LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Wairoa Bell, Volume IV, Issue 159, 19 August 1892, Page 5

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Friday, noon, Gladstone’s Cabinet, Shuttleworth takes the position of Secretary to the Admiralty, Shaw Lefevre Commissioner of Works and Public Buildings, Carrington Lord Chamberlain or High Steward, Roseberry’s acceptance of the Foriegn Office has been heartily received in Berlin, but in Paris it is viewed with coldness. The ‘ Times ’ says the Cabinet vote will be unintelligent owing to the docility of its members who are really chief clerks to Gladstone. It declares Gladstone prefers to govern alone and the other members of the Ministry are merely extinct volcanoes The Chronicle doubts whether the Cabinet is sufficiently democratic in character to meet with the approval of the people. The Telegraph says personnel of Ministry is surprising, especially the inclusion of Houghton as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. The ‘ Standard ’ thinks the Ministry deserves a fair trial and hopes that the Marquis of Bipon will shew more tact as Socretarv or (State to the Colonies than he did as Vic roy of India The ‘ Daily News ’ believes the country has every confidence in the Ministry. Irish members are surprised that Lord Lieutenantslnp fell to Houghton, but his inclusion meets their favour.

Roseberry’s acceptance of office in new cabinet has been officially announced, in consequence of which foreign stocks have hardened. The ‘ Daily News’ states that Roseberry feared his health would not permit him to hold office. Still Active. Gladstone addressed the Midlothian electors at a quiet formal lecture. Another Fight for Morley. Ministers, except Morley, will be returned unopposed. Morley will have a bitter fight to retain bis seat. The Labour members are demanding an autumn session but Government do not intend to comply with their demands. A 'Would-be Minister. Labouehere had a warm correspondence with Gladstone on the subject of the former’s inclusion in the Ministry. Gladstone says the Queen shewed some 'disinclination to his inclusion. Egypt for Britain ? Labouehere lias given notice to move next session that Egypt be evacuated by Great Britain. America’s Labour Troubles. The attempt, by miners at Nashviile to release the convicts was defeated and many persons were wounded. Troops are hastening to the scene to assist in preserving order. A body of twenty-five soldiers barricaded themselves within the convicts’ enclosure and firing low on the miners completely routed them, killing five and wounding large numbers. The Miners intend to make another attack on the convicts and have destroyed the railway line leading to town in order to prevent reinforcements of soldiers being sent. The Governor states he is mediating in the dispute with regard to omployment of convict labour. The Miners at Nashville, Tennessee, have made a second attack upon the prison and after a desperate fight defeated the warders and released two hundred convicts. Twelve persons were killed and twenty wounded in the affray. Troops ai’o. being massed, and the whole district is in a state of turmoil. Miners are blowing up railways with dynamite to prevent the arrival of soldiers. The Strikers at Buffalo were charged and dispersed by troops. It is feared that the drivers and stokers of the New York Central Railway will also strike. Traffic is being resumed on Lehigh section under the protection of troops. Switchmen on the New York Central have struck work, which with the Lehigh strike ties up an enormous amount of traffic. The damage already caused by railway riots in Buffalo is estimated at £50,000. The Governor and Upper House Appointments. During the discussion in the House of Representatives regarding Lord Glasgow’s refusal to appoint twelve new members to Legislative Council Sir George Grey said the question was one of the most momentous that had appeared since his entrance to the House. It really was “ shall we govern ourselves or shall Downing-street ? It was without precedent in any part of the world. Elective Governor’s Bill. The second reading of the Elective Governor’s Bill, introduced by Sir George Grey was carried by 28 votes against 27» Auckland—Wellington Railway, The question of the Auckland—Wellington railway will probably be referred to a joint committee, Winton Murder. The Winton murder magisterial inquiry is adjourned for a week. Mcßae was present in custody and bail was refused. The Market. General business continues without animation . Maize 2/6 off whart with strong demand Cheese scarce large enquiry ; Cocksfoot rye grass at firm prices. Manures aud fertilisers also in good demand owing to fine weather. Butter Is, eggs 6d wholesale. Gum entirely unchanged since last report, Ordinary £49 ; Poor ordinary £36 to £45 ; East Coast £76 to £77. Supplies from Ist inst. to date 385 tons. Superior lots, extra cleaned, are worth from £SO and upwards according to quality and degree of cleaning.