CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 277, 30 June 1888, Page 6

CABLEGRAMS.

London, Juno 22. At a meeting of the Unionist party to day, summoned by tho Marquis of Harrington, it was agreed to continue I their support to the present Ministry in order to check Mr Gladstone's ascendancy. A political crisis has therefore been averted.

London, June 22. Cardinal Mouan lias had an audience with His Holiue&s the Pope, at which ho stated that his Australian experiences intensified his conviction of the necessity and justice of automony' beiiiLj granted to Ireland. In Ihe House of Commons Mr John Morley lias tabled a motion, "That the present administration of Ireland undermines respect for the law, estranges the loyal support of the Irish people, and injures the common interests of the Kingdom." The motion will be debated on Monday.

London, Juno 22. Jt is reported that Baron De Lesseps, who is at present supervising the construction of tlie Panama Canal, is dead. The report, however, lacks confirmation.

London', Juno 23. Pkksistknt reports care being received at Suakim that a white man, probably Stanley, has arrived at Bahr-el-G hazel, after conquering the country through which he passed.

Loxdo.n, June 23. The Liberal Unionists have resolved to support the withdrawal of the licensing clauses in the Local Government Bill, provided the Government will allow a debate on Mr J, Cochran Stevenson's Sunday Closing Bill. Mr W. TT. Smith, leader oi the House of Commons, has agreed to the proposal.

London, June '23. It is generally thought that Mr Morley's amendment censuring lh c Government for their administration in Ireland will be negatived by about 90 votes. Lord Salisbury evinces a farther disposition to yield to ceitain amendments in the Local Government Biii, and several clauses which had been objected to, and which if in bio ted on would provoke lengthy debate, will be abandoned. The "Spectator," in an article reviewing the result of the division on the motion for the disestablishment of the Church of Scotland, says that, as the majority against the motion has decreased fry at least one-half ftince the previous attain pt was made in the same i direction, Mr Gladstone should appeal to the country oil the question.

, LoNupx, June 25. In the match against the Yorkshire team, the Australian cricketers scored 149 for the loss of, two wickets*. The innings closed for to which Bonnor contributed 1 If), including 2f> fours; Baunermau, G5 ; Edwards, o-l ; Turner, -12 ; Ferris, 33 : McDonuell, 'JO; and Worrall, 17. jAliddlebrock took four wickets.

Lq>du>>, Juno 25. Despatches received by the Indian Office stale that a strong foice will have tJ bo despatched in October to punish the tribe which recently killed two British officers.

Uoxdox, June 25, The ship Tay, bound from Middlesboio for Melbourne, with mil way iron, lias goue ashore at Yarmouth. The crew were saved, but it is feared the vessel will become a total wreck. (aindox, June 25. In moving an amendment last night censuring the administration of the Government in Ireland, die Right Hon» Mr Morley said the policy of coercion had failed, and that the magistracy was utterly incapable of fairly administering the law. The Eight Hon. Mr Goschen followed, and claimed that under the present administration boycotting and agrarian outrages had greatly decreased. There had been few miscarriages of justice, and the supremacy of the law was becoming recognised. The- debate is piocecding. In the com se of his speech Mr Morley accused the Government of imprisoning Mr Dillon with the object of killing a political opponent.

JjONdojN", June 25. The capital of Mr Pritchard Morgan's company, to work the Gwynfynwdd gold mines, has beey oversubscribed*

London, June 26. The, ship Drummond, during a gale off Aguilas, a Spanish seaport on the | Mediteiranean, sighted a large vessel disabled, name unjknowri. hvoui the statement of the captain of the Djummond Castle, it is thought emigrants were aboard battened down, as wild shrieks were heard. The captain of the iIL-fa(sd vessel, shouted that he had. lost all his. boats. The vessel suddenly disappeared early on the morning of the 4th inst.

DunuN, June 25. The corpse of a man ,who had been l)oy,co,tte(J, ans whjch had been buried .in Wexfordt cemetery, has been disinterred and mutilated. Serious conflicts have taken ijlace at Limericjc and D'undalk between the residents and the police. Many .persons were injured, and numerous arrests were made.

