CABLE GRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 285, 28 July 1888, Page 6

CABLE G RAMS.

London, July 20. The naval nianreuvros have been attended with several mishaps and fatalities. The equipments are reported to bo defective, and it is stated that an ironclad behaved badly.

London, July 25. England has notified Turkey under the treaty of 1856 to stop erecting fortresses ou the Persian frontier, "which are regarded as a menace to British steamers running up the River Tigris.

London, July 23. Mr Parnell has announced that lie desires a full inquiry into the whole of the charges made against him by the " Times." He only stipulates that the commission proposed shall be of a non-political character, and make a report within a reasonable time. It is believed the following will be appointed commissioners . — Lord Justice Sir Charles Synge Bowen, Justice Sir Alfred "Wills, and Lord Young, of the High Court of Justice, Scotland. It is rumoured that disclosures will be made to show that the " Times " was hoaxed in reference to the letters published in that paper on the subject of " Parnellism and Crime.'' Mr Reginald Brett alleges that he is prepared to prove that prior to the publication of the letters in the "Times," he was interviewed by an ex-member of the House of Commons, who offered to furnish evidence which would prove conclusively that Parnell was concerned in many of the horrible outrages which had taken place in Ireland. Mr Brett states further that his informant demanded a thousand pounds for the information, but he declined to give it, not feeling satisfied that the man's statements were true. Mr Brett asserts his belief that the " Times " afterwards purchased this man's information, and published it in the now famous letters on "Parnellism and Crime."

Loxdox, July 24. Replying to a question in the House of Commons, Sir John Gorst stated that the Government did not intend to surrender their supremacy in Zululand. They intended to reduce the country to order.

London, July 24. Ix the House of Commons last; night, MiAy. H. Smith, on behalf of the Government, proposed that the Parnell Commission should consist of Sir James Hanmer, as president, with Justices Uay, Archibald and Smith. Mr Parnell declared that the Government were inquiring not only into his conduct, but also into the actions of members of the National League in Ireland, Great Britain, and America. He believed that he would emerge horn the inquiiy untarnished. 34 c said that the inquiry ought to be confined to specific charges asrainsfc members of Parliament, and should not include other persons. He objected to extending the scope of the enquiry, both on the ground of expense and because it would probably be prolonged for years. It was really intended as a means of discrediting the great Irish movement. The authenticity of the letters produced by the " Times " might be settled in a week, and this ought to bo done before any other investigations were set on foot. Mr Gladstone urged that a select Committee was the proper tribunal to conduct the inquiry. He insisted that only definite charges .should be inquired into". The authenticity of the letters was the main charge. He doubted whether the Commission would command implicit confidence. Sir Matthew s said the anxiety show n to limit the scope of the Commission created the suspicion that Mr Parnell desired to shirk inquiry. He held that the giave&t charge was that a political paity -\vas in close alliance with the plotteis of outrages. The omission of enquiring into the act* of othei persons than Membeis of Parliament would 1 educe the inquiry to a farce. Mr Charles Russell said the proposed tribunal was an unfair one and would prove unworkable, while the inquiry would be simply interminable. He would pieter a partisan London jury rather than the proposed Commission. Mr T. P. O'Connor said the Irish party refused to agree to an inquiry into the history of the National League. The debate was adjourned till to-day.

Londox, J uly 24. It is understood that the Committee of the Pan-Anglican Conference, now sitting at Lambeath, had reported in favour of recognising the ministry of nou-episcopai dissenting congregations as valid, though irregular.

Londox. July 24. The Poor Law Guardians are arranging a scheme to place the London unemployed on unoccupied lands in England and the colonies.

Bkkljx, July 23. The opinion obtains in official circles that the visit of the Emperoi William to the Czar will have the effect of removing any possible differences between Germany and Russia ; that it will make no change in the relations between Germany and her allies ; and that it will not affect Russia's liberty of action in dealing with European affairs. The Emperor William leaver for Stockholm to-morrow.

Berlin, July 24. It is understood that there was no parleying on political topics at the recent meeting between the Emperor William and the Czar of Russia.

Constantinople, July 23. The Sultan has promised special guarantees for the payment of the Russo-Turkish war indemnity.

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 24. . ■ Turkey has agreed to put a stop to the erection of fortresses along the banks of the Tigris.

Calcutta, July 23. It is stated that 1 0,000 troops will be despatched in the autumn to punish the Ghilzais for their recent outrages.

Port-au-Prince, July 20. The fires, which avc the work of incondiaries, broke out in different parts of the town, The French and English legations are strongly guarded by French sailors.

Paris, July 23. President Carnol, who is now on a visit to the south of France, has been received with great enthusiasm. M. Ferry being the head of the Opportunist party, the result of the election is looked upon as a severe blow to J3oulangcrism.

Parks, July 24. 'Boulangku has again suffered a crushing defeat, his opponent in the Dordogne election being returned by a large majority. Boulanger intends to contest the Department of Sourmc, the election for which takes place on 19th August.

Rome, July 23. King Humbert is indisposed.

