CABLE NEWS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1744, 31 May 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

London, May 29. The Right Hod. John Bright, M.P., is suffering from congestion of the lungs, and is said to be in a critical condition. Obituary—Richard Ff. Campbell, M.P., for the Ay re district. Capetown, May 27. The Aorangi sailed for Heir Zealand yesterday. Bbelin, May 29. During some repairs at the Royal Theatre a portion of the roof collapsed, burying forty workmen. Six persons were killed. Zanhibab, May 28. Major Bartelolt has arrived here with two companions from the Congo. He reports that Stanley was well when be left him, but -hud not then decided which route the Expedition should take. Post au Pbinob, May 28. A serious political crisis has arisen here, and it is f»ared it will result in another revolution. Pa Kit, May 29. The Government have instructed the French Minieter at Vienna to interview Count Ealnoky with the recent utterances of Herr Tisza, who warned the Hungarians not to exhibit at the Paris Exhibition. Melbourne:, May 29. Arthur Daly, solicitor, has been arrested on a charge of forging signatures to land transfer applications. Hobabt, May 29. Parliament was opened to-day. The Governor, in his speech, referredito the intention of raising a new ban. The Customs returns tjhow u large increase. ,

Beisbanb, May 29. Sip Thomas M’lllwraith has issued a writ for libel against Mr Samuel Grimes, member for Oilsy, for accusing him of bribery in connection with the recent election. The damages are laid at £SOOO.