LABOUR.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2245, 25 August 1891, Page 4

LABOUR.

London, 1 August 21. ; Mr Perkins read a'paper'at the British" Association's meetings on the relatione between labour and capital. He proposed that after a sum has been allocated for the redemption of capital and payment of intereßt,~further profits should bf divided in proportion to working capital and the gross sum df annual wagespaid by the employer. At a conference between the labour and co-operative societies it was resolved to effect a closer union between distributive towns and productive societies. August 20. The Socalist Congress resolved to enquire into the best means of developing and unifying the working* classes, to promote legislation to unite the of the world and secure their emancipation from the system which forces workers to receive a pittance of wage in return for their labour. The Socalist Congress have resolved to organise a' permanent lab6ur conimission in every country, for the purpose of collecting and exchanging information. Brussels, Aug. 21. The Socialist Congress deprecated the labour party taking any pronounced political attitude, and recommended prudence before resorting to strikes. August 22. The Socalist Congress have resolved that the military are a product of capital. Disorderly scenes have been enacted at the Socialist Congress in this city. Thirtyone of the English delegates of the new unionism became annoyed at motions introduced by delegates from older and more stable unions, and refused to attend. It is alleged that Anarchists control the proceedings; Berlin, Aug. 21. ■: At a meeting of the Socialist Congress, letters have been received from the Australian unions, sympathising with the labour bodies in their endeavours to improve their social position.

* —. THE CHILIAN BEBELLION. New York, Aug, 22. It is alleged that the British warship Espeigle, attached to the Pacific squadron, at the request of President Balmaceda of Chili, has conveyed 4,006,000 dollars, seized from Santiago Treasury,, from "Valparaiso to Monte Video, the capital city of Uruguay. The insurgents are closing round Valparaiso, which is now severed from communication : with the remainder of President Balmaceda's armyat Coquimbo. The insurgent fleet will co-operate in the attack on Valparaiso, and a decisive battle is emminent.

Valparaiso, August 21. : Preparations for a final struggle are rapidly drawing to a head. Ten thousand' insurgents have landed at GuintetO' Bay,, and a fleet carrying nineteen guns is :ready to open fire. The forts at Valparaiso, mount thirty guns, and President' Balmaceda has concentrated ten thousand: men at Santiago for the defence of the capital. The troops have cut the wires and blown up a bridge north of Valparaiso. The insurgent cruiser Esmeralda fired on the troops in town.

ENGLAND AND FBANCE. London, August 20. The Dukei of Cdhnaiiglit welcomed the French fleet, consisting of seven vessels. Her Majesty, the Queen, with the Princesses Louise andßeatriee,received thejvisitors at Osborne. Later in the day the officers were welcomed by those attached to the English fleet. • The reception of the'fleet at Spithead has induced a /better tone in the French press; and the leading!■newspapers consider that Lord Salisbury is erideavouiing' to demonstrate that England is free from politicalties. August 21. The, officers of the French fleet dined at Osborne to-day. M. Waddingtbn, the French Ambassador, Admiral Gervaise, and the senior officers df the French fleet, paid an official visit to the Queen at < Osborne shortly after the arrival of the squadron. August 22.

The 'Admiral 1 and officers of -the French fleet who were entertained by the Queen, express themselves delighted at Her Majesty's demanour. The Queen, on board the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, reviewed the French fleet amid deafening cheers and .'salutes from the shore, which was lined with people for miles. At the end of the review Her Majesty signalled from the Royal yacht "Very gratified." Two hundred members of with their wives and families, engaged a special steamer and took part in the ceremony of welcoming the visitors. The weather was. .not.: favourable, as light showers fell at intervals. : The officers of the visiting warships attended a ball in their honour in the evening. Vice-Admiral Fisher entertained the French press representatiyea who have been sent over in connection with the> visit of the ; fleet.

The French Press are gratified at the reception of the fleet. The press, of Berlin views the reception with calmness.