CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 367, 11 May 1889, Page 5

CABLEGRAMS.

London, May 5. It is rumoured that General Boulanger intends to return to Paris, and rely on the protection of his friends. He complains that he is boycotted in London. The authorities at Paris have ordered the closing of a panorama at the Ex-, hibitton containing a portrait of General Boulanger.

London, May 6. Mr Parnell's evidence before the Commission has caused a revival of sympathy for the "Times." The Tories are jubilant, and the general impiession is that it was a great mistake calling this evidence. By a fire at the City Soap Works, London, damage to the extent of half a million has been done. The fire extended to 24 warehouses.

Loxdox, May 7. At the opening of the Royal Academy to-day Lord Salisbury announced that an anonymous donor liad offered to erect a new national portrait gallery on the site offered by the Government for that purpose near Trafalgar Square, where the former institution stood. It is rumoured that the anonymous donor is Mr W. H. Smith.

London", May 7. Orders have been given for the return j to England shortly of 6000 troops who are now stationed in Ireland.

Paris, May 6. President Carnot yesterday marched to Versailles attended by an imposing procession, and inaugurated the Fountain of Neptune with a memorial tablet ■ in honour of the centenary of the French revolution. The President delivered an oiation suitable to the occasion in the Hall of Mirrors. The weather was splendid, and large crowds took part in the fete. At the beginning of the proceedings an ex-soldier named Perrin fired a blank cartiidge at the President while he was leaving the Elysee. He was promptly arrested, and stated he merely fired his rifle in order to attract public notice to a grievance. He alleged he had been unjustly punished, and his wife and children were starving. An excited crowd tried to hnch the man, but did not succeed. President Carnot, in his speech at the unveiling of the memorial tablet, said the experience of a century would prevent France confiding her destinies to one man.

Paris, May 7. There was an enormous gathering today to witness the formal opening of the Exhibition, and Paris appeared in her most brilliant array in honour of the occasion. President Carnot was escorted through the streets by a squadron of cavalry, and at intervals salvos of artillery were fired. At the Exhibition itself there was but little ceremony, and the proceedings were conducted without any great display. The Premier, M. Tirard, delivered an address, expressing the gratitude of France for the homage done to her by foreign nations in assisting to make the Exhibition superior to all preceding it. The President, in his speech, said the Exhibition maiked the completion of a century of progress. Visitors would be able to judge whether the calumnies aimed at France were correct. He extended a hearty welcome to all their guests, and concluded by { saying that these great festivals of labour enabled nations to approach and understand one another, and cement the peace of the world. After delivering their speeches, President Carnot and M. Tirard made a tour of the courts. They were leceived at the colonial portion of the building by Sir G. Berry, Sir F. D. Bell, and Mr Braddon, Agent-General of Tasmania. The city was generally illuminated last night, and presented a magnificent and unequalled spectacle.

Coxstmntixopli;, May 5. The plains of Moirich, in Armenia> have been occupied by hordes cf ma rauding Kurds, who are repeating the outrages already notified by cable. Amongst other atrocities, they have plundered and burned alive a native named Gastran. The Porte suspects that a conspiracy apainst the Tuikish Government exists in Aimenia, and many arrests have been made in consequence. There is growing discontent in Armenia with Turkish misrule, and it is feared a rising is imminent.

St. Peteivsburg, May 6. The Russian press is very bellicore with regard to the Balkans.

Melbourne, May 8. The revenue from Victorian railways for the financial year is the largest yel earned. It amounts to which sum is double the amount earned nine years ago. A private cablegram received from London states that cotton «oods have advanced by five percent, and woollens by ten per cent.

Perth, May 8. At a public meeting held last night i 1i 1 was decided to forward a resolution to Lord Knutsford, staling that if Judge Onslow is removed from his position in Western Australia a serious loss will be entailed on the colony, and that his removal will affect the independence of the future occupant of the office.