CABLEGRAMS. London, November 28.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 322, 5 December 1888, Page 5

CABLEGRAMS. London, November 28.

Sik H. A. Blakm, iv a letter to the "Times," states that there was a Pat lnellite sympathiser in Che Newfoundland Cabinet, bub the fact of his having those sympathies neither affected the cordial official rolaticns that/ prevailed nor lessened the mutual esteem in which Minister and Governor held each other. The Committee of Admirals judged the recent sham naval attack and deJence of British ports have awarded the victory to the attacking- squadron under Admiral Tryon. Mr YV. H. Smith bus announced iv the Honse of Commons that the proposal fco impose a wheel tax will be abandoned for want of time. The Bill for the extension of Lord Ashbourne's. Act in Ireland has passed through committee. There was a crowded attendance at the wool auctions, and new clips were eagerly competed for. Greasy wool has advanced 5 to 7 per cent., and scoured sorts have advanced 10 per cent. The freight of cement has advanced sixpence per cask. Lord Balfour, of Burleigh, has declined the Governorship of Queensland. It is reported that Lord Knutsford has cabled to one of the Colonial Governments the name of the gentleman whom '.he Colonial Office has selected as Governor. The Panama canal pharos have fallen, owing to the failure in floating the balance of the Lotteiy Loan. It is expected in consequence that the Company will be unable to pay interest on its bonds. The wool sales opened with good demand. Pi'ices generally ruled from -kl to Id dearer than closing rates last series. Wool — The sales opened with spirit today, at an average advance of about 7id per cent, on last sales' closing rates. The opening catalogue contained 6,500 bales, but was not a representative one. It was decided this series of sales to have farthing bids up to Bd, beyond that valne halfpenny bids. Her Majesty the Queen paid a special visit to London to condole with the relatives of the Duchess of Sutherland. In the football match, Maoris v. Liverpool district, the New Zealanders proved victorious by a goal and six tries to nil. Miss Wiedemann, a German governess, has brought an action against Mr .Robert Horace Wai pole, heir to the eaildora of Oxford, claiming £10,000 damage for breach of promise of marriage, and iibel iv accusing her of theft of a ring. The defendant denied the libel and pleaded the promise of marriage was not binding, having been made in Turkey. The evidence showed that YValpole became acquainted with the plaintifi in Constantinople, and deserted her after seducing her. A verdict was given for Miss Wiedemann with £700 damages. Baron de Worms, replying to Mr Pritchard Morgan, said the Government did not intend to consult Queensland in the choice of Governors. Mr Macarthm, member for Staiukell, intends to intioduce the Samoin question into the Hous-e of Commons. The plaintiff in the breach of promiee ea> o e against liobcrt Horace Walpole, heir to the Earldom of Oxford, refused to answer questions relating to the birth of her child, and created a scene in Court. The Judge directed for a verdict to be found ior the defendant, notwithstanding which the jury returned in favour of the plaintifi. A new trial has been applied for. Mr Gainford Bruce, a Tory, has been eleoted to the Holborn seat in the House of Commons vacated by the death of Colonel TTiancis Duncan, poll ; ng 4,398. His opponent, Lord Compton, a Gladstonite, polled 3,433.

Pakis, November 28. General Boulanger does nob oppose the divorce action instituted by his wife, as he is desirous of marrying Madame Heriott, the wealthy proprietress of the Magasin de Louvre. The friends of General Boulanger wish to prevent the bcandal for political reasons, a? they fear it will injure the leadership of the Boulanger party.

St. Petkrsbukg, November 28. The Czarina is suffering from melancholia, which is mainly attributed to the l'ecent accident to the royal train on the Azov railway. Her Majesty wishes to leave Russia, and it is believed if she iemains her mind will become permanently afflicted. It is feared that the accident has also had a depre&sing eflect on the Czar.

Bjerke, November 28. Hevr W. F. Hertenstein, of Zurich, VicePresident of the Swiss Republic, met with an accidenb which necessitated amputation, but the sufferer succumbed under the operation.

