"AGE" SPECIALS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1507, 18 May 1886, Page 3

"AGE" SPECIALS.

London May 3. The Colonial and Indian Exhibition promises to be a splendid success. The principal metropolitan newspapers published extended accounts of the opening ceremony and exhibits in the different courts. All Bpeak in highly eulogistic terms of the display made, as indicating the mngoificent resources of the Colonial possessions of Great Britain ; and all agree in the belief that the Exhibition must exercise a potent effect in establishing the solidity of the Empire. May 7. A motion proposed in the Housa of Commons by Mr Hennicker-Heaton, in favor of a considerable reduction in th postal rates between England and the Colonies, has been negatived. May 8. It is reported that the Cabinet has decided to leave the question as to the retention of Irishmen in, or their exclusion from, the House of Commons an open question, with the view of inducing the Hon. Mr Chamberlain to support the second reading of the Home Rule scheme submitted by the Premier. It is understood, however, that the Hon. Mr Chamberlain will not be content that the matter should be left an open question, but that, as the condition of his supporting the measure, lie will insist upon a specific pledge being given that Irishmen shall continue to be eligible as members of the House of Commons. There are rumors current that General Wolßeley and Lord Beresford have determined, in the event of Mr Gladstone's scheme being adopted by Parliament, toresign their commissions in tha army and navy respectively, in order to assist the Orangemen to oppose the introduction of Home Rule into Ireland. The Canadian House of Commons has passed a colourless resolution in favor of granting modified autonomy to Ireland, 8 May 11.

The blockade of the Greek ports, notice of which wae given to the Greek Premier by the Charges d'Affaires of five of the Great Powers on May 8, ia now being enforced. A protest has been made by Greece against I the blockade, on the ground that it entails an injury to commerce. Mr James Mason, of Fiji, who is at present in England, has opened a fund for the relief of the distress occasioned by the recent hurricane which devastated the Fijian Islands, The commission appointed to select o successor to Dr Moorhouse, as Bishop of Melbourne, have entered upon their task, and will hold a formal meeting on May 35, when they hope to be in a position to fix upon a suitable candidate.