LATE CABLES.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 294, 29 August 1888, Page 5

LATE CABLES.

Calcutta, August 24. Information nasbeeu rocoivedthat the Thibetans, 1,500 strong, are massed in the neighbourhood of Uuatong, and demand that the British forces shall evacuate that district.

Calcutta, August 23. At the request of the Ameer, the Foreign JSecrctaiy of the Indian Government will shortly pay a visit to Oabul to confer with him in reference to the recent rebellion.

DCKIiAK, AligUbt 24. The force of Boers who were despatched in pursuit of Dinizulu, who iled to Lohombo Mountains, have succeeded in capturing him, and have handed over the rebel chief to the Biitish authorities.

Berlin, August 25. It is officially stated that the visit of j iSignoi Crispi to Prince Bismarck is in connection with the relations of the Triple Alliance, and to ascertain the conditions under which one of the allies could claim the assistance of the other signatory Poweis. Kin<4 (Jhrisrian, of Donmaik, has arrived in this city on a visit to the Emperor William, and met with a cordial reception.

Pari.n, August 24. It is explained that the order given by Vice-Admiral Krantz, Minister of Marine, for the equipment of several gunboats, was in connection with the proposed naval evolutions similar to those recently carried out by the British Government.

Washington, August 24. President Cleveland has sent a message to Congress in which he says that the action of the Senate in the rejection of the fisheries Treaty will compel them to pursue a policy of vigoious retaliation, which is calculated to inflict the utmost damage. He asks Congress to give him powei to suspend the privilege of free tiansitof Canadian exports and imports which are can ied across United States tcrritoiy. He advises that tolls be levied on all Canadian shipping using American lakey and canals. He says that it is evident that the Senate intended that tho diplomatic efforts made to prevent interference with commerce should not tueceed at present, and he would not hesitate to enfoioe the retaliatoiy powers already confencd on him. A Government only half performed itt. duty when it protected citizens at home, but peimitted them to be imposed upon and humiliated by (he unfair and oven caching disposition of other nations. In conclusion the President expressed a hope that this policy would be calmly and firmly can ied out. • In order to delay discussion on President Cleveland's recommendation to Congiess that they should legislate in order to suspend the free transit of Canadian goods across the United States, the Senate is engaged in takingevidence as to the working of Mr Alills's Tarifl Bills. A Bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives providing for tho defence of American shipping in accordance with the terms of the message of President Cleveland. The Bill has been referred to the Foieign Committee.

Loxdon, August 23 Mr W. L. liccs has made a requestto the Lmpeiial Government that they should guarantee 3 per cent, upon £1,000,000, to be raibed with the view of assisting colonial colonisation. Lord Knutsford has referred the proposal to Mr Goschen. Mr Rees will shortly commence a series of lectures in England, and is announced to address the British Association at Bath, and the Trades Gongre&s at Biadford.

Lo\r>o\, August 24. The freights to the colony continue to rise, and an advance of fiom '25 to 50 per cent, is rcpoited. Shipping is very scarce, Ten thousand pounds' worth of bonds, stolen from a city Him in October last, have been locovoied The thief, a lad named Casey, recently confessed to the robbery, and supplied information as to where the bonds were I to be found. The message sent by President Cleveland to the United States Congress has caused a great sensation throughout England, Canada, and America. It is feared grave results will follow.

Washington, August* 25. The audacity of President, Cleveland's message has created great surprise among his opponents.

Ottawv, August 25. The excitement throughout the Dominion afc the rejection of the Fisheries Treaty and President Cleveland's message is subsiding, and it is hoped that the proposal to suspend the transit of goods across the United States territory will benefit the ports. It is maintained that President Cleveland has violated the terms of the existing treaty, and that he shoul I have given notice to the Canadian Government. The threats of bonding goods forthwith have been suspended.

Paris, August 24. A banquet was held in this city this evening to celebrate the anniversary of the birthday of the Comte do Paris. M. Daudiffret Pasquier, in a forcible speech, denounced the system of Ropublican Uovcinnient, audsaida Mon archical Government would bo the only salvation of France. His speech was received with great enthusiasm.

Berlin, August 26. The meeting between Prince Bis niarck, Count Kalnoky, and Signor Crispi lias been of the most cordial description. It is believed that tho ! result of this conference will be th<; conversion of the Triple Alliance or Peace League into an offensive union.

Parxh. August 26. Much uneasiness is being manifested here because of the meeting of the representatives of Austria and Italy with Prince Bismarck. The feeling of apprehension is increasing.

Romk, August 26. In the course of his reply to Signor Cmpi's not", on the Massowah incident, M. Goblet say* thai Fiance novel sought to raise grave is&uofj over fcije question of the Italian annexation of that post. He considers that the incident should now close.

Londuv, August 25. The "Economist "ridicules the latest project announced in connection with the Imperial Institute.

Berlin, August 26. Germany has annexed Addelar, near Dahomey.

Loxdon, August. 26. The death of Sir John liose is announced. The following will constitute the All England cricket team to play the return match against the Australians : — Grace, Walter Reid, Pilling, Sugg, Ulyett, Peel, Abel, Lohmann, Barnes, i Briggs, and Guun.

Dublin, August 26. The branches of the National League at Longford and Oastleken have been suppressed. The operation of the Crimes Act has been bUbpended in Queen's County.

Londox, August 23. The contract for the Midland Kailway, New Zealand, has beer, signed, and tenders for the necessary capital to construct the line will be invited in November.

London, August 24. In the match against the South of England, Turner took six wickets for b(j in first innings of the local eleven, Ferris two for 26, Boyle two for 21. The Australians, who had lost live wickets for 27 on the previous day, resumed their innings, the remaining wickets falling ioi 20, and the innings closed for 47. In their second innings the South of England team scored 98. The Aubtialians, with 160 runs to get to win, commenced their second innings, and had lost two wickets for 51 runs, when heavy rain put a -stop to play for the clay. August 25. In their second innings the Ails tralians weie all out ioi 81, thus losing the match by 78 inns.

Svb>E\, August 25. At a public meeting today resolutions wore pasbed protesting against the renewal ot the .San Fiancisco mail contract if Chinese were employed on the steameis engaged in the service.

Bkisjum,, Augu&b 25. Kemp, Beach, Hanlan, and Neilson will take pail in the aquatic carnival to be held here, and an effort is being made to induce Tecmer,Hamm, O'Connor, Gaudaur, lioss, and Lee to compete.

Washington, August 25. The action of President Cleveland has taken the Canadian Ministry completely by sui prise. The newspapers lesent the coeicive tone of the message, but it is highly popular throughout America — the geneial opinion being that by his tactics the .President has effectually "dished"' the .Republicans. It is considered by Canadian Ministers that the adoption oi a policy of retaliation by the United (States will have the etiect of stimulating trade in Canada. The Dominion is they bay, quite able to protect itself. They expect the harbours of Halifax aud St. John's will become the great winter ports instead of Boston, Portland and New I'oik.

Emnkitjojii, Augu&t 26. Dv. Aiaodonaldis organising a deputation of Highland ciotteis with whom he pioposes to travel tluough Austialia and New Zealand, for the purpose of obtaining" funds to relieve the distiess among that class.

Calcutta, August 26. The mission to Cabul leaves in Octo' I ber next.

Loxdox, August 22. MubLon Uillow, 26s ; beef tallow, 24s 3d ; Straits tin, JC92 10s ; Australian tin, X 92 15s ; copper, £83 15t> ; iron, 45s 6d ; Cierman sugar, 14:5. 3d ; Java sugar, 14s 6d ; Australian wheat, ex warehouse, 3Ss ; New Zealand long; berried wheat, 38s ; Australian flour, 26s 6d. Money is h'rm in the prospect of an in crease in the bank rate of interest. Consols are 100£ ; New Zealand 5 per cents, 104.;, ; New Zealand 4 per cents, 98V. Hides, 3Ad to 3gd. Kauri gum is unchanged. With the exception of Russian, all Continental wheat has been damaged by the bad weather. Generally the crop will be deficient and of defective quality. The American markets are stiffening, because of adverse reports of the spring crop, A consignment of 3,200 quarters of New Zealand wheat has sold at 36s 6d

Melbourne, August 27. Up to Saturday last the number of visitois to the Centennial Exhibition was close on a quarter of a million.

Bkimune, August 27. The English football team deEeatcd a Quconslaud team on .Saturday last by seven points to nil.