Berlin, November 28. Thi» German newspapers are evincing anxiety sit the growing strength of parties in Vienna who are hostile to Germany. It is fearod thai, the growth of these feelings will aftect the Austro-Gevman alliance. The friction between Herr Reuss and Count Taafte is attracting attention.

Constantixoviißj November 28. The Sultan hap declined to receive Prince Feidinand of Bulgaria.

I Cairo, November 28. The British troops have been ordered from here to Suakim, and it is generally believed that another Soudan campaign is impendin ej.

Nbw York, Nov. 28. Storms of a violent character have swept over the Eastern States and seaboard. Over fifty wrecks have been reported, and many fatalities have accompanied these disasters. During the trial of the dynamiter Kronck, which is now proceeding at Chicago, an informei testified that the prisoner was recently about to throw an explosive bomb into the carriage of President Cleveland when a companion who accompanied him dissuaded him from the act. Sydney, November 29,

In the House of Assembly Mr G. R. Dibbs, member for the Murrumbidgee, has given notice of motion, " That this House is of opinion that the Financial Statement should be referred back to the Colonial Treasurer, in order that a just statement of the financial position of the country may be laid before Parliament. " The motion will be discussed to-morrow. Soft rains are falling in this city and also on the south coast. Melbourne, Dec. 1.

Another street affray has occurred at Wallan. Rice, a draper, shot another man named Bennett, and the latter is now in a critical state'. 1 ' Jealousy was the cause. Sir Jas. Moßaii* is unab,le to styite how long the Exhibition will remain open. The Commissioners are desirous that it should continue over February, bub many of the exhibitors 1 are *' 'to proceed to Parif* at the end of January.' This is especially so in the case of the German Court and with the English pictures. Mr Cowen, musical director, returns to

England at the end of January,' when the six months' period of 1 engagement will have terminated.

Brisbane, Dec. 1. Sir Thomas Mcljo wraith has resigned the portfolios of Premier and Treasurer, in consequence of ill-health, but retains a seat in the Cabinet witho.ut portfolio. Mr Morohead succeeds fco the Premiership and Mr Pattison to the Treasurership.

Brisnanh;, Dec. 3. New? io hand from the Sadest goldiield ai Nevv Guinea agree generally thai the held is practically worked out for Europeans.

Adelaide, Deo. 1. | Sir Wm. Robinson, Governor of South Australia, in the course of a speech delivered by him at the banquet of the Cale (lonian Society, said he did not believe that the people of South Australia were desirous ot having a constitutional voice in the appointment of their Governor. The responsibility of such appoint men ts he considered should rest with the Imperial Government, but it was reasonable that an opportunity should be afforded the colonies of expressing anything which they thought detrimental to the appointments made, provided the objections wete made in good time. He believed that the Imperial authorities receiving by cable statements regarding colonial feeling misunderstood the position of affair?, and he pugge?ted that it would be much better for gentlemen representing the colonial Governments to go Home and discuss the questions at issue and adjust differences.

"Hobart, December 1. A destructive fire broke out in Latiobe-sireet last night, and before the brigades mastered the flames seven business pieces were destroyed. The damage is estimated at The Ne'.v Zealand Insurance Company have a line of .£1,300 on f he destroyed propeity.

London, December 1. Baron de Worms, Under-Secretary for the Colonies, states that the Chinese Exclusion <\cts passed hy the New South Wales and Now Zealand Parliaments would be allowed lo come into operation, Ob they apparently do not run counter to existing treaties between England and China. He adds that paiJeying on the question of the Chinese introduction into Australia still continues between Sir John Walsham, British Minis! er at Pekin, and the Chinese Government.

Cairo, December 1. Extensive prqjaiations are being made by the British military authorities in this city for a decisive Soudan campaign. News has been leceived that fifteen hundied ieb^ls are encamped close to Suakini, and these are supported by an additional force of two thousand rebels under Osman Digna at Handoub.