CABLE SUMMARY.

Waikato Argus, Volume III, Issue 226, 23 December 1897, Page 3

CABLE SUMMARY.

TIIE trial of Arton, and seven other deputies and ex-deputies, in connection with the Panama fratids, is proceeding. Arton states that he distributed two million francs in order to influence the passage of the Panama Bonds Bill through the Chamber. M. Nuquet received 100,000 francs, M. Mariat 9000, and M. Boyer GOOO, for their interest in tho natter. The money was provided by Baron Reinach. The German Press censures the language used by Prince Henry at tho banquet at Kiol, on the eve of the departure of the second tquadron for Kiao-chau. It is argued that the words used were suggestive of the divinitv of the Kaiser. The Spanish nobility are subscribing immensely to tho fund for the improvement of tho nary. The Marquis of Linsdowne, Secretary for War, who in a recent speech at Edinburgh outlined the Government improving the condition of the army, has now made a request (0 tbe Lord Mayor of London to appeal to the patriotism of employers to assist in securing the oxtension of employment for army reservists. He states that this is essential in order to maintain a supply of good recruits. The third-class twin screw cruiser Porpoise, which replaces the Pylades on the Australian Station has sailed. Commander F. C. D. Stuarde is in charge of the ve3sol. The Chamber of Deputies has approved of tho annexation of Tahiti by Fran 30. At the inquest on Mr Terriss the jury returnod a verdict of wilful murder against Archer. Many witnesses testipod to tho murderer's oalmness at the time the deed was committed.