CABLEGBAMS. London, January 24.

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CABLEGBAMS. London, January 24.

Sir Henry W. Norman, Governor-elect o Queensland, has arrived from Jamaica. ' Ir the course of aa< interview he expressed himself hopeful of the success of his careei in. Queensland, and confident that his relations with the Government and people will beonlyoftheriibstcordial nature. He favours the policy of self-rule, holding that personalism and loyalty are synonymous terms. He said, further, that he was proud to be permitted to assist in developing the wondrous future of one of the youngest and greatest offhoots of the mother country. Tobin, a Moonlighter who gave evidence to-day before the " Times "-Parnell Commission, said he took part in numerous outrages against landlords and tenants, for which payment was made by the Land League. A moonlighter named Tobin deposed before the Parnell Commission that the Kerry Moonlighters were an organised body, paid and armed by the Land League. The Earl of Limerick succeeds Earl Kintore as Captain of the Yeomanry Guard. It is anticipated that the bank rate will shortly be reduced to three per cent. It is reported that the Germans have promised to evacuate the Zanzibar coast if the missionaries recently made made captives are released. Sir Charles Warren has been appointed to the charge of the Artillery depdt at Shorncliffe. Pastor Spurgeon has so far recovered from the effects of his recent accident at Men tone that he is able to drive daily. Sir Pope Hennessy will be ovated on his return from Mauritius. A medal has been struck to commemorate the earthquake which destroyed 300 houses in Asia Minor. Francis Hueffer, the famous • musical critic, and Pellegrini, the Vanity Fair caricaturist, whoser?io?» de phime is Ape, are both dead. * Mr Chamberlain, speakiug at Birmingham, said America ought to make the next overtures upon the fisheries question. He. referred with, satisfaction to the subordinate position at present occupied by Irish affairs. He advocated the establishment of district councils, free schools* and the use of State credit for the purpose of creating a body of small landholders in England. The Maori football team played a match against the Spen Valley United Club, at Cleckheaton, to-day, and after a toughgame won by two goals and two tries to two goals and one try. Mr Westgarth states that the manager of the London and Westminster Bank is disappointed that the Victorian loan did not bring the highest price yet recorded. Reports, however, received by the mail yesterday revealed the unexpected acuteness of the financial reaction in Victoria, and private letters announced that several failures are impending. The news unsettled smaller investors, who are dependent on the advice of brokers. The bankers admit that the principal cause of the loan not realising the amount expected was a tacit conspiracy among the brokers to depreciate the loan, because they were alarmed lest the high premium should deprive them of margin for re-selling stocks. The brokers are jubilant at the result of their tactics, and expect to unload the loan at a premium of one per cent. It is generally conceded that so low a minimum as par was unwise, and that 102 would have been preferable and given the loan a stimulus. Mr Westgarth again states his belief that a three per cent, loan would have been better, as the brokers dislike stock on which they have to pay a premium, finding it difficult to get rid of it at a profit. The livelier the speculation the better it is for the colony. The "Standard" confirms the bearing of the loan by the brokers. It says, however, the average price is dear enough in ali conscience, though the hist New South "Wales loan was a little dearer to the successful tenderers. It is expected colonial stocks will rise, since the success of one colony is beneficial to the others. Washington, January 24. The Committee of Congress on Foreign Relations propose that half-a-million dollars should be voted to protect American interests in Samoa, and also a hundred thousand co improve Pangopango Harbour. It has been ascertained that the Committee consider it the duty of the United States to forcibly intervene for the protection of the autonomy of Samoa. Mr C. Sewell, the American Consul at Samoa, informed the Committee on Foreign Relations that the British Consul in Samoa had been acting in German interests for the last three years. He believer England intends to remain neutral in the present conflict, Germany having agreed that England shall receive Tonga, and eventually Hawaii, if Germany is allowed to take possession of Samoa. The Tariff Bill passed by the Senate removes half the sugar duties and grants heavy bounties on locally-made sugar. It is considered certain the House of Representatives will reject the tariff. New York, January 24. O'Donovan Rossa is sueing the "New York Herald" for 103,000 dollars for alleged libel. A widow and her four children have been murdered in Missouri. The perpetrator of the tragedy was a cousin, and the cause is supposed to be jealousy. Paris, Januaiy 24. The excitement in connection with, the approaching Seine election is very great. A meeting of Boulanger supporters in this city ended in a riot. Twenty persons were injured. M. De Lesseps gives a public in honour of General Boulanger. Serious rioting is feared on Sunday in consequence of the election excitement. M. Floquet, the French Premier, prophecies that the Boulanger candidate will be defeated by eighty thousand votes. General Boulanger denies he has any intention of proposing the recall of the Due d'Aumale. Paris, January 23. M. Goblet has discussed the Pacific Island question with Lord Lytton, the British Am bassador at Paris, and instructed M. Waddingtun, the French Ambassador at London, to approach Lord Salisbury with reference to the annexation of Tahiti Islands by England. X , Vienna, January 24. The maize ring in this city 'has collapsed, after losing four million' florins. Berlin, January 24. The *' National Zeitung" has official authority for stating that Germany will not interfere with the autonomy of Samoa or Zanzibar. , , , . The steamer Nuarnburg,oftheNorddeutcher Lloyd line, left Bremerhaven yester day for Apia, with relief crews for the German men-of-war stationed at Samoa. , " Suakim,' 1 January 24. The messenger who' brought the news of Stanley to Suakim, states that r ,both Emm Bey and Stanley are, prisoners,, with their flags and baggage, at Khartoum. A reconnaissance in the direction of Han-

doub disclosed few of the enemy. A deserter declared that Osman Digna onlycommands 1,200 men. Capetown, January 24. The appeal for a new trial by Dinizulu has been granted. 1 ' Adelaide, January 26* The wheat returns have been prepared, and show that" the total yield for the season amounts to 6,813,000 bushels. The average is four bushels to the acre, while the average of the previous season was ten bushels. It is estimated that the quantity of wheat available for export will be 3,097,000 bushels. , The export value of the yield is estimated at £1,500,000, as against £3,000,000 in the previous season. The Royal Commission appointed to inquire into the State Bank question will nob visit New Zealand at present. Hobakt, January 25. A boat accident occurred on the Tamar river, and Emma Oakden and a man named Miller were drowned. Melbourne, January 24. In consequence of the eagerness of the British manufacturers -to show their goods at the Dunedin Exhibition Mr Twopeny has determined to admit at the rate of half-a-crown per foot of lineal space. At a luncheon given by theProsident of the Melbourne Exhibition, Mr Twopeny responded to the toast of the colonies. He gave reasons why the prospects of New Zealand for the next five years are better than those of the other colonies. The proposed Exhibition at Dunedin was, he considered, a sign that the tide had at last turned. The return of prosperity was due not merely to the unfortunate di ought in Australia, but to general increase of all the industries in the colony. He urged the importance of securing close relations with the Pacific Islands by means of the Exhibition. Mr Twopeny was loudly applauded at the con elusion ot his speech.