CABLEGRAMS. BRITISH & FOREIGN.

Te Aroha News, Volume IV, Issue 189, 29 January 1887, Page 4

CABLEGRAMS. BRITISH & FOREIGN.

London, January 23.— Mr Chamberlain addresses a meeting at Hawick last night. In his speech he referred tb the recent conference of Liberal leaders, and stated that although there were still gravo obstacles to lurmount, the Conference had entire hopes Of unity, because all sections of the party showed a sincere desire for concord. He expressed himself hopeful, that a Settlement of the land question in Ireland was to be effected by the united action of the Conservative, Liberal, and Irish parties. He reiterated his plan for the autonomy of Ireland Bimilar to that enjoyed by Canada. London, January 24.— 1n a number of churches in London yesterday the Socialists again hissed when prayers for the Queen were read. The Caledonian ( Etheridge ) Mining Company is announced, with a capital of £120,000. London, January 20, — At a meeting of the Cabinet yesterday it was decided to bring forward a bill for the suppression of the agrarian conspiracy. Washington, January 20.— The committee of Congress strongly approve of the bill which has been introduced for the purpose of obtaining reprisals for the treatment of American fishing vessels by the Canadian Government. Sydney, January 21. —The prisoners who were arrested in connection with the Newtown outrage were brought up at the Police Court to day. The case for the prosecution broke down, and the prisoners were consequently discharged. Sydney, January 24. -In the Legislative Assembly to-nighfc Sir Henry Parkes delivered a Ministerial statement. Tho first duty of the new Ministry would bo to extricate the Government irom iho deplorable condition in which it is at prefcent. They intended to obtain revonue from tha sale of a portion of the public estate, due regard being taken of the interests of tho&o already settled on the laud. A Board would be appointed to work the railways efficiently on commercial principles. A searching inquiry would be made into the Civil Service. They intended to introduce a local self-government bill. They would maintain the principle of free trade, and would seek to reduce the Customs duties. No income tax would be proposed, but instead a tax on property would be introduced. In conclusion, tho Premier 'declared that the issue before the country was free trade or pi.otection, and on the former the Ministry would stand or full. It is expected Parliament will be dissolved on Wednesday.