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Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 39, 10 June 1890, Page 2

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The Fisheries Dispute. Sculling Contest. South Australian Politics. Sculling Match. London, June 4. At a meeting on the land question, Michael Davitt defended Henry George against the attack made on his principles by Mr Gladstone. Truth states that Prince George of Wales will be created Duke of Sussex shortly. Sir Francis Dillon Bell denies the statement that he is parleying with France and Germany for a reduction in the cable rates.

It is rumoured that Count Herbert Bismarck is to marry the eldest daughter of Lady Dudley. Opposition to the compensation of publicans for loss of license is increasing, and it is probable that the proposal will be withdrawn. Lord Carrington will be appointed District Grand Master of the Freemasons of Buckingham The wreck of the British India steamer is attributed to a mirage. It is rumoured that the Duke of Connaught is to be appointed commander of the forces of Ireland. Henry Irving hopes to be able to visit Australia next winter. June 5. The personality of the late Marquis of Normanby has been proved at under £6OO. The Salvation Army is starting labour bureaus for the purpose of registering the unemployed. It is intended, if possible, to establish cooperate farms and workshops. June 6.

Shaw, Saville and Co. _ have purchased the steamer Rangatira, capable of carrying fifty-five thousand carcases of frozen mutton. The New Zealand Shipping Co. have secured the sister ship. The prospects of the agreement between England and Germany in East Africa are wavering, as the Germans decline to budge from the position they have taken up. Paris, June 4. The Duke of Orleans intends to proceed to England after his release. Louise Michel has-been liberated. June 5. The Marquis Mores, who was arrested in May on a charge of inciting the army to join the Anarchists, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for sedition. June 6.

Further outrages are threatened at the Chartreuse Monastery, unless five million francs (£200,000) are paid. St. Petersborgh, June 3. The Nihilists recently arrested are bain» examined in secret. June 5.

The Russian Government has decided not to demand the surrender of Kalopkoff, the Russian merchant, found guilty of complicity in the Panitza conspiracy. Toronto, June 5.

Rogers offers to make a match between O’Connor and Hanlan for 1000 dollars aside. Rome, June B.

It is asserted that King Humbert intends to assum 3 the additional title of •* Emperor of East Africa.” Halifax, June 8. Tha British squadron has arrived here. The Admiral considers that the French were justified in ordering the removal of the nets by the local fisherman at St. George’s Bay. Two more warships have received orders to proceed to NewFoundland in case of necessity. St. Johns, June 8.

It is asserted that France will agree to abolish the bounties on the cod fisheries.

Bio Janeiro, June 6. R.M.S, Tougarirp arrived from Lyttelton yesterday, after aa excellent run of 21 days. Her passengers are all well, and her cargo of frozen mutton is in good condition. Melbourne, June 6.

In the House of Assembly last night the debate on Captain Taylor’s axnendmsnt, which the Government accepted as one of want of confidence, was concluded, and on a division the amendment was rejected by 54 to 35. June 7.

In the Legislative Assembly Mr Gillies has given notice of his intention to take the debate on the Federation resolutions on Tuesday next. Sydney, June 6. The Divorce Bill has been re-instated in the Council. •The full Court reserved its decision on the point raised in the M‘Leod case as to whether the decree of divorce issued to M'Laod against his first wife in New Mexico should be recognised. The American Government has presented the wrecks of the United States warships at Apia to Samoa. June 7. The local branches of the Salvation Army have a project on foot to establish labour bureaux on similar lines to those to be formed by the head quarters in England.

The captain of a trading vessel which has arrived here from the Caroline Islands reports that the natives on the islands are showing a very hostile attitude towards the Spanish residents, and an outbreak is feared. The natives assert that they are treated like slaves by the colonists, and they informed the captain that they wanted British or American protection. The Darling River and its tributaries are again flooding above Bourke. A recent flood has reached Wentworth, a town on the banks of the Darling near its confluence with the Murray, and a repition of the Bourke disaster is feared. Brisbane, June 6.

H.M.S. Rambler, while surveying the rock on which, the steamer Quetta was wrecked made an unsuccessful search for the wreck. The sculling race between Bubear and Brown, for £IOO aside, to-day was won by the latter on a foul. The men rowed together for some time, and Bubear then forged ahead; Brown spurted, and again caught his opponent near Putney, where he claimed a foul. Bubear stopped up to that point. The distance covered had been rowed in 9min 6sec. Adelaide, June 6. At the opening of Parliament the speech from the Throne stated that the year’s estimates had been fully realised, and there was a satisfactory surplus. The Government intend to introduce bills providing for a progressive tax on the unimproved value of land, for the remission of duties on tea, coffee, cocoa, and kerosene, and a reduction of the sugar duty. A measure dealing with local option is promised.