CABLE NEWS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2855, 23 March 1888, Page 2

CABLE NEWS.

The Emperor ot Germany.

London, March 21st. The Prince of Wales, from the surroundings, is convinced that the Emperor Frederick's malady must prove fatal.

Sending pensioners to Hew Zealand.

Londoh, March 21.

In the House of Lords, Lord Haras suggested that a committee, consisting of representatives of the Treasury, Colonial and War Offices, should be appointed to consider the question of emigration of pensioners to New Zealand. ■

The rowdy Parliament. j Sydney, March 22. Mr Haynes, member for The Hume in the course of a speech last night in 4 the House of Assembly, denounced Protectionists and Catholics. This raised the ire of Mr James Fletcher, member for Newcastle, and he walked over to Mr Haines, seized him by the throat, threw him on to a seat, and held him there. Several members, only with the greatest difficulty, succeeded in dragging Fletcher off, amid much excitement. Mr Fletcher was was then arrested by the Sergeant-at-Arms, and after apologising freely, was suspended for the remainder of the sitting.

Funds for the Panama Canal,

Paris, March 20,

The Committee of the Chamber of Deputies lias agreed to the Panama Lottery Loan Bill.

Italy and France.

Eome, March 21. The Escercito Italiano, the official military organ, states that the prompt defensive measures taken by the Italian Govenimeut have been the means of averting a French attack which was contemplated on Spezzia and Genoa early in the month. V

Bad Outlook for Farmers,

Adelaide, March 21. The exodus of South Australian farmers still continues, large numbers of agriculturists leaving this Colony every week for Victoria and other colonies.. To-day, a deputation of farmers waited on the Commissioner of Crown Lands. In the course of the interview it was stated that abject poverty was starin? the farmers in the face. The deputation asked for relief from the Government, pointing out •it was utterly impossible for the farmers of the colony to battle against .the difficulties wjhich hampered them unless some assistance jvas held out to them. They asked that the Government should either distribute seed wheat to all Crown tenants actually engaged in agricultural pursuits, or a that they should be allowed a remis-IR. sion of their rents. The Commissioner promised that he would carefully consider each case on its merits.

Rather Lively,

Horses for Ma,

Melbourne, March 21,

' Some time ago a torpedo was lost in Hobson's Bay, and lias never been seen since. This afternoon it exploded near Williamstown, causing great consternation.

Several Indian army agents have arrived liere to purchase horses for army purposes in India. The maximum price offered is £SO.