CABLEGRAMS.

Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 419, 19 October 1889, Page 4

CABLEGRAMS.

London, October 14. Mr C. A. Y. Conybe&re, member for North West Cornwall, was accorded an ovation by his constituents on his release from prison. Ten thousand people were present. The demands of the Bristol gasmen have been conceded, and they have resumed work. A strike of tram-men has occuired at Cardiff. The Right Honorable Joseph Chamberlin intends to leave London shortly on a visit to Egypt. The Baptist Union, which is now in session, favours the amalgamation of the Particular and General sections of the Baptist Church. John Burns, who took a prominent part in the recent dock strikes, says that a trustworthy accountant has certified that he (Burns) has honestly and properly disbursed the funds accruing to the credit of the dock strikers, and that he has not enriched himself at the expense of the labourers. The various trades intend to federate under a renovated London Labour Council. Sir Charles Dilke, in a political speech at Bradford, condemned the proposals made for the partition of Afghanistan by the Powers interested. He stated that, in his opinion, the question of Home Rule for Ireland was trivial compared with the exigencies and requirements of British colonial interests. The sculling match between Neil Matterson, the New South Wales oarsman, and Bubear took place to-day, when Matterson won.

Berlin, October 14. The Czar of Russia has left Berlin on a short visit to the town of Mectaleburg. The farewell ceremony between the Cz;ar and the Emperor was characterised by expressions of cordiality and friendship between the two monarchs. • Prince Bismarck is' said to have stated that he believes the political

situation unaffected by the Czar's visit, From official reports it seems certain that the relations between the Czar and the Emperor William were not exceedingly cordial. The Czar was evidently offended at the coolness Of the Berlin populace. ! Private authentic" information has i been received to the effect that at the banquet, in replying to the toast of his I health, the Czar was barely civil. The Emperor William, in proposing the toast oi the Czar's health, spoke in the Russian language, out of compliment to his visitor, but the Czar responded in French.

St. Petersburg, October 14. The " Viedmosti," discussing the European situation, says Russia intended occupying Varna and Bourges thiee years ago, and suggests that she s hould do so now. ,

Paris, October 14. It is rumoured that a large French loan is contemplated with the object of consolidating the national debt.

Constantinople, October 14. News received from Crete states that the Turkish troops in that island are being harassed and repulsed by the inhabitants. Several engagements have taken place, and a portion of the troops were surprised by their opponents.

Melbourne, Oct. 15. The report of Major-General Edwards on Australian defences has been published. He considers the Australian colonies offer a rich and tempting prize, and says if they had to rely upon their own | resources it is certain they would be called upon to fight for independence, and I without cohesion, power and combination the position would be one of great danger. He recommends the federation of the military forces, and to effect this. New South Wales and Victoria should furnish three brigades each, and South Australia and Queensland one each. A Lieuteuant-General should be appointed to inspect and command in the event of war. These brigades should be so stationed as to protect the coast from Brisbane to Adelaide. A system of partially paid forces should be provided with conditions of service as stringent as in Victoria, and this would give the colonies a force efficient for present requirements. The most necessary thing was a uniform railway gauge. No system of general defence could be undertaken unless distant points were connected by rail. Perth and Port Darwin were a menace to Australia by reason of their isolation. The isolated position of Tasmania was still more dangerous, and it might be necessary to send troops to defend that colony in time of war. Its numerous harbours and coal supply were convenient for the enemy. The Major-General also recommends a uniform system of organisation and armament, a common Defence Act, the amalgamation of forces with fortress corps, the establishment of a federal military college, the extension of rifle clubs, the establishment of a federal small arms factory, gun wharf, and ordnance store. Looking at the state of European affairs, he says the defences should at once be placed on a proper footing.

Adelaide, Oct. 5. The brickmakers in this city have just struck for an increase of wages. The Legislative Assembly of South Australia has rejected the proposal for the increase of representatives to the Federal Council. This decision is likely to invalidate the resolutions passed by the Legislatures o/ the other colonies favouring an increase of colonial representation in the Council.

Brisbane, Oct. 15. News has just reached here from Port Moresby of a hostile encounter between a large party of New Guinea natives and the party of Dr. McGregor, Governor of British New Guinea. Dr. McGregor had left Port Moresby with an armed expedition, to discover and arrest a party of native murderers and " head-hunters." He was some distance inland when his paity was suddenly attacked by a. party of natives, numbering about 250, belonging to a hostile tribe. After an exciting; encounter the Governor's party succeeded in utterly repulsing the assailants. Four oi the natives were killed and eleven wounded in the engagement. Two of Dr. McGregors native followers were wounded. The steamer Taroba, which went ashore on the Queensland coast lately, has been safely floated off.

A certain country newspaper has a compositor who is a treasure. "They would strain at a gnat and swallow a camel," was the expression he had to sot- a short time ago, and this is how it appeared : * c They would strain at a goat and swallow a c anal J" The Hamilton creamery started on Friday with 500 gallons of milk. There are two improved separators running 7,000 revolutions a minute and putting through 300 gallons of milk an hour. In a few weeks Mr Reynolds expects to receive 1,000 gallons daily. At each factory the butter will be made and forwarded in bulk to Hamilton, being the most central place, and then it will be tinned and packed for export. The Whatawhata factory is fche most perfect in Waikato ; being erected on" the edge of a gully with a sufficient fall to arrange the building so that the milk is delivered into the receiving vat, runs through the separator and the skim milk passea outside.