CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2847, 14 March 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

DXSATSS OF THE EMPEROR OF_ GERMANY. Berlin, March 10, Prince William closed the eyes of the Emperor at his death. His Majesty expired peacefully and painlessly,and before his death he exhorted Prince William to adopt an amicable attitude towards the Czar, and was strongly of opinion that there would bo no war between Germany and Russia, His last words were "Fritz Liebert," ("beloved Fritz.") The Emperor, Frederick William, in a dispatch from San Remo, thanks the Ministers for their, devotion to his father and relies on their assistance in the future guidance of the nation. He requests that-no order should be issued commanding public mourning; but that the matter should be left to each private individual. He assumes the title of Frederick Til of Prussia and Emperor of Germany. Berlin, March 12. The Emperor, Frederick 111. arrived at Charlottenburg to-day. The latter part of the journey from San Remo was accomplished in very severe weather, and a terrible snow stoim was experienced at Charlottenberg upon the arrival of the Emperor, who, however suffered no ill effects from the journey. He was met at Charlottenburg by immense crowds of people, who displayed the greatest enthusiasm upon the Emperor's appearance, and cheered liim loudly as he drove off to the Babelsberg Palace, Prince Bismark joined the Emperor at Leipsec, and greeted him with marks of the warmest affection, Cable messages from Germans in all parts of the world continue to arrive, expressing regret at the death of the late Emperor, and sympathy with tho bereaved family,

The Sheep Mange. Sydney, March 13, • A departmental report has been made public with reference to the disease among sheep recently imported from Southern Queensland and the New England-district of New South Wales. The report states that the mange is contagious, add very difficult to eradicate,

The" Thunderer "and the Prince. London, March 11. The Times taunts the Prince of Wales with patronising cattle-drovers and prize-fighters. V v Increasing Gold Yield, Brisbane, March 13. The gold yield for the year is estimated at 41 l.OOOozs. being 70,0000zs above the yield, for the year ending 31st December, 1887./ Royal Silver Wedding. London, March 11. The Prince and Princess of Wales received numerous presents on the occasion of their silver wedding. Several provincial deputations also conveyed congratulations to them. Her Majesty the Queen visited Marlborough House yesterday, morning. Everything was I conducted ina subdued manner, and ' the banquet was attended by members of the Royal Family only, A Sanguinary "ME" Pabis, March 11. ■ A fight has taken place between Mitchell and Sullivan at Chantilly. The match was fought in the open air, and rain fell during its continuance, there were thirty rounds, and the fight' lasted three hours, ultimately resulting in a draw. A Paying Game, London, March 11. Mr Pearson, of South Australia, has sold four of his original blocks in the Mount M'Donnell Ruby Mine for 4200,000. The copper syndicate's profit on the year's transactions willbe£l6,ooo,ooo. They declare that the fear of over-pro-duction is unfounded. Defence of India, London, March 12, The Maharajah of Cashmere has offered generous aid to England in securing the defence of the Indian Empire.