Rqme, June 25. Hia ilQlin.ess.Lhe Pope declares tha^ he never will agree willingly lo depart from the Vatican. ' M

Bkblin, June, 23. The opening of the Reichstag on Mon day will be attended with the grandest ceremonies since 1871. It is expected that all the federal princes will .be present on the occasion.

June 25. In the course of his speech to the Federal Council to-day Prince Bismarck stated that the Emperor would consider the protection of the territory of the empire his first duty. ' Regarding foreign affairs he said the Emper,or would adhere to the policy of his predecessors.

Beiilin, June 25. Funeral services were held throughout, Germany yesterday in commemoration of the death of the late Emperor. Emperor William and the Empress attended the service at Potsdam, and afterwards made a state entry into Berlin.

Bkklin, J une 25. At the opening of the Reichstag to-day, the Empoior William promised the introduction of legislation to afford workers further protection, and that an endeavour would be made to equalise the unhealthy social contrast existing The Emperor further stated that he would sternly oppose all I attempts which might be made to undermine public order, and would endeavour to maintain peace abroard so far as lay in his power. He was far from desirous of using the army in offensive wars, and would uphold the Austrian-Italian alliance, regarding it as the foundation of European equilibrium. In concluding his speech, the Emperor said he would carefully cultivate personal friendship with the Czar and friendly relatious with Russia. The speech was received with manifestations of great enthusiasm by the Reichstag.

J Berlin, June 26. The c*( lemony at the opening of the IJeiciisLig was conducted with great ' pomp. Tlie Emperor's speech has {created a favourable impression at Vienna.

Soha, June 25. Prince JbV,rdinand will remit the sentence of imprisonment imposed on Major PopoiF, convicted of embezzling Government moneys, and will grob-re-instate him to his former rank as Commandant in this city.

Washington*, June 22 The Republican Convention demand the i kiss. •< t^j of the strictest laws againt-t the introduction of Chinese into America. They also condemn the Fisheries Treat}' entered into with Canada.

W AsiiiNGTON, June 24. The Chicago Convention is experiencing great difficulty in securing unanimity in its own party as to the selection of a Presidential candidate. There is intriguing on behalf of Mr Elaine."

Washington, June 26. The Republican Convention have adopted General Harrison as their candidate for the Presidency. Mrßlaine declines to be nominated, unless assured of the unanimous vote of the party — an assurance which it is impossible to give. The eighth ballot gave ! Hanison a majority.

Apex, June 25. The cargo of the steamer Essex is again on fire, and is now burning.

Cairo, June 25. Khalif Abullah, one of the rebel loaders, is despatching a force to oppose Stanley's advance.

SuAKiar, June 25. Hostile tribes are nightly raiding villages on the outskirts of the city, availing themselves of the redoubts erected by the British in ISBS, frpni which to sally out and carry on. their depredations. The attitude of the natives here is menacing towards European residents, and it is announced that troops will be sent immediately to reinforce the British garrison, and that another expedition will be made into the interior in the autumn to punish Osman Digua.

Melboukxis, Junc2o. Thomas Doolan, the teller of the Bank of Victoria who absconded on Friday, has been arrested iv Adelaide.

iMisjiBOURNE, June 25. The Lou don School Board ans the Irish National Board of Education have agreed to unite with the Australian colonies in the display in the Educational Court of the Melbourne , Exhibition.

Syj)NJsy, June 25. News lias been received here of the murder by New Guinea 1 blacks, of Thomas Dilkie, a prospector, who left here some months ago to prospect for gold in New Guinea.

Sydney, Jvuje, 2s. 'The Seamen's Union havenotifiedfche agent of the Alameda that they ' will decline to unload, load, or cpal the .vessel unless ,the Chinese crew ;vvho ( do not belong to the Union are discharged.

> Newcastle, June 25. The barque Wendouree has rescued the crew of the brig Mina, whicli has been two months out from Melbourne, and was bound, lor i^he, Clarence, Jfover, When the v.essel ,was met sfre \?as,.in a sinking condition. The crew vWere transferred' Wendouree/ and the sinking y^sel.,al?andQned.

.. BKistfJANK, 26. v A new goldfield has, been discovered near blie head of the 'Pine River, about forty miles from Brisbane. The assay tests show, a yiel^ at the, rate of 2ozs. of gQj&'to the- lon. A "' riwjli " . to", the new field has, set in* >