Suakim, July 23. An engagement has taken place near Wady Haifa. Four hundred dervishes attacked a detachment under Colonel Wodehouse, but were repulsed with great slaughter. Id is reported here th \t Stanley has sent an ultimatum to the Mahdi. It is thought here that the Mahdi's force is diminishing in consequence of a report l-eceived to the effect that Stanley's force repulsed several attacks made upon their position in Darfour. One hundred and fifty Egyptians, flying from the dervishes, were drowned in the Nile. The dervishes afterwards encountered a force under Colonel Wodeliouse, with the result stated above.

Pokt Dakwix, July 25. The cable repairing steamer Keorden has returned from Baujoe wangle and reports that neither end of the new cable has yet been recovered.

Biusraxe, July 23. By a fire ab Wackadilla, a dwelling was destroyed. A man named Howard, the occupant, with his wife and child, perished in the flames.

Brisbane, July 23. Mr Knight Ash ton denies any connection with the frauds alleged to have been prepeciated by Mrs Gordon JBaillie, ot whom he says he knows nothing.

Sydney. July 23. The ketch Australia, which left Sydney for Solomon Islands on November 11, has not been heard ot since. Fears are entertained for her bafefcy.

Sydncv, July 23. A slight trace of aisenic has been found in the body of the man Andrews, exhumed for medical examination after the suspicious death of Collins, his wife's second husband, a fortnight ago. The quantity of arsenic discoveied is thought to be insufficient to form a ba^e for a charge of murder against the woman. Ko tiace of arsenic was found in the child's body, which was also exhumed for examination.

Sydney, July 23. The Minister of Justice has .stated that discrepancies have been discovered in the evidence ghen at the trial in connection with the Mount Rennie affair, especially as to connection of youths Donnellan and Hill with the outia^e. The evidence respecting the other men is now being examined. Later. It ha.s been discovered that the Minister of Justice is in error in stating that there are discrepancies in the evidence in the Mount llennie outiage, in connection with Hill and Donnellan. There is no discrepancy in the evidence so far as they are concerned, but theie is every reason to believe that Newman. Millei, and Keejjan were in no way connected with the actual crime for which they wcie punished. Judge Windeyer, who tried the men, is now finally considering the case.

b\DNEY, -Tune 2-i. Parliament vnb proiogued by His Excellency the Governor at noon today. The House sat all night in orderto finish the business. In the coulee oi: his .speech the Go■\crnor congratulated the colony on the fact that the Government had had the foresight and persistence to pursue a course in connection with the Chinese difficulty which had practically set the disturbing question at rest. He expressed his belief that the firm, selfreliant attitude of jSow South Wales would strengthen the hands of theImperial Government in dealing with the matter. The prospect of uniform legislation on the question, on the part of other colonies, was uncertain, notwithstanding the agreement come to by the recent conference held in •Sydney.

Sydney, July 25. The Divorce Extension Bill has been passed by the Legislative Council. A man named Hancock quai relied with a woman with whom he has been co-habiting and attempted to shoot her. The shot missed her, but struck a bystander, who was wounded. The Seamen's Union have notified the China Navagation Company that unless the Chinese are withdrawn from, their steamers, the members of the Union will refuse to load or discharge the vessels. There has been a lively discussion in the Legislative Assembly over a scandal which has just been unearthed. It is stated that the Government have appointed an undischarged bankrupt, upon whom the Jury passed severe strictures, to lecture on the colony in. England. A valuable discovery of kerosine shale deposits has been made at Lethgow. The prospects are splendid.

Sydney, July 25. It is believed in shipping circles that should the Maritime difficulty assume important proportions, the Australian coal trade with Hong Kong will almost entirely be cut off, the coal being obtained from Japan

Melbourne, July 23. The Trades and Labour Council have made representations to the Government, protesting against the roported intentions of the English authorities to send paupers to the colonies. Organisations throughout the colonies will bo invited to co-operate in making a continued protost against tho courao indicated.

Melbourne, J uly 24. Lord Knutsford has sent a cable to the Premier, stating that instructions have been given to stop Ohineso immigrating from LTong Kong and the Straits Settlements.

M el nouiiNE, July 24. Mrs liappiport, on a further charge of larceny, has been acquitted, on the ground of not being responsible for her actions.

Mklijouunk, July 24. It has been arranged that a conference of judges from the various colonies in connection with the Exhibition will meet on August 3rd. xlt Donnelly a nugget of gold has been found which weighs 6b ounces ; and at Wodderburn another nugget has been found weighing 44 ounces. The Government have instructed the Agent General to protest against the proposal to send pauper immigrants to Australia.

Admaide, July 23. A boiler exploded in the s.sGrecDOck's engine-room, which it wrecked. Three wcic injured, one — a man named Hemmeilung -having his leg blown off. He is not expected to recover. The river steamei Britannia has been completely destroyed by fire on the Murray. There was a large number of passengers, who were rescued with difficulty. One of the crew is seriously hurt. Nothing definite is known as to the cause.

JIor.AUT, July 25. The ship General Picton, Captain Morgans, fiom Melbourne to London with general cargo, struck a reef at Foresters Islands, Banks Straits, and became a total wreck. The oiew were saved.