CABLEGRAMS

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 373, 1 June 1889, Page 5

CABLEGRAMS

London, May 25. The following honouis of the Queen's birthday are announced: — J. A. Boehm, R.A. ; Wra. McKinnon, Chairman of the British Steam Navigation Company ; Professor Stokes, LL.D. and F.R.S., as Baronets ; Mr Benjamin, the Mayor of Melbourne, has been honoured with K.C.M.G. j Sir James Macßain, Speaker of ihe Legislative Council in Victoria in 1886, and Dr. McGregor, Administrator of British New Guinea, ■have also been appointed Knight Commanders of St. Michael and St. George. Some little surprise was occasioned when the names of Colonel Sargood, of Melbourne, and Mr F. Archer, AgentGeneral for Queensland, were found among tho c c not on the list. The omission of Mr Archer's name from the honours is attributed to the strained relations between the Cvlcnial Office and Queensland. Lord G. Hamilton, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, said it ' was impossible to specially reward the captain of the Calliope, but the Government would probably recognise the services of those who saved the ship Sit Apia.

London*, May 25. 1 he captain, second officer, and purser of the Iberia have resigned their positions owing to the request of the Orient Company, who had to make good the Joss of which was missed on the voyage between Australia and England. Mr Gladstone, while strolling down Piccadilly this afternoon, was knocked down by a passing cab. He sustained but little injury, though somewhat shaken, and went home during the afternoon.

London, May 27. During the Fire Brigade Demonstiation at Whitehall, it is alleged that the Duke of Cambridge struck a reporter of the " New York Sun," who has since issued a summons charging the Duke with assault. News has been received here that nine sailors were shipwrecked at Morant Carios, a desert island, and lived for twenty-five days on shellfish and cocoanuts. Two reached Jamaica on a raft, and sent a steamer to rescue the rest. The strikes which were commenced by the miners of Westphalia are spreading through Europe. Sir H. Loch, Governor of Victoria, who is at present on a holiday in England, has entered into official correspondence with Lord Knutsford on the subject of the appointment of Colonial Governors. In reply to a question in the House of Commons, Baron de Worms stated that the successor to Sir N. Broome wou'd prrbably arrive in Western AustraMa at the end of the year. Mr C. R.xikes, Postmaster-General, resenting Mr Henniker Hea ton's persistent questions on postal matters, called him an advertising politician. Mr Heaton appealed to the Speaker, but the latter ruled that it was an orderly remark. Fierce resistance was offered to the evictions by the tenants on the Olphert estate, and many casualties occurred. Some severe wounds were inflicted during the hand-to-hand encounters between the police and the peasantry, and in some cases the injuries are serious. The drive in the Abercorn mine at Merthyr Tywdvil, in Wales, caved in yesterday and imprisoned fifty-eight miners, who were, however, subsequently rescued. Sir James Ferguson, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, stated the Government would send delegates to the International Labour Protection Congress to be held at ! Berne in September, but their functions would be limited to discussing questions connected with factory work. It is expected thai the naval review, to be held early in August, will be the most splendid spectacle of the kind yet witnessed. Over one hundred warships will be drawn up in lines stretching along the Solent and Spithead, with Nelson's old flagship, the Victory, at the head. Lord Salisbury, in moving the second reading of the Naval Defence Bill in the House of Lords, said that while the present rulers of Europe were earnest in their endeavours to avoid war, it was quite uncertain who would be in power j five years hence, and patriotism required that provision should be made against real and genuine risks. The j Bill was read a second time without division.

London, May 28. It is reported that the Clan-na-Gael sentenced five persons to death, including Dr. Cronin, whose murdered body has been found, and his friend Major Le Caron, who gave evidence at the Parnell inquiry which proved that he had been a traitor to the cause, and that while in its service had also been a Government spy.

New York, May 28. Seven thousand people attended the funeral of Dr. Cronin, who was mur dered. Further arrests have been made of persons believed to have been implicated in the murder.

Chicago, May 25. The police have discovered the house in which Dr. Cronin was murdered, and are on the trail of the murderers.

