CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 320, 28 November 1888, Page 4

CABLEGRAMS.

Lpi?D,ON, November 23. Lokd Wincuelska, who presided at themeeting in connection with the proposed Pacific cable, said in the course of his speech that the present cable service was., neither -efficient, continuous nor cheap, and was constantly expobed to danger in tho eyent of war. The proposedPacificcablewould keep British trade within the Empire. The colonies were favourable to the scheme, and in thi3 matter even. Victoria and New South Wales were harmonious. A committee under the presidency of the Marquis of Lome i« inquiring into Mr W. L. Reess Crofters Colonisation Scheme. Queen Victoria haß forwarded a letter of sympathy to Lady Mountmorris, whoso husband was shot in Ireland, The report of the admirals on the naval manoeuvres, condemns the Archer vessels torpedo cutters, and advises the building of more and larger cruisers, with better coaling capabilities. The death i? announced of Commander Falcon, a New Zealand medal lis-fc. The prospectus is issued of the New Zealand Copper Company, of Nelson, with a capital of £150,000. Lojspo>, November 24. Dr. (!loof, of (Jalashiels, and John Laird, of Coupar, are the new .Moderators of ihe Established and Free Churches of Scotland i espectively. The English Rugby Union ha> decided to j compel the Shewsbury football team which ! recently played in 'Australia and New [ Zealand to make an affidavit that they received nothing beyond hotel and travelling expenses Mr James' Russell Lowell, the Ameiican i Minister in England, was entertained at a farewell banquet previous to his retiring from his position. Replying to the toast of hib health, he taid the scheme of Jmpeiial federation was a dream, but nevertheless he believed the cohesion of the English races would decide the destinies oi the world. The Chairman of the Eastern Extension Company writes to the newspaper deprscating the Pacific cable scheme, and pointing out that his Company has only experienced in the aggregate 41 days' inter ruption on the Australian cables since 1880. The Company is willing to reduce their rate? to anything, provided a guarantee is given of three-fourths of the present trade. The " Post" publishes the statement that M. Freycinct hao purchhsed 100,000 cases of preserved meat in Paris. Two hundred Alsatian recruit = attacked an escort and then decamped to Switzerland. A vessel, loaded with naphtha, caught I tire in the Bristol Channel; and an explosion followed. Three seamen were killed and several wounded, the vessel being greatly damaged. Mr YV. EL Smith intends to move in the House of Common- tor the appointment of a select committee to consider the best conditions to facilitate the emigration of crofters, and report geneially as to the best means of emigrating, and the places most suitable for emigrating to. The Secretai-y of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company informs the " Times " that the duplicate Pacific cable would cost four million pounds, and would be difficult to maintain and piotecL. He suggested that it would be better bo secure cheaper rates on the present cable by adopting Sir John Pender's guarantee proposal. At a conference of the supporters of the Ministry in the lecent report on the Education Question, it was resohed to u-=e every Legislative means in their power to defend the position taken up by the Ministry. The stock markets are agitated owing to the fear that money will become Nearer. Her Majesty the Queen has sent a sympathetic message to Mr Blight, condoling with him upon his illness, and expie&^ing a hope for his speedy recovery. Mr McCullough, a passenger by the Orizaba, was robbed of C 1,500 in drafts before the steamer left Naples. The police at Plymouth could not find any clue to the culprit. In the Ho'ise of Commons, the lush Lund Extension Bill was read a second time. Mr Parneli opposed it, owing to the absence of provisions to relieve baekwaul tenants, and the inadequacy of the i'educ e ion^ made in judicial rents. At a meeting of the London Charteied Bank of Australia, Mr Car rick, of Queensland, Chairman, stated that the rapid rise in the value of city properties in the leading colonies was only apparent, and it would be necessary to exercise caution in making advances on such property. The Maoviiootballers havesecured another victory. In their match to-day against Hawick they won by three points to one. The score was : Maoris, one goal : Hawick, one try.

BbKLifN, November 23. The Reichstag was. opened to-day by the Dmperor William. In his opening' speech he said he would proceed with social and political legislation, and increasing efforts would be madetosecurethepermanent peace of Europe. Even a victorious war, without necessity, was incompatible with the Christian faith. The duties of Emperor weie alluded to, and mention made of the friendly attitude of England in connection with the Zanzibar que&tion. In his speech at the opening of the .Reichstag, the Emperor announced that the (.!ovornment would not requite increased credit for military purposes. St. Pktkrsburu, November 23.

tlovei'nment circles in Rusoia ai-e said bo be excised afc the attitude of Germany, and the large votes proposed for warlike purposes. There is a serious inclination to come to an understanding with France to repel aggression. The Czar has directed that the Bulgarian refugees serving in the Russian Army must either resign or become naturalized Russian subjects. PAiiib, November 2-2.

M. Wilson has commenced the publicatio 11 of a series of articles in "La J J etifc c Travale,'' alleging corruption against tteh c Chamber of Deputies, and others are bring" ing 1 similar charges. The publication of the charges hat caused a great sensation in Paris.

Sydnuy, November 22. Mrs Collins was tried to-day on a charge of murdering her iirsb husbans. (Andrews) by poison, but the jury were unable to agree, and the woman was remanded in custody. It is reported from Tonga that H.M.s Egeria has been ordered to survey the cable route from Suva to New- Zealand.

Sydsjsv, November 23. A large body of shearers' at Walcha afc; tacked a station and captured a. number of men not belonging: to the Union, who were working there. Another body attacked ' the Emu Creek station/ After the Riot Act had been read the police fired upon them, and one man was wounded. ■ Serious trouble is fearod. N ' Work has been generally resumed in the Newcastle' mines. ' 1

Sydney, November 23. Disastrous accounts hi the havoc caused by the drought/ continue to come in from all parts. Steps ai;e bein^ taken to agitate for a separation of the Bavrier district from New South Wales. Ibis fctfgrgested theboundaries of the new State should be the hundred and fourth mer'dan, along the Lachlan River down to the Murray, thence to the .South Australian boundary.

Melbou.kj.'E, JN'ov. 26. The Special prize for the best all-round * play at the draught tournament was won by Morris, the Invercar{;ill representative. The ship Renfrewshire has been posted at Lloyds as missing. She left Glasgow for Brisbane on May 18, and is now about 190 days out. She was spoken on July 2, in 17 degrees south and 38 west. '