. Louis Michel will be indicted for seditious speeches. The majority of those arrested on suspicion of being connected with the Anarchists have been released.

Forty thousand employees of the wollen factories in Loubaix are on strike.

Owing to the riots at Barcelona martial law has been proclaimed there. The Eight Honrs’ System is being conceded by numerous masters throughout Spain. During the labour celebrations at Valencia military aid was invoked to obtain order. It will probably be enacted that nine thousand government employees who were absent without leave on the Ist msi will be dismissed. from Brisbane states that a gfek waterside strike is imiaent, owing tocertain squatters shearing with nonunionist men. The union have called upon maritime organisations to prevent loading of wool. The organisations are inclined to favour unionists. Should any wool by accident get ■hipped to London the Metropolitan dockers will be cabled and called upon to refuse to discharge it. A chapter of troubles happened at Patea on Saturday. A child of Mr Burke’s, Whemeakura, was found dead in bed, a son of Mr J. Dickson fell off a cart, breaking his back and dying almost immediately, and a daughter of Mr Brown, Karamea, has been misglng since Saturday morning, and no of her am be found.

! Murche, a leading seaman on board H.M.S. Egeria, in whose case those conducting the court martial had rereserved decision, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment, and at the expiration of the sentence to be dismissed from the service. At the trial one of the -Witnesses stated stated that the crew had been treated more like men who had committed a felony or murder than mere breaking of leave by two hours. The cable steamer Scotia arrived at Wellington this morning. She took the pilot on board and started for Wakapuaka.