Bkrliu, May 24. The next sitting ot the Conference

dealing with Samoan affairs will meet on Tuesday next. It is rumoured among the delegates that the Geiman Government intend to claim an indemnity from King Mataafa for the attack on German sailois, in which he was successful. The American delegates strongly oppose Mataafa being held to blame for his port in the struggle, and they assert Ye only acted in selfdefence. Another ground upon which the American delegates reject German dictation is that the natives, even if an indemnity is ordered, are too poor to pay.

Berlin, May 25. King Humbert will leave on his return to Italy on Sunday nigh*-. The Emperor VVi liam and King Humbert of Italy will visit Strasburg on Monday, when a military review takes place.

Beklix, May 27. The British and American Commissioners are consulting their respective Governments piior to ratifying the Saraoan treaty, which was cabled several days age.

Beiulin', May 28. King Humbert of Italy, speaking at Frankfbit, said the Germans and Italians are one family. The press of Paris is demanding that the Government shall not renew the reciprocal treaty of commerce with Italy.

Paris, May 25. There is a bitter feeling amongst the French papers at King Humberts visit to Germany, and his proposed visit to France is abandoned.

Rome, May 23. Signor Ciispi, President of the Coun cil ar.d Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated in the course ot an interview today that he was confident regarding the defensive strength of Italy, and was careltss of the hostility of France, He referred to General Boulanger as a charlatan.

«e\v York, May 27. Coughlan, a ('etective, has been arresled on the charge of being implicated in the murder of Dr. Cronin, a friend of Major Le Caron, who recently gave evidence before the Pprnell Commission. The Queen has ordered the release of Garner, who is serving a life sentence ia Western Australia for the .nurder of his wife and mother in Lincolnshire, in 1863.

Bhlokadi;, May 28. Rioters made an attack on the Fro" gressist party, using dynami'e in the most cowardly manner, and causing considerable destruction of property. The military were called out, nnd an encounter ensued. Three soldiers were killed, and there was much bloodshed among the populace. Ifc is rumoured lhafc a large procession of peasants is marching on the capital.

Sydkey, May 2S. Up to tin's evening twenty inches of rain ha;e fallen during the storm, but it is now clearing up. At Kinma, a man named Casey was diowned. The noithcin mail train was thrown from ihe rails at the Muswellbrook, owing to the line being washed away. No one was injured, but one man had a Dai row escape. He managed to get out through the carnage window, and had to swim for his life. At Annadale, a boy, name unknown, was drowned.

Sydney, May 29. The rain anJ accompanying floods still continue. Daring the past 72 hours sixteen inches of rain have fallen. This record is unprecedented in the history of the colony. Great damage has been caused throughout the city and countiy. Telegraphs and railways hive been intenup'ed in every direction. It is blowing terrifically along the coasf", and many coasting vessels are overdue. All the rivers are rising rapidly, and severe floods are anticipated. i'in omnibus was washed away at Canterbury, and a boy named. Grice drowned. Others were rescued with difficulty. Theie is no sign of the abatement of the rain. Railway communication is blocked everywhere. Never in ihe history of the department has such a stoppage at Cioydon occurred. Thirty families were rescued by boats at Marrickville, which is submerged. Residents are leaving in boats. A rescue boat at Windsor was wrecked and a man named Jenkins drowned.

Melbourne, May 29. The floods in the Mumurkh district J have assumed terrible and unparalleled proportions. The lower Goulbourn Valley is covered with water, and hundreds of acres of forward crops which surround the town of Mumurkh are destroyed. The township of Natalie is in danger of being oveiwhelmed.

Sydney, Way 30. ] Immense damage has been caused by the floods id Maitland district, where there is now much distress. | At Marrickvillr, 20,000 bags of cereals chitfiy New Zealand and Victoria wete damaged by the flood waters breaking into the stores. ,

Melbourne, May 30. The maiket for oats is excited and there are large sales at 4s 2d. Two friends named Fitzpatrick and Richardson quarrelled at a ball at Ulapua West, and fought. During ihe fight Fitzpatrick fell